Strava Power Estimates

[del1962]

I did a 13% average climb with no false flat for 26 minutes, how accurate are the power estimates on Strava for it, no tail wind either. I want to use the value to calculate my ftp

 

[Alex Simmons/RST]

I can't say about Strava estimates but you can make a comparison with my own calculator here:
http://www.aerocoach.com.au/power-from-speed/

 

[del1962]

Thanks Alex, that gives pretty similar results to strava, at the steepness of the climb means most factors make only slight differences to power output.

 

[Alex Simmons/RST]

Re:

Thanks Alex, that gives pretty similar results to strava, at the steepness of the climb means most factors make only slight differences to power output.

Yes, as I demonstrated when you investigate the relative energy demand factors by gradient:

https://wattmatters.blog/home/2013/08/resistance-is-futile-even-for-mtb.html

On steep terrain the estimates are not overly sensitive to errors in CdA or Crr.

That said, wind velocity assumptions at rider height is where more significant errors can creep in.