Review calibration outputs

Do not assume that a completed ingest means the calibration is ready to use.

This step is about deciding whether the dataset is usable.

What to review first

Start with the dataset summary and ask:

  • does the dataset contain enough usable activity?
  • does the terrain coverage look broad enough to matter?
  • does the heart-rate coverage look usable rather than sparse?
  • does the dataset still look representative of the trip style you care about?

What you are trying to decide

You are deciding whether the outputs are:

  • usable
  • representative
  • worth previewing on a route

Signs the calibration may be weak

Be cautious if:

  • the dataset looks too small or too narrow
  • the files mostly reflect a different activity type
  • the outputs appear inconsistent with your recorded trip history

What to do next

If the outputs are usable, preview them on a route and compare before and after.

If the outputs are weak, improve the dataset first instead of forcing the calibration into your workflow.

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