The Wahoo is a good option.
If you’re on a budget, I’m not going to link it, but you can find Coospo devices on eBay, Amazon and even cheaper on AliExpress and I’ve had perfectly good results with them for people who are completely reticent to spend money on something they see as unnecessary (fixing people’s understanding of cadence and gears is often stage 1 of my “make people a better rider” plan with our social riding group).
I have the Duo Speed as well. I’m not sure if you could put a magnet on the end of the inner pedal shaft. I’ve done that before but not with the Duo Speed.
Re saddle comfort - IMO try the Sufferfest strength sessions before you change saddles - both strengthening but also intentionally utilising your core & glutes has in my experience eliminated saddle pain regardless of saddle type or fit (and it comes back when I slack off my strength sessions). Much cheaper too - it’s an expensive game of trial and error going through saddles.
Ordered the Wahoo sensor. While I was at it, I also ordered my Laser Goat flag.
I will give a look. I have some limitations in certain exercises as I had back surgery in late June.
I ordered the Wahoo cadence sensor. I have noticed, while riding indoor, it seems to jump around a bit. Have you ever experienced this?
Where did you hook it? I have mine on my crank arm.
On the left crank arm just below the pedal. I’ll be riding along and it will drop down and then quickly return. It never seems long enough, for any change in resistance while in erg mode.
That’s about where mine is located.
Your cadence doesn’t affect erg mode. Only the power.
If it jumps around a lot you may not have a smooth pedal stroke. Depending on much it’s fluctuating.
I don’t doubt I have some inconsistency in my pedal stroke, but the drop seems to be too great. I can be riding along at a 85 rpm and then it drops down to in the high 50s or low 60s and then returns. I guess it could just be a signal issue or software processing.
Sounds like a final issue. I get those sometimes, but rarely. Could be interference with other BT signals. I usually connect mine to my pc with ant+ to get a more reliable signal. BT headphones often cause interference and dropouts with my BT sensors, too.
I was riding on someone’s Neo Smart the other day, and I saw random, wild fluctuations in my cadence when doing Cadence Builds and Tapers. When I returned home I did not have any problems on my Neo 2 Smart
That might explain it. I usually have Bluetooth headphones on while I ride. I guess I’ll just experiment and see if anything helps the issue. Thanks for your responses.
Earlier this week, I finally purchased new pedals, cycling shoes, cycling bib and socks. Being a neophyte in the cycling area, I thought it was important to buy these in person to make sure I got all the right sizes and check the fit. I don’t live in an area with many purchase options so I waited until I had a trip planned to a larger metroplex (DFW).
Today was my first ride with the new equipment. I could certainly feel the difference in both performance and comfort. I felt like I was engaging muscles differently and more efficiently. Very pleased with my recent purchases.
For the record, I rode “Hell Hath No Fury” with FTP and MAP bumped up to 105% and 104%, respectively.
I’ve certainly noticed differences in shoes, used to use Fizik but changed last time to Shimano, have now upgraded to the new Shimano RC902’s but I’ve also found that cleat placement is very important and can be the difference between sore feet/arches and much better power production
You are a beast. Just watch out for any suggestions to increase your FTP. I got into that circle and it was VERY painful at the end.
I didn’t pull the figures out of thin air. They were the figures from my HM that I was unable to replicate in FF. I was thinking about just manually increasing them for a bit and see how it goes. If I am able continuously meet the numbers, I was thinking of doing FF in erg mode to cement in my fitness signature. Any thoughts on this idea?
HHNF is my favourite workout and for me has always been the true gauge of when I need to retest. On several occasions I’ve been able to up the targets by circa 5% and, just about, hang on to the end. If I can do that and be alive at the end of the TTT then I feel good for a new FF.
(Nince Hammers is the other obvious tester session, obvs).
I think @CPT_A has some good experience and tips on running FF in erg mode (something I’m tempted to do soon myself actually, after a few mid-plan mishaps).
Neither. It keeps you cool. If you don’t have a fan, you will overheat and performance will suffer. You’ll also feel like s**t.
I bought this one. It works great, is more important than clipless pedals (that’s my next ranked item), and is cheaper than anything else on the list.
Although I’ve only worn a short time, I am sold on the shoes. Although not excruciating, I do experience some discomfort. It is primarily post ride.
This is one of those items I didn’t shoot too high up the quality scale. I wanted to assess the benefit before I spent too much. I imagine I’ll be in the market for an upgrade in the near future.