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Originally Posted by Doge
If the climb is constant 4%-8%, 15 min + and the masses are reported correctly, I think it is quite close.

On the flats - far off. I'd expect, descents are worse.

The set distance and the clock (time) is the best measure. Power is just a component.
I've noticed climbs are somewhat close with Strava estimating low, and descents Strava estimates 500 watts when I'm doing zero. Yet somehow over a whole loop Strava calories burned/average watts are pretty close if I'm solo.
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