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Can't change FTP to the correct value

ASROSSER
over 10 years ago
I have calculated my FTP at 227. I set that as the FTP in the power zones settings. However, Garmin Connect tells me that it is using an FTP of 240 when determining normalised power.

Is there a way to make Garmin Connect use the actual FTP value?
  • 0 over 10 years ago
    I'm having the same problem as you. Sorry, not being very helpful, I know, but hopefully someone else will!
  • 0 over 10 years ago
    I'm having the same problem as you. Sorry, not being very helpful, I know, but hopefully someone else will!


    I fixed it eventually. I changed the GC FTP setting to a different -wrong- FTP and synced that to my edge 510, then changed back to the correct FTP and re-synced. Worked.

    Just more evidence of inconsistent crappy software. Why is the Vector forum the only one with helpful moderators?
  • 0 over 5 years ago

    6 years later, problem not solved. C'mon Garmin!

  • 0 over 4 years ago

    So I never worried about FTP until I purchased the TACX Neo 2T. Now I know my FTP is 235. On December 25th Garmin Connect shows my ride power curves correctly, with a 20 min value of 231 - but on that same day it shows my FTP as 320? How/where/why did it get that from? I went in and updated all my devices with manual FTP of 235. Ensured they were synced. Retired old devices I wasn't using anymore just in case. Ensured the auto FTP was switched off on my devices. Updated manual FTP again on all devices. Synced again. It still says my FTP is 320!!! I have a Garmin scale too. My weight is correctly being input to calculate my watts per KG - but using 320 W instead of 235. Common Garmin! 
    I've spent thousands on the NEO2T, Forerunner 935, Garmin 820, Garmin Scale, Garmin Bluetooth HR Strap. Literally - all my devices are Garmin so there shouldn't be any vendor incompatibility issues. Seriously my time is valuable and I shouldn't have to spend literally hours trying to troubleshoot this!!! 

  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to LesJMorrison

    I'm in exactly the same boat with a Neo trainer and Edge 1030, FTP values all correct on the Edge and in Garmin Connect web and mobile app yet it calculates IF based on a FTP of 500 when it should be 250.  I've ensured my recording is every second and including zeros as suggested by many forum threads yet Garmin continues to underestimate my IF by half while it shows up correctly on both Rouvy and TrainingPeaks.  This seems to be an ongoing issue and despite talking with a Garmin rep today for 45 mins telling me to do all the things I was already doing it did not get resolved.  Frustrating to have to spend this time figuring out problems that shouldn't exist!  Please fix already Garmin!!!!!!

  • 0 over 3 years ago in reply to Tbayroller

    Make sure Auto Detection is turned off for FTP.

    The Auto Detection feature is turned on by default. The device can automatically detect your maximum heart rate, and lactate threshold during an activity. When paired with a compatible power meter, the device can automatically detect your functional threshold power (FTP) during an activity.
    1. Hold MENU.
    2. Select Settings > Physiological Metrics > Auto Detection.
    3. Select FTP to turn off.