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Garmin Power Meter Pedals: What Is Pedal Smoothness?
The Pedal Smoothness metric is calculated on dual sided Rally™ Power Meter and Vector™ Power Meter Pedals by dividing the average power (Pavg) by the peak power (Pmax) across one crank cycle (see the diagram below). It is a measurement of how evenly power was applied throughout all 360 degrees of a pedal stroke.
The shape of the power curve and the resulting value of Pedal Smoothness will vary depending on the style of pedaling.
Pedal Smoothness = (Pavg/Pmax) x 100
NOTE: Pedal Smoothness will only be displayed when transmitting via ANT+. Pedal Smoothness data will not be displayed when pedals are transmitting via BLE.
Compatible head units when running the latest available software can display Pedal Smoothness by enabling the feature following these steps:
Navigate to your sensors details page and select your connected Rally or Vector Power Meter.
Select Sensor Details.
Select Cycling Dynamics.
Toggle Torque Effect. Pedal Smooth. to the on position.
