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2015-02-04 4:12 PM
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I ran on the treadmill this morning, I hope my knee doesn't end up exploding as a result.  Yes I am ashamed.  There is just soooo much snow that I don't know where I can run outside!

Are there any regularly groomed cross country ski trails you can run on? I assume you can't run elsewhere because the snow is deep and you post-hole? 

I'll be ok within a couple of days.  It's just the 27 inches of snow that we got yesterday so there are basically no usable sidewalks in the city.  Another dump of snow on Friday won't help...

Now I'm just jealous

Well, if it makes you feel better, we'll be having this terrible stretch of 70's and sunny coming up.

OMG, so glad you posted this!  I'm seeing lows in the 50's and highs in the 60's to 70's for the next 10 or so days.  Maybe I'll even ride outside (will be my first outdoor ride since September!!!).



2015-02-04 6:30 PM
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Ok here is today Power workout. 2x20' @98% is what it works out to. I forgot to hit the lap for the 20'. Can GC do that for me?

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2015-02-04 6:43 PM
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Originally posted by BrotherTri
I forgot to hit the lap for the 20'. Can GC do that for me?


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2015-02-04 6:57 PM
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Looks like you need an FTP adjustment.  You just set a 20' personal best by over 10 watts within a 2x20'.  Looks like you held 298 and 287.  My guess is that your true peak 20' power is closer to 305-310...maybe as high as 315.

Again though, don't sweat it too much.  You're learning just how hard you can push yourself during these tests and squeezing more out.  

2015-02-04 7:13 PM
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Originally posted by BrotherTri
I forgot to hit the lap for the 20'. Can GC do that for me?


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Find Intervals

Type : Custom
Time : 20mins
How many to find : 2

Press Find
Then press "Add to Ride"


Thanks Marc,

Ok I just clicked on start of the first 20' interval then dragged till the end of it and repeated 1st 20' was 297w avg 2nd was 286w avg.

So what do you think this means? Things are improving quickly it seams. The warm up on this workout was 15' @201w avg.

2015-02-04 7:16 PM
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Originally posted by Jason N

Looks like you need an FTP adjustment.  You just set a 20' personal best by over 10 watts within a 2x20'.  Looks like you held 298 and 287.  My guess is that your true peak 20' power is closer to 305-310...maybe as high as 315.

Again though, don't sweat it too much.  You're learning just how hard you can push yourself during these tests and squeezing more out.  




There is still something wrong. If programmed for erg mode at 98%, the CT should have been holding 280w. Yet the PT is reading 300.

Also, if that is how it is programmed that drift between interval 1 and 2 is not normal

If the PT is reading higher than the CT, then you should not be using the CT numbers to set your threshold and the PT numbers to report.



Edited by marcag 2015-02-04 7:18 PM


2015-02-04 7:24 PM
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Subject: RE: SBR "U"
Originally posted by Jason N

Looks like you need an FTP adjustment.  You just set a 20' personal best by over 10 watts within a 2x20'.  Looks like you held 298 and 287.  My guess is that your true peak 20' power is closer to 305-310...maybe as high as 315.

Again though, don't sweat it too much.  You're learning just how hard you can push yourself during these tests and squeezing more out.  




Yeah I am improving for sure quickly. My biggest problem is pacing.

Friday I am going to repeat the 6x8' but drop 10w so 315w instead of 325w. Shorten the wu to 10' and the ri will be 2' at 150w instead of 200w. Also I may drag is out to 1:15 if i have the energy.

Jason you are making some great bound in your power. That last Tues ride was sweet......
2015-02-04 7:33 PM
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Subject: RE: SBR "U"
Originally posted by marcag

Originally posted by Jason N

Looks like you need an FTP adjustment.  You just set a 20' personal best by over 10 watts within a 2x20'.  Looks like you held 298 and 287.  My guess is that your true peak 20' power is closer to 305-310...maybe as high as 315.

