Here’s what the disappearance of PowerTap might mean
SRAM has discontinued the PowerTap range. Is this the end for the hub- and pedal-based power meters or a whole new beginning?
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SRAM quietly stops selling PowerTap power meters
Existing PowerTap owners will still be supported, but no new products will be sold.
The “why” behind SRAM’s PowerTap acquisition
SRAM already has a fleet of power meter options with its Quarq brand, so why purchase PowerTap? The answer lies in its pedal-based power meter technology.
First Look: PowerTap G3 disc hub power meter
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Week in Tech: Navigation simplified, Shimano shoes go limited
Here's the low-down on Shimano's new kicks, PowerTap's lighter G3, a raffle for a good cause, and Hammerhead's simplified navigation unit
Powertap launches pedal- and chainring-based power measurement
Pedal-based P1 and chainring-based C1 power meters compete with other lower priced options
PowerTap drops power-meter hub price by $510
Hub-based power meter manufacturer CycleOps has reduced the pricing on its G3 hubs
Ask Nick: Derailleur installation, indoor maintenance, cassette adjustments
Careful rear derailleur installation, maintaining a bike for indoor riding, adjusting your cassette rather than your derailleur
Upcoming from PowerTap: Heart-rate-based power meters and superlight carbon wheelset
A heart-rate-based power calculator, a 1,250-gram wheelset with a power meter and a power-comparison website are among the upcoming offerings from Saris, the company behind the popular PowerTap and CycleOps brands.
Interbike Tech: ANT+ Wireless
VeloNews Editor in Chief Ben Delaney gets the scoop on ANT+ technology and the latest products using it for wireless communication.