As in the title - Does anyone have a way to utilize the XERT stats in zwift racing?
For example I did the Ven Top TT today, and noticed that I hit a near breakthrough (after the race :P) - had I had the live stats - likely I would have just forced myself to push a bit longer - the near breakthrough was exactly at the point of the race ending, so I eased up, but if I knew I was at the breakthrough level - I likely would have just kept pushing for the few extra seconds.
The problem is that I use the virtual shifting → I MUST connect the power via bluetooth…
I do have an android phone, and garmin epix gen 2 watch - if those could somehow be used to get this data.
Would this be doable if I had garmin bike computer? (I’m considering getting the 1050 once black friday sales start)
I don’t use Zwift currently but would this work?
Install MPA and TTE Connect IQ data fields on the Epix, connect power via ANT+, start a recording there, monitor those fields during ZRL events, then discard the activity on the Garmin after the ride.
Thanks - yes, if the epix can connect via ant+ that … should work. Gotta give it a try in next race. Though, reading the watch while cycling is going to be tricky
Yes, this works. I double-record with Zwift and a Garmin Edge and use the Garmin to control workouts. All connections to Zwift on Bluetooth, and all connections to Garmin Edge on ant+
Thanks, yea, the workout part I got working as well. But I started thinking of getting this data live during races. To see the moments live when breakthroughs might be possible. But as in the answer above, I might be able to get it to work with the xss buckets app on Garmin.
To clarify I’m suggesting the individual MPA and TTE data fields on your epix which will tell you when you’re close to a BT.
Buckets alone won’t do that especially not on a watch.
The new Dashboard would display everything including Buckets Lite but for that you’d need an Edge head unit.
Ah… Ok need to look into it, I thought the xss buckets gives me these data fields. Ie. I’d start the cycling workout when I start the race and make the watch read the power via ant+ (maybe cadence as well+ HR if it matters).
But yea, next week, no time for racing today. Lucky if I manage to squeeze a quick workout.