Again though, don't sweat it too much.  You're learning just how hard you can push yourself during these tests and squeezing more out.  




There is still something wrong. If programmed for erg mode at 98%, the CT should have been holding 280w. Yet the PT is reading 300.

Also, if that is how it is programmed that drift between interval 1 and 2 is not normal

If the PT is reading higher than the CT, then you should not be using the CT numbers to set your threshold and the PT numbers to report.




Marc I just figured the 98% which is 274.4w from 280w estimate FTP. I can not use the % in my software here is the erg file

[COURSE HEADER]
VERSION = 2
UNITS = METRIC
DESCRIPTION = golden cheetah
FILE NAME = 2x20x275w.erg
MINUTES WATTS
[END COURSE HEADER]
[COURSE DATA]
0 150
2 150
2 180
5 180
5 200
15 200
15 275
35 275
35 150
40 150
40 275
60 275
60 150
75 150
[END COURSE DATA]

The CT is just providing the load for me.



2015-02-04 7:36 PM
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Originally posted by BrotherTri

Originally posted by marcag

Originally posted by Jason N

Looks like you need an FTP adjustment.  You just set a 20' personal best by over 10 watts within a 2x20'.  Looks like you held 298 and 287.  My guess is that your true peak 20' power is closer to 305-310...maybe as high as 315.

Again though, don't sweat it too much.  You're learning just how hard you can push yourself during these tests and squeezing more out.  




There is still something wrong. If programmed for erg mode at 98%, the CT should have been holding 280w. Yet the PT is reading 300.

Also, if that is how it is programmed that drift between interval 1 and 2 is not normal

If the PT is reading higher than the CT, then you should not be using the CT numbers to set your threshold and the PT numbers to report.




Marc I just figured the 98% which is 274.4w from 280w estimate FTP. I can not use the % in my software here is the erg file

[COURSE HEADER]
VERSION = 2
UNITS = METRIC
DESCRIPTION = golden cheetah
FILE NAME = 2x20x275w.erg
MINUTES WATTS
[END COURSE HEADER]
[COURSE DATA]
0 150
2 150
2 180
5 180
5 200
15 200
15 275
35 275
35 150
40 150
40 275
60 275
60 150
75 150
[END COURSE DATA]

The CT is just providing the load for me.






OK, that is even worse :-)

The CT is forcing you to what it thinks is 275watts. Your PT thinks it's 300w. There is something very wrong

It looks like your PT is reading much higher than your CT. Maybe it is right, maybe it is wrong

One thing for sure that is wrong is setting your FTP from tests on the CT and then reporting from a unit that reads higher.



How are you calibrating the CT ? What is the last roll down number you get ?

Edited by marcag 2015-02-04 7:37 PM
2015-02-04 7:48 PM
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Subject: RE: SBR "U"
Originally posted by marcag

Originally posted by BrotherTri

Originally posted by marcag

Originally posted by Jason N

Looks like you need an FTP adjustment.  You just set a 20' personal best by over 10 watts within a 2x20'.  Looks like you held 298 and 287.  My guess is that your true peak 20' power is closer to 305-310...maybe as high as 315.

Again though, don't sweat it too much.  You're learning just how hard you can push yourself during these tests and squeezing more out.  




There is still something wrong. If programmed for erg mode at 98%, the CT should have been holding 280w. Yet the PT is reading 300.

Also, if that is how it is programmed that drift between interval 1 and 2 is not normal

If the PT is reading higher than the CT, then you should not be using the CT numbers to set your threshold and the PT numbers to report.




Marc I just figured the 98% which is 274.4w from 280w estimate FTP. I can not use the % in my software here is the erg file

[COURSE HEADER]
VERSION = 2
UNITS = METRIC
DESCRIPTION = golden cheetah
FILE NAME = 2x20x275w.erg
MINUTES WATTS
[END COURSE HEADER]
[COURSE DATA]
0 150
2 150
2 180
5 180
5 200
15 200
15 275
35 275
35 150
40 150
40 275
60 275
60 150
75 150
[END COURSE DATA]

The CT is just providing the load for me.






