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Old 12-10-07, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by HDWound
Does the computrainer allow you to put in the opponents weight and power #'s? If not, just going off the FTP in watts isn't going to tell you a whole lot unless you're all the same weight.
Scientific it's not...Fun it is! This is not a true measurement of true power and ability. It is a fun way to get trainer time other than spinning to coach Troy. I am actually putting in the time and miles while having some "competition" at the same time.

No one likes trainer time but I can tell you I am "training" for my upcoming virtual races. For me it is an entertaining way to get through this winter season and hopefully start next season with much better fitness.

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Originally Posted by DrWJODonnell
I am pretty sure that it not only does power and weight, but has a recently added feature of frontal area?? Someone with a Cputrainer can verify?
Yeah you can get very scientific with it. Racermate's, (the makers of the CT), fastest growing market is the Tri crowd. They actually have all of the favorite Iron Man courses loaded and you can adjust your weight, frontal area, wind speed and wind direction. This allows the athletes to dial in their performance and course management.

Me...I'm a plug and play guy.
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That actually sounds fun. Let me know when you're racing me so I can stretch and hydrate

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well if you need another stepping stone to ramp up to the heavy hitters like racer and DrW you can use my meager numbers.
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That actually sounds fun. Let me know when you're racing me so I can stretch and hydrate
Since you like climbing so much I'll save this course for our "race" This ought to induce some puking!

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I didn't know T1000's rode?


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Greg my brotha- I'm getting my LT tested sometime in January. Up until then, you'll have to use the estimates the USAC camp gave me.
FT- Using my 20mmp*.95- 364W (4.85W/Kg)
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Since you like climbing so much I'll save this course for our "race" This ought to induce some puking!
Perfect!
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OK.... Fine, I'll bite.

270W @ 3.84 W/kg (70.3kg). Don't race me at 270W, you'll beat me bad until you consider that I'm smaller and weigh less haha.
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OK, 304 watts, 152 lbs (this was in October) = 4.4 watts/kg. Don't know about frontal area but I'm 5'9", average build.

Cheese and rice, I need to find races with hills.
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Originally Posted by daytonian
I didn't know T1000's rode?
T1000 or Silver Surfer?
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Originally Posted by ElJamoquio
OK, 304 watts, 152 lbs (this was in October) = 4.4 watts/kg. Don't know about frontal area but I'm 5'9", average build.

Cheese and rice, I need to find races with hills.
Yeah, you = climber for sure. I like climbing, but ability is a different story
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Originally Posted by daytonian
I didn't know T1000's rode?
Actually that's NomadVW.
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