Why Virtual Power Matters
Power meters are pricey. Huawei’s cycling power estimation uses speed + gradient + rider/bike weight to model your watts—good enough for training trends, not race-day pacing.
How It Works (Plain English)
The watch infers the energy to move your mass up/down terrain, adjusting for resistance. Steady climbs? Easier to model. Rapid surges/descents? Harder—expect errors.
Setup for Better Estimates
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Add Bike Profiles (with accurate bike weight).
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Update your weight weekly (hydration swings matter).
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Choose routes with steady efforts to compare like for like.
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Calibrate expectations: use it for trend tracking, not exact watts.
What Our Testing Shows
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Medium efforts: Reasonable match to real meters.
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Hard spikes & sudden changes: Under-reported.
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Shallow descents: Often overestimates power.
Bottom line: great for relative progress across rides; not a replacement for a true power meter.
FTP on GT6 Pro
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Requires enough quality ride time (e.g., ≥40 min with ≥15 min above 80% max HR).
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Works best when paired with a real power meter via Bluetooth.
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If the meter won’t display, re-pair sensors and ensure you’re on the latest firmware.
Best Use Cases
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New cyclists building fitness.
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Commuters/fitness riders comparing weekly loops.
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Off-season base training when you don’t have your race bike.
When to Get a Real Power Meter
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Interval precision and pacing.
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Structured training plans (e.g., sweet spot, VO₂).
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Racing and group rides with frequent surges.
