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Old 01-10-18, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Seattle Forrest
The real question is how much accuracy do you need?

PowerCal is a great example, I think. DCR claims it gets it in the right ballpark for average power over the course of a ride. But in terms of your power at any given minute, or even your maximum 20-minute average, it can be a few hundred percent off.
Sure, that’s the real question with regards to deciding between a PowerCal and a direct force meter, but that’s not the issue at hand.
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