# PowerMatch Experiences **URL:** \ **Category:** TrainerRoad Software\ **Created:** [September 27, 2018, 10:48pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/powermatch-experiences/1072 "2018-09-27T22:48:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 17
**Author:** ![a59a2e9a2645dbb](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/a59a2e9a2645dbb/32/100578_2.png) [@a59a2e9a2645dbb](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/a59a2e9a2645dbb)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2020, 10:10pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/powermatch-experiences/1072/333 "2020-04-08T22:10:07Z")
> [@AlanR](#): > > as the smarttrainer adjusts the resistance based on the higher cadence, the resistance drops, so you need to chase it? That’s it, being super smooth with the cadence as the resistance increases makes for a great experience. Which trainer are you using? ---
**Author:** ![Nate\_Pearson](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/nate_pearson/32/117463_2.png) [@Nate\_Pearson](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Nate_Pearson)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2020, 11:42pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/powermatch-experiences/1072/334 "2020-04-08T23:42:22Z")
FYI, we have an updated PowerMatch coming soon. It is greatly improved but we’re still smoothing out a few rough edges. Release cycle will go like this: 1. TR employees ride it and give it a 👍 2. We will reach out to some of you in this thread and give you early access where we get feedback 3. We do a TrainerRoad early access where you can go to your account on the website an enable it. We’ll look at those rides and get any feedback from users. 4. We release it to everyone and make it the default. ---
**Author:** ![AlanR](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/alanr/32/12908_2.png) [@AlanR](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/AlanR)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2020, 2:27pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/powermatch-experiences/1072/335 "2020-04-09T14:27:07Z")
I am using a Wahoo KICKR with Favero BePro S Here you can see the power surges above target at the start of the intervals, which then fades as the trainer adjusts - I guess for most of these, the white lines, indicating cadence, are a bit high as well … ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/6/4/649a628458d3b04e8c0e70642234f005e00c032f.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![sammysam](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/sammysam/32/32526_2.png) [@sammysam](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/sammysam)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2020, 5:17pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/powermatch-experiences/1072/336 "2020-04-09T17:17:51Z")
Sweet! Happy to volunteer and test during phase 2 if needed 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![a59a2e9a2645dbb](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/a59a2e9a2645dbb/32/100578_2.png) [@a59a2e9a2645dbb](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/a59a2e9a2645dbb)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2020, 10:35pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/powermatch-experiences/1072/337 "2020-04-09T22:35:21Z")
Yes, it looks like your cadence is shooting up in anticipation of the interval, as a result power spikes then the trainer is dropping power then increasing it again. Try to be be very smooth as power ramps up, you’ll be rewarded with a much smoother power output throughout the interval. Try to set your target cadence about 20 seconds before interval starts and hold as resistance increases. It sounds like @Nate_Pearson has some things on the go with engineering to help smooth this out even more. I’m still using a Kickr 1 with a crank based PM and it’s been smooth as can be, but that’s using the approach of being as smooth as I can to not to get the power reading / kickr resistance / TR managing out of whack at a critical time. ---
**Author:** ![ddncons](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/ddncons/32/5495_2.png) [@ddncons](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/ddncons)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2020, 3:31am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/powermatch-experiences/1072/339 "2020-04-10T03:31:52Z")
Can I assume that beta testers will get this? If not, please consider me for the earlier possible release. IV always had trouble with PM on intervals higher than ftp and I’d love to contribute to a solution. ---
**Author:** ![sjkpt](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/sjkpt/32/12890_2.png) [@sjkpt](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/sjkpt)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2020, 12:31pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/powermatch-experiences/1072/340 "2020-04-10T12:31:46Z")
That’s great news! I always had issues with overshoots (painful!) at the start of intervals, even when I paid extra attention to cadence (e.g. spinning up ±10 secs before the interval start). I am now using the Power Meter Link built into my Elite Suito. No more overshoots, but it is quite slow to respond. Looking forward to try out PowerMatch 2.0! ---
**Author:** ![neva6](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/neva6/32/23540_2.png) [@neva6](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/neva6)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2020, 2:30pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/powermatch-experiences/1072/341 "2020-04-10T14:30:48Z")
I’d love to be involved with this testing. I’ve been using powermatch for over a year with a Stages L PM and have had issues a few times. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![AlanR](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/alanr/32/12908_2.png) [@AlanR](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/AlanR)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2020, 2:36pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/powermatch-experiences/1072/342 "2020-04-10T14:36:11Z")
Thanks so much! Very helpful and makes sense - should also employ the same discipline on hills in the real world … ---
