Power Monitors
Power meters have now become a very accessible and affordable training tool when on your bicycle. For truly effective training it is important not just to measure your heart rate but to also measure the amount of power in watts that you are generating. As with the heart rate zones, your power levels can be measured through testing to determine the level of power the rider is producing at each level to work the different physiological systems. Unlike heart rate these levels remain constant and are an accurate way to monitor performance and improvements as they are not affected by dehydration, illness, excitement and fatigue.
Power Tap Products
At AW Cycles we stock a range of power tap hubs that can either be purchased as a complete wheel or as a hub to be built into a rim of the rider’s choice. The hub has stress gauges inside and measures the amount of force being applied when pedalled which is transmitted to a computer on the handlebars either through cables or with a coded radio signal from a cordless sensor. The computer also has all the functions of a standard bike computer along with heart rate. The information can then be downloaded with a USB transmitter to a PC or laptop where the data can be analysed in the software provided. For any further information on the range of power tap products contact one of our experts where they will be able to advise you.