Strava power data
12-30-20 | 09:03 AM
#51
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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.
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.
Best to just use a power meter and not worry about the estimates.
12-30-20 | 09:07 AM
#52
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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.
Best to just use a power meter and not worry about the estimates.
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.
12-30-20 | 10:08 AM
#53
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I pulled this from a KOM I have. Same segment, power meter, and bike, just the wind and clothing is different (I'm noticing my clothing, winter vs. summer, can impact my speed by 1 mph+). I've done it a number of times, but nearly all of my segments are pretty much like this with significant variations in power needed for particular speeds on particular days.
