ERG Mode or Not on Workouts

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Does anyone with a smart trainer switch off erg mode?

Well, in short intervals, it does take a short while to build up sometime. At least when I am using powermatch.

Disadvantage of ERG mode?

Or you could argue that you aren’t able to hit the middle points within a range and that is a problem in itself. Ex: If you are given the restriction to ride at 90 rpm or 100 rpm, are you missing out on the chance ride at 95 rpm? My point is that you are actual more restricted via Resistance vs more options in ERG. It is purely up to the rider to choose their cadence in ERG. As such, we can be as narrow or wide as we want. It is a common misconception among those that have not used ER…

Erg Mode Noobie - Share your experience, tips, and tricks please!

Hi all, I just recently got a Neo and have started training using Erg mode rather than resistance mode. I wanted to ask about people’s experience when they started using Erg mode and see if it matches mine. For me, Erg is kicking my butt. Hard. I’m used to a roller training setup and hitting watts via cadence changes. There, I can do 2-3 hour rides no problem at my target HR and wattage. Now I’m struggling after about an hour. It’s a bit odd but my legs just feel dead if I stop pedaling.…

ERG Mode for stomps and VO2 max efforts?

At least 1 minute before the start of the stomp, shift into a tall gear (I normally ride 34t x 17t in ERG, but swap to 50t x 17t for these). In the minute after the shift and before the stomp, I gradually slow my cadence to the starting cadence (usually around 60-70 rpm for me). At 2 seconds before the interval, TR will send the high power target to the trainer. Depending on your trainer, you better hit it hard at 0-1-2 seconds on the count down. Rip the stomp. Once you are done, th…

Erg mode for short and sharp intervals

It appears that TR already sends the resistance change to the trainer around 1-2 seconds early. My experience with a CycleOps PowerBeam Pro, Hammer, H2, and Kickr all show the early sending in effect. Recognize that the interval summaries for short intervals combined with ERG, are likely not an accurate picture of what you actually did and got out of the interval. See my two posts below for details, but looking at the actual workout graph is superior to the summary table. Erg mode slow to…