TxDude wrote:
I was riding KK Road Machine and using virtual power. I just bought the new version of the road machine AND added Quark power meter to my bike. My FTP dropped from 270 to 209 on the 20 minute test. That's a huge drop and my guess is changing the trainers had nothing to do with it since I stayed on the same brand. My guess is my virtual power reading was grossly over-stated as compared to a real power meter.
Is this normal for those using Trainerroad VP and then switching to a power meter?
Virtual power is precise but not accurate. Your power meter is accurate in telling you what your actual FTP is. But the increase or decrease in the FTP should be the same.