@Roy - thanks for the PowerAgent tip. I just got started with a Joule GPS this week and have been nosing around with PA. It is very slick that it auto loads to Strava and TrainingPeaks. The Strava thing is really nice since it is so fast.
Just joined Strava today, but i have a question for the Stava Vets. As it stands today, i'm not riding with power, however, when i view my stats in strava it shows i have a power reading. I assume it's calculating this from my speed/cadence. Is that the case? If so does that mean when you ride with a power meter, that reading will come from the PM and not by way of a calculation. This is probably a pretty basic question, but i'm trying to understand how all the pieces fit together.
So far it's pretty cool. There's a ride a do quite regularly and it has view segments mapped. I'm actually in 3rd on one of this segments so KOM is definitely a possibility. But...my performance on the climbs leaves a lot to be desired. I see a compact crank and cassette change in my future.
I think it calculates that number as a function of your weight, distance, vertical feet climbed, and speed. I've noticed that the number is definitely more accurate (ie, close to what my PM reads) on hilly climbing courses vs flat.
@Mark - CoachR is right. Strava has a link to definitions where it explains it. They use your imputed weight, make assumptions about the weight of the bike and US Geological Survey maps to understand elevation changes. They claim these maps are the most accurate.
I'm in. This is going to get out of hand...hopefully in a good way.
I believe to get your pwer meter readings if you use a power meter is to become a paid member. If not please let me know so I can keep my $6 monthly donation.
I am not totally sure, because I do donate. But I think with payment you get the analysis tabs and the ability to segment by age and gender the leader board results. Not much value for $6, but I think it is a great service, so I support it.
@Dino - Thanks. I didn't notice the definitions when i setup my account. It's a pretty cool feature for those of us who do not yet ride with power.
@Rich - Thanks - After reading the details on the Strava website, they confirm their power readings are more accurate on hills. I assume this may be because wind becomes less of a variable when climbing.
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@Roy - thanks for the PowerAgent tip. I just got started with a Joule GPS this week and have been nosing around with PA. It is very slick that it auto loads to Strava and TrainingPeaks. The Strava thing is really nice since it is so fast.
So far it's pretty cool. There's a ride a do quite regularly and it has view segments mapped. I'm actually in 3rd on one of this segments so KOM is definitely a possibility. But...my performance on the climbs leaves a lot to be desired. I see a compact crank and cassette change in my future.
I'm in. This is going to get out of hand...hopefully in a good way.
I believe to get your pwer meter readings if you use a power meter is to become a paid member. If not please let me know so I can keep my $6 monthly donation.
@Dino - Thanks. I didn't notice the definitions when i setup my account. It's a pretty cool feature for those of us who do not yet ride with power.
@Rich - Thanks - After reading the details on the Strava website, they confirm their power readings are more accurate on hills. I assume this may be because wind becomes less of a variable when climbing.
So Bart doesn't have to explain in this forum ...
http://www.bartstevens.com/delphiaddiction/
As he notes, proceed at your own risk.
Are we posting rides? I just had a great one!
http://app.strava.com/activities/29381559
Top of the world!