Zwift measure
rollemynot
Posts: 436
Hi guys, I have a dumb setup for zwift- just done my second ride (short FTP)
Previous turbo sessions were based on wheel speed using a garmin and an interval timing app, am I right in assuming the best measure for a dumb setup is cadence and the respective gear I am in?
The speed appears to be skewed by the gradient or lack of?
Not going to be racing, just going to use the training element and social meet up's with mates when it's cold wet and dark.
Previous turbo sessions were based on wheel speed using a garmin and an interval timing app, am I right in assuming the best measure for a dumb setup is cadence and the respective gear I am in?
The speed appears to be skewed by the gradient or lack of?
Not going to be racing, just going to use the training element and social meet up's with mates when it's cold wet and dark.
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Zwift estimates the power you're putting out and then inputs that into the game to power your rider. So yes they'll slow for hills obviously.0
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Yes it is weird. I was using a dumb trainer before i had a smart and you are pedalling at an exact speed and cadence and what is on screen is going up and down. Its only estimation based on the info you put in and the power curve of your turbo but i think it does a pretty good job and provides a fairly realistic experience...0
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For the dumb trainer (its what I use as well). Zwift runs an algorithm that looks at several bits of data. Cadence, Wheel Speed, Your Weight and the model trainer you are using. From these inputs it will calculate your Watts. Its the Watts calculation that will propel your avitar. If you want to go faster up a hill, you need to increase your Watts. Its not the same feel as a smart trainer but does a great job giving you the same work-out0
