Garmin Vector

[simonp]

http://sites.garmin.com/vector/

Looks very interesting.

[Greenbank]

A useful 3rd set of power data to go with the SRM and PowerTap hub.

Now I can measure how much power is being lost in the pedal bearings and the transmission.

[Pippa]

I might wait for the price to drop a bit first 

[simonp]

Pros: can use on any bike including fixed.

Cons: not SPD, expensive.

[tiermat]

Cons: not SPD, expensive.

For the first one, what's the betting that, if it proves popular, they release a SPD one? Exustar make the pedal bodies for these so it will be a no-brainer.

For the second, then *maybe* they will come down in price as they catch on.

[fuaran]

Some more details in this article by DC Rainmaker: http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/08/hands-on-garmin-vector.html
He says Garmin are considering other pedal types, with plans for a mountain bike version next.

Another pro over Powertap etc is it can give left/right power balance.

[Gus]

Been waiting a long time for this system. But now it's to pricy for me  plus I've switched to SPD too.
I might just as well wait some years and by a SRM system instead.

[simonp]

If an SPD version comes along, I’m in.

[nightrider]

I want!

[Greenbank]

If an SPD version comes along, I’m in.

Depending on the price it could see me sell my PowerTap hub. (Mind you, it could also mean a load of cheap PowerTap hubs on eBay...)

I'd also need a new GPS though as my Edge 705 won't be able to make use of the extra features (L/R balance, etc).

[uphillbothways]

Depending on the price it could see me sell my PowerTap hub. (Mind you, it could also mean a load of cheap PowerTap hubs on eBay...)

PowerTap have just announced some big price cuts, in response to Vector and Stages.

[simonp]

Stages is an awful lot cheaper. But I am not convinced about left-crank-only power measurement.