Power Meters / Powermeters (SRM, Powertap, Quarq, Ergomo, Vector, Stages, power2max, P2M, 4iii, InPower, Cinch)

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jim1985

Does anyone else find that their power on a turbo is different to power outdoors?

find that riding to my typical 'outdoor' ftp on my turbo is really tough, like maybe 5-10% harder.

Not sure if it's due to the constant spinning and lack of out of the saddle-ness of a turbo or due to the resistance on the wheel. Or maybe just the dullness. I use a kurt rock n'roll if that makes any difference.

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TTM in reply to @jim1985

Unfortunately, I seem to find it easier to produce power on the turbo rather than the road. Unless it's on flat roads, which there aren't enough down here.

The constant resistance of the turbo seems to mean I can measure out effort much more accurately.

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danb in reply to @TTM

Yup - me too,

I have yet to hit my turbo 20min power on the road - normally at least 15-20W off

I wonder whether I am just better suited to the lower inertia environment of a turbo rather than higher inertia that flat roads bring...

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