Stages Cycling app
If you are using the ride recording feature in the Stages Cycling app to view your current gears and/or record your ride while using TrainerRoad, select the Stages bike control widget and set the bike to External Control.
- Open the Ride screen in the Stages Cycling app.
- Select the Stages bike control widget.

- Set the bike control mode to External control.
This allows TrainerRoad to control resistance while the Stages Cycling app still displays gear information.
However, if you are using the Data screen, which is accessed via the on the Stages Cycling app, there is no need to set a control mode.

Pairing with Trainer Road
To pair your SB20 with the Trainer Road app, follow these steps:
- Tap the Menu icon in the upper left corner of the calendar page

- Tap on the devices tab.

- Select your SB20 and your left-sided power meter

- After pairing, tap on "Stages Bike ####". ERG mode will already be enabled. You will leave PowerMatch set to New.

Tap the back arrow at the top left of the screen, and you will be brought to the workout library. Select your workout and have a great ride!
NOTE: Never select or pair the right-sided power meter. The left-sided power meter will communicate data for both left and right power meters. If you do connect to the right-sided power meter, you will experience data issues.
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