Comments on: New Power Meter: iBike Pro http://www.training4cyclists.com/new-power-meter-ibike-pro/ Cycling Training Tips Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:16:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: IBike Owner 3 http://www.training4cyclists.com/new-power-meter-ibike-pro/comment-page-1/#comment-72560 IBike Owner 3 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 10:37:35 +0000 http://www.training4cyclists.com/new-power-meter-ibike-pro/#comment-72560 The concept of the ibike is good but if you are looking for a valid and reliable power meter look elsewhere. WHY? 1. Power readings are inaccurate by up 10% or more. That is huge for power base training 2. Menus are often confusing and difficult to navigate 3. Eats through batteries like no other computer I know. They last no londer than 2 to 4hours maximum. Very frustrating and pointless. Why have a computer that dies mid way through a ride. 4. Power reading only good for a trainer but you can get the same data with a $50 bike computer It is not all bad. The software is good, the data is extensive BUT you can get the a Garmin Edge 500 for $200 to $300 and get the same features PLUS downloadable maps, gps, a reliable battery and valid data. Yes you will not receive a power reading but what is the point of a power meter if it is often inaccurate. Save your $600 plus dollars and put it towards a real power meter. The concept of the ibike is good but if you are looking for a valid and reliable power meter look elsewhere. WHY?
1. Power readings are inaccurate by up 10% or more. That is huge for power base training
2. Menus are often confusing and difficult to navigate
3. Eats through batteries like no other computer I know. They last no londer than 2 to 4hours maximum. Very frustrating and pointless. Why have a computer that dies mid way through a ride.
4. Power reading only good for a trainer but you can get the same data with a $50 bike computer

It is not all bad. The software is good, the data is extensive BUT you can get the a Garmin Edge 500 for $200 to $300 and get the same features PLUS downloadable maps, gps, a reliable battery and valid data. Yes you will not receive a power reading but what is the point of a power meter if it is often inaccurate. Save your $600 plus dollars and put it towards a real power meter.

]]> By: Josh http://www.training4cyclists.com/new-power-meter-ibike-pro/comment-page-1/#comment-58246 Josh Wed, 02 Jun 2010 23:05:01 +0000 http://www.training4cyclists.com/new-power-meter-ibike-pro/#comment-58246 Ibike - Ipass? I think I run instead Ibike – Ipass?

I think I run instead

]]> By: Why I Would Recommend The SRM Training System http://www.training4cyclists.com/new-power-meter-ibike-pro/comment-page-1/#comment-34050 Why I Would Recommend The SRM Training System Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:14:16 +0000 http://www.training4cyclists.com/new-power-meter-ibike-pro/#comment-34050 [...] The SRM Training System was the first power meter for road cyclists on the market. SRM uses a special crank system which measures the workload you apply. Thus, it is a direct measurement of the workload. That makes a lot more sense than the indirect methods used by e.g. Ibike Pro. [...] [...] The SRM Training System was the first power meter for road cyclists on the market. SRM uses a special crank system which measures the workload you apply. Thus, it is a direct measurement of the workload. That makes a lot more sense than the indirect methods used by e.g. Ibike Pro. [...]

]]> By: garburator http://www.training4cyclists.com/new-power-meter-ibike-pro/comment-page-1/#comment-27278 garburator Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:45:40 +0000 http://www.training4cyclists.com/new-power-meter-ibike-pro/#comment-27278 I got an email from Aaron Timmer regarding warranty. He said it was of no concern where their product was purchased, the warranty is 12 months from date of manufacture. The conclusion for me on this was to check with eaby sellers (selling new units) what the serial number is and email Ibike for manufacture date. I got an email from Aaron Timmer regarding warranty.
He said it was of no concern where their product was purchased, the warranty is 12 months from date of manufacture. The conclusion for me on this was to check with eaby sellers (selling new units) what the serial number is and email Ibike for manufacture date.

]]> By: delafrayne http://www.training4cyclists.com/new-power-meter-ibike-pro/comment-page-1/#comment-21409 delafrayne Mon, 14 Jul 2008 02:30:25 +0000 http://www.training4cyclists.com/new-power-meter-ibike-pro/#comment-21409 Question for John Hamann -: Just wondering whether warranty is transferable when purchasing an iBike product second hand. Also, are there any restrictions with purchasing from certain online stores etc with regards to warranty as is the case with some manufacturers such as ZIPP? Question for John Hamann -: Just wondering whether warranty is transferable when purchasing an iBike product second hand. Also, are there any restrictions with purchasing from certain online stores etc with regards to warranty as is the case with some manufacturers such as ZIPP?

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