If you do the ramp test in erg mode I have a small trick which usually buys me a bit more time. Simply start the ramp test on the smaller cogs on the cassette. That gives you the option of changing to a lower gear, when you feel that you start grinding. The trainer usually takes a few seconds to re…

Any ‘trick’ used on a ramp test is only cheating yourself. If you end up with a higher than accurate FTP, you’re the one that’s going to suffer in the end. Makes more sense to me to follow protocol, and adjust workout intensity if required - if you find yourself going that alot, I’d consider adjus…

I’ve found that I have to do this - I use a Tacx Vortex and as the power increases on the ramp test if the wheel speed is too slow (easier gear) the wheel starts slipping. If I start in a harder gear then I’m way above target power unless I drop my cadence to 50-60. I make sure I shift about 5 secon…

Of course, I might have misunderstood the fundamental thing about testing. I’ve always thought that ftp test was about to go the absolute limit. Regardless of how you got there. Yes I know that an all out sprint is out of the question, but that’s not what I’ve been after with my little trick. Actua…

Shifting to overcome trainer limitations from Wattage Ceilings and Wattage Floors is very real, and has not been mentioned yet. In those cases, it’s appropriate and even necessary. It affects many of the lower to mid priced options, but is not an issue with most higher priced trainers. But as men…

I really HAVE to do a ramp test tonight and send the link to Chad for him to analyze :grin: The only problem being that I haven’t bee riding for 4 months, so I’ll suck big time :sweat_smile:

I know this discussion had happened before, in the course of other discussions. First FTP ramp test FTP rest on kickr - #3 by 2fst4u

For reference, here are my last 5 ramp tests, if anyone wants to see my efforts. Log In to TrainerRoad Log In to TrainerRoad Log In to TrainerRoad Log In to TrainerRoad Log In to TrainerRoad Setup and Use: ERG mode Wahoo Kickr17 (ERG mode power smoothing turned OFF, for “real” power display…

I think a lot of arguments that come up again and again on the forum about the TR ramp test could be avoided if more people really listened to that part of episode 158. In theory, anyway. This is the internet, after all.

[image] Asgerhj: Actually, if raising the cadence is cheating, why isn’t lowering cadence considered cheating? It’s not about what kind of “cheating” is OK vs. what is not. It’s about getting a reliable result that will allow you to set your training intensities. If “cheating” gets a result…

I would try and just keep your cadence up, but if it does drop for whatever reason and you need to shift once to being it back up, I wouldn’t worry at all about it. Just make sure you get back up to power immediately, the moment you shift the fly wheel is going to be going faster than your cassett i…

Shifting while using ERG Mode for the Ramp Test

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mcneese.chad March 4, 2021, 5:02pm 76

I know this discussion had happened before, in the course of other discussions.

First FTP ramp test
FTP rest on kickr - #3 by 2fst4u

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