Change live opponents from w/kg to speed

9734014 6 months ago

I would like to be able to change live opponents to speed.

I am 90 kgs and w/kg really means nothing because I can be doing 20 more and the live opponent will zoom past me.

If speed was shown it would give me a much better idea if I can keep up.

I am 75 years old and cannot catch up once past

Regards Howard

0 Phil70 6 months ago

I think your getting w/kg mixed up with pure watts. Normally if your opponent is pushing the same w/kg they will be going just about the same speed as you on any hill. Its used because speed is 100% dependent on the grade at that point on the profile, unless the opponent is right next to you, its very difficult to use speed to pace with if there are any grade changes at all.

W/kg, on the other hand, is the 'effort' you're both pushing against both wind & gravity. As weight is also used to calculate your mass its also fairly effective measurement for descents & the flat, A big rider will generate more drag..so its a better number to use then plain watts. Its extremely accurate when climbing on steeper grades.