Power Meter Archives

How to Train with a Power Meter vs Heart Rate

March 28, 2023 at 5:00 am4 min reading

There are many ways to track performance while cycling. How does using a power meter compare to heart rate or perceived exertion? Let’s explore the advantages and drawbacks of these three popular methods.

How to Train with a Power Meter – Which Type Is Best

March 14, 2023 at 4:42 pm4 min reading

Health & Training

Before you can start training with a power meter, you have to choose which type you want to install on your bike. Power meters can be built into a crank arm, crank spider, hub, or pedals. Each of these placements has advantages and drawbacks. Let’s…

How to Train with a Power Meter – Understanding the Basics

March 7, 2023 at 3:53 pm5 min reading

Health & Training

Training with a power meter has revolutionized the way cyclists train and measure their progress. By providing precise and objective data, power meters have enabled riders to train more effectively and efficiently than ever before. In this article, we’ll explore the key terminology that every…

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Accuracy of Leading Power Meters Questioned in a Swiss Laboratory Study

June 2, 2017 at 5:54 am

Road cycling

A comprehensive study conducted at the Swiss Federal Institute of Sport was published with a surprising conclusion. As we all know, even one-percent improvement makes any cyclist happy. But the scientists found out that the measurements of some of the power meters deviated from actual…