How does the Kurt Kinetic Power Meter work?
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2013-11-09 6:55 AM |
Expert 819 | Subject: How does the Kurt Kinetic Power Meter work? Looking at the Wireless model. I do not see anything that connects to the trainer, so how does it calculate power, and why does it not work off of the trainer? |
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2013-11-09 7:03 AM in reply to: 0 |
Elite 7783 PEI, Canada | Subject: RE: How does the Kurt Kinetic Power Meter work? Link to what you are talking about? Edit - this? Edited by axteraa 2013-11-09 7:04 AM |
2013-11-09 7:43 AM in reply to: axteraa |
Expert 819 | Subject: RE: How does the Kurt Kinetic Power Meter work? Thanks I was looking at the Wireless Meter with Ant+. THe review you posted is for the InRide Bluetooth meter. Any thoughts from folks on which to choose? |
2013-11-09 10:26 AM in reply to: leftrunner |
Veteran 493 Cloverdale, BC | Subject: RE: How does the Kurt Kinetic Power Meter work? From what I can tell, Kurt Kinetic is just reporting Virtual Power (like TrainerRoad). If you already own a Garmin Ant stick, Heart Rate Strap, and GSC10 Speed/Cadence sensor then TrainerRoad is a way better value at $9.95/month. |
2013-11-09 10:34 AM in reply to: leftrunner |
Member 121 Los Gatos | Subject: RE: How does the Kurt Kinetic Power Meter work? I use a Kurt Kinetic Road Machine and the Kinetic Inride (and very happy with both) but I had never heard of this wireless power meter until you mentioned it. Doing a little research, it seems to be a head unit that estimates your power output based on your speed - specifically, like this: "Watts reading is calibrated on the following mathematical equation: P = (5.244820) * S + (0.01968) * S3 where S=speed and P=power" So it sounds like it's doing something similar to the TrainerRoad software - calculating "virtual power". Personally, I wouldn't bother with this device. Get TrainerRoad instead - $10 a month and you get this same functionality and a *lot* more. Plus if you want a head unit, TrainerRoad will broadcast to any ANT+ device like the Garmin you probably already have. |
2013-11-09 10:40 AM in reply to: smallard |
Elite 7783 PEI, Canada | Subject: RE: How does the Kurt Kinetic Power Meter work? Originally posted by smallard I use a Kurt Kinetic Road Machine and the Kinetic Inride (and very happy with both) but I had never heard of this wireless power meter until you mentioned it. Doing a little research, it seems to be a head unit that estimates your power output based on your speed - specifically, like this: "Watts reading is calibrated on the following mathematical equation: P = (5.244820) * S + (0.01968) * S3 where S=speed and P=power" So it sounds like it's doing something similar to the TrainerRoad software - calculating "virtual power". Personally, I wouldn't bother with this device. Get TrainerRoad instead - $10 a month and you get this same functionality and a *lot* more. Plus if you want a head unit, TrainerRoad will broadcast to any ANT+ device like the Garmin you probably already have. Do you recommend just straight up TrainerRoad over the Inride? |
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2013-11-09 10:53 AM in reply to: smallard |
Expert 819 | Subject: RE: How does the Kurt Kinetic Power Meter work? Originally posted by smallard I use a Kurt Kinetic Road Machine and the Kinetic Inride (and very happy with both) but I had never heard of this wireless power meter until you mentioned it. Doing a little research, it seems to be a head unit that estimates your power output based on your speed - specifically, like this: "Watts reading is calibrated on the following mathematical equation: P = (5.244820) * S + (0.01968) * S3 where S=speed and P=power" So it sounds like it's doing something similar to the TrainerRoad software - calculating "virtual power". Personally, I wouldn't bother with this device. Get TrainerRoad instead - $10 a month and you get this same functionality and a *lot* more. Plus if you want a head unit, TrainerRoad will broadcast to any ANT+ device like the Garmin you probably already have. So, if I have a Bontrager Node2 and a Garmin 310xt, a Garmin USB Ant+ stick and a HR Strap, I should be set to use TrainerRoad. |
2013-11-09 12:49 PM in reply to: #4895602 |
Veteran 493 Cloverdale, BC | Subject: RE: How does the Kurt Kinetic Power Meter work? If you have an Ant+ Speed sensor for the Node2 then you are set. Just a warning, Virtual Power is like a gateway drug. You'll probably end up buying a real power meter by next spring so you can train with power when you aren't on the trainer. |
2013-11-09 1:16 PM in reply to: axteraa |
Master 1858 Salt Lake City | Subject: RE: How does the Kurt Kinetic Power Meter work? I used the wired KK power computer last winter and have been using trainerroad so far this year. Trainerroad is hands down the better way to go. |
2013-11-12 10:25 AM in reply to: ultramike |
Member 55 | Subject: RE: How does the Kurt Kinetic Power Meter work? Yep, happened to me. Ended up getting a power meter from using Trainer Road. Of course not a necessity, but once you get used to seeing the power number it really makes since in training and racing. Also, for $10 a month Trainer Road is one of the best investments you can make. Jerred |
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