Joe De Beer Posted March 8, 2020 Share Last winter I cycled mostly indoors with the powerbeam pro. I use Zwift and connect all with BLE and Iphone. My FTP is around 250. I stopped using it in Aug/Sept and wanted to start setting it up again last weekend. After cleaning it all and doing a few feee rides, I calibrated with Rouvey. The trainer isn’t supported for calibration in Zwift. The next ride Zwift upped my FTP to 450. Insane. My cadence is also around 65 rather then 90, not sure if it is a moving average or how it works cause it stayed basically the same during an hour ride. Calibrated again but still have crazy power numbers. I’ve carefully cleaned the trainer especially the silver wheel with the black sticker but no change. Any ideas on what else I can try? As far as I know the apps are up to date as well. It’s quite frustrating cause group rides must now be in A rather than D and the numbers just don’t make sense. Only realistic stats is the heart rate ! :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted March 8, 2020 Share Last winter I cycled mostly indoors with the powerbeam pro. I use Zwift and connect all with BLE and Iphone. My FTP is around 250. I stopped using it in Aug/Sept and wanted to start setting it up again last weekend. After cleaning it all and doing a few feee rides, I calibrated with Rouvey. The trainer isn’t supported for calibration in Zwift. The next ride Zwift upped my FTP to 450. Insane. My cadence is also around 65 rather then 90, not sure if it is a moving average or how it works cause it stayed basically the same during an hour ride. Calibrated again but still have crazy power numbers. I’ve carefully cleaned the trainer especially the silver wheel with the black sticker but no change. Any ideas on what else I can try? As far as I know the apps are up to date as well. It’s quite frustrating cause group rides must now be in A rather than D and the numbers just don’t make sense. Only realistic stats is the heart rate ! :-(Sounds like a Zwift problem, as I don’t Zwift I cant help muchIs your ftp normal when you don’t zwift? Joe De Beer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veebee Posted March 9, 2020 Share Last winter I cycled mostly indoors with the powerbeam pro. I use Zwift and connect all with BLE and Iphone. My FTP is around 250. I stopped using it in Aug/Sept and wanted to start setting it up again last weekend. After cleaning it all and doing a few feee rides, I calibrated with Rouvey. The trainer isn’t supported for calibration in Zwift. The next ride Zwift upped my FTP to 450. Insane. My cadence is also around 65 rather then 90, not sure if it is a moving average or how it works cause it stayed basically the same during an hour ride. Calibrated again but still have crazy power numbers. I’ve carefully cleaned the trainer especially the silver wheel with the black sticker but no change. Any ideas on what else I can try? As far as I know the apps are up to date as well. It’s quite frustrating cause group rides must now be in A rather than D and the numbers just don’t make sense. Only realistic stats is the heart rate ! :-(Big issue on the Powerbeam, if the tension onto the wheel is not done right you will get inacurrate readings. Also make sure tyre pressure is fine. DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-Boy Posted March 9, 2020 Share Yeah as Veebee mentioned the tension on the tyre makes a difference.Also check your rider profile in Zwift, sometimes the weight is incorrect etc. Its most likely a calibration issue though. I never had issues with a Powerbeam and Zwift but that was a few years back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe De Beer Posted March 9, 2020 Share Thanks guys. Will double check everything again but am prettty sure pressure off the max of the tyre, I’ve done the 2 clicks etc. I think I should subscribe to Rouvey for a month just to see if I get different results than Zwift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted March 9, 2020 Share Big issue on the Powerbeam, if the tension onto the wheel is not done right you will get inacurrate readings. Also make sure tyre pressure is fine. I'm not sure how the new powerbeams work, but on mine its easyTurn the tension knob until the silver wheel touches the tyre and then keep turning for 2 loud clicks and that's it I did try it with zwift last winter but only for 2 weeks, never had any power issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Wakefield Posted March 9, 2020 Share Have you calibrated the unit? Edited March 9, 2020 by J Wakefield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe De Beer Posted March 9, 2020 Share Have you calibrated the unit?Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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