OK, that is even worse :-)

The CT is forcing you to what it thinks is 275watts. Your PT thinks it's 300w. There is something very wrong

It looks like your PT is reading much higher than your CT. Maybe it is right, maybe it is wrong

One thing for sure that is wrong is setting your FTP from tests on the CT and then reporting from a unit that reads higher.



How are you calibrating the CT ? What is the last roll down number you get ?


No it's right I am pretty sure. I peddle harder and over the 275w CT load. Remember i am using the CS software 1.6 on a laptop. I am not just using the the CT head unit. The last Calibration on the CT was 2.01 and that was about 10' in. I did a total of 3. How is your CT setup? What software vers and program are you using?

EDIT

Here is the Garmin file

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/690096546



Edited by BrotherTri 2015-02-04 7:51 PM
2015-02-04 8:33 PM
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Subject: RE: SBR "U"

Originally posted by BrotherTri
Originally posted by Jason N

Looks like you need an FTP adjustment.  You just set a 20' personal best by over 10 watts within a 2x20'.  Looks like you held 298 and 287.  My guess is that your true peak 20' power is closer to 305-310...maybe as high as 315.

Again though, don't sweat it too much.  You're learning just how hard you can push yourself during these tests and squeezing more out.  

Yeah I am improving for sure quickly. My biggest problem is pacing. Friday I am going to repeat the 6x8' but drop 10w so 315w instead of 325w. Shorten the wu to 10' and the ri will be 2' at 150w instead of 200w. Also I may drag is out to 1:15 if i have the energy. Jason you are making some great bound in your power. That last Tues ride was sweet......

6 x 4 (four) minutes, right? Just looking out for you with all these numbers you're dealing with. 



2015-02-04 8:37 PM
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Originally posted by brigby1

Originally posted by BrotherTri
Originally posted by Jason N

Looks like you need an FTP adjustment.  You just set a 20' personal best by over 10 watts within a 2x20'.  Looks like you held 298 and 287.  My guess is that your true peak 20' power is closer to 305-310...maybe as high as 315.

Again though, don't sweat it too much.  You're learning just how hard you can push yourself during these tests and squeezing more out.  

Yeah I am improving for sure quickly. My biggest problem is pacing. Friday I am going to repeat the 6x8' but drop 10w so 315w instead of 325w. Shorten the wu to 10' and the ri will be 2' at 150w instead of 200w. Also I may drag is out to 1:15 if i have the energy. Jason you are making some great bound in your power. That last Tues ride was sweet......

6 x 4 (four) minutes, right? Just looking out for you with all these numbers you're dealing with. 




lol.....Yeah 6x4' that would be it.

Ben, what supply's the load when you are riding your trainer?

2015-02-04 8:54 PM
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Originally posted by BrotherTri
Originally posted by brigby1

Originally posted by BrotherTri
Originally posted by Jason N

Looks like you need an FTP adjustment.  You just set a 20' personal best by over 10 watts within a 2x20'.  Looks like you held 298 and 287.  My guess is that your true peak 20' power is closer to 305-310...maybe as high as 315.

Again though, don't sweat it too much.  You're learning just how hard you can push yourself during these tests and squeezing more out.  

Yeah I am improving for sure quickly. My biggest problem is pacing. Friday I am going to repeat the 6x8' but drop 10w so 315w instead of 325w. Shorten the wu to 10' and the ri will be 2' at 150w instead of 200w. Also I may drag is out to 1:15 if i have the energy. Jason you are making some great bound in your power. That last Tues ride was sweet......

6 x 4 (four) minutes, right? Just looking out for you with all these numbers you're dealing with. 

lol.....Yeah 6x4' that would be it.

Whew. I almost just threw in the towel.

