Perceived exertion varies when in different gears

[mcneese.chad]

Yes, gearing in ERG matters and affects the feel.

The rule of thumb is to try to match the flywheel inertia to the majority of your events.

• Flat and Fast Road Riding = Use Higher Bearing and Faster Flywheel Inertia
• Hilly and Off-Road = Use Lower Gearing and Slower Flywheel Inertia

Went from dumb trainer to smart. Why does it feel harder?

The core issue is related to this: [Wahoo Kickr ERG Mode - Does Gear Selection Matter?] The rule of thumb is to try to match the flywheel inertia to the majority of your events. Flat and Fast Road Riding = Use Higher Bearing and Faster Flywheel Inertia Hilly and Off-Road = Use Lower Gearing and Slower Flywheel Inertia Additionally, resistance changes generally happen faster with a Slower Flywheel, because it has less inertia for the resistance unit to overcome and make adj…