Donzo98 wrote:
vikingmd wrote:
refthimos wrote:
For those using their crank-based PM to control the KICKR's wattage, how is the "feel" when you vary cadence in ERG mode? Does it seem to take the KICKR longer to "catch-up" (i.e. reducing torque required when you increase your cadence and vice versa)? What about when you are in the other modes?
I would speculate that if you are doing very steady efforts like Sweet Spot or FTP type efforts, that would not challenge the PM/KICKR too much and the feel would be relatively "smooth." But if you are varying efforts, does there seem to be additional "lag" when using the PM to control the KICKR (above the lag that is already in the KICKR)?
No problem for me with both an SRM KICKR combo and a P2Max KICKR combo. I frequently will do FTP or Sweet Spot efforts but with multiple cadence changes. I also do intervals as short as 20 seconds.
Just out of curiosity... Why are using the App?? On the previous page you intimated that KICKR was accurate, but the Garmin was off (but you fixed it by changing some settings).
I always use my Garmin 920xt to record from my crank based power meter. That way I know that the power source that I am uploading to training peaks is what I will be racing with and training outside with. Plus because I can upload the workout wirelessly with the Garmin as soon as I finish it removes any steps of manually uploading a TCX file at a later time.
But that is just the data on the output, I still need to control the resistance to obtain the goal wattage. I use the following with my KICKR to control resistance- Trainer Road, the Wahooligan App, Zwift. It depends on what my training requires for the day and what my mood is. If my coach gives me specific interval sets, I tend to build the workouts in the Trainer Road workout creator and then ride them on trainer road. If it is just a general guide with time and intensity I will ride Zwift or build it in Trainer Road. If I am in the mood for intensity and need some entertainment, I will ride a Sufferfest with Trainer Road. etc, etc.
I have used the app to make sure that the link between my power meters and my KICKR is functioning as anticipated.