The vintage equivalent would be speedometers and stopwatches I guess. Examining post-ride data from today's gadgets is entertaining, certainly good for killing some time.
I can't say that any of this new stuff is much better, but is has opened up a market for more expensive stuff.
David Snyder Auburn, CA usa
Joe Starck wrote:
Power meters? ?
I'm cleaning out my CR closet, and can't say I was aware of this "power meters" feature on "modern race bikes." What is it? Is(was) there an equivalent practice amongst the classic era? That is to say, what's the best ye olde way to meter my power if my cr-on-topic bike doesn't(didn't) come equipped with a "power meter?"
Joe Starck
Madison, Wisconsin USA