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03-03.-2008, 01:00 PM
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Re: Wattage overload
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04-03.-2008, 12:12 AM
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Re: Wattage overload
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Alex makes excellent points and I would say in addition that the faster you get, the smarter you need to train in order to improve further. A powermeter simply helps one train smarter. Best, Bill Black |
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06-03.-2008, 10:39 AM
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Re: Wattage overload
indeed there is no substitute for hard work but what is needed is hard work when and how it counts in order to maximise the time and effort efficiency of training. power meters simply maximise that efficiency, yes they come at a cost, but for many they are a truly smart purchase.
for those with a disliking of all things watts this is definately the wrong forum just as weightweenies is probably not for you if you're not really into the "per kilo" side of the equation!
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15-03.-2008, 09:03 AM
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Re: Wattage overload
Is there something wrong with me if I have fun looking at all my ride data, geeking out on the numbers and charts? It's bonus after the ride fun.
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15-03.-2008, 09:11 AM
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Re: Wattage overload
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Yes, there is something wrong with you. Now excuse me whilst I get back to a match analysis of my last 4 club ride files.  |
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15-03.-2008, 10:05 AM
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Re: Wattage overload
Power analys is fun, enterteining, rewarding and makes yourself to get to know you better. Thats is excellent!.
However I agree with Beerco in what he said as "over-prescribed". The science behind power training and power meeters barely exists (I mean "real" science ) and what is out there is not very solid (notes, paper articles and some books, in my opinion). So the problem is that many coaches out there with no scientific bacground nor a knowlege of cycling metabolism prescribe to cyclists, especially over the net in a "copy and paste" way, in many cases not knowing to who the are giving the info and what´s worse..if his/her client can assimilate that prescription with any physiological data. Otherwise it is real fun. Cheers |
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15-03.-2008, 11:43 AM
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15-03.-2008, 03:59 PM
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Re: Wattage overload
And starting at around $1000 is there really any other pice of cycling gear that will get you the improvements that a power meter does? (eg. if you and I are the same speed today and I get a power tap at $1200, you get a set of Zipps for $2400, you may beat me tomorrow. but a month from now and anytime after I will blow you away!)
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