Originally Posted by
Nassa
Hello all,
I would like to get an explanation on power mainly 700 watt of power. I am looking at purchasing a Tacx Blue Matic trainer and the specs say it has 700 watt of maximum resistance. I don't understand power and I don't have a power meter so I don't know what power output I can deliver. Is the max 700 watt easily attainable? Do I go for another trainer? Will I out grow, out power this one in the future?
http://www.tacx.com/en/products/trainers/blue-matic
Thanks for the input
700W is fine for any type of training short of sprint training. A Cat 3 or above racer may be able to put out 700W for 1 min. A 5 min interval would be more in the range of 300-500W. Most people wouldn't have any problem exceeding the 700W for a short period but not being able to won't affect your training.
Personally, I prefer a fluid trainer like the KK to a magnetic one.