2015-02-04 9:01 PM
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Originally posted by BrotherTri
Originally posted by brigby1

Originally posted by BrotherTri
Originally posted by Jason N

Looks like you need an FTP adjustment.  You just set a 20' personal best by over 10 watts within a 2x20'.  Looks like you held 298 and 287.  My guess is that your true peak 20' power is closer to 305-310...maybe as high as 315.

Again though, don't sweat it too much.  You're learning just how hard you can push yourself during these tests and squeezing more out.  

Yeah I am improving for sure quickly. My biggest problem is pacing. Friday I am going to repeat the 6x8' but drop 10w so 315w instead of 325w. Shorten the wu to 10' and the ri will be 2' at 150w instead of 200w. Also I may drag is out to 1:15 if i have the energy. Jason you are making some great bound in your power. That last Tues ride was sweet......

6 x 4 (four) minutes, right? Just looking out for you with all these numbers you're dealing with. 

lol.....Yeah 6x4' that would be it.

Whew. I almost just threw in the towel.



Rusty I have been training with the PowerTap G3 since 17 Jan. I will probable hit those 6x8' soon enough if this keeps up. I really don't know how I am doing it but it's happen......

EDIT

Rusty, what do you use to provide the load on your trainer? Use use the Garmin peddles for power meters?



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2015-02-04 9:29 PM
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Originally posted by BrotherTri
Originally posted by TankBoy
Originally posted by BrotherTri
Originally posted by brigby1

Originally posted by BrotherTri
Originally posted by Jason N

Looks like you need an FTP adjustment.  You just set a 20' personal best by over 10 watts within a 2x20'.  Looks like you held 298 and 287.  My guess is that your true peak 20' power is closer to 305-310...maybe as high as 315.

Again though, don't sweat it too much.  You're learning just how hard you can push yourself during these tests and squeezing more out.  

Yeah I am improving for sure quickly. My biggest problem is pacing. Friday I am going to repeat the 6x8' but drop 10w so 315w instead of 325w. Shorten the wu to 10' and the ri will be 2' at 150w instead of 200w. Also I may drag is out to 1:15 if i have the energy. Jason you are making some great bound in your power. That last Tues ride was sweet......

6 x 4 (four) minutes, right? Just looking out for you with all these numbers you're dealing with. 

lol.....Yeah 6x4' that would be it.

Whew. I almost just threw in the towel.

Rusty I have been training with the PowerTap G3 since 17 Jan. I will probable hit those 6x8' soon enough if this keeps up. I really don't know how I am doing it but it's happen...... EDIT Rusty, what do you use to provide the load on your trainer? Use use the Garmin peddles for power meters?

Ummmm... what age group are you in, again?    (kidding! I'm glad, IIRC, we don't overlap this season though!)

Can't wait to see how it translates when you're back on the road.  I bet you can't either.  

Matt

2015-02-04 9:38 PM
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Originally posted by mcmanusclan5

Originally posted by BrotherTri
Originally posted by TankBoy
Originally posted by BrotherTri
Originally posted by brigby1

Originally posted by BrotherTri
Originally posted by Jason N

Looks like you need an FTP adjustment.  You just set a 20' personal best by over 10 watts within a 2x20'.  Looks like you held 298 and 287.  My guess is that your true peak 20' power is closer to 305-310...maybe as high as 315.

Again though, don't sweat it too much.  You're learning just how hard you can push yourself during these tests and squeezing more out.  

Yeah I am improving for sure quickly. My biggest problem is pacing. Friday I am going to repeat the 6x8' but drop 10w so 315w instead of 325w. Shorten the wu to 10' and the ri will be 2' at 150w instead of 200w. Also I may drag is out to 1:15 if i have the energy. Jason you are making some great bound in your power. That last Tues ride was sweet......

6 x 4 (four) minutes, right? Just looking out for you with all these numbers you're dealing with. 

lol.....Yeah 6x4' that would be it.

Whew. I almost just threw in the towel.

