Zwift Chat

[Peter Salt]

And in other news, I found out today that 1 horsepower = 735 watts, so I can (just!) sprint at 1 horsepower. Quite pleased with that

Oh, with a last name like that I thought you were an engineer

P.S. It's 746

 

[bridgy]

Oh, with a last name like that I thought you were an engineer

P.S. It's 746

1. Still can do a horsepower (phew!)

2. Take it up with google (don't worry I'm sure you're right)

 

[Norry1]

I think 735W is a metric Horsepower.

 

[Peter Salt]

1. Still can do a horsepower (phew!)

2. Take it up with google (don't worry I'm sure you're right)
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That's just the difference between imperial (mechanical) and metric horsepower so we're both right

[EDIT] Norry was quicker.

 

[berty bassett]

Depends how big the horse is !!

 

[Peter Salt]

Depends how big the horse is !!

Actually, how strong it is

Same applies to humans as we see by your example

 

[CXRAndy]

Was just looking at the climbs on this course earlier and my best up Otley Rd climb is just over 3 minutes at 355w.

I was quite happy with this until I read that Pog's average power in Strade Bianche was 350w for his 50km solo attack lasting an hour and 20 minutes

Dont feel too bad Paul. You're a half decent mortal compared to the cycling god Pogacar.

Most professionals can hold 350W for an hour or more. Once they fully retire many cant hold 300W for 20 mins. Its the huge amount of riding that allows their bodies to sustain huge power

 

[berty bassett]

First to post a Shetland pony will have virtual nails on the race course

 

[alex_cycles]

Targets is something you go through

If I let you pass me it'll be so I can draft you

 

[bridgy]

I think 735W is a metric Horsepower.

That's just the difference between imperial (mechanical) and metric horsepower so we're both right

[EDIT] Norry was quicker.

Yes, I meant metric obviously

 

[bridgy]

Dont feel too bad Paul. You're a half decent mortal compared to the cycling god Pogacar.

Most professionals can hold 350W for an hour or more. Once they fully retire many cant hold 300W for 20 mins. Its the huge amount of riding that allows their bodies to sustain huge power

I never cease to be amazed at what the best riders can do. Having power data from zwift and power meters for our own riding now really helps to put it into perspective doesn't it?

 

[Whorty]

And in other news, I found out today that 1 horsepower = 735 watts, so I can (just!) sprint at 1 horsepower. Quite pleased with that

Maybe I need to put my Focus RS on Zwift ... 350 bhp ..... I may do well in the sprints

 

[Peter Salt]

Maybe I need to put my Focus RS on Zwift ... 350 bhp ..... I may do well in the sprints

Is it as vintage as you? If that's the case half that stable is gone by now

 

[bridgy]

First to post a Shetland pony will have virtual nails on the race course

Tubeless tyres - I'll be fine

 

[BurningLegs]

You’ll all be paid up members of the “bronies” club soon, if this carries on!!

Go on - Google it!