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# Cycling FIT Analysis Implementation Plan
## Overview
Extend the existing GarminSync FIT parser to calculate cycling-specific metrics including power estimation and singlespeed gear ratio analysis for activities without native power data.
**Key Components:**
- **Environmental factors**: Air density, wind resistance, temperature
- **Bike specifications**: Weight (22 lbs = 10 kg), aerodynamic drag coefficient
- **Rider assumptions**: Weight (75 kg default), position (road bike)
- **Terrain analysis**: Gradient calculation from GPS elevation data
**Core Algorithm:**
```python
class PowerEstimator:
def __init__(self):
self.bike_weight_kg = 10.0 # 22 lbs
self.rider_weight_kg = 75.0 # Default assumption
self.drag_coefficient = 0.88 # Road bike
self.frontal_area_m2 = 0.4 # Typical road cycling position
self.rolling_resistance = 0.004 # Road tires
self.drivetrain_efficiency = 0.97
self.air_density = 1.225 # kg/m³ at sea level, 20°C
def calculate_power(self, speed_ms, gradient_percent,
air_temp_c=20, altitude_m=0):
"""Calculate estimated power using physics model"""
# Power = (Rolling + Gravity + Aerodynamic + Kinetic) / Efficiency
```
**Power Components:**
1. **Rolling resistance**: `P_roll = Crr × (m_bike + m_rider) × g × cos(θ) × v`
2. **Gravitational**: `P_grav = (m_bike + m_rider) × g × sin(θ) × v`
3. **Aerodynamic**: `P_aero = 0.5 × ρ × Cd × A × v³`
4. **Acceleration**: `P_accel = (m_bike + m_rider) × a × v`
### 2.2 Peak Power Analysis
**Methods:**
- 1-second, 5-second, 20-second, 5-minute peak power windows
- Normalized Power (NP) calculation using 30-second rolling average
- Training Stress Score (TSS) estimation based on NP and ride duration
## Singlespeed Gear Ratio Analysis
### Gear Ratio Calculator
**Strategy:**
- Analyze flat terrain segments (gradient < 3%)
- Use speed/cadence relationship to determine gear ratio
- Test against common singlespeed ratios for 38t and 46t chainrings
- Calculate confidence scores based on data consistency
**Core Algorithm:**
```python
class SinglespeedAnalyzer:
def __init__(self):
self.chainring_options = [38, 46] # teeth
self.common_cogs = list(range(11, 28)) # 11t to 27t rear cogs
self.wheel_circumference_m = 2.096 # 700x25c tire
def analyze_gear_ratio(self, speed_data, cadence_data, gradient_data):
"""Determine most likely singlespeed gear ratio"""
# Filter for flat terrain segments
# Calculate gear ratio from speed/cadence
# Match against common ratios
# Return best fit with confidence score
```
**Gear Metrics:**
- **Gear ratio**: Chainring teeth ÷ Cog teeth
- **Gear inches**: Gear ratio × wheel diameter (inches)
- **Development**: Distance traveled per pedal revolution (meters)
### 3.2 Analysis Methodology
1. **Segment filtering**: Identify flat terrain (gradient < 3%, speed > 15 km/h)
2. **Ratio calculation**: `gear_ratio = (speed_ms × 60) ÷ (cadence_rpm × wheel_circumference_m)`
3. **Ratio matching**: Compare calculated ratios against theoretical singlespeed options
4. **Confidence scoring**: Based on data consistency and segment duration