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SRM - Price List Australia

2010-07-12T22:42:00.000-07:00

Update 9 August 2010.

Indicative prices listed for complete SRM power meter systems and for power meters (i.e. without Powercontrol)! It is best to contact me for a quote as prices can and will change due to supply and especially exchange rate fluctuations.

I will do my best to get the best deal for you.

Prices are shown for each model. If you want to see the product specifications for any of the power meters listed, just click on the picture to go to the SRM website.

Complete systems include:
- SRM Wireless Powermeter
- SRM Powercontrol
- Cranks (except where noted for specific models)
- Chainrings (except where noted for specific models)
- Heartrate belt
- Wireless speed sensor
- Handlebar clip mount for Powercontrol
- SRMwin Software
- Manual
- Multi-charger for Powercontrol (works with both 110V and 220-240V)
- USB download cable (which also charges Powercontrol)
- Bottom Bracket

Note:
- Prices listed include GST but not postage costs within Australia.
- Prices are subject to change due to exchange rate fluctuations.
- Prices are indicative - please ask for a quote

Any other items or accessories not listed, let me know what you are after and I'll quote.

For orders and enquiries:
email: alex@cyclecoach.com

SRM Wireless - Road Systems
Complete System Price (Power meter only price in brackets)

SRM Professional
A$2,900 (A$2,100)

SRM Professional Compact (square taper only)
A$3,500 (A$2,700)

SRM SRAM S975 - GXP
A$4,400 (A$3,600)

SRM FSA Gossamer
A$3,380 (A$2,580)

SRM FSA Gossamer Compact
A$3,530 (A$2,730)

SRM Dura Ace 7800
A$4,290 (A$3,490)

SRM Dura Ace 7800 Compact
A$4,440 (A$3,640)

SRM Dura Ace 7900
A$4,850 (A$4,050)

SRM Specialised
(without cranks or chainrings)
A$3,540 (A$2,740)

SRM Cannondale SI - SL
(without cranks or chainrings)
A$3,540 (A$2,740)

SRM Cannondale SI - SL Compact
(without cranks or chainrings)
A$3,540 (A$2,740)

SRM Road Science
A$4,770 (A$3,970)

SRM Wireless - MTB Systems
Complete System Price (Power meter only price in brackets)

SRM MTB FSA K-Force light
A$4,290(A$3,490)

SRM Track (Wired or Wireless option)
Complete System Price (Power meter only price in brackets)

Wired with Powercontrol V
(Wired SRM has faster recording pickup for track starts/sprints)

Wireless with PCVI or PC7

SRM Track 144 bcd (without chainring)
A$4,290 (A$3,490)

SRM Powercontrol 7

Powercontrol 7
(compatible with all wireless SRM power meters)

A$900

For orders and enquiries:
email: alex@cyclecoach.com

SRM Power Meters available from RST in Australia

2010-06-16T13:33:00.000-07:00

Just a short note to announce that SRM Germany have appointed me to retail their power meters in Australia.

If you are considering purchase of a new SRM power meter, be that a complete system or an individual component (e.g. power meter or power control), then by all means drop me a line to:

mailto: alex@cyclecoach.com

Click here for pricing.

For a listing of power meter options available, then click this link:
SRM Power Meters

Power Meter Hire in Australia

2009-10-10T17:38:00.000-07:00

Power Meter Hire is Now Available in Australia!

RST in Australia is now offering riders the opportunity to experience the use of a power meter.

RST are experts in training with power and the majority of our coaching clients use power meters.

But not everyone is ready to purchase their own meter, perhaps concerned with the up-front cost or they are not sure if using a meter is for them. So to enable everyone to have the opportunity to use a high quality power meter, RST in Australia are now offering power meters for hire.

Training with power is a proven means to rapidly improve cycling performance. It not only enables you to make your training much more time efficient and effective by being in control of your actual workload, it also opens up a whole new world of performance improvement in areas as diverse as aerodynamics, pacing and physiological profiling. You can actually directly measure your fitness improvement as you ride. In addition, training with power substantially enhances your relationship with a coach and/or helps you get the most out of a power based training plan.

You can hire a meter for 2 weeks or 6 months! Whatever works for you. And don't forget to check out our special offers, combining power meter hire with a power training plan and supervised performance testing on an ergometer, used to assess your fitness and determine power training levels that are right for you.

What’s Available?
The units are the Powertap carbon window hubs built into a 32-spoke Velocity Aerohead OC clincher rim (i.e. uses a tube). These are a high quality build and definitely suitable for training and racing (I have won races and have several solid seasons on my own such wheel).

