Need some help with powerpod

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Re: Need some help with powerpod

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Make sure your wind port is not blocked by something.
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John I tried it again today and it just seems that sometimes when I am really going hard, the watts are quite low and other times higher than should be. I am sorry to trouble you. Thanks as always
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oops try again
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Re: Need some help with powerpod

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My windport is clear of any cables and not obstructed as best I can tell.
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Not sure if this of some help but riding with a friend today who had garmin pedals. He is usually pretty close to me in power when we have compared the two in the past. In fact, he was really impressed by how close. Today it seemed like I was substantially off. I only remembered asking him on hills but he was usually 75 to 100 watts more, when we were going at the same pace. I am trying not to be OCD about it, just I try to use it as a guide to exerting myself going up hills and it is now all over the place, anywhere from 0 to really high on a steady climb. Thanks again. Happy to upload any rides if would clarify. If you think it is a lost cause let me know to and I can figure out the options (such as the aeropod).
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Please post your ride file
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Not sure why I broke them up but here are todays.
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Re: Need some help with powerpod

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I don't see any obvious problems. You have a fair amount of tailwinds, maybe a bit too much, but I can't tell from this ride file if that is true, or simply a consequence of your wind conditions.

You can do a short out-and-back and post that. I will be able to tell for certain then.
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It is true, it is very windy around here. I will do a simple out and back and get it back to you. Thanks
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Sorry work keeps getting in the way. I put in two sessions, both parts of an out and back. Sorry just haven't had much time to ride a simple 5 km ride. If this is not helpful I will get in a short 10 minute ride on relatively flat ground.
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This ride looks very good!
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Thats great. Thanks again for all the help. I will give thought to the aeropod when it becomes available. It functions as a powermeter as well, I understand.
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John

The powerpod has been working fine. I see that the aeropod is now out and a trade in is possible. I apologize if I seem daft but the aeropod functions as both a measure of aerodynamics and a power meter. I would not need a second power meter would I? Thanks and best of luck with the new product.
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GGG58 wrote: Sat Nov 03, 2018 8:06 pm John

The powerpod has been working fine. I see that the aeropod is now out and a trade in is possible. I apologize if I seem daft but the aeropod functions as both a measure of aerodynamics and a power meter. I would not need a second power meter would I? Thanks and best of luck with the new product.
AeroPod functions both as a power meter and, when used with a direct force power meter, as a CdA sensor.

As a power meter AeroPod is considerably different from PowerPod:

1) New sensors
2) Better battery life
3) Sleek design

And, of course, when used with a direct force power meter, AeroPod will report CdA, slope, wind speed and Time Advantage.
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