vPower - Bike Virtual Power

Afendy Alfion
3. maj 2020 | Version 1.9.3

Just downloaded this yesterday and went for a short indoor spin today. I don’t have a power meter but the spin class I go to does and I have a decent idea of the kind of numbers I’m cranking. I’d say this tracks nicely and is maybe within 10% accuracy. Of course, trainer selection is crucial. I’m using rollers and selected the Peak Performance Omnium as the base and tweaked my bike weight upwards 50% from actual since my rollers have 1 more roller (3) vs the Omnium’s 2. I’ll probably have more to say after a couple more months with this.

JuanxPedro CP
29. februar 2020 | Version 1.9.2

Tocino & velocidad..

Matt Hanbury
12. november 2019 | Version 1.9.2

Very good data field. Can you please get the Elite Crono Fluid added? I have the following Speed and Virtual Power rating from Elite. Speed(KMH) Power 10,35 20,88 30,190 40,325 50,505

Gabriel Toro
6. september 2019 | Version 1.9.2

I am getting very low power readings when going uphill (3-10%). I expect 150-180W based on Strava readings, but I am getting 10W or less. It looks like (bike+rider) weight (or grade) are being ignored altogether. I am using an Edge 520 plus (has barometer, not sure it uses it), and I have speed and cadence sensors. Any ideas? Could it be that it does not work if I am using feet/miles/pounds instead of metric units?

ManuS5
11. juli 2019 | Version 1.9.1

great app, it would be perfect if the watt data from the app can generate an estimated IF or can be integrated in garmin connect like for who has a power meter. these data will complete the statistic graphs with a lot of useful data!

Mikael Rune
14. juni 2019 | Version 1.9.1

Hey Shane, keep up the good job! Excellent app you have developed!!! All the best, Mike

Sinan SENKUL
8. juni 2019 | Version 1.9.1

Sometimes data is erratic, and spiky a lot. I did'nt understand the reason, better the developer make a simpler version, calculating using the weight, speed, slope real-time.

Paolo Carletto
7. maj 2019 | Version 1.9.1

Nice app: it let’s me know instantly about my power and stores them in the Garmin Connect that I can analyze later!! It may be not perfect but it solves all my necessities!! Good job!!

Johan Bakkers
14. april 2019 | Version 1.9.1

I had a lot of expectations, but it looks as if the (default) settings are incorrect. I have peaks of more than 1900W and a average of almost 400W. My FTP is not even 200W, so this is far from realistic. Is there something with the (default) settings that needs to be adjusted to get more realistic values? Because I still hope it will work, I will rate it as "OK", but for now it does not work.

piero gsp
9. april 2019 | Version 1.9.1

Great app..So..only a question...it's necessary imposted FTP value on device ?(Garmin Edge 520).. Thank you

Carlos Lemus
29. januar 2019 | Version 1.9-upd3

Great app. i want to know if there is a chance to get the 20m value too.

xuxumatu
23. oktober 2018 | Version 1.9-upd3

Best estimated power, is there a way to print on garmin connect best 20 min power??

Bernard Coumelongue
13. oktober 2018 | Version 1.9-upd3

resultats correct jusqu a la derniere mise a jour. depuis en montée resultats tres bas et proche de zero. que se passe t il?

Jose Moreno 🇪🇸🇮🇨
8. oktober 2018 | Version 1.9-upd3

This application is useless.

Felix Fromm
26. august 2018 | Version 1.9-upd3

I thought at least this will be a good "live" estimate, especially going uphill but there must be some serious problems with the maths involved (or how data is provided by garmin). I would have liked the numbers displayed but strumbling around with 300 W on a recovery ride, pretty unrealistic... I have a feeling that aerodynamic drag/rolling resistance is massively overestimated in standard configuration, e.g. going a bit downhill with no preassure on the pedals generated watt numbers around 250 W To summarize: Better display hm/h and the gradient on your garmin to give you a feeling on how hard you are pressing the pedals, or get a powermeter...

xuxumatu
22. august 2018 | Version 1.9-upd3

there ara some strange peaks on descents https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/2925174226

Claudio Stefanini
11. juli 2018 | Version 1.9-upd3

app doesn't work on climb or anytime that the gradient change...on climb goes to zero on descent calculate too much watt...works better till some months ago...but now unuseful

Jorge
7. maj 2018 | Version 1.9-upd

Warning MTB fans, this app is based on speed, so for guys like me, is not useful, I had a power of 280 watts descending and 15 watts in a steep climbing. No make sense for MTB. Is clear that the programmer did an excellent job for other kind of bikes,Road, Triathlon etc.

Bernard Coumelongue
5. maj 2018 | Version 1.9-upd

pas de resultats coherents sur fenix 3hr ,meme au dessus de 40 TOURS MINUTES RESTE A 0

redwoods5
17. april 2018 | Version 1.9-upd

I use this with a fixed gear bike and Garmin 520. It seems like the app doesn't recognize the grade of hills: going uphill (low cadence, slower speed) I get pretty low power estimates. Going downhill (sometimes 140+ cadence and 30+ mph) vPower is 450w+. That's the opposite of the power meter readings on my other bike. The app seems pretty accurate on flats and low grades. Any thoughts?

GJFN 🇭🇳
13. april 2018 | Version 1.9

Thanks for a great app, great service from developer. Data very accurate. Thanks.!!

Hiltja Schnell
1. april 2018 | Version 1.8.3

Works just perfekt. Very nice app. Thanks!

Jan E
28. marts 2018 | Version 1.8.3

Works perfect. Gives a really good watt estimate on the ride, and all data is available in Garmin Connect afterwards. Great work :-)

xuxumatu
25. marts 2018 | Version 1.8.3

Now with the peaks corrected is the best of the bes iq app for estimated power thanks a lot you save me a powermeter!!

Stephan Jacobs
23. marts 2018 | Version 1.8.2

I used to be quite happy with the data shown. But the new release with the “no cadence“ option does not make any sense at all. Is there a possibility to use the app without this nonsense?