Get Vo2max and Training Status from cycling with Avio Powersense?

I want to get my biking Vo2max and Training Status data on my Garmin Fenix 5, and I've read that the watch needs a power meter to calculate that on bikes.
I found a semi-cheap device that fits my bike: Will the Avio Powersense help with that?

0 tmk2 over 6 years ago

Yes.

0 bjrmd over 6 years ago

Any power meter can do that. You are basically just looking for your maximal aerobic power (MAP). The VO2 max in theory can only be calculated by gas exchange. Read through this for a practical guide for MAP estimation.

0 Cedricg_38 over 6 years ago

By the way,i don't understand how the avio powersense works. How can it mesure power fixed on the side of the crank ????
It measure twist of the crank ? But it depends of crank ?

0 Dr Phil over 6 years ago

Stages is fixed to a crank arm too and that seems to work.

0 tmk2 over 6 years ago

,i don't understand how the avio powersense works. It measure twist of the crank ?

Right. I'm not sure about the avio, but these types of power meters usually measure the deformation of the crank arm. Have a look here:
https://www.mantel.com/blog/en/stages-power-meter/

But it depends of crank ?

Right. Therefore fitting, installation and calibration are crucial and non-trivial. Some manufacturers even discourage self-fitting, and recommend factory-made fitting (you send them your crankset, and they send it back with the power meter attached).

0 Cedricg_38 over 6 years ago

Thank you for confirmation.I prefer the principle of my assioma duo :-)