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One PM, Two Bikes?
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 2015-01-24 10:32 PM |
 185  |  Subject: One PM, Two Bikes?Just upgraded my beater commuter into a road bike. Also get to use it for training in the city or in crappy weather. During the week though, due mainly to schedule, my rides are on the trainer on my tri bike. I have a PowerTap (currently on my Tri Bike). The question is: which bike should I leave the PM on? Road Bike: (short) Commutes, Weekend long rides, or... Tri Bike: During-week trainer rides? I use TrainerRoad on the Trainer, so I guess I could use Virtual Power for the trainer rides... |
| 2015-01-24 10:37 PM in reply to: runningmon |
Extreme Veteran 1332 | Subject: RE: One PM, Two Bikes? I'd have it on the bike you'll race on, but that's just me :p |
| 2015-01-25 2:20 AM in reply to: #5086832 |
Member 325 Groningen, Netherlands | Subject: RE: One PM, Two Bikes? Why not both? Thats the beauty of a powertap, easy to switch! |
| 2015-01-25 2:52 AM in reply to: Snaaijer |
Extreme Veteran 1332 | Subject: RE: One PM, Two Bikes? That's just the discussion I was having with a friend too, why not swap it over, it's easy!! |
| 2015-01-25 5:52 AM in reply to: Snaaijer |
Elite 7783   PEI, Canada | Subject: RE: One PM, Two Bikes? Another vote for both. Maybe not for the short weekday commutes but long weekend rides, absolutely. |
| 2015-01-25 10:32 AM in reply to: Snaaijer |
| Subject: RE: One PM, Two Bikes? What trainer do you have? Kurt Kinetic has a power meter for their trainer: https://kurtkinetic.com/products/kinetic-inride-pod/ |
| 2015-01-25 5:28 PM in reply to: 0 |
| Subject: RE: One PM, Two Bikes? Originally posted by axteraa Another vote for both. Maybe not for the short weekday commutes but long weekend rides, absolutely. Yes, I am sort of confused at the dilemma..... Edited by ChrisM 2015-01-25 5:29 PM |
| 2015-01-25 5:30 PM in reply to: ChrisM |
Extreme Veteran 5722 | Subject: RE: One PM, Two Bikes? Originally posted by ChrisM Originally posted by axteraa Another vote for both. Maybe not for the short weekday commutes but long weekend rides, absolutely. Yes, I am sort of confused at the dilemma..... I always found having a trainer tire made it a PITA to move from the trainer to road. |
| 2015-01-25 5:32 PM in reply to: marcag |
Extreme Veteran 1332 | Subject: RE: One PM, Two Bikes? Originally posted by marcag Originally posted by ChrisM Originally posted by axteraa Another vote for both. Maybe not for the short weekday commutes but long weekend rides, absolutely. Yes, I am sort of confused at the dilemma..... I always found having a trainer tire made it a PITA to move from the trainer to road. This has been my main issue, but I don't have a power meter, just a dedicated trainer wheel plus trainer road  |
| 2015-01-25 7:07 PM in reply to: marcag |
| Subject: RE: One PM, Two Bikes? Originally posted by marcag I have a CT so forgot about that part, but I know folks that use the same tire and swap for races Originally posted by ChrisM I always found having a trainer tire made it a PITA to move from the trainer to road.Originally posted by axteraa Another vote for both. Maybe not for the short weekday commutes but long weekend rides, absolutely. Yes, I am sort of confused at the dilemma..... |
| 2015-01-25 11:33 PM in reply to: runningmon |
| Richland, Washington | Subject: RE: One PM, Two Bikes? Buy a second power meter |
| 2015-01-27 2:51 AM in reply to: runningmon |
Regular 606 Portland, Oregon | Subject: RE: One PM, Two Bikes? Wow. When I read the title, my first thought was: "go with a powertap!" So to echo everyone else, just swap it out. It takes less than a minute. You don't need a special trainer tire if that is what is holding you back. Having power on every ride is way more beneficial than having a slightly quieter trainer ride that lasts a little longer. |
| 2015-01-28 10:01 PM in reply to: runningmon |
| 185 | Subject: RE: One PM, Two Bikes? Thanks all for the feedback. I thought about just hot swapping the wheel between the two bikes, but I would have to get them both dialed in for that wheel, correct (e.g., adjusting the rear derailleurs)? And just leave the regular road tire on? |
| 2015-01-28 11:23 PM in reply to: runningmon |
Regular 606 Portland, Oregon | Subject: RE: One PM, Two Bikes? Yup. It's not terrible to use a road tire on the trainer. Myself (and many others) do it all the time. |
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