Random Question: Highest watt output ever recorded?
03-11-07, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by DannoXYZ
Certainly not 1000w while doing TTs or going for hour-records. No one can sustain 1000w. But if you put him into a pack-sprint, he'll break 1000w without any problems... Most of the sprinters in the peloton, like McEwen or Boonen can reach 1500-1700w.
03-11-07, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by asgelle
Well, please write him and tell him and Peter Kean how all their data is wrong (remember Kean is the one who recorded internal body temperature in the preparation for Boardman's hour record attempts; so I think they're pretty meticulous about data recording) since you know more than they themselves about their data. Boardman says he never put out more than 1000 W.
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03-11-07, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by ElJamoquio
In an hour attempt, I absolutely believe you. But I'm not too fast, and am an anti-sprinter, and I put out 1048 peak this morning.
It isn't me you're disputing, but Boardman himself. I really think he knows better.
03-12-16, 10:18 PM
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Not sure if serious...
You resurrected a 9 year old thread to post a random estimated Strava power value from a ~16 mile ride where the rider seems to have averaged under 12 mph. I'm going to go out on a limb and say that the estimated power was wrong.
You resurrected a 9 year old thread to post a random estimated Strava power value from a ~16 mile ride where the rider seems to have averaged under 12 mph. I'm going to go out on a limb and say that the estimated power was wrong.
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03-12-16, 11:30 PM
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3,289 day necro. Good, but not great. That other guy almost hit 4,000. Time to bust out this old bad boy:
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Yeah but before he time jumped his mom woke him up to get ready for school...
12-13-23, 12:38 AM
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A 40 kW output converts to a bit over 53 BHP, so I doubt that any human has produced that power.
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12-13-23, 04:24 AM
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Quite an interesting zombie thread. Now that reasonably accurate power meters are mainstream we should realise that breaking 1000 W on a 5 sec full gas sprint is well within the realms of the average MAMIL.
40,000 W not so much!
40,000 W not so much!
12-13-23, 04:36 AM
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Hmm. Depends on physique I’d say.
I think I qualify as mamil. I am 6’2, 81kgs, FTP about 325. I’ve just about managed 1050 a couple of times. With significant levels of discomfort and swearing. Those were on the road, uphill. I can’t get to 1000 on a trainer. Someone 70kgs and built for climbing may struggle to get to that number I reckon.
I think I qualify as mamil. I am 6’2, 81kgs, FTP about 325. I’ve just about managed 1050 a couple of times. With significant levels of discomfort and swearing. Those were on the road, uphill. I can’t get to 1000 on a trainer. Someone 70kgs and built for climbing may struggle to get to that number I reckon.
12-13-23, 04:47 AM
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Great zombie thread - interesting to see the speculation vs years of now known real power data and power estimates.
The peaks are less than one may expect - take MVP's Strade's numbers for example. His peloton shattering attacks are in the 700-1000w range, with one small peak of 1300w. One of the stronger guys in the pro tour.
Wout has hit (team published data) 1400 in a sprint finish win, possibly the overall strongest guy in the pro tour. Pure sprinters have more power, but not for any duration.
Bunch of people can come close to hitting those numbers, maybe even some of your local club guys.
For 1/40th of the time and distance!!
The peaks are less than one may expect - take MVP's Strade's numbers for example. His peloton shattering attacks are in the 700-1000w range, with one small peak of 1300w. One of the stronger guys in the pro tour.
Wout has hit (team published data) 1400 in a sprint finish win, possibly the overall strongest guy in the pro tour. Pure sprinters have more power, but not for any duration.
Bunch of people can come close to hitting those numbers, maybe even some of your local club guys.
For 1/40th of the time and distance!!
12-13-23, 11:11 AM
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Hmm. Depends on physique I’d say.
I think I qualify as mamil. I am 6’2, 81kgs, FTP about 325. I’ve just about managed 1050 a couple of times. With significant levels of discomfort and swearing. Those were on the road, uphill. I can’t get to 1000 on a trainer. Someone 70kgs and built for climbing may struggle to get to that number I reckon.
I think I qualify as mamil. I am 6’2, 81kgs, FTP about 325. I’ve just about managed 1050 a couple of times. With significant levels of discomfort and swearing. Those were on the road, uphill. I can’t get to 1000 on a trainer. Someone 70kgs and built for climbing may struggle to get to that number I reckon.
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My highest ever 5 second power was right after a buddy and I were close-buzzed by a driver. I knew he'd have to stop at the traffic light about a quarter mile ahead so I took off after him, and broke not only a kilowatt but my previous best by about a hundred watts. The problem was that I didn't know what to do with him when I caught him.
All in all, I don't recommend this way to set a record.
12-13-23, 05:13 PM
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Can confirm. I can hit a decent w/kg sprint and have won a couple with good tactics and a little luck, but my max is nowhere 1000 watts... 😞
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12-14-23, 05:22 AM
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I don't train for power, I no longer lift weights, I don't do specific sprint power training - out of the box I can hit close to 1200W. If I went back into the gym and hit the weights hard - I have no doubt that I could build a 1500+w sprint, probably over the winter.
But my FTP/Sprint power ratio is a joke.
I've watched youtube presenters do videos on what it takes to do a 30mph time trial - holding over 350w+ for an hour. Then the same presenter will do a sprint test and struggle to hit 800-900w.
For me, pushing 350w is not only a struggle cardio wise - I'm mashing the pedals and there is nothing smooth about it. It physically hurts and you can see it in my riding style. Then you see the smaller guy, slight build type, just spinning along nice and smooth at that power level.
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12-14-23, 06:54 AM
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I was comutting to work yesterday and passing through Prospect Park. There was a guy who looked like Lance fully decked out with a Trek and Team Discovery outfit. Even his helmet straps were yellow. He was on his 53 x 20 or 19. I knew it wasn't him (not surprised) because he was only slightly faster that I was. I was on my 39 x 14 and just spinning away. I caught up to him near the foot of a .25 mile 5% climb. As I rode ahead of him and noticed the color of his helmet straps and I was determined to teach him a lesson. We both approached to the foot of the climb and I was determined not to change gear. I have my power output set to 400w. roughly 19 mph. I glanced back at him and to initiate the challenge. He took the bait. He was slowly closing in to my wheel. I stood up and dropped down to my 13th gear and just blasted it up at 19 mph. Unless he has been racing, there is no way he could match my speed.
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It's all about the power to weight, isn't it. My peak 3 sec. power is (okay, was) around 1300. But I weigh 180 lbs. Also, my peak numbers are in the same place on a frequent ride - about 16 miles into a 20-mile ride. So, if I were 150 lbs, sprinting 90 miles into a 90-mile race... 800 watts?
12-14-23, 12:53 PM
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