# Newbie Expectations In ERG mode **URL:** \ **Category:** SYSTM Software\ **Created:** [October 20, 2020, 6:01pm UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/newbie-expectations-in-erg-mode/4180 "2020-10-20T18:01:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 9
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These two threads should give a lot of insight into ERG mode for newbies: > [@Chainring and Turbo Trainer](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/chainring-and-turbo-trainer/3736/9): > > At minimum, I would think that having a middle gear on the cassette to give your chain the straightest line would be the most efficient. If you’re constantly running the big ring and the smallest or largest gear on your cassette you also run a higher risk of dropping your chain and also losing some wattage due to drive train inefficiency because of your chain angle. Having just got my Core a few weeks ago, I’ve been playing around with a different gear selection, as well, and I feel like it doe… > [@Heart rate, wattage, cadence?](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/heart-rate-wattage-cadence/2006/4): > > Hey there, Firstly welcome to the Sufferfest and I hope you’re enjoying the sessions you’ve completed so far! How new is new, as I would recommend a few things. To get a good taste of the app follow the 14 Day Trial Plan which can be found in the ‘Special Focus’ section in the Training Plans library. This includes completing the Half Monty workout on day 3 of the plan which will really help you for your HR and power target numbers. As @Sir_Clayton also mentioned though, RPE is super important… --- _[View the full topic](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/newbie-expectations-in-erg-mode/4180)._