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by peter foster
Mon Feb 15, 2010 2:50 pm
Forum: Training with Power
Topic: Strange power numbers for LT test
Replies: 11
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Re: Strange power numbers for LT test

Ok, Managed to do a new set of coast downs and recalibrate the ibike computer. I did an out and back of 6 miles where I started to see familiar HR and power numbers, getting up in the 140's for HR and pushing through the 200's in power. The HR readout was a little erratic, I might not have been gett...
by peter foster
Sun Feb 07, 2010 5:21 pm
Forum: Training with Power
Topic: Strange power numbers for LT test
Replies: 11
Views: 12325

Re: Strange power numbers for LT test

Thanks for the input and the file. I will tell you how it goes in a few days.
by peter foster
Sat Feb 06, 2010 5:58 pm
Forum: Training with Power
Topic: Strange power numbers for LT test
Replies: 11
Views: 12325

Re: Strange power numbers for LT test

Good points. Yes I have a slightly new set up: new saddle, dropped seat height down about 1 cm and back about 1 cm. Its more comfortable. Got a fit done at the bike store. Perceived effort was about 7 or 8 out of ten. The route snaked into and with a strong wind. Not out and back. I was chasing watt...
by peter foster
Fri Feb 05, 2010 7:58 pm
Forum: Training with Power
Topic: Strange power numbers for LT test
Replies: 11
Views: 12325

Strange power numbers for LT test

I have been getting some confusing data while attempting to do LT tests on the bike the past couple of weeks. Last year my LT power was in the 205-220 Watts range and the corresponding HR was 148-152. Speed was in the 20-21 mph range. I am 51 years old and a back of the pack triathlete. I got on my ...