Old 08-25-21, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by CheGiantForLife
I see. The variable is then speed. The 2 inclines will have varying speeds.
But, for a constant speed, each 1% of incline is a 10x increase in work.

But, if I plug in wild guess speed estimates, the data makes no sense

15mph at 0% = 100w
3mph at 10% = 100w

No way slow 10% is the same work at easy flat riding
Try going 15 mph in a gear so tall you're only turning it at 30 rpm.
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