Originally Posted by
Sy Reene
So, the big question is.. if it seems true that Strava universally underestimates power outputs, how the heck doesn't Strava know this already and would have already addressed this?
On an aside.. how does everyone know that power meters aren't vanity-built to please its purchasers?
Because power meters use a very simple formula to calculate power: torque x angular velocity (Cadence). You can check the torque measurement on many powermeters by carefully hanging a known weight from the pedal.
Strava can correct their measurements when everyone agrees to ride the same bike with the same tires in exactly the same position and identical clothes.