It all seems pointless to me but the estimates would be closer if they did this. Segments with climbs where wind isn’t as big a factor and they used rider weights from their profiles probably work somewhat.

For example; when I look at KOMs for a segment; I look at the top ten or so that used a power meter and I can get a rough idea of what power is needed to be competitive on that segment.

Sounds like more estimates of more estimates, because Strava would have to estimate CRR, rider/bike weight, and even though it's climbing, in a group or not, wind, CdA etc, etc, because it all affects power.

Best to just use a power meter and not worry about the estimates.

I think when it all comes down to it, Strava is not what I consider a training tool in any strict sense. It is a great way to track overall fitness and performance improvements over time, and be happy at accomplishments. But other than that, it is really not a great "tool" for training.

Its original purpose was so 38 year-old men could "Win" by sniping a KOM on a local 1/4 mile hill and feel like they accomplished something (since their chance at winning anything in a local Crash Four crit was likely not going to happen either). It has all the trappings of other social media platforms that can make it addicting.

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I think the US election polling results were better.