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Old 11-04-21, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
I would think that, in 2016, this was wildly enthusiastic zPower estimate on a dumb trainer. Whatever the case, 18min at 550w just isn't on this side of reality. I mean, if you work backwards from Wiggins' hour record (was that 440w?), you're not getting those kinds of ~20min figures.
Yeah. Its great that Zwift can find your FTP from a ride, but can't really tell if your data is questionable.

I do remember early on, seeing some people I ride with IRL, on Zwift with just amazing power numbers, knowing there was just no way. And yes, it was dumb trainers and Zwift's interpretation of power.
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