Understand something with the powerpod

[FedeSp]

Good morning, I have a powerpod ever for more than a month and I have some doubts about the proper functioning. On the discourse the repeatability of the data for me goes more than good, but I have problems when sn downhill if I start to pedal also exceed 1000 watts. I heard the speed and I was told it was calibrated badly. Now I disassembled the PP and reassembled then I reset everything and reset the calibration I got out of calibration as it seems to you?


Buongiorno, ho un powerpod ora mai da più di un mese e ho alcuni dubbi sul corretto funzionamento. Sul discorso ripetibilità del dato per me va più che bene, ma ho dei problemi quando sn in discesa se io inizio a pedalare supero anche i 1000 watt. Ho sentito la velocomp e mi hanno detto che era calibrato male. Ora ho smontato il PP e rimontato poi ho resettato tutto e rifatto la calibratura mi è uscita fuori sta calibrazione come vi sembra?

[Velocomp]

Please use Isaac software to download .ibr ride file that shows your problem.

[FedeSp]

Sorry I do not know how ever with Google Chrome for Android does not save the attachment. However, I have succeeded.

[FedeSp]

Sorry in these posts I attach the old calibration with the output that has given me down problems.

[Velocomp]

Your PowerPod is calibrated properly.

On downhills, if you go into any kind of a more aero position, such as a tuck, and you pedal, this will cause high watts.

When cadence = 0, watts = 0. My suggestion is to recover on the downhills, let gravity be your friend, and not pedal...

[FedeSp]

Ok I will try to make some output with this calibration and let you know how it goes. The only thing a friend of my downhill pedal is not giving him all those watts.

[FedeSp]

Good morning,
today I came out with the new calibration. I'm not convinced that the values can be trusted. they seemed overestimated. how do you look?


if it can serve you I will also send the configuration file.

[Velocomp]

This looks much better. Wind scaling is normal, and you did not pedal on the downhill.

This file shows that you had a head wind on the return portion of your trip. If this is correct, then I think you are good to go.

[FedeSp]

Tomorrow I looked back and set the exit. If I can try to make a descent where I pedal. Although in today's output I was given the impression that overwhelmed the watts.

[FedeSp]

Good morning I did the exit and that is the result. downhill I reached 1000 watts. how come a friend of mine does not happen? can it be bad for PP? from what I understand if the Powepod is not positioned correctly by not accurate data ... right? can not you impel in Isaac the possibility to place it correctly in real time ??? I hope I got out of here.

I expect your answer.

good day.

[Velocomp]

Nothing is wrong with your PowerPod.

From my earlier posting:

On downhills, if you go into any kind of a more aero position, such as a tuck, and you pedal, this will cause high watts.

When cadence = 0, watts = 0. My suggestion is to recover on the downhills, let gravity be your friend, and not pedal...

[FedeSp]

Question, why does not my friend do it?

[Velocomp]

I don't know.

[DaleD]

Hello,

No disrespect...but dont' pedal on the downhill? If a person is trying to get accurate data from a race in which they raced hard and pedalled down hill, the data will be wrong?

It seems this device is not doing what it was purchased for.

Dale

[Velocomp]

The data will be accurate if you don't go into a tuck.

[BBQcyclist]

Suggestion: It would be nice to know all the various "ifs, ands or buts" including Android issues, power variances with changing of positions / tucking while pedaling on downhills, flats, drafting etc...as well as the pros (e.g. compatible w Campy carbon cranksets) re PP before one purchases it - via a simple summary on the PP website , listing its pros and cons...so that prospective buyers know what theyre getting at the price point...before...vs after purchase.

[DaleD]

The data will be accurate if you don't go into a tuck.

I am a long course triathlete, I spend more than 95% on my time in aerobars. Perhaps aerobars are different from a tucked position?


Thank you,

Dale

[Velocomp]

The data will be accurate if you don't go into a tuck.

I am a long course triathlete, I spend more than 95% on my time in aerobars. Perhaps aerobars are different from a tucked position?


Thank you,

Dale

If you've set up your PP with Device/Setup Device... as a TT bike, then you should be OK.