Short term power meter hire

Garryboy
Garryboy Posts: 344
edited March 2013 in Road buying advice
I'm looking to get hold of a power meter (not fussed what type, probably powertap wheel) for a short period of time to validate my indoor training set up (rollers and turbo)

Would probably only need it for a couple of weeks - month at a stretch.

Cyclepowermeters.com have waiting list and three month minimum hire, I have email enquiry in with Athlete Services

Any other places I could try? I'm based in Glasgow if that helps...

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  • Grill
    Grill Posts: 5,610
    http://www.cyclepowermeters.com/powermeter-rental-24-c.asp
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  • Garryboy
    Garryboy Posts: 344
    Grill wrote:
    http://www.cyclepowermeters.com/powermeter-rental-24-c.asp


    Cheers - but looking for a shorter minimum term than 3 months and would also like it quickly (they have waiting list) - not asking for much eh?!
  • Grill
    Grill Posts: 5,610
    Best bet is to buy a PT wheel and resell it if you're crunched for time.
    English Cycles V3 | Cervelo P5 | Cervelo T4 | Trek Domane Koppenberg
  • Garryboy
    Garryboy Posts: 344
    Thanks - hadn't thought about that option, assume resell values are pretty good - will investigate!
  • mattclinton
    mattclinton Posts: 57
    Or see if there's anyone able to let you borrow one for a short period?

    Ideally we'd like to not have a waiting list for these wheels, but demand is high at the moment!
    @MattyClinton
  • pkripper
    pkripper Posts: 652
    Wiggle were doing a decent deal on the pro hub, but then there's build time to consider. There's been a couple in the classifieds last week (i was very tempted by one but it was the day after I pressed buy on the wiggle deal.

    I guess you can take the potential hire cost as a part of the hit on resale.
  • sungod
    sungod Posts: 17,416
    it's a bit naughty, but you could buy one...

    fit it very very carefully to avoid cosmetic damage

    do the test - one day enough?

    remove, pack, return for refund
    my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny
  • Grill
    Grill Posts: 5,610
    That's something chicks do with expensive dresses and the like. As men it is our job to make silly yet necessary purchases that we can't afford and spend the next few months eating beans. Without this level of pride you are not fit to be called a man.
    English Cycles V3 | Cervelo P5 | Cervelo T4 | Trek Domane Koppenberg
  • sungod
    sungod Posts: 17,416
    beans? you were lucky!

    i bought so much i had to eat t'cardboard box
    my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny
  • Grill
    Grill Posts: 5,610
    I keep the boxes as a constant reminder of why I eat on the cheap ;)
    English Cycles V3 | Cervelo P5 | Cervelo T4 | Trek Domane Koppenberg

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