Setting up Powermeter and Testing

Keith Shireman

Is there a video by chance on how to setup your screen for the correct display information and testing for a Garmin Edge 1000 and Garmin Vector 2S pedals powermeter? I tested Tuesday but I think I did it wrong. I made the mistake of not resetting the timer for the 5 and 20 min test portion. I've got my overall numbers but it doesn't sound right. I may try again on Thursday to get an accurate test. 

Steve boer

are you testing indoors or outdoors? if indoors, dumb or smart trainer? using any apps? 

if you could post a link to your garmin data, that'd help.

Al Truscott

You may already have access to a web- or PC- based analytic program into which you can load your file, and select intervals to analyze. Eg, TrainingPeaks Premium or WKO+.

If not, there are some free software programs which allow you to (a) upload a file from your 1000 and (b) select intervals, specifically those 5 & 20 minute segments you want, so you can see what your power was for those intervals alone.

One option: assuming you upload your files to the non-premium versions of Garmin Connect, TrainingPeaks, or Strava, you can export/download the file from there as either a.fit or .tcx file. Then, you can get a program such as PowerTap's PowerAgent, and *Import* the file. Then, just select the specific interval you want to analyze, and you're good to go.