AeroPod, PowerPod and Newton

It would be very interesting to know what kind of riding you do, and under what conditions. The only rule I have for my riding is that i don't go out when it is raining. At >60 yrs old, I also don't ride in the rain anymore, unless if caught by surprise - not worth the risk. I ride 8-10,000 kms/yr ...

Another one bites the dust: Dear John, I really, really, REALLY wanted the Powerpod (PP) powermeter to work, through the past almost 10 years or so. Specially because I loved my Keywin pedals and did not want to replace them with a pedal-based-powermeter. Another reason was because I use Campy (10-s...

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I had 3 PPs. One died, now have 2 left. I was constantly under the impression one of my PP's was under-reporting power values - but was chalking it up to less riding, de-conditioning etc. Until I got a pair of Assioma pedals - just for fun and for comparision. Wow. "Knowledge is Power" (Si...

Ok, Thank you

Thank you for your reply. Agreed, we need to indeed be a bit more balanced. Thank you also for verifying the attached ride file and making an adjustment. Will load your modified file into my unit. Just one (perhaps naive) question - how exactly do I "load" that .ibp file into my PP? Is the...

@Velocomp/John Hamann 1) VA is a new app. I understand (a bit) your frustration with the different interface; I spent about 30 minutes trying to find standard items in Windows 11 the first time I used it. If you had problems installing VA/Win I'd like to know more, so that we can improve. 2) I did n...

Hi, Downloaded the new Velocomp Aero software/app as well as the updated firmware as suggested. Will see how my device responds on my next ride outside. Q/ Why is the firmware update (from 9.02 to 10 prompt hidden in a small box in right hand lower corer of thee app - instead of the normal position ...

Here we go again: It has started again (HIGH POWER READINGS MID-RIDE) :( I had an older PP 2nd generation, which siht the bed late last fall - (Showing erratic, unreliable power data) and Velocomp ascertained that too bad, so sad, no can do any repairs on the unit, and also no buyer exchange/upgrade...

Thank you. Will re-calib it in the spring.
Happy New Year

"Your ride file shows a consistent tail wind; a sure indicator of a miscalibrated unit. You can do a new cal ride and post the results here. Note that if your cal ride is good you should see average windspeed nearly the same as average bike speed." Ok, thanks. Any certain obvious tips on ...

Thanks for the swift reply. Therefore: 1) No more pedalling ever on downhills (even slightly) if reliable and valid power numbers are expected. 2) Will try a 3rd calibration ride if weather permits - otherwise will leave it for next season. 3) Any good tips or hacks to help assures a *good* calibrat...

Hello, So, after contacting technical support and exchanging a few trouble-shooting emails back-forth, we have unfortunately ascertained that the Powerpod unit's accelerometer I was referring to in these posts, is broken and unfix-able because no more parts nor replacement units are available - or h...

Dear John,

I sent an email to the mail to: technicalsupport@velocomp.com address 1 week ago, but still no reply.

Plesse advise,
Thank you

Hello, "Your accelerometer is misbehaving. I would do a hard reset of the unit, then a new cal ride. If that doesn't straighten things out then you can send it in for service, but I'm not confident we will be able to fix it." As explained in my message - I've already tried hard resetting s...

Dear John, I have 3 Powerpods. One of them is showing extremely high wattage numbers midway through rides. As high as 2-3000 or more watts! Have tried resetting back to factory condition and re-calibrating it several times with the out and back rides. No, the handlebar, or the PP mount is not moving...

Ok - Just checked now. 08 02 16 08 05 A0 00 01 01 03 02 B3 7E 10 A4 Looks like I'm missing the 'lucky 93' numbers in the PP lottery of serial number versions. :( 1. So does that mean no-go for both Powerhouse and Powerstroke capabilities with all PPs already out there without the 'lucky 93' in their...

Powerhouse vs Powerstroke apps? Hi John, I also have an Ant+ only PP. Can you pleae confirm whether my PP version is indeed compatible with both Powerhouse AND Powerstroke? I understand they are completely different softwares ' designed for use with the PP. Currently on the PowerMeterCity website it...

Ok , will begin doing so today - thanks for this info.
Hope I didn't inadvertently decrease the battery life. Haven't recharged in over 6 weeks.

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Q/ Re. 'Rechaging once a week.'

What if my bike is in the garage from December to March? Do I still need to recharge the PP weekly, or can I let it go as-is and re-commence charging weekly next spring?

Thanks

Resurection of an old topic: Re. "Importance" of smooth/symmetrical pedal strokes: - From GCN: Perhaps not as "scientific" as the previous 2 links provided, however, interesting & additional, entertaining food for thought re. obssessing over smooth, identical pedal strokes......

@John
Will this indicator light/colour-correction firmware update eventually go live and available for all, on the PP software website?

@gooserider: Doubletapping the same button may inevitably lead to accidental on/offs...or entering calibration modes...and frustrated customers. Too much to ask frm 1 button...and us feeble minded customers, myself included!

Velocomp, in that case perhaps PP would definitely benefit from a simple "off" button - when you design a future version.

(Otherwise, it's a bit like Hotel California ' where you can enter - but you can only leave after 20 minutes of being motionless)

Perhaps unrelated to your issue but Ive had similar recalibrations occur at beginning of a ride twice this summer. It may have been because I pressed on the PP "on" button for too long at the beginning of my 2 rides...but I'm not sure. Just like your scenario - wattage was all over the map...

Did you yank or toque the PP charging port's usb connection by any chance?

It may be a potential hardware "achilles heel" of PP...if not handled with care.

http://ibikeforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=93&t=4300

What's your point? I have the good luck of seeing a 35 yr old very strong cyclist who loves to smoke - and even takes a cigarette break during Cat 1, 2 jamfest mid-ride breaks!! Yikes. Does it mean all cigarette smokers will become, or are already awesome cyclists? Does it mean I'll copy his approac...

It (Power Stroke software) certainly may "open eyes", but to be honest, many world class (or amateur) cyclists, runners, swimmers etc. do not necessarily have identical, mirror-image, L vs R lower or upper extremity movement/control/stroke ... but it hasn't necessarily stopped them from wi...

Dai, any updates on your power readings after your new setting modifications?