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JuhaL
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That's a good tip what i might just use. I have 17lb kettlebells, they give extra weight enough.
<Tommy>
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I’ve got a similar power and weight to a few of the guys around me. I don’t really expect to have an advantage over the people I’m chasing.
I don't think Stage 5 is a TT. It is called "Draft" Through the Desert and Zwiftinsider says it has Double Draft. Only 11.2 flat miles so should be really quick.
mjd1988
Guru
Hoping to post a time, even if it is a one legged time!
<Tommy>
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- Camden, London
What’s the latest with your foot Michael? For what it’s worth amputation is a solid 6 out of 10 on the excuse scale
mjd1988
Guru
What’s the latest with your foot Michael? For what it’s worth amputation is a solid 6 out of 10 on the excuse scale
Is it wrong that i was kind of hoping for a break +/- some gangrene just to get a higher score?
It is actually doing pretty well with a bit of rest, elevation and compression so looking good that it is just a partial tear of ligaments and should be back soon
Ran a test tonight to compare my Assioma pedals (single sided) versus my Bkool trainer's power source. I used the Zwift ramp test in non-ERG mode as the target power so I could compare at different power levels. [I didnt manage to complete the ramp test as the legs were f@#$$£"d after racing ToWs1 again beforehand.
I paired the Bkool to the Zwift app on my laptop, and the Assioma to my Garmin head unit. With some copying and pasting from Golden Cheetah into Excel I was able to compare the data. I did have some annoying drop outs on the Bkool which explains why the data diverges timewise,
The data made interesting reading albeit not unexpected as I knew the Bkool was overestimating my power. In the end it looks like this particular Bkool is approximately 20% higher than the Assiomas.
Power meter comparison by northwest cyclingclub, on Flickr
I paired the Bkool to the Zwift app on my laptop, and the Assioma to my Garmin head unit. With some copying and pasting from Golden Cheetah into Excel I was able to compare the data. I did have some annoying drop outs on the Bkool which explains why the data diverges timewise,
The data made interesting reading albeit not unexpected as I knew the Bkool was overestimating my power. In the end it looks like this particular Bkool is approximately 20% higher than the Assiomas.
Ran a test tonight to compare my Assioma pedals (single sided) versus my Bkool trainer's power source. I used the Zwift ramp test in non-ERG mode as the target power so I could compare at different power levels. [I didnt manage to complete the ramp test as the legs were f@#$$£"d after racing ToWs1 again beforehand.
I paired the Bkool to the Zwift app on my laptop, and the Assioma to my Garmin head unit. With some copying and pasting from Golden Cheetah into Excel I was able to compare the data. I did have some annoying drop outs on the Bkool which explains why the data diverges timewise,
The data made interesting reading albeit not unexpected as I knew the Bkool was overestimating my power. In the end it looks like this particular Bkool is approximately 20% higher than the Assiomas.
View attachment 464600 Power meter comparison by northwest cyclingclub, on Flickr
It highlights what we know of Bkool Pro units. The more power you make the more Bkool over reads power. It was a good laugh when the fairy dust appeared and I could develop 400-500 Bkool Watts spinning out a 53*11 at over 100rpm
Milzy
Guru
Great reality check. Use a Neo for another one.Ran a test tonight to compare my Assioma pedals (single sided) versus my Bkool trainer's power source. I used the Zwift ramp test in non-ERG mode as the target power so I could compare at different power levels. [I didnt manage to complete the ramp test as the legs were f@#$$£"d after racing ToWs1 again beforehand.
I paired the Bkool to the Zwift app on my laptop, and the Assioma to my Garmin head unit. With some copying and pasting from Golden Cheetah into Excel I was able to compare the data. I did have some annoying drop outs on the Bkool which explains why the data diverges timewise,
The data made interesting reading albeit not unexpected as I knew the Bkool was overestimating my power. In the end it looks like this particular Bkool is approximately 20% higher than the Assiomas.
View attachment 464600 Power meter comparison by northwest cyclingclub, on Flickr
<Tommy>
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- Location
- Camden, London
Nope, perfectly natural.
Hope it heals fast bud
. Try not to push too hard too soon! Easier said than done...Completed a 400km audax at the weekend - ended up doing 411 as I got lost. I've missed stage 2 and stage 4, so did stage 4 on catchup today. Only 114 of us, so I spent a fair bit of time on my own or on the front. Finished at 48:45. Tired badly towards the end.
Nice. How was the 400k? Most I've done is a 300.
The most I've ever done is 95 miles / 160km. Couldn't imagine doing 400km That's some mega effort Where was this?Interesting. I'm quite (pleasantly) surprised how well the shape of the Bkool graphs mirrors the power meter. As others have said though, as the power increases the Bkool power diverges which I think we all saw with our units. 15 - 20 % error again is what most of us saw on Zwift (even higher at times on the Bkool simulator). Good test thoughRan a test tonight to compare my Assioma pedals (single sided) versus my Bkool trainer's power source. I used the Zwift ramp test in non-ERG mode as the target power so I could compare at different power levels. [I didnt manage to complete the ramp test as the legs were f@#$$£"d after racing ToWs1 again beforehand.
I paired the Bkool to the Zwift app on my laptop, and the Assioma to my Garmin head unit. With some copying and pasting from Golden Cheetah into Excel I was able to compare the data. I did have some annoying drop outs on the Bkool which explains why the data diverges timewise,
The data made interesting reading albeit not unexpected as I knew the Bkool was overestimating my power. In the end it looks like this particular Bkool is approximately 20% higher than the Assiomas.
View attachment 464600 Power meter comparison by northwest cyclingclub, on Flickr