Shimano/SRAM 9/10-speed and Campag 10-speed freewheels are available.

Included with the hire are:
- Wheel with Powertap Hub
- Powertap Cervo CPU
- CPU wiring harness + cable ties (although tape is usually better)
- USB download cradle/harness for your PC/laptop
- Poweragent software on CD, Powertap User Manual

Not included:
- Wheel skewer (use your own skewer from existing wheel)
- Gear cluster (I can help you swap cluster over if needed)
- Tyre & tube
- Heart rate strap (many existing HR straps will work with the Cervo CPU but some don’t)

Pricing (Australian Dollars):

Deposit (refundable/offset against hire charges upon return): $100

Hire duration - $ per week:
2 - 3 weeks - $27.00/week
4 - 8 weeks - $24.00/week
9-13 weeks - $22.70/week
13+ weeks – quote

Bookings:
Let me know when and for how long you are looking to hire a meter. I’ll take a preliminary booking, make sure of availability and can accept a deposit. Availability is limited, so get in early to avoid disappointment!

Click here to email me with a booking request:
mailto:alex@cyclecoach.com

Payment & Terms/Conditions

Payment will be via cash, PayPal or direct EFT to my nominated account. I hope to also add credit card debit option in future.
Costs to replace or repair lost, stolen or damaged goods while on hire will be at the customer’s expense.
Additional conditions may apply and a hire contract will be provided.
Pick up and return is the responsibility of customer.
Units must be returned in good condition on or before the due date, or additional hire charges will be incurred.
Customer must notify RST immediately if units are damaged, lost or stolen.
The units will be available from my place of business in Annandale NSW 2038.
At this stage hire is for those within access to the greater Sydney metro area (contact me if otherwise, we may still be able to support you).
Additional shipping charges for on-time return will be at customer's expense.
Proof of identity will be required (e.g. a copy of driver's licence) along with your address, telephone number(s), email and your club or association.
All information will be treated with the strictest of confidence.
Faulty equipment will be replaced or repaired, or if none are available at the time of fault, then a service credit will be arranged for the duration of fault.
Availability is not guaranteed, please book in advance to ensure availability.
Ownership of hire goods remains with RST at all times.
Equipment may not be hired to another party without prior written consent of RST
While RST will endeavour to ensure a fully functioning and safe unit, RST will not be held liable for mishaps in use or misuse of the hire unit(s) to the full extent permitted by law.

Installation & Help:
Installing a Powertap is very easy. And the meter is pretty much "plug-in and play". I can assist with installation and provide some “how to get started” tips.

Click or right click here for the Powertap User Manual.

Software:
If you want to download data to view and assess your rides, you will need to obtain software, which is available for download. There are several choices of which the following two are recommended:

Training Peaks WKO+ (athlete edition)
Free 14 day trial here

Saris Poweragent
A free download from the makers of Powertap.

Special offers:

Special Combine Offer #1:
- RST Training Plan ($180.00)
- Power meter hire 13 weeks ($295.10)
- Personally supervised Maximal Aerobic Power test/fitness assessment ($75.00)
Standard price: $550.10
Special price: $469.00 (a 14% discount!)

Special Combine Offer #2:
- RST Training Plan ($180.00)
- Power meter hire 13 weeks ($295.10)
Standard price: $475.10
Special price: $425.00 (a 10% discount!)

Click here to learn more about:
RST Training Plans

Don't wait - get started training with power today!

Contact Alex at:
mailto:alex@cyclecoach.com

Seminar: Training & Racing with a Power Meter

2009-08-02T02:33:00.000-07:00

The World Masters Hour Record
A case study on putting power training
principles into practice.

RST Associate Coach, Alex Simmons, will be presenting a seminar on the principles of training and racing with a power meter, and in particular the application of those principles that went into Jayson Austin's World Masters Hour Record of 48.317km set at Sydney's Dunc Gray Velodrome in April 2009.

Date:_ Thursday, 1 October 2009
Time:_ 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Venue: Echelon Cycle & Multisport,
______1005 Cleveland Ave. Ste A, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

Cost: $25 per person
Payable at the door.
Light food and beverages will be provided.

Places are limited, so book early!
To book your place now, click on the link below and send Echelon Cycle & Multisport your request:

This seminar is suitable for anyone interested in learning about the effective application of a power meter in training and racing, whether you are thinking about starting with a power meter or are an experienced user or coach looking for ideas on how to get even more benefits out of this tremendous training tool.

