Turbo PM vs on bike PM
10-27-20, 04:09 PM
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Turbo PM vs on bike PM
I'm shopping for a new turbo, and while researching, I've noticed a lot of threads/reviews that state/complain that the turbo (Wahoo, TacX, Saris, etc.) is reading differently when compared to their on-bike power meter. So, my question is, why do people use the built in PM instead of their on-bike PM?
I currently have a Kickr Snap, and after having some accuracy issues (mainly during ERG mode) last winter, I have always paired on my bike PM (Quarq or Stages) to Zwift. This way I know my power remains constant when training outdoors and in, but is there an advantage to using the turbo PM when it comes to Zwifting that I'm not seeing?
I currently have a Kickr Snap, and after having some accuracy issues (mainly during ERG mode) last winter, I have always paired on my bike PM (Quarq or Stages) to Zwift. This way I know my power remains constant when training outdoors and in, but is there an advantage to using the turbo PM when it comes to Zwifting that I'm not seeing?
10-27-20, 10:04 PM
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No advantage that I'm aware of.
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10-28-20, 04:40 AM
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I don't have a power meter but if I did I would pair that on Zwift and not my Kickr SNAP power feed. The interface lets you do that pretty easily.
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