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I've heard good things about the Stages power meter and is probably the most sensibly priced option at the moment. |
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The real thing with a power meter is you DO need to take the time to regularly test & interpret the figures, otherwise its not worth the cost and heart rate would be better.
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Some great information folks, keep it coming
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Dave, how did you do your FTP test?
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My FTP test was a 20 minute effort, taking the average power and multiplying by 0.95 to work out the FTP.
I already had a ballpark figure to aim for from using a turbo with a power meter before. Obviously, devices will have differences between them, but it helped me to pace from the outset. I think my FTP may be a couple of watts low, but also the software will estimate it as you upload data. I'm going to do another test in a couple of weeks, and all the time I'm learning more about myself and the device and how I can use it. The real question is, as a recreational cyclist (which I would most definitely class myself as), do you care about riding faster enough to spend £5-700 on a device that will make you work harder? I know many would say yes I would spend £500 on a lighter set of wheels because that makes me faster for no effort. The power meter is all about effort, and I think so far its already helped me. |
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Ok, its not as pretty as some of the other options, but I think its a neat solutions, and easy to fit. At the moment I'm just training on feel alone, giving it large on the hills. I'm a firm believer in its cheaper to loose kgs from my body weight than buy ultralight bling for the bike, i'll go faster by loosing a few pounds
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No argument there, but I also want to get stronger and fitter, but real life limits training - so want to train smart. I'm exploring options and the power meter is one of them.
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HIIT should give the best results if you're short of time, also is there any way you can commute all or part of you journey to work?
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Yes real life does limit what training you can do, my quality miles and training is done on my off duty week.
I find it difficult to get out on the road after a 12hour shift, although the lighter nights means i have the time to nip out and do a short intensive ride, which ive found has benefited my avg speed this year, plus i did quite a lot more winter riding this year. im hoping that this power meter will improve my training, I do put the effot in when i go for a ride, perhaps too much sometimes. it'd be good to go out with a group, but sorting out around real life is problematic.
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![]() ![]() well he did in his last job as far as i know, not sure about his new job.
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I used to do spin classes which were high intensity, but they closed. Nearest one is 20 odd miles away, so the time spent driving there/back could be spent on my bike riding from home. I was planning to be out now on my hilly 30 mile route, but a meeting got moved and I'm listening to what changes I have to cover this weekend instead! ![]() New job has made finding time harder. I'm thinking a power trainer with a power meter might be a way ahead but the cost of them is frightening! |
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