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Training with SRM Power Training Systems
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What do at least 80 of the top 100 pro road racers have in common? They use Schoberer Rad Messtechnik (SRM) power training system (or Powercranks) for training and racing. SRM have long been accepted as standard training equipment for most professional cyclists and are regarded as the gold standard for direct power measurement as produced by the rider.
SRM powercranks utilise a specially engineered chainset with integral strain gauges. These transpose the torque from each pedal stroke into watts whilst simultaneously recording cadence, heart rate and speed. The Power Cranks integral Powercontrol head unit both displays and records at intervals down to fractions of a second. This allows the SRM to accurately measure and monitor every pedal stroke, watt, heart beat and mile to ensure absolute training and racing specificity.
Accuracy of the SRM depends on the number of strain gauges in the Powermeter (crank set). The Amateur series has two strain gauges and a +/- 5% accuracy (as compared to actual force produced under mechanised laboratory tests). The Professional series have at least 4 strain gauges and an accuracy of +/- 2% whilst the Scientific series has eight strain gauges and an accuracy of better than +/- 0.5%. The Professional and Scientific Series SRM systems are also available with additional hardware to allow data transfer at a much higher frequency and thus allow comparison of leg to leg pedalling action. This upgrade though requires a direct hook-up to a computer and therefore is restricted to laboratory or home-trainer type situations.
SRM systems are available in different formats including the Dura Ace 10speed and FSA carbon systems (standard double or compact). Systems are also available to fit Campagnolo and other Shimano Systems including triple cranks set for road and MTB.
SRM power cranks are specifically designed to measure the power you produce directly as it enters the chainset. These power cranks allow you to optimise every aspect of your riding : whether aiming for National or International honours or trying to conserve energy yet beat the standards in the Etape or the Marmotte , SRM’s give you the full picture !!
"A computer that has revolutionized race preparation - measures physical ability and power in watts produced" -. Bradley Wiggins, Olympic Champion, World Champion and multi-medalist
To quote from the late coach and scientific author Professor Ed Burke. "perhaps the most valuable instrument that has yet to be marketed successfully is a power meter. If a rider could read average power updated every few seconds, they could maintain a constant power regardless of wind conditions, weather and terrain. They could systematically plan workouts and be certain of an absolute gauge of their performance.." High Tech Cycling 1996
Time has moved on and the SRM power training systems provide you with that elusive training tool - as used by Lance Armstrong, Jan Ulrich, Chris Boardman, the GB Olympic Track Team, Michael Hutchinson and Julia Shaw plus many other riders from club to international level. Within triathlon the Ironman Hawaii winner uses SRMs for racing and training as do many competitors across the full performance spectrum. Costing little more than a pair of race wheels SRM power crank systems will provide you with performance benefits year on year. SRMs are ideal for riding sportif events or triathlon where pacing is critical.
You don’t need to be an elite ride to enjoy the benefits of this ultimate training aid - SRM powercranks can help any rider optimise his or her training time by ensuring that every pedal revolution counts. They will help you ride hard enough to achieve your goals but reduce the risks of overcooking a climb or a race and, by monitoring power over a longer period help you peak for target events without risking over-training syndrome
SRM power cranks are supplied to individual client specification - Campagnolo or Shimano including the new Dura Ace 10 speed. Available in double, triple and single ring (track) versions an SRM system is available for virtually all types of rider and event.
SRM power crank training systems are supplied via Dr Auriel Forrester of Scientific Coaching who can also provide up to the minute scientifically based coaching services and fitness assessments to ensure you make the most out of your investment : power based fitness assessments and training plans, personal SRM data analysis and 1-2-1 coaching.
Scientific Coaching can also supply the SRM indoor trainer - the perfect solution to scientifically accurate winter workouts (with the option of using the cranks on the race bike during summer months); and the SRM High Performance ERGOMETER as used by World Class Performance and University Research Centres worldwide.
Spares and Servicing also available.