# Issues with wattage and resistance

**URL:** <https://forums.zwift.com/t/issues-with-wattage-and-resistance/614563>\
**Category:** Bugs and Support\
**Created:** [October 28, 2023, 4:28pm UTC](https://forums.zwift.com/t/issues-with-wattage-and-resistance/614563 "2023-10-28T16:28:32Z")\
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**Author:** ![Steve\_Hammatt](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/gozwift/user_avatar/forums.zwift.com/steve_hammatt/32/210763_2.png) [@Steve\_Hammatt](https://forums.zwift.com/u/Steve_Hammatt)\
**Post date:** [October 28, 2023, 7:15pm UTC](https://forums.zwift.com/t/issues-with-wattage-and-resistance/614563/2 "2023-10-28T19:15:47Z")

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Possibly this issue?

> [@Zwift Hub: very low watts \[October 2023\] \[1.50.0\]](https://forums.zwift.com/t/zwift-hub-very-low-watts-october-2023-1-50-0/613336):
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> Bought a new zwift hub. Wattage is very low i.e. even on a flat with 0% gradient despite constant pedalling. The wattage hovers around 50-70 watts at speeds of 30 kmph. The resistance is too high on flats in comparison with real roads it is 3 times more difficult. Have used easy trainer difficulty. …

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