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E-bike

Former Member over 7 years ago

Hi all,

I bought my first smartwatch yesterday, a vivoactive 3, mostly for running (and enjoy it a lot for now, even if it's way too early to judge). However, I'll probably wear it 24/24 for now, except charging time), but I often go to work using an electric bike.

I have no clue if I should/can track it, and how. While it is of course not as physical as using a regular bike, I would still want to record that activity. There is no e-bike option right? Can I track it as a regular bike activity, then modify the results (like, reduce the calories spent by 50% or so)?

thanks!

Rémy

0 R_Tellis over 7 years ago

If your bike just has an electric assist I would just go ahead and log it as a regular bike activity. I don't think you should have to worry about editing the calories since the burn rate takes heart rate into account. I'm not one who pays attention to that though so somebody else may correct me on how big that difference may be.

However if your only pedaling to get going I wouldn't bother unless you really want to see the GPS track of your route.

0 Former Member over 7 years ago

I would probably just use the regular bike activity, as R_Tellis suggests, as your HR will help to correct the calorie burn.

0 Former Member over 7 years ago

Thanks :)

0 HelenPeacesister over 4 years ago

Hi. I disagree with the other comments. Looking at how calories are calculated they mainly factor in the activity type and activity endurance as well as heart rate if it is measured. Another forum says to reduce by 25%. I halve what they say to be sure i'm not overeating.

0 DerJacky over 4 years ago

Sync your activity with Strava and choose E-Bike-Activity there.

0 DerJacky over 4 years ago

Sync your activity with Strava and choose E-Bike-Activity there.