Yeah it would be interesting to see how using a PM on the bkool Pro would affect the speed as the reported power from the bkool itself and the speed don't seem to bear much relation to each other. I actually wouldn't be surprised if the speed you did didn't change much despite the power being accurate when using the PM
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Bonkers! On Zwift tonight it felt like I was cycling through treacle so definitely no extra power tonight - which is probably how it should feel to be fair
Certainly wasn't going to be hitting 1000 watts tonightMonster
Rode the new roads in zwift, I quite like them, nice easy climbs about 3%-4%, not steep enough to hurt, just steep enough for me to hold good power. The descents still need you to work. Currently in the top 100 (just) for the Strava segment for the full road to ruins, although I expect to drop down rapidly. I wasn't really trying and managed a 1 watt ftp increase
Work made the choice for me. Neither. Arrgh.
Going to try the 3 sisters route + the new road tomorrow. That ought to sum up to >3000ft of climbing; enough to make up for not being able to ride today.
I've wacked the Neo resistance up to 100%, what a difference that makes to a standard group spin. I've been kidding myself the last 2 months with it down around 50%. The 3 sisters pack ride last night had me in bits, but it was more realistic than any other time I've down it in the past.
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Doesn't that effectively just change the gearing?
From what I understand it doesn't make it harder as such, it limits the gear changes as the platform changes the speed in the app and effects smaller resistance changes on the turbo. If you have it at 100% it'll force you to change gear more often, it'll be more realsitic, I mean who really rides up 13% inclines in real life on the big chain ring? I have mine set to 100% so I can feel the burn when I dont change gear up a short inclines 
It they aren't short enough I have to drop to the smaller chain ring.
It is highly likely i've got this all wrong and should've been left to those who have varied it as they know how it changes things.
It they aren't short enough I have to drop to the smaller chain ring.It is highly likely i've got this all wrong and should've been left to those who have varied it as they know how it changes things.
Having the resistance setting in different position doesn't alter the speed at which you climb hills or motor along the flats, as long as you have a power meter. Having my resistance at 50% allows me to use my 50/34 crank and 11-28 cass to go up the Pretzel. I am usually on the inner ring and either on 26t or 28t on the back. I spin about 80-85rpm and my speed is ~4mph. If I whack the resistance to 100% I would grind up at 50-60rpm and my speed would be ~4mph I prefer to spin so leave it at 50%. There is no advantage altering the setting other than your base comfort cadence.
Yes, that's what they say. So a 10% incline becomes a 5% incline but Zwift adjusts the speed on screen accordingly to reflect the power being put out. The advantage of course of reducing the turbo ease to 50% is that you fatigue later. Good for a long spin session, but not so good if training for the mountains
The only advantage I can see is you fatigue later when spinning at 50% compared to grinding at 100%. Probably means on the longer climbs you do end up with a faster time but not tested it to be sure. Just seems logical as you fatigue less when spinning compared to grinding.Having the resistance setting in different position doesn't alter the speed at which you climb hills or motor along the flats, as long as you have a power meter. Having my resistance at 50% allows me to use my 50/34 crank and 11-28 cass to go up the Pretzel. I am usually on the inner ring and either on 26t or 28t on the back. I spin about 80-85rpm and my speed is ~4mph. If I whack the resistance to 100% I would grind up at 50-60rpm and my speed would be ~4mph I prefer to spin so leave it at 50%. There is no advantage altering the setting other than your base comfort cadence.
Yes, that's what they say. So a 10% incline becomes a 5% incline but Zwift adjusts the speed on screen accordingly to reflect the power being put out. The advantage of course of reducing the turbo ease to 50% is that you fatigue later. Good for a long spin session, but not so good if training for the mountains
If you're riding at 250W with 50% or 100%, its the method of riding, spin or grind. If you're spinning at 90rpm, more stress is upon the cardio-vascular system, which is where you ideally want it to be. But if you prefer to ride at 70rpm then more leg muscle requirement is employed, at the expense of not stressing the cardio side.
That makes sense, I had 3 pb's on 3 climbs last night on the PACK sisters ride. Not huge margins though, but I did notice my power output was higher from the tougher setting on the NEO.
There were times before as I have said that my gearing was just to unrealistic on some routes, so I'm happy enough now to grind and suffer with a bit more realism than before. (or maybe not..who knows)
