I don’t know why it matters if someone wants single vs double vs spider. To each there own and it is your money to spend as you see fit.
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perhaps it’s your bedside manner.
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dern, I didn’t realize that. I have a cinch as well. The original that I put on the bike failed and they sent me a replacement last year that I’m still using. Hopefully it’s just a product consolidation thing and not a ticking time bomb.
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Right!
I was thinking of the clearance!
Thought there was a measurement between the crank arm and the seat stays that were critical?
I agree I don’t need it. My neurosis would like my outdoor rides to figure into AT though so I thought it would be nice. I feel like Jonathan would understand.
Yes I need to measure it and see if I decide to actually get one. Still on the fence whether or not I will actually get one as I am thinking my garmin cadence/speed sensor 2’s will work just fine on the few rides I did already.
Honestly, if you aren’t racing, or aren’t that fussed on overall TSS, it’s not worth it for a fun bike for hooning about on the trails.
Single sided, or whatever, I do think becomes incredibly valuable as a pacing tool for long races, or anywhere you need to set yourself some limits. Or for monitoring fatigue/overall load being added in from supplementary riding (outside of/additional to your TR plan).
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That’s what I’m running - Epic Evo, Race Face Next SL with Stages Left side
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yeah I agree just more of a fun bike for me to zone out. I don’t really even follow any TR or plans at this point either so I hardly ever look at TSS. I am just shooting for 8 hours weekly of riding and doing most of it outside as well if I can. I am sure down the line I will get one
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Yup, as covered in the topic that actually lead to that video 
They exist
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Ouch on the $$$ for those flat pedals!
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That’s what I do indoors! Looks kooky as hell. But am running road bike + flat pedals on the trainer!
P.s. I cannot find a statistically important difference between workouts/tests with clipless versus flats for myself! Believe some of the research has confirmed it too, that clipless isn’t actually more efficient
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Ok I’m now in the market, any options to fit existing chainset (Sram Eagle X01 (Dub, Boost)) that don’t break the bank?
Power2Max NG-Eco looks like the go-to but the price is still quite high and in the UK I’m faced with having to buy direct from EU and getting hit with import fees and taxes.
I have a 4iiii (105) on my road bike for years that i can’t really fault, if that fit I’d be happy. I’m sure 4iiii used to do sram cranks, does anyone know why they stopped?
I suppose my other option is to switch over to shimano then go 4iiii or stages, but once i factor in the new chainset I’m probably back up at Power2Max money.
Just get a Quarq power meter. They just work. And you already have a top-end groupset with the right crank.
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Thing is I looked at Quarq and I don’t believe I have the right crank 
It seems that their PMs use non-standard 8-bolt mount rather than the standard 3-bolt which I have, so I’d need to add XX1 8-bolt crankset as well at around £300 just for the arms. Call me cynical but this seems like a ploy to get people to buy new crank arms.
I thought all higher-end SRAM cranks are Quarq compatible. I reckon you need to get new chain rings, yes, but I do not expect that you will need new crank arms.
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My apologies, I thought it was X01 but it’s actually X1 (?). Still thought it was pretty high end though. I’ve swapped chainrings before on this set and it’s definitely 3-bolt:
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no, it is all or nothing. Unless you have a “power-ready” crank. Never seen them, probably an oem thing.
You cannot even use your chainrings since it is direct mount vs 104 bcd.
But, Quarq cranks are reasonably priced. If you manage to sell your non-power crank you are still better off against Garmin pedals for example.
Now, who buys a high end carbon crank without a power meter? People with xc200 pedals? A small market. Mine is still in the drawer because selling it at a good price is impossible.
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