App for live power and speed data
App for live power and speed data
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NatAsp

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175 posts

154 months

Monday 15th January 2018
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My Garmin has decided to stop charging - need a temporary solution so I can see live power/speed data on my rides.

I've managed to get a case to attach my phone, and have also downloaded the Stages app and managed to connect my power meter to it.

Can anyone recommend an easy-to-use app that will display both the the above? I've had a look at the Strava app but can't see that it displays power, unless I'm doing something wrong?

IREvans

1,126 posts

148 months

Monday 15th January 2018
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NatAsp said:
My Garmin has decided to stop charging - need a temporary solution so I can see live power/speed data on my rides.

I've managed to get a case to attach my phone, and have also downloaded the Stages app and managed to connect my power meter to it.

Can anyone recommend an easy-to-use app that will display both the the above? I've had a look at the Strava app but can't see that it displays power, unless I'm doing something wrong?
I think you can setup the Strava app to display power, and data from any other paired sensors (cadence, HR speed etc) but I believe you need to be a premium member to get live data, otherwise you just get avg data for the ride.

It may be that you also need to backup battery for your ride if you intend to have the screen on the while ride, depending on your ride time of course...

lufbramatt

5,587 posts

160 months

Tuesday 16th January 2018
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Think you can do this with the wahoo fitness app. Only used it indoors though so my wife can do basic turbo sessions without a TR subscription, but reading the blurb it does have features for outdoor use.

NatAsp

Original Poster:

175 posts

154 months

Tuesday 16th January 2018
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Thanks both. Unfortunately Strava doesn't seem to want to connect to the power meter, and I just cancelled Premium anyway.

Matt - perfect suggestion thank you. Have downloaded Wahoo and there's a specific outdoor cycling mode where you can choose a page that displays both. It has also picked up my power meter so looks like I'm good to go!