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by bikemanbrent
Sat May 13, 2017 3:17 pm
Forum: Using the Newton with a DFPM
Topic: newtons reads high & low compared to DFPM depending
Replies: 1
Views: 7125

newtons reads high & low compared to DFPM depending

I am a track sprinter and I find my newton will read on average 100 watts lower than my dfpm in flat out 10 second sprints when comparing 1s max 5s max and average power. Speeds are aprox 55 to 60kph speeds are obtained outdoors on roads max wattage from DFPM 1550 range and averages for 10s is in th...
by bikemanbrent
Thu Oct 27, 2016 11:27 am
Forum: Newton General Questions
Topic: indoor velodrome use help please
Replies: 4
Views: 4523

Re: indoor velodrome use help please

It occurred to me, after the fact, that maybe the Power Pod might be a better idea. That way the display is not in a location that would upset the officials but you would be able to test with a CPU and yet put it away (under the saddle or in a jersey pocket) for races that matter. I have to think t...
by bikemanbrent
Wed Oct 26, 2016 9:00 pm
Forum: Newton General Questions
Topic: indoor velodrome use help please
Replies: 4
Views: 4523

Re: indoor velodrome use help please

I used mine on the Cleveland Velodrome. No where near as nice as your track but a lot of fun. Anyway, I can relate what I experienced. I want to stress that I was using a Gen 3 iBike so things might/should be better with a Newton. The g forces in the turns seemed to present problems. Not entirely s...
by bikemanbrent
Wed Oct 26, 2016 7:16 pm
Forum: Newton General Questions
Topic: indoor velodrome use help please
Replies: 4
Views: 4523

indoor velodrome use help please

I don't think I'll ever get to do a CAl ride on the velodrome I usually race on unless I break in after hours so I need to imagine a profile for the Newton. Can Anyone advise me on making up a profile ie what CRR to use to get reasonable power numbers? I usually use tubs @ 200~220psi and regular spo...
by bikemanbrent
Sun Dec 27, 2015 4:19 pm
Forum: Newton General Questions
Topic: Tire rolling resistance
Replies: 2
Views: 3309

Tire rolling resistance

http://velonews.competitor.com/where-the-rubber-meets-the-road-what-makes-cycling-tires-fast I wonder if anyone has considered the differences in tires and how it relates to the performance of the Newton vs a DFPM. I never concerned myself too much about tire RR , thinking a top quality racing tire ...