Using A Power Meter Vs. Heart Rate Monitor For Cycle Training
What are the merits of power meters compared to heart rate monitors? Daniel Lloyd tells us what the advantages of power meters are compared to a heart rate monitors, and covers some of the pitfalls of heart rate monitors.
Power meters are a great way to track your training and you can even compare yourself to pro cyclists, but they are significantly more expensive than a good heart rate monitor.
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