Powertap SLX / wireless 2.4 version

PaulMD said:

Who has more information about the new wireless powertap SL? Landis used it this tour de france. On bicycling.com I can find this information:

what did you want to know?

Above was my first post here. I already found some more information on this board. 🙂

But things I want to know are:
- When will it be available (probably only Saris knows that)?
- When using the 2.4 computer and a non powertap rear wheel how does it measure speed? With a wireless magnet? And Cadance? I read here that the cadance meter is wired?
- Is there a battery inside the hub? And does that battery have to be replaced?
- Is it possible to order directly at saris when you live in The Netherlands, europe?

PaulMD said:

Above was my first post here. I already found some more information on this board. 🙂

But things I want to know are:
- When will it be available (probably only Saris knows that)?
- When using the 2.4 computer and a non powertap rear wheel how does it measure speed? With a wireless magnet? And Cadance? I read here that the cadance meter is wired?
- Is there a battery inside the hub? And does that battery have to be replaced?
- Is it possible to order directly at saris when you live in The Netherlands, europe?

I haven't checked when it will be available yet, but they've just sent me the pricing for it...

You have to put a strong magnet on a spoked wheel and change the mode on the computer

The current cadence is wired (or virtual cadence). i don't know if the new system has wireless cadence or not?

There is a battery in the hub (two of them). On the current SL it requires changing every ~250 hrs.

Unlikely you can order direct from Saris. We sell to Europe.

Cheers
Ric

ric_stern/RST said:

I haven't checked when it will be available yet, but they've just sent me the pricing for it...

You have to put a strong magnet on a spoked wheel and change the mode on the computer

Pricing makes me curious. What's the price list for the computer, the hub and all the others pieces available?

What it is the definite name of the wireless SL? SL 2.4 or SLX?

A strong magnet and something on the frame or fork I think? Will that be wireless too?

Thanks,
Paul

PaulMD said:

Pricing makes me curious. What's the price list for the computer, the hub and all the others pieces available?

i'm not sure if that's meant to be public yet??

Quoted post said:

What it is the definite name of the wireless SL? SL 2.4 or SLX?

they haven't indicated that yet

Quoted post said:

A strong magnet and something on the frame or fork I think? Will that be wireless too?

i don't know, till someone sends me more details!

ric

ric_stern/RST said:

The current cadence is wired (or virtual cadence). i don't know if the new system has wireless cadence or not?

My understanding is that the SL2.4 remains hard-wired cadence at the crank and virtual cadence from the hub. Don't know about the SLX.

RapDaddyo said:

My understanding is that the SL2.4 remains hard-wired cadence at the crank and virtual cadence from the hub. Don't know about the SLX.

Is their any difference between the SL2.4 and SLX? I thought they are the same.

PaulMD said:

Is their any difference between the SL2.4 and SLX? I thought they are the same.

My understanding is that the SL2.4 is the SL hub with 2.4GHz strain gauge transmitters, but no changes to the hub itself. I think the SLX is a different hub (e.g., lighter) and, of course, with the 2.4GHz strain gauges. I anticipate seeing the SL2.4 at Interbike 06 although that's just my expectation and not based on an "official" announcement.

OK, I thought it is the same but with different names. Because otherwise saris will have a lot of different powermeters with not much difference.

Powertap
Powertap Pro
Powertap SL
Powertap SL 2.4
Powertap SLX

PaulMD said:

OK, I thought it is the same but with different names. Because otherwise saris will have a lot of different powermeters with not much difference.

Powertap
Powertap Pro
Powertap SL
Powertap SL 2.4
Powertap SLX

Don't forget the Powertap SLXXX$$$, which is 10g lighter than the SLX. 😄

I don't think it's due out 'til '08, though. 😉

frenchyge said:

Don't forget the Powertap SLXXX$$$, which is 10g lighter than the SLX. 😄

I don't think it's due out 'til '08, though. 😉

Actually, that model actually reduces the weight of the wheel. Scientists from around the world are trying to figure out how they do it.😄

frenchyge said:

Don't forget the Powertap SLXXX$$$, which is 10g lighter than the SLX. 😄

I don't think it's due out 'til '08, though. 😉

isn't that the one with defense grade carbon or the one with boron strands woven into the carbon!?

I'm holding out for the one with the silent motor in the hub:-)

bikefuego said:

I'm holding out for the one with the silent motor in the hub:-)

Oh, that one? That's going to be the SL EPO.😄

RapDaddyo said:

Actually, that model actually reduces the weight of the wheel.

You mean beyond the helium that I already use to inflate my tires? :eek:

frenchyge said:

You mean beyond the helium that I already use to inflate my tires? :eek:

Yes, rumored to be related to kryptonite.😄

PaulMD said:

Who has more information about the new wireless powertap SL? Landis used it this tour de france. On bicycling.com I can find this information:

According to Saris / CycleOps this is available as Powertap SL 2.4.
Not sure about the SLX version though.

cycleops.comp 257 powertpa sl 24.aspxOpen ↗

MSRP is $ 1499.00

Would love to hear review on this new wireless stuff.

CycleBear said:

According to Saris / CycleOps this is available as Powertap SL 2.4.
Not sure about the SLX version though.

cycleops.comp 257 powertpa sl 24.aspxOpen ↗

MSRP is $ 1499.00

Would love to hear review on this new wireless stuff.

I haven't ridden it, but I think it will be rock solid. The PT Pro and SL models are wireless. It's just that the strain gauge RF transmitters don't have enough power to reach a computer mounted on the handlebar. The SL2.4 uses 2.4GHz transmitters with enough signal strength to transmit directly to the handlebar. So, you can eliminate the hard-wired receiver on the chain stay.

RapDaddyo said:

I haven't ridden it, but I think it will be rock solid. The PT Pro and SL models are wireless. It's just that the strain gauge RF transmitters don't have enough power to reach a computer mounted on the handlebar. The SL2.4 uses 2.4GHz transmitters with enough signal strength to transmit directly to the handlebar. So, you can eliminate the hard-wired receiver on the chain stay.

The problem is that prolonged exposure to 2.4GHz RF appears to cause aberrant testosterone production in a few cases.... 🙁 Consult your physician before use.