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Very helpful! Any thoughts on my other contender, the Polar H10?

You're on your way to becoming the impresario of Mazovian gravel! Looks like a good time was had by all. Love that first group photo. Well done, my friend!

Absolutely not. But none of the FTP methodologies you mentioned strikes me as more reliable than a recognized FTP test that I performed as directed with my SL's power meter. You should read up on the metabolic meaning of FTP and the nuances of measuring it. None of the many sources I read would...

Just WOW! Thanks so much for sharing that. "Creative" doesn't even begin to describe this fantastic imagery.

In my experience, they lose interest in the ones who like the probes a little too much. ;^}

I also think it sounds high, but that's 90% of the better of the 8-minute averages from the SL's built-in power meter. At my weight, that comes out to a semi-plausible 2.1W/kg. @mschwett , who's had a lot of power meter experience, once said that his Specialized built-in power meters tended to...

Personally, I'd rather have a wildly fabricated excuse.

Unexcused absences will not be tolerated. :^}

Celebrated Dia de los Muertos yesterday with a fun hill ride with the missus.* First stop was a favorite coffee shop about 5 mi inland. Then a circuitous route back to the coast and a favorite local hangout — the bluff-top Camp Store at the South Carlsbad State Beach Campground. That's...

Thanks! It'll be interesting to see how that FTP estimate compares with the 2x8-minute test result of 185W I'm using now. Given the great variation in my rider power over a typical ride, and the near-zero chance that I'd ride an hour without stopping, hard to see a credible estimate coming from...

Thanks! Correct. My cheap HRM may be at fault here. Connections to the Specialized app were getting intermittent pre-ACE, even with a new battery and cleaned electrodes. The Wahoo app pairs with it (after unpairing with the Specialized app) but can't hold a steady connection. Guess it's time...

Start with the haircut. She'll let you know when you need to be afraid.

Thanks, will try — and with Specialized app off.

Mistress Melania isn't going to appreciate that remark.

Custom workout screen. Thanks, @Stefan Mikes ! How do I get rid of that green GPS staus tab blocking my bottom 2 (clock and battery) data fields? I think it stayed there during yesterday's test ride. Thanks!

OK, won't judge the device by the app. Doubt I'll be paying much attention to it, but the 185W FTP shown is the one I estimated with the "8-minute twice" test last year. Probably a bit high but ballpark. Nowhere here to do the 20-minute test uninterrupted. Will do. Yes. Went smoothly. Ah, so...

I can believe that. The official help I saw talked about a "customize tab" in the app that I can't find anywhere.

Really rather not say. Just don't leave off the "Mistress" part of "Mistress Melania" if you know what's good for you. ;^}

Wahoo ACE first impressions Setup went fairly smoothly. The computer had its maiden voyage this afternoon — a 10.6 mi hill ride. Successfully recorded it with both the Wahoo and the Specialized app. I like how the 3-sec power field in the display is color-coded for metabolic zone, as I have a...