s14phoenix Posted May 19, 2017 Posted May 19, 2017 Weight to power ratio (or watts per KG) will determine how fast you go in the real world... So it's a very important stat. A pro will do around 4 watts per KG. Now those numbers are insane when you do the calculations. My longest Wattbike session has been 2.5 hours. My entire body cries from the pain and boredom. More so the boredom. Taking donations for a Kickr. not quite... you need a bit moar power... Pro:typically 7w+ for 5min6.2w+ for 20min6w+ for 1hr and for the rest typicallyAmateur 5min - 3.7w 20min - 3.3w 1hr - 3.0wA friend does 285w for 1 hr @ 67kg - that's only 4.2w/kg and an A batch rider - even getting dropped still from A sometimes. IDT or Wattbike sessions are great for producing constant undisturbed output and thus can fully control the workout you have. 300Watts @ 100kg and 300watts @ 65kg is a huge real world difference in terms of the performance (or time) of your 100km ride typically.
Patchelicious Posted May 19, 2017 Posted May 19, 2017 Stuff You Should Know, Waking Up with Sam Harris - PopcastsWatching 2000s Dance music videos on YouTube - boner issues.
Pulse Posted May 19, 2017 Posted May 19, 2017 It takes around 30 secs to pair your hr strap to the watt bike and another 30 secs to pair your phone, 1 min admin is worth an hour of distraction to me. Give it a try... Sent from my SM-G935F using TapatalkI take a USB Flash Drive with me to gym. You set up your info once on the drive, and just plug it into whichever bike you get. All your info, including previous sessions, all device pairing, etc. is save on the drive. Just make sure there is nothing on the drive that you need, as the WB will format it the 1st time you use it
s14phoenix Posted May 19, 2017 Posted May 19, 2017 Here: http://www.cyclingweekly.com/fitness/training/the-importance-of-power-to-weight-and-how-to-improve-yours-164589 Read that while doing your session - it will have 1 of 2 effects. Either you'll pedal harder or give up... :lol:
mecheng89 Posted May 19, 2017 Posted May 19, 2017 Stuff You Should Know, Waking Up with Sam Harris - PopcastsWatching 2000s Dance music videos on YouTube - boner issues.Call On Me immediately springs to mind. Huba huba!!
EmJayZA Posted May 19, 2017 Posted May 19, 2017 I take a USB Flash Drive with me to gym. You set up your info once on the drive, and just plug it into whichever bike you get. All your info, including previous sessions, all device pairing, etc. is save on the drive. Just make sure there is nothing on the drive that you need, as the WB will format it the 1st time you use it Doesn't the Wattbike app do the same thing?
Pulse Posted May 19, 2017 Posted May 19, 2017 Doesn't the Wattbike app do the same thing?Yes, but you still need to then pair your phone to the Bike (not a big deal).More of an issue - In several of the VAs not all the WBs have Bluetooth, so you cannot use the app on all bikes. In the VA I usually go to, only one of the WBs have Bluetooth, and I know of some VAs where none of the WBs have Bluetooth
s14phoenix Posted May 19, 2017 Posted May 19, 2017 ACDC makes every session a sufferfest... can't help it - its like "Thunderstruck" and immediately cadence = 134, to match the BPM, in what ever gear I am in on the idt. leading to dying shortly after...
Dexter-morgan Posted May 19, 2017 Posted May 19, 2017 It still does not matter re indoor / outdoor. Watts are Watts period. It cannot be easier on a WB than on the road. That was all I was saying. And W/kg are also constant nothing to do with the route weather etc. It may seem as if it is harder outside but the effort is the same. Sent from my SM-G930F using TapatalkIf you start pushing 120kg up a hill instead of 80kg @ 200watts it will be different - same watts not the same RPE.
Dicky DQ Posted May 19, 2017 Posted May 19, 2017 If you start pushing 120kg up a hill instead of 80kg @ 200watts it will be different - same watts not the same RPE.But if you are 120kg doing 200w uphill it will be the same RPE as 200w downhill. That is what I was getting at. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk
DC-Diesel Posted May 19, 2017 Posted May 19, 2017 Starting to see huge variations in the power between WBs at the VAs. Lack of or bad maintenance, etc. Anyone else pick that up?
Pulse Posted May 19, 2017 Posted May 19, 2017 Starting to see huge variations in the power between WBs at the VAs. Lack of or bad maintenance, etc. Anyone else pick that up? https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/168219-virgin-wattbike-calibration/?source=lfp
mecheng89 Posted May 19, 2017 Posted May 19, 2017 https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/168219-virgin-wattbike-calibration/?source=lfpBeat me to it!
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