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How does an e-bike influence my Vo2 max?

Sometimes I run getting pulled by a dog, now I’m getting an e-bike. How do these extra “helps” influence my Vo2 max calculation?

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Prozorowicz over 3 years ago +1

How are they supposed to influence? Edge estimates your VO2max from your heart rate data and power measurement. If on eBike you have a measurement of the power generated by you (not motor power!), The…
Prozorowicz over 3 years ago in reply to ANDREWCROSE +1

Edge is not a runner's device!
The VO2max algorithm for cyclists differs from running activities and requires a heart rate monitor and a power meter. No GPS signal is required, and indoor activities…

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0 gpb11 over 3 years ago

Chances are the helps will throw off the estimate, giving a higher number than you'd get without them.

0 Prozorowicz over 3 years ago

How are they supposed to influence? Edge estimates your VO2max from your heart rate data and power measurement. If on eBike you have a measurement of the power generated by you (not motor power!), The estimate will be the same as for a bicycle without a motor.

0 ANDREWCROSE over 3 years ago in reply to Prozorowicz

The actual formula is not that clear. For example on running the website says:

Activity must be recorded outdoors with a GPS signal

Is speed considered? If not, why does GPS matter?

https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=lWqSVlq3w76z5WoihLy5f8

0 Prozorowicz over 3 years ago in reply to ANDREWCROSE

Edge is not a runner's device!
The VO2max algorithm for cyclists differs from running activities and requires a heart rate monitor and a power meter. No GPS signal is required, and indoor activities are also estimated.

https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/edge830/EN-US/GUID-E7F8B9B6-ED95-49A6-998F-B21DB8DA4734.html