The Power Tap SL+ is the lightest, most accurate and easiest-to-use powermeter ever made by Cycleops. So what could Cycleops do to improve on it? Easy. Give riders another go-fast ingredient: ceramic bearings. That's the difference here: The SLC+ adds low-drag ceramic bearings to the SL+ hub. If... read more

Historically, one vocal point of criticism against Power Tap hubs have been their weight relative to a high-end non-powermeter hub like Campy, Shimano, or DT. Because the first-generation hub weighed as much as triple a lightweight rear hub, and because riders have become obsessed with wheel... read more

If you've read any of the blogs by pro cyclists, you've probably noticed a funny thing: They talk about four numbers almost to exclusion. They reference watts generated, kilojoules burned, number of vertical feet climbed and duration of effort. Numbers like speed are mentioned, if at all, in... read more

The Power Tap SL 2.4 represents a generational shift in powermeters. It has nothing to do with functionality, and rather has everything to do with simplicity: Think of the 2.4 as a Power Tap SL, but amazingly it has no wires and no transmitter. All you'll see is a Power Tap hub... read more

The only thing better than training with power is racing with power. Reviewing race files is an eye opening experience for everyone -- both about what you can do on race day, and about what you need to improve upon most. The beauty of building your Power Tap SL 2.4 on a Zipp rim... read more

Getting to ride the same exact equipment as the pros is one of the coolest things about high-end road bikes. You dig Team CSC? We'll sell you an R3 identical to the one Fabian Cancellara then Stuart O'Grady used to dominate Paris-Roubaix. You like Caisse d'Epargne? We can build up the exact... read more

Team Phonak raced every stage of the 2006 Tour de France with the Power Tap SL 2.4 wireless powermeter. The only non-stock upgrade Cycleops gave the team was retrofitting the hub to ceramic bearings -- an option not available to the general public. That is, until now. We're excited to... read more

No, this doesn't measure power. But it looks identical to the Power Tap SL and SL 2.4 rear hubs that do indeed measure power. Why does Cycleops choose to make a front hub? Because countless people outfit their bikes with a brand new wheelset altogether when they purchase a Power Tap. And... read more

If you already own a Power Tap, Power Tap Pro, or Power Tap SL system and are interested in using your system on a second bike, this is what you need. This kit includes a receiver, a cadence sensor, the rubber pads and zip ties you need to mount the sensors, and a battery.... read more

Cyclingpeaks is the only aftermarket power analysis software on the market and has very quickly become the gold standard for analyzing powermeter data. Co-developed by Hunter Allen, an elite cycling Coach and former professional cyclist, Kevin Williams, a professional programmer and racer, and... read more