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Getting Your FTP Estimate

The device uses your user profile information from the initial setup to estimate your functional threshold power (FTP). For a more accurate FTP value, you can conduct an FTP test using a paired power meter and heart rate monitor.

Select Menu symbol > My Stats > Power > FTP.

Your FTP estimate appears as a value measured in watts per kilogram, your power output in watts, and a position on the color gauge.


FTP estimate data

Purple Purple

Superior

Blue Blue

Excellent

Green Green

Good

Orange Orange

Fair

Red Red

Untrained

For more information, see the appendix ( FTP Ratings).

Automatically Calculating FTP

Before the device can calculate your functional threshold power (FTP), you must have a paired power meter and heart rate monitor (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors).

NOTE: The estimate may seem inaccurate at first. The device requires a few rides to learn about your cycling performance.
  1. Select Menu symbol > My Stats > Power > FTP > Menu symbol > Auto Detect FTP.
  2. Ride at a steady, high intensity for at least 20 minutes outdoors.
  3. After your ride, select Save.
  4. Select Menu symbol > My Stats > Power > FTP.

    Your FTP appears as a value measured in watts per kilogram, your power output in watts, and a position on the color gauge.

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November 2025
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