Thread: Explain watts
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Old 03-25-10 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by rumrunn6
on a recent ride I was wondering about the whole watts thing too. I only have a simple computer. I was wondering how my watts would change if my speed remained consistent but with different gearing.
Under identically the same conditions your power would be almost identical since all your power is being used to fight friction, wind resistance and any changes in elevation.
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