[post-ride]

Hello All!

First post here!  Searched and didn't immediately see a relevant post - if this is duplicated please let me know and I'll close :-)

Started road biking about 18 mos ago, quickly realized I like long distances and climbing.  Haven't started doing ultras or bike packing, but hope to later this year / 2021.  For example, BikingMan event, or Mallorca 312 (signed up!).  Looking forward to learning from the forums!

Considering getting a power pedal, to get accurate power data from long outdoor rides to review post-ride training progress and plan achievable speeds/power for long events.  NOT planning on watching the Watts while riding except on long climbs along with Heart Rate to stay out of red :-)

QUESTION 1 - for ultra, multi day, and bikepacking, is it preferable to have pedal with replaceable watch battery that could be carried along (Vector 3 pedal) or a rechargeable pedal that requires charge every ~50hrs (Assioma pedal).

QUESTION 2- for above usage - is it even worth HAVING a power meter vs using Strava power/calorie estimates? Thinking wind/weight of carrying lots of supplies impacts my estimates.  I use a Heart Rate strap already.

Thanks so much and look forward to participating in the forum!