Rusty I have been training with the PowerTap G3 since 17 Jan. I will probable hit those 6x8' soon enough if this keeps up. I really don't know how I am doing it but it's happen...... EDIT Rusty, what do you use to provide the load on your trainer? Use use the Garmin peddles for power meters?

Ummmm... what age group are you in, again?    (kidding! I'm glad, IIRC, we don't overlap this season though!)

Can't wait to see how it translates when you're back on the road.  I bet you can't either.  

Matt




Yeah that is where it will all turn to crap......I'll have to start this whole process all over again. Then again those Strava segments will sure look inviting.

btw I need want to get a new Garmin for the PowerTap. I originally wanted a Garmin 810 with the navigation bundle but I am thinking something cheaper like the Garmin 500. I think Jason use that anybody else use a Garmin 500. Also on the 500 what is the max fields on one screen and how many screens does it display?



2015-02-04 9:57 PM
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I had my shoulder MRI this afternoon.  Hoping the Dr can make an appointment opening for me on Friday so I don't have to wonder about the results over the weekend.

2015-02-04 10:08 PM
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I had my shoulder MRI this afternoon.  Hoping the Dr can make an appointment opening for me on Friday so I don't have to wonder about the results over the weekend.




Hey Jim crossing fingers. How is it been feeling?

2015-02-04 10:17 PM
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Originally posted by BrotherTri
Originally posted by brigby1

Originally posted by BrotherTri
Originally posted by Jason N

Looks like you need an FTP adjustment.  You just set a 20' personal best by over 10 watts within a 2x20'.  Looks like you held 298 and 287.  My guess is that your true peak 20' power is closer to 305-310...maybe as high as 315.

Again though, don't sweat it too much.  You're learning just how hard you can push yourself during these tests and squeezing more out.  

Yeah I am improving for sure quickly. My biggest problem is pacing. Friday I am going to repeat the 6x8' but drop 10w so 315w instead of 325w. Shorten the wu to 10' and the ri will be 2' at 150w instead of 200w. Also I may drag is out to 1:15 if i have the energy. Jason you are making some great bound in your power. That last Tues ride was sweet......

6 x 4 (four) minutes, right? Just looking out for you with all these numbers you're dealing with. 

lol.....Yeah 6x4' that would be it. Ben, what supply's the load when you are riding your trainer?

It's a fluid trainer. The faster I try to go the higher the resistance gets through a bunch of internal fins (or impeller) trying to pull the fluid along while others are fixed and slow it down.

2015-02-04 10:19 PM
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Originally posted by Birkierunner

I had my shoulder MRI this afternoon.  Hoping the Dr can make an appointment opening for me on Friday so I don't have to wonder about the results over the weekend.

Hey Jim crossing fingers. How is it been feeling?

Still fairly painful but now more of a dull ache.  ROM may have improved about 10% the past week or so.  Its getting a little old to deal with but others have dealt with stuff light years more serious than this.  Thanks for asking!

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Originally posted by BrotherTri I need want to get a new Garmin for the PowerTap. I originally wanted a Garmin 810 with the navigation bundle but I am thinking something cheaper like the Garmin 500. I think Jason use that anybody else use a Garmin 500. Also on the 500 what is the max fields on one screen and how many screens does it display?

Tab and I use a 500 as well, I think it's great.  It's nice and small and it just works. Off the top of my head I think it can display 8 fields and up to 5 screens?  8 fields makes things pretty tough to see though - I have one setup like that but it's more of an overall summary page that I look at at the end of a ride.



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Originally posted by Birkierunner

Originally posted by BrotherTri
Originally posted by Birkierunner

I had my shoulder MRI this afternoon.  Hoping the Dr can make an appointment opening for me on Friday so I don't have to wonder about the results over the weekend.

Hey Jim crossing fingers. How is it been feeling?

Still fairly painful but now more of a dull ache.  ROM may have improved about 10% the past week or so.  Its getting a little old to deal with but others have dealt with stuff light years more serious than this.  Thanks for asking!

