Bert
05/15/2026 (Fri) 12:11
No.86016
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05/15/2026 (Fri) 12:11
No.86016
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>>86006
Personally I had the experience that inside I wasn't able to hit the same numbers as outside, until I started comparing and realised the numbers didn't line up. Turns out I was getting anywhere between 0-50 extra watts off an imbalance that I at first only had circumstantial evidence for. Getting true power from pedals was the fix.
Won't apply to everyone, but it can. And it almost certainly won't be consistent. The imbalance can change from day to day, during a ride e.g. if you readjust your position, depending on how much power you're doing, etc.
I would say getting a single-sided could be a good choice if you follow it up by comparing numbers with an good indoor trainer, and if it turns out you're off and you care, sell it on and get something that gives you true power (spider or pedals). And if you don't care, I'd question why you are getting a power meter in the first place.
Personally I had the experience that inside I wasn't able to hit the same numbers as outside, until I started comparing and realised the numbers didn't line up. Turns out I was getting anywhere between 0-50 extra watts off an imbalance that I at first only had circumstantial evidence for. Getting true power from pedals was the fix.
Won't apply to everyone, but it can. And it almost certainly won't be consistent. The imbalance can change from day to day, during a ride e.g. if you readjust your position, depending on how much power you're doing, etc.
I would say getting a single-sided could be a good choice if you follow it up by comparing numbers with an good indoor trainer, and if it turns out you're off and you care, sell it on and get something that gives you true power (spider or pedals). And if you don't care, I'd question why you are getting a power meter in the first place.