Hi, the PowerPod shows very low power (60-80 watts) on flats and downhill even though I'm pedaling fairly hard. I'm not in a tuck position which I know can affect the power reading. I've seen this before and it went away but it seems to do this consistently in the past weeks. I'm using an O&B calibration profile done some time ago and didn't recalibrate or change move the PowerPod. Any help would be appreciated. I've attached 2 recent ride files.
Thanks!
very low power on flat and downhill
very low power on flat and downhill
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- iBike_10_28_2017_0837_19_Miles_HiDef.ibr
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- iBike_10_31_2017_1008_11_Miles_HiDef.ibr
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Re: very low power on flat and downhill
Actually, your ride files show that you are using a "default" profile, not an O&B profile. This is the cause of your low watts.
Please use the Device/Setup Device feature in Isaac to enter your weight, height, etc. On the final screen, select "Best Accuracy", then do an O&B ride.
After the O&B ride please do another ride, and post that ride file.
Please use the Device/Setup Device feature in Isaac to enter your weight, height, etc. On the final screen, select "Best Accuracy", then do an O&B ride.
After the O&B ride please do another ride, and post that ride file.
John Hamann
Re: very low power on flat and downhill
Please see calibration and post calibration ride files. Now the power readings seem too high...
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- iBike_11_02_2017_1037_11_Miles_HiDef.ibr
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- iBike_11_01_2017_2219_2_Miles_CalRide.ibr
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Re: very low power on flat and downhill
Hi John, could you take a look?
Re: very low power on flat and downhill
Your seems a bit high--or, you rode in some head winds. I can't tell which is the case
Please do one more O&B, then post it plus a ride.
Please do one more O&B, then post it plus a ride.
John Hamann
Re: very low power on flat and downhill
hi John,
Please see my new cal and post cal ride files.
Please see my new cal and post cal ride files.
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- iBike_11_16_2017_1608_8_Miles_HiDef.ibr
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Re: very low power on flat and downhill
Hi John,
Was hoping you can look at my calibration ride in the previous post. I also noticed the same problem with very low power on downhill for recent rides. Please see this new ride file too.
Thanks for your help.
Mike
Was hoping you can look at my calibration ride in the previous post. I also noticed the same problem with very low power on downhill for recent rides. Please see this new ride file too.
Thanks for your help.
Mike
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Re: very low power on flat and downhill
I don't see any obvious problems with your ride. Your PowerPod is well calibrated.
You are descending a pretty steep hill--6.6% downhill. You do some pedaling at the 8 mile downhill but your slope is so steep that it's really difficult to add power over and above the favorable effect of gravity.
I think you are OK.
You are descending a pretty steep hill--6.6% downhill. You do some pedaling at the 8 mile downhill but your slope is so steep that it's really difficult to add power over and above the favorable effect of gravity.
I think you are OK.
John Hamann