Do you find your Ftp results differ greatly when comparing these two tests or are the results coming out about the same???

Agreed. I think the entire discussion around whether FTP tests are accurate is a bit of a red herring. All that matters is whether it gives you a suitable training benchmark. Unless you’re close to your physiological limits and extremely highly trained it’s a constantly moving target. Short o…

[image] Joelrivera: Yes 20 min test ok, that test switches to resistance mode if you have a smart trainer and normally use Erg. Which trainer do you have? [image] Joelrivera: #2 no the right cassette. There is a huge gaps in the gears. I was going from 240w at 90 rpm to 290 at 85 rpm.rea…

IIRC, he has a STAC Halcyon, which is a trainer that could act a bit different from other trainers. It should generally handle the mode switches, but the actual feel and function may lead to differences.

[image] bbarrera: ok, that test switches to resistance mode if you have a smart trainer and normally use Erg. Which trainer do you have? I do have a STAC Halcyon. TR did change to resistance mode 2x… First on the 5 minute wu at 105 ftp, then on the 20 minutes. The first time caught me by su…

You can use the Resistance percentage value, to change the effective resistance you have. If the 35% (IIRC) felt too tough, just notch it down 5% and evaluate. You should be able to find a percentage that will work with your big ring and cassette, within reason.

Sadly, the mobile app has the setting buried in the Devices section. You can change it there, ahead of the workout / test, if you switch to Resistance for a moment, adjust the percentage, and return to ERG. Then the test will use that setting when the test switches to RES mode. [image]

It would have been ideal for this wo to have it outside…similar to changing the FTP percent…

I think pacing longer hard efforts is a valuable skill, particularly if you compete as a triathlete. Worth developing IMHO. My best ramp test was done in an 80+ degree garage with a Vornado fan, not the best fan but I had done weeks of training in August garage heat plus some outside rides in 100F h…

[image] bbarrera: I think pacing longer hard efforts is a valuable skill, particularly if you compete as a triathlete. Worth developing IMHO. My next test is in 6 weeks. I decided to keep the FTP as it was before the test. I will consider the 20 minute test again, but i really need to test …

Ramp Test vs 20 Minute FTP Test vs 8 Minute FTP Test

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Joelrivera June 24, 2020, 4:37pm 91

I saw i can change the resistance on the mac app,
But it didnt give me the option on the android app.

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