The discussion will range from the fundamentals to some of the more specific uses of a power meter in each of key elements necessary for successful performance:

- Physiological
- Physics
- Performance Modelling
- Proficiency
- Psychological

About the presenter:

Alex Simmons is a popular rider amongst the Sydney track, road and criterium-racing scene. An accredited Cycling Australia Coach, Commissaire and regular track and road cycling competitor himself, Alex’s recent cycling success includes winning a State Championship title in the Teams Pursuit (his favourite event), making the podium at National Masters Track, State Criterium and Team Time Trial Championships. Alex is also a coaching client of RST Head Coach and sports scientist, Ric Stern.

In April 2007, a cycle training accident saw Alex suffer significant injury, which eventually led to the amputation of his lower left leg. Not one to give up on his cycling passion, Alex has since made a successful return to riding and racing, winning Silver medals at the 2009 Australian Paracycling Championships (road race and time trial) and he is the current Oceania Paralympic Champion in the same two events.

Well known on the public cycle training forums as an advocate of racing and training with power meters, Alex regularly provides advice and insight into the use and application of the latest power analysis tools and is a proponent of scientific and professionally-based coaching principles. He holds a Bachelors Degree from the ANU (Mathematics, Physics) and regularly writes items, both at his blog and at web based media outlets (e.g. Bike Radar and Velosportz Media).

Alex coaches riders from the UK, Europe, USA and Australia including riders seeking to get into better shape for Etape and club tour events, club and Masters level racers in track, road, criterium, triathlon and Ironman racing disciplines looking to nail their local events and championships, through to elite/Cat 1 riders seeking National Team Selection.

You can read about Alex’s own exploits on training and racing with a power meter at his blog:
http://alex-cycle.blogspot.com/

RST Downunder #4 (March '09)

2009-03-30T02:47:00.001-07:00

Coach Alex giving the hurry up, while Trudy

goes on to take the Gold and set a PB!!

OK, it's been several months since my last installment. No news is good news though!!

Firstly, rather than email the latest, I have created this blog site to post updates and other information about RST Downunder.

Next, some quick announcements:

Ric has created an RST Facebook site.
Click the link and become a fan!
RST is now offering Cyclist Training Plans.
RST Cyclist Training Plans are a suitable for all riders who want to maximise their training time on a limited budget, or perhaps want to trial what it's like to follow a sound training plan, without committing to a full coaching relationship.
Click here for more details.

If you know anyone that could use a bit of help with their training but doesn’t want to go down the coaching path, then a plan might be just the shot they need. Please pass it on – thanks!
Ric has coaching places available for Coaching Level 4 and higher – so if you are thinking about it or know someone that is, let us know! Just drop Ric or myself an email:
ric@cyclecoach.com
alex@cyclecoach.com

or of course just visit the website to see more info on coaching packages.

Athlete Results

Since the World Masters Track champs in October 2008, it has been plenty busy for some more great results. I can’t publish everyone’s but there were certainly some personal bests amongst them.

They include:

State Champion MMAS2 NSW Masters Points Race
State Champion WMAS3 NSW Masters Individual Pursuit
State Champion MMAS5+ NSW Teams Pursuit (including State record time)
State Champion Elite Women NSW Teams Pursuit
Silver Medallist MMAS2 NSW Masters Individual Pursuit Championship
Silver Medallist WMAS2-4 NSW Masters Scratch Race Championship
Silver Medallist WMAS5+ NSW Masters Scratch Race Championship
Silver Medallist Elite Women NSW Teams Pursuit Championship
Silver Medallist MMAS NSW Team Pursuit (including State record time)

Some fantastic rides in that lot. But perhaps even more pleasing were the efforts by those that didn't make the podium, including the Bicisport team pursuit squads.

Team Bicisport put on a great show at the Team Pursuit Championships

Quote of the month:

Let me just say a big thank you for providing this coaching package.... I am very happy with my 6th place in the point score on Saturday. As I have never before lasted more than the first 10km of a 30km point score this is a significant and measurable improvement in a relatively short period of time.

All I can say is - what a great effort!!

Question of the month

Not sure what that is to be frank, but I have answered a few questions since last time on a range of topics on my own blog. Some recent posts include:

A method to identify "matches burned" during a race
The Hour of Power workout
An intro to Quadrant Analysis

and don't forget the perennial favourite posts:
How to estimate Functional Threshold Power (7 deadly sins)
Maximal Aerobic Power testing
Funky things with a power meter

What's Alex up to?

Well I've been training pretty well (save for the last week where a rotten head cold and some family matters needed attending to). I raced the State Masters Track Champs 2 weeks ago, having a crack at the 750m time trial, 3km pursuit and 20km points race. They're all written up on my blog, so I won't bore you with the details here. You can click the link to see. But I was pretty pleased to finish the points race given half the field was a DNF.

