Rider Peformance Calculator — Advanced Trail Design

Mountain Bike Performance Calculator

Model your ride by analyzing forces and estimating performance on a given slope.

Ride Parameters

Start Elevation (m)

End Elevation (m)

Horizontal Trail Length (m)

Surface Type

Rider + Bike Mass (kg)

Typical range: 70-100 kg

Rider Power Output (W)

Typical range: 50-400 W. Sustainable power, reached after 3s ramp-up.

Frontal Area (CdA, m²)

Typical range: 0.4-0.7 m²

Wind Speed (m/s)

Typical range: 0-10 m/s (Light-Strong Breeze)

Slope

Initial Accel.

- m/s

Top Speed

- s

Est. Time

Energy (kJ)

Performance Over Trail Distance

Speed

Air Resistance

Pedal Force

Net Force

Disclaimer: These calculations are based on a simplified physics model and should be considered estimates. Real-world conditions can vary significantly.