June 2024

Pedal Power Meter Those in the sport cycle use pedal power meters as a primary tool in their pursuit for performance by measuring power right at the legs. Whereas other power meters might be attachable to the crank, wheel, or chain, because a pedal-based system measures output from? each leg individually it,becauseisans input system, too […]

Improve Training Accuracy A power meter can have a massive impact on any type of cycling training as it gives you accurate, real-time, and immediate data that adds tremendous value in helping push your fitness limits toward specific performance goals. They will measure the actual force you produce on the pedals, whereas most traditional methods

Precision Measurement Cadence Tracking Improvements from Peloton Power Meters The same applies to Peloton power meters, and they are known for their accuracy in measuring cycling performance data. Most importantly, these units finally get the buffered (enhanced) cadence tracking. Thanks to better sensors and algorithms, Peloton power meters can now measure a rider’s pedal stroke

Climate And Temperature Changes Aerodynamics and riding efficiency Wind can have a dramatic effect on a bicycle power meter and ruin the accuracy of the readings. Headwinds, cause the required power output to maintain a specific speed to increase, while tailwinds reduce it. Wind can influence up to 10% or 5%, depending on the wind

Calibrating Your Power Meter Correctly How Power Meters Work And Why They Need To Be Calibrated Calibration of your power meter is a key step that must be carried out in order to guarantee correct readings during indoor training. No surprise here, a properly calibrated power meter gives perfect data to show how you are

Objective Measurement Of Effort Power meters are crucial to indoor cyclists who rely on a strong foundation of quantitative data to gauge the demands and effectiveness of their training. Real-time power data are not the same as heart rates, which lag behind the effort it takes a cyclist to increase or decrease her pace. Since

Monitoring Recovery With Power Outputs Power meters provide more than just the ability to track performance they can also determine recovery phases. When it comes to power outputs, cyclists can use these to avoid overtraining and injury through monitoring with simple scientific tests. One example of this is to notice a trend of lower power

Durability In Rough Terrain Mountain biking is a bit different, you probably care more about how durable the unit will be after it has been through the crash and fall ringer. Matt explains that with the conditions mountain bikes are exposed to – mud, water, rocks, vibration etc -it makes them an abuse test for

VO2 Max Workouts with Power Zones Power Zones Defined & Impacts on VO2 Max Power zones are a key component of structured training, helping to target your VO2 max, which is the golden metric of your aerobic capacity. Power meters allow cyclists to fine-tune the perfect intensity for Hall to target, just at the tip

More Is Better Debunked Power meters have changed the way we train and have brought pretty much all the traditional beliefs about riding a bike into question by providing the ability to objectively analyze performance. If increasing training load made you better, then the axiom “more is better” would be a universal principle. It contradicts