I’ve been using Virtual Power with a Tacx Satori for the last 6 months. I last tested my FTP on May 18th and got a 7% bump from 200 to 215. Yesterday I took delivery of a second hand Stages G2. I’ve just done an FTP test with it and I got a 21W bump. Does that seem right? I’ve had a fairly consiste…

You can not compare power data between sources, unless you directly against each other to see what difference exists between the devices (because there is a difference in nearly every case). I don’t see that in your comments above, so I don’t think it’s appropriate to make a comparison. When you m…

Chad the “different tape measure” analogy is awesome. I’m going to use that later, forget where I heard it from and probably pretend like I made it up. Thx!

LOL you are welcome to it. Another way I have used is that it’s like comparing a real tape measure (like a real power meter) with a photo copy of a tape measure (like virtual power). They both have the same numbers and units on them, and appear to tell the same story, but the photo copied one may …

I saw a 12-15 W increase in FTP going from my Kickr to my Stages L. It had nothing to do with my increase in fitness. If you’re impatient to ensure your power curve is populated by the new power meter, try: Log In to TrainerRoad Along with 8-minute or 20-minute FTP test.

Probably legit. Tacx wheel on trainers are known to be watt vampires if you calibrate it according to the Tacx utility app, I certainly found that this was the case with my Bushido which I confirmed with a mates Assioma Duos I borrowed Article about the issue here http://athletictechreview.com/201…

Thanks @mcneese.chad . Where can I reset my power PRs?

I know there is a way, but I am having trouble finding the reference material. Maybe @Bryce or someone else knows?

The only way I’m aware of wipes your whole career, including TSS. Accounts → Reset Career. You can alternatively go back through old rides with power PRs on them, and set them to exclude from the PR calculations. It’s a bit tedious, but this was what I did when I moved from virtual power to my smart…

Yeah, i did the Career reset at one point and only discovered how bad it was for my planning after the fact. That’s why I didn’t want to make a recommendation. The Season idea makes good sense to me considering that we don’t seem to have another option right now.

[image] Power Meter 40W-50W Higher than Virtual Power Equipment We need to put this as a banner on the top of this website: VIRTUAL POWER IS NOT A MEASURE (OR EVEN AN ESTIMATE) OF YOUR ACTUAL POWER OUTPUT.

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Just got a power meter and got a 26 point bump; is it legit?

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