r/Strava • u/anthonypoe • 19h ago

What is this BS? Strava tax on rowing, too? 😡 Activity

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u/Travyplx 19h ago

This subject specific to the Concept2 has come up before. I believe this is the best explanation.

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u/anthonypoe 19h ago

That is a helpful explanation. Thank you. I guess if you don't nail a stroke at the last second, you lose the last few "coasting" meters. Still silly that Strava can't sync up the data but at least this makes a bit of sense.

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u/Travyplx 19h ago

Yeah, Strava is just suboptimal for some activities. Swimming for example… the distance and time will mostly be accurate but everything beyond that when you dig into the details is wonky.

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u/manualphotog 8h ago

Is Fitbit any better for swimming? Out of interest

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u/Travyplx 8h ago

Haven’t used Fitbit so I couldn’t tell you. However, if Strava is ingesting the data from a Fitbit I suspect it won’t be the greatest.

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u/manualphotog 42m ago

Cool will try it out

Fitbit is more like track your incidental exercise Strava intentional exercise . I like the socials and the graphs and GPS maps of Strava for my intentional trainings

But you can measure a swim on Fitbit.

Will report back lol

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u/bikesnkitties 19h ago

Always go further than whatever you want to see on Strava.

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u/the-Bus-dr1ver 16h ago

So real, ran a 21.2km half marathon the other day for this same damn reason

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u/anthonypoe 19h ago

I do when I cycle. But, this was a set 2000m row with the Concept2. The PM5 starts at 2000m and goes to 0m as you row. The workout stops when you finish.

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u/bikesnkitties 19h ago

Then you’ll want to set or stop at like 2200m

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u/anthonypoe 19h ago

I know I can set further distances. My point is that Strava should just work. I do a 2000m row. Concept2 shows a 2000m row. It directly uploaded a 2000m row. Strava should show a 2000m row. It is pretty simple. I shouldn't have employ workarounds for Strava to show correct data.

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u/bikesnkitties 19h ago

Dude, it’s been a thing for over a decade now, you either get over it, or find a different service. Strava is too busy these days gargling AI-tech-bro scrotum to bother fixing issues that have plagued it since inception.

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u/anthonypoe 19h ago

Yes. I guess it was more of a vent than asking for a fix from other users. It is frustrating that Strava won't/don't fix something so simple. I always ride extra when cycling but this is my first time getting shorted on a structured indoor workout like rowing.

Unfortunately, they don't really have a competitor so all we can do is complain and hope they get around to it. I do keep all my workouts in spreadsheet for when they day comes that I finally tell them to pound salt.

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u/adoucett 14h ago

lol no

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u/rcuadro 16h ago

The funny thing is that IDGAF what comes up on Stava since Garmin is my main hub for my data. I only use Strava to see what my peasant friends are doing with their Apple Watches, Fitbits, and whatever devices are used by the poor.

On a serious note I have just come to accept that I have to run a little further, cycle a little further, hike a little further as to not get shortchanged.

I am going to start using "Strava tax" anytime I run into these issues from now on because you just KNOW your friends will call you out on it every single time 🤣

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u/Zaxerian 13h ago

Using a Garmin Edge cycling, I've never had Strava shorten the distance that the unit says, it's always exact.

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u/rcuadro 13h ago

Mine always seem to be a smidge off and away dumb shit like my 5k being 3.0 miles

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u/Huskerzfan 19h ago

What?

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u/anthonypoe 19h ago

I did a 2000m row and Strava only gave me 1998m. It always seems to short you on workouts with no explanation. It is jokingly called the "Strava tax".

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u/Huskerzfan 19h ago

You deserve better. I’m sorry.

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u/kinboyatuwo 17h ago

If it’s always doing it, row 2m extra.

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u/[deleted] 19h ago

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u/Munsteroyal 13h ago

How did you get the row to record? Did you use a separate app as I assume it wasn’t a manual entry?

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u/anthonypoe 13h ago

I'm not sure what you mean. The C2 was connected to my iPhone so the C2 computer (PM5) and iPhone are in sync during the workout. Once the workout is completed, the C2 logbook app on my iPhone automatically uploads to Strava via app integration.

https://preview.redd.it/gt5zfmar6mce1.png?width=872&format=png&auto=webp&s=9e35d463480f68603ba2d3b376af7bef20600120

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u/Munsteroyal 13h ago

Oh, I wasn’t aware this was possible?

I’ll have to check that out when I’m in the gym next. Thanks!

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u/hackersapien 13h ago

At my gym the PM5 Has bluetooth disabled so I can’t connect to phone, i just start my garmin, row the distance and take a photo when done, add photo to strava post. Unfortunately the rows don’t get added to my C2 log, but I think you can manually do that

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u/ez-pz-lemon 18h ago

I’ve had the same issue with Strava and C2. I was a loyal subscriber to Strava for 8 years, but between them being too lazy to fix issues like this and the price hike fiasco I cancelled. I really haven’t missed it.