# New user issues **URL:** \ **Category:** Archived: Tips and Troubleshooting\ **Created:** [August 17, 2017, 1:17am UTC](https://forums.zwift.com/t/new-user-issues/2166 "2017-08-17T01:17:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Robert\_Egbert](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ba8739/32.png) [@Robert\_Egbert](https://forums.zwift.com/u/Robert_Egbert)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2017, 1:17am UTC](https://forums.zwift.com/t/new-user-issues/2166/1 "2017-08-17T01:17:19Z")
Ok, so I am pumped about getting into zwift and recently purchased the Elite Qubo Digital Smart B+ trainer, and Ant+ stick.  Unpacked it, mounted the bike, downloaded zwift, and started to ride.  Problem is, I am pedaling like crazy and maxing out the gears on my bike (low and high) and my rider is barely moving.  I rode maybe 1.2 miles and I feel like it was marathon.  Is the app really that difficult or is something not set up right.  I have the Elite FE-C 59444 paired for controlled trainer, cadence, and power.  The values seem to move, but in my hardest gear I am maxing it out at 120w and only going 5 mph.  Doesn’t seem right.  Help!  I want to ride. I am not a cyclist, but wanted to do this as an exercise regimen.  Thanks y’all.  Ride on! ---
**Author:** ![Paul\_Allen](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/gozwift/user_avatar/forums.zwift.com/paul_allen/32/414916_2.png) [@Paul\_Allen](https://forums.zwift.com/u/Paul_Allen)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2017, 3:18am UTC](https://forums.zwift.com/t/new-user-issues/2166/2 "2017-08-17T03:18:06Z")
Did you download the Elite app and calibrate the trainer before using Zwift? ---
**Author:** ![Robert\_Egbert](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ba8739/32.png) [@Robert\_Egbert](https://forums.zwift.com/u/Robert_Egbert)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2017, 3:36am UTC](https://forums.zwift.com/t/new-user-issues/2166/3 "2017-08-17T03:36:42Z")
Are you referring to myE training? It had a calibration area but that requires a separate power meter to read the values and update the device. I don’t have one of those. ---
**Author:** ![EricC](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/gozwift/user_avatar/forums.zwift.com/ericc/32/399031_2.png) [@EricC](https://forums.zwift.com/u/EricC)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2017, 4:48pm UTC](https://forums.zwift.com/t/new-user-issues/2166/4 "2017-08-17T16:48:24Z")
Hi Robert, Unfortunately, I believe that Elite trainer REQUIRES a power meter for proper calibration. Otherwise the data will be all off (as you can see). I would contact Elite support and see what options they have for calibration without one. ---
**Author:** ![Robert\_Egbert](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ba8739/32.png) [@Robert\_Egbert](https://forums.zwift.com/u/Robert_Egbert)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2017, 6:26pm UTC](https://forums.zwift.com/t/new-user-issues/2166/5 "2017-08-17T18:26:48Z")
I found an article last night that has some instructions to calibrate without a power meter. I am going to give it a shot when I get home from work.  I will post back with my results in case anyone else ends up with this issue.  It is also highly likely that I am just out of shape and this will improve with time.  However, it does seem that I am putting in an awful lot of effort for my virtual self to stay rolling at a decent pace.  Again, I am not an avid cyclist, I turned to zwift for a variable workout and terrain that I cant get outside my house (flat East Texas.)