**Author:** ![auldcyclist](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/auldcyclist/32/12890_2.png) [@auldcyclist](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/auldcyclist)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2020, 3:01pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/powermatch-experiences/1072/343 "2020-04-10T15:01:05Z")
Count me in if you have any places left to try out the beta thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Nate\_Pearson](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/nate_pearson/32/117463_2.png) [@Nate\_Pearson](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Nate_Pearson)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2020, 4:16pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/powermatch-experiences/1072/344 "2020-04-10T16:16:30Z")
I suspect we’ll pull everyone out of this thread with power match issues and give them early access that they can turn on. This will only be mac/pc for this initial early access, FYI. ---
**Author:** ![drh329](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/drh329/32/15137_2.png) [@drh329](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/drh329)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2020, 6:56pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/powermatch-experiences/1072/345 "2020-04-10T18:56:28Z")
U can add me to the list. ---
**Author:** ![ratz](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/ratz/32/13721_2.png) [@ratz](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/ratz)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2020, 3:09am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/powermatch-experiences/1072/346 "2020-04-12T03:09:17Z")
Ditto put me on the list; the lag on the Neo2 with V3’s has me running with power match off. But happy to put it back on to help get it back to solid like it was with my P1s ---
**Author:** ![stanleyjack14](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/stanleyjack14/32/7721_2.png) [@stanleyjack14](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/stanleyjack14)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2020, 9:26am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/powermatch-experiences/1072/347 "2020-04-14T09:26:28Z")
Hi all, I’ve been using the Kickr snap for about a year. I just purchased the Favero Assioma uno power pedals. I’ve had some issues on my first two rides and wanted to check if this was error on my part? My two rides are here: [Log In to TrainerRoad](https://www.trainerroad.com/app/career/stanleyjack14/rides/78198855-mcadie) > **[Get Faster with TrainerRoad](https://www.trainerroad.com/app/career/stanleyjack14/rides/78300149-tunnabora)** > > Cycling's most effective training system. Structured indoor and outdoor workouts, proven training plans, and easy-to-use ride analysis tools. Questions: - I cant seem to get power low enough in the rest periods even with significantly dropping cadence? - In the first ride the power seemed to fluctate above and below the average which seemed reasonable. In the second ride however it seemed to constantly be below? Any help on this would be a massive help! Thanks all Jack ---
**Author:** ![adamwylde](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/adamwylde/32/1877_2.png) [@adamwylde](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/adamwylde)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2020, 3:49pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/powermatch-experiences/1072/348 "2020-04-14T15:49:01Z")
@stanleyjack14 use a lower gearing if you are not already. Looks like you are powering around in a high gear and the snap cant reduce resistance any further to compensate. ---
**Author:** ![admigo](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/admigo/32/45845_2.png) [@admigo](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/admigo)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2020, 5:13pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/powermatch-experiences/1072/349 "2020-04-14T17:13:02Z")
The PC version works better for me when it comes to powermatching. I had a long thread with TR directly, sinusoidal issues, etc. Updated TACX FW along with a laptop, better cadence holding (ca. 90 at least 10s prior to interval change) helped a great deal, as well as not being destroyed 😉 ---
**Author:** ![wfenwick](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/wfenwick/32/150323_2.png) [@wfenwick](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/wfenwick)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2020, 5:27pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/powermatch-experiences/1072/350 "2020-04-14T17:27:53Z")
Just reinstalled my Assioma Duos back on my trainer bike and will start experimenting with Powermatch again with my H3. Ramp tested with both (recording separately) last night to see what kind of offset/difference in reading they get and it looked to be a pretty consistent 2%, which is pretty reasonable. I had previously had some issues on picking up on harder efforts but am interested to see what improvements have been made. Please count me in for beta testing! ---
**Author:** ![holybinch](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/holybinch/32/31371_2.png) [@holybinch](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/holybinch)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2020, 8:59am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/powermatch-experiences/1072/351 "2020-04-17T08:59:28Z")
Count me in for beta testing, having had issues on Android, I moved back to PC version. Still some inconsistencies in power match… ---
**Author:** ![fl33tStA](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/fl33tsta/32/174372_2.png) [@fl33tStA](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/fl33tStA)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2020, 11:42am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/powermatch-experiences/1072/352 "2020-04-17T11:42:48Z")
Power Match didn’t work for me at all. I tried the following variants: TR on WIN10 PC: Vector 3 and Neo2 with ANT + TR on Android tablet: Vector 3 and Neo2 with ANT + I always had drop outs, now I use TR on my Android tablet and Neo2 via BLT, the Vector 3 are connected via ANT+ to my Edge 830, the stupid thing, so I have to handle 2 different FTP’s But a Beta Test would be interesting! EDITH: look on my latest tickets! ---
**Author:** ![SomeCallMeTim](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/somecallmetim/32/40828_2.png) [@SomeCallMeTim](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/SomeCallMeTim)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2020, 12:02pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/powermatch-experiences/1072/354 "2020-04-17T12:02:05Z")
Happy to be a guinea pig for this beta! [Previous page](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/powermatch-experiences/1072.md?page=16) [Next page](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/powermatch-experiences/1072.md?page=18)