improve reactivity to power changes in workouts
really liking all of the functionality of the platform. Ive started doing all of my interval workouts on Virtual but noticing a significant (5-10s) lag when changing power up or down - say when doing 30/30s. If I am cruising along at 150w, then i need to be at 360w for 30s, it takes 5-10s to get there, basically halving my interval work.
Doug
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Many thanks for this and your support for TrainingPeaks Virtual.
When using ERG mode, TrainingPeaks Virtual tells your trainer to change the resistance instantly, and then it is up to your trainer to decide when/how to mechanically do whatever it needs to do to achieve that. As such, if there's a problem with this, then it is likely to be an issue with the trainer. As has been suggested in the comments, it is definitely worth trying to use ANT+ instead of BLE (or vice versa) to see if that helps as your trainer may respond better to one rather than the other.
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Doug
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ahh that worked out well - changed from BLE to ANT and seems to be just fine.
FWIW, quarq power meter, kickr trainer - PM controls trainer.
keep up the good work!
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James Eastwood commented
This sounds like a connectivity problem. There is a small amount of smoothing between intervals 1-3 seconds but it shouldn't be any longer than that. I've done hundreds of hours of workouts on the platform. Try switching to Bluetooth if you are using ant+.