Here I am in the points race, following big Tony's
wheel about to wind up for the opening sprint

I am planning to race the National Paracycling road championships, which start on 30th April near Murwillumbah, northern NSW. There is a 28.8km (hilly) TT and a 105km road race. The Oceania Paracycling championships are 2 weeks later but are being held in Darwin, so it is not likely I will make the long journey. Not ruling it out completely though.

This week I start the process of (finally) getting a new leg and a dedicated cycling leg made. The rehab doc gave the go-ahead in February and first available slot for to start wasn't until this week. The whole process takes about a month. I am sure looking forward to the upgrade.

Good riding folks!
Cheers,
Alex

RST Cyclist Training Plans

2009-02-24T04:10:00.000-08:00

RST is now offering Cyclist Training Plans.
RST Cyclist Training Plans are designed to increase your fitness, help you to meet your goals, and to become a better cyclist in your main discipline.

Riders who follow an RST Cyclist Training Plan can expect increased power output, better aerobic fitness, greater cycling performance, increased climbing ability, and weight loss. All plans are based on the same scientifically-based training principles applied with all RST clients and coaching services.

RST Cyclist Training Plans are a suitable for all riders who want to maximise their training time on a limited budget, or perhaps want to trial what it's like to follow a sound training plan, without commiting to a full coaching relationship.

NEW: Power Meter Hire is now available in Australia!
Just click here for details:
Special offer: RST Training Plan with Power Meter Hire

Plans are available to suit whatever your riding goals might be, for example:

To get into great shape for an Etape, Sportive or Club Tour
Preparation for Road, Track or Criterium racing
Special plans for Time Trialling
Plans for general fitness and/or weight loss

Just let us know what your goals are and we'll create a plan to suit!

RST Cyclist Training Plans provide for a basic level of tailoring for you, including an assessment of:

your riding goals
your current fitness level
the time you have available to train

RST Cyclist Training Plans provide the following features:

A 13-week plan, specific to your riding goals
Details of the workout to be completed for each day
Workouts describing ride type, duration, intensity, and any specific efforts or intervals
Matched to your ride time availability and current fitness level
Training is prescribed using Heart Rate zones
Plans for Power Meter users are also available

How do I select an RST Cyclist Training Plan suitable for me?
We'll do that for you! The first step is to complete and return a short questionnaire. To ask for a copy of the questionnaire, click on the link below to send us an email:
mailto:alex@cyclecoach.com

We'll acknowledge receipt and if needed, validate any information we might need to create a plan. We'll also provide payment details (which can be via direct EFT, PayPal or cheque).

How much is it?
As a special introductory offer for Aussies, RST Cyclist Training Plans are available for A$150 per 13-week plan. That works out to only a little more than A$11.50 per week!

For our UK friends, plans are available from £75 per 13-week plan (~£5.75 / week) and those on the other side of the Atlantic pond can get stuck right into their training for just US$115.

How long does it take?
Once we have your competed questionnaire and confirm receipt of payment, then you should expect to receive a plan within one week. These are not instant download plans like you see elsewhere. There is careful thought by a professional coach put into each plan and as such some time is needed to ensure the right plan is provided for you.

What does it look like?
Below is a sample of what a week of an RST Cyclist Training Plan looks like. It is illustrative only, the training shown is not intended to be taken literally! Just click on the picture to see a larger version. A document to explain each of the training sessions is also provided.

Can I ask questions about the training or get help along the way?
RST Cyclist Training Plans have been designed as a low cost way to provide a plan suitable for your riding goals, training time availability and fitness level. Part of keeping the cost down means that no specific support service is provided with the plans.

While we at RST will endeavour to answer the occasional question, if you consider you will need regular communication with a coach, specific tailoring, detailed monitoring of training and plan adjustments, or other such support services for your training, then RST offers various levels of professional coaching services that would be more suitable. Just drop us a note to let us know your interest.

We are looking into providing a user forum where general questions about training can be posted, and for an RST coach to check-in and provide responses on a regular basis.

As well as that, we expect to develop a Frequently Asked Questions guide for the more common questions about using RST Cyclist Training Plans. Stay tuned for more information on that!

What if I need a more than this plan offers?
RST Cyclist Training Plans are a great way to introduce you to progressive, structured training. For riders seeking more than an RST Cyclist Training Plan offers, RST of course provide more comprehensive coaching services. Just check out the coaching services listed on our website:
http://www.cyclecoach.com/
or of course you can click the link below to send us an e-mail to ask about coaching services with RST:
mailto:ric@cyclecoach.com