Garmin Connect/Strava analysis

matt-h

Hi,
Is anyone aware of some software/plug-in that can break down my Garmin connect or Strava information into an easily readable format to determine if my numbers are stacking up/improving?

8 weeks ago i had a Retul bike fit and made changes to seat position, stem length, bar width and crank size.
I was hoping to see what outcome this had had on my cycling/training.
I use a HR monitor and cadence sensor but not power.

Thoughts?

Matt

markhewitt1978

Segment times?

matt-h

markhewitt1978 wrote:

Segment times?

possibly.
but that doesnt factor HR, cadence or overal ride effort.
i'm probably asking a bit much :?

Matt

markhewitt1978

At the end of the day the time to complete a distance is what matters. You can have a power meter but this doesn't make into account aero improvements from a new fit.

matt-h

markhewitt1978 wrote:

At the end of the day the time to complete a distance is what matters. You can have a power meter but this doesn't make into account aero improvements from a new fit.

good point.
maybe i need to complete a route i did a few months back to see if there is any difference.
Hopefully effort will be the same and see differences in time

Matt

imposter2.0

matt-h wrote:

markhewitt1978 wrote:

At the end of the day the time to complete a distance is what matters. You can have a power meter but this doesn't make into account aero improvements from a new fit.

good point.
maybe i need to complete a route i did a few months back to see if there is any difference.
Hopefully effort will be the same and see differences in time

Matt

You will need to factor in wind speed/direction and air temperature as well...

slowbike

Speeds are dropping off in the current conditions ...

16mm

markhewitt1978 wrote:

At the end of the day the time to complete a distance is what matters. You can have a power meter but this doesn't make into account aero improvements from a new fit.

You can't just compare times and put the differences down to improved aero without knowing what power the efforts were at, and what the atmospheric conditions were.

Ideally you'd ride the same course in the same conditions with the same power, only changing position.
The only variable you change is the position, so and differences should be down to this.
Of course in your new position you may be able to produce more or less power so you' d need to factor this alongside aero benefits.

How about other outcomes from the bike fit. Are you more comfortable, less prone to injury etc?
Seat position, stem length, bar width and crank size are a lot of changes at the same time.

dee4life2005

If you have an iPhone, check out an app called ConnectStats, may show you what you're after in relation to analysing your GarminConnect data.

antfly

On Garmin connect you can see your averages for the week or the month, or any custom dates and then just compare.

raymond82

dee4life2005 wrote:

If you have an iPhone, check out an app called ConnectStats, may show you what you're after in relation to analysing your GarminConnect data.

That's quite a nice app! The layout is not to clear but I love messing around with the plots!

colinsmith123

FTP HR test is your best solution, not Strava or Garmin Connect. Plenty of info on here and on the inter-web about this.

Your were not very lucky if at your Retul bike fit required changing your seat position, stem length, bar width and crank size. My Retul bike fit required my saddle to go up 10mm and to drop my stem 5mm. The hard part is now adjusting my body to be more efficient on the bike. More of a body-fit than bike-fit.

matt-h

colinsmith123 wrote:

FTP HR test is your best solution, not Strava or Garmin Connect. Plenty of info on here and on the inter-web about this.

Your were not very lucky if at your Retul bike fit required changing your seat position, stem length, bar width and crank size. My Retul bike fit required my saddle to go up 10mm and to drop my stem 5mm. The hard part is now adjusting my body to be more efficient on the bike. More of a body-fit than bike-fit.

Ok will try that test. Shame I didn't do it before.
Indeed, very unlucky.
All those changes and 25 rides, 1200 km and I feel worse on the bike
Struggling in the saddle, quad and knee pain.
My climbing has suffered.
I'm going back next week to have it looked at.

Appreciate all your comments and understand that I haven't picked the best time if year for a comparison.

Matt

colinsmith123

Where did you go for your Retul-Fit? No.. don't answer that, read this article and evaluate who has benefited from your bike-fit the most, you or the bike fitter.

http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/healthandfitness/540134/bespoke-cycling-bike-fit.html

This is what I posted earlier (I wasn't aware of this article)..

My Retul bike fit required my saddle to go up 10mm and to drop my stem 5mm. The hard part is now adjusting my body to be more efficient on the bike. More of a body-fit than bike-fit.

I'm procrastinating at the moment, as I should be in the shed, doing an FTP test. So don't worry about the time of year, by doing an FTP test you are establishing a benchmark for yourself. Find yourself a 12 week training plan that meets your summer goals, stick to it.