Further problems with version 7.0.5.
Second ride on this version. Display during ride now shows speed 10 times the probable speed. i.e 30kph displays as 300kph. (same problem in imperial). the final .fit file does not have this error.
I compared two identical rides one on 6.0.5 and the other on 7.0.5. approximately 2 weeks apart.
Ride was Pont d’Arc 25.43 kms distance. On 6.0.5 time was 1:13:19, av speed 20.8kph, av power 120W. On 7.0.5 time was 57:51, av speed 26.4kph, av power 118W. The 6.0.5 data is close to my IRL time. (I know its slow but give me a break I’m 82).
The difference between the speed for the two versions is nearly 30% and my ‘performance’ has not improved that much in 2 weeks. I reviewed all of the settings but could not compare the current settings with the old settings because the old ones are of course not available as far as I can see. I can only assume you have changed the algorithm and this makes a nonsense for anyone trying to keep an eye on how they are doing over time.
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joeygazelle
Apr 16
Looking at the second ride (v 7.0.5) again and at how Garmin Connect has interpreted the .fit file shows that the values in the speed graph increase ten fold as soon as the grade becomes uphill
- see attached screenshot.
Steven Gilbert
Apr 16
I agree, speed is wrong and I have raised a similar concern. Even just looking at your stats, on the same ride you output less power on average and went almost 6kph faster. If that were realistic in real life, I could win the TdF with my average power vs the pros
joeygazelle
Apr 16
I could certainly win the TdF because my .fit file shows my speed increasing ten fold as soon as the grade goes uphill. Mont Ventoux here I come. Fulgaz might object to us joking about the upgrade but it really is pretty awful and certainly doesn’t do what it says on the tin anymore. It will be interesting to see how and when they deal with the multiple feedback issues raised on this forum.