Hey Jim, I hope things work out well for you and you don't have to wonder all weekend.  I watched Tab suffer with her shoulder and it wasn't nice.

2015-02-05 4:58 AM
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No it's right I am pretty sure. I peddle harder and over the 275w CT load. Remember i am using the CS software 1.6 on a laptop. I am not just using the the CT head unit. The last Calibration on the CT was 2.01 and that was about 10' in. I did a total of 3. How is your CT setup? What software vers and program are you using?

EDIT

Here is the Garmin file

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/690096546




I use the racermate coaching software.
I am 99% sure your CT and PT are not in sync, but whatever. Pick one and stick with it.

I can guarantee you one thing : If you program erg mode to 275watts, you cannot do 290w. You cannot. If you can, you are not running in erg mode or your CT isn't working.

In erg mode, you are pedalling at 275w, 80 cadence. You "increase" the effort to 85 cadence. The CT will drop the resistance very slightly to maintain the 275. It keeps it in a pretty tight range. It will go from 275 to 290, but it will be back to 275 pretty quickly.

When you finish the ride, the CT software shows you an average power for the ride ?
Does it equal the average power on the Garmin. My guess is no, it doesn't.

Your CT may be reading low.

Based on your files, your CP is set to low IF YOU ARE MEASURING WITH THE PT. But if you start programming your erg files based on the new number you will probably see the rides are going to become very diffiicult.





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Originally posted by axteraa

Originally posted by Birkierunner

Originally posted by BrotherTri
Originally posted by Birkierunner

I had my shoulder MRI this afternoon.  Hoping the Dr can make an appointment opening for me on Friday so I don't have to wonder about the results over the weekend.

Hey Jim crossing fingers. How is it been feeling?

Still fairly painful but now more of a dull ache.  ROM may have improved about 10% the past week or so.  Its getting a little old to deal with but others have dealt with stuff light years more serious than this.  Thanks for asking!

Hey Jim, I hope things work out well for you and you don't have to wonder all weekend.  I watched Tab suffer with her shoulder and it wasn't nice.




x2. I hate waiting for Dr results :-(

Best of luck Jim
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Originally posted by marcag
Originally posted by BrotherTri No it's right I am pretty sure. I peddle harder and over the 275w CT load. Remember i am using the CS software 1.6 on a laptop. I am not just using the the CT head unit. The last Calibration on the CT was 2.01 and that was about 10' in. I did a total of 3. How is your CT setup? What software vers and program are you using? EDIT Here is the Garmin file http://connect.garmin.com/activity/690096546
I use the racermate coaching software. I am 99% sure your CT and PT are not in sync, but whatever. Pick one and stick with it. I can guarantee you one thing : If you program erg mode to 275watts, you cannot do 290w. You cannot. If you can, you are not running in erg mode or your CT isn't working. In erg mode, you are pedalling at 275w, 80 cadence. You "increase" the effort to 85 cadence. The CT will drop the resistance very slightly to maintain the 275. It keeps it in a pretty tight range. It will go from 275 to 290, but it will be back to 275 pretty quickly. When you finish the ride, the CT software shows you an average power for the ride ? Does it equal the average power on the Garmin. My guess is no, it doesn't. Your CT may be reading low. Based on your files, your CP is set to low IF YOU ARE MEASURING WITH THE PT. But if you start programming your erg files based on the new number you will probably see the rides are going to become very diffiicult.

That is the same as what I've been thinking this situation. Use one or the other for now, do not take numbers for both. That will help the workouts go better. Do keep both active and try to figure out why there is such a difference between them.

Marc, it also seems common to have a max cadence much higher than the average in the intervals. 10, 15, or even 20+ higher than the average. Often at the beginning. Is that something with how the CT works?

ETA: don't know if that would actually solve anything, more of a curiosity. Mine can vary due to the SF videos, but otherwise tends to hold tighter when going steady.



Edited by brigby1 2015-02-05 7:14 AM
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