Originally Posted by
WhyFi
I think that it really depends on your riding style. In general, I think their estimates are in the ballpark over the entirety of a ride (shorter durations are a joke, except for maybe a very steady climb), if you've got your weight and bike info entered correctly/honestly, but it still can vary based on other factors. For me, it tended to be a little low, but not absurdly so.
I have my bike info dialed in. Maybe just need to train more to get the power up. Sometimes it says 600 or 700 watts on a climb though. Was in decent shape a few months ago but stopped riding after a surgery. Think the power meter is worth having?
Dave