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by heith
Thu May 30, 2013 11:22 pm
Forum: Training with Power
Topic: FTP - Average or Normalised Power?
Replies: 18
Views: 28387

Re: FTP - Average or Normalised Power?

Take the last 8 minute avg.(22-30min) of that 30min test. That's your FTP if you went "all out" from the beginning. Meaning you started above your FTP and gradually decreased especially between 12 and 18minutes. I actually find that method to be the most accurate for me and spot on for a 1...
by heith
Wed Feb 13, 2013 5:16 pm
Forum: Newton General Questions
Topic: At long last, the iBike Newton!
Replies: 165
Views: 124134

Re: At long last, the iBike Newton!

I rode a roughly 48 mile loop last Tuesday(DFPM) and This Tuesday(Newton). I started both rides with a 20 min TT pace(perceived effort) after that I pretty much L2 with a few L3 efforts for the rest of the loop. I didn't really look at the PM's. Went on perceived effort. Just doing base miles and st...
by heith
Tue Feb 12, 2013 12:34 am
Forum: Newton General Questions
Topic: At long last, the iBike Newton!
Replies: 165
Views: 124134

Re: At long last, the iBike Newton!

I just looked in the Os2 thread and couldn't find them to provide a link. I remember posting graphs and ride data but can't find it on here anymore. Maybe I posted it on another thread or someone cleaned up the old threads that were deemed irrelevant. All my files are in WKO now. I'm not sure if I c...
by heith
Tue Feb 12, 2013 12:15 am
Forum: Newton General Questions
Topic: At long last, the iBike Newton!
Replies: 165
Views: 124134

Re: At long last, the iBike Newton!

I posted a few files on this thread earlier when OS2 was released. I've been running the iBike solo lately when I use it. So I have no recent comparisons. No point in running two.
by heith
Thu Feb 07, 2013 12:23 am
Forum: Newton General Questions
Topic: At long last, the iBike Newton!
Replies: 165
Views: 124134

Re: At long last, the iBike Newton!

I've done multiple test using PT's, Ergo Trainers, Newtons, and SRM. Every PM company claims to have accuracy to 2% or less accept Stages. Stages is probably the only half honest one. Here is some of the things I've learned and is known. 1. I can run a SRM or PTG3(2%accuracy claim) with 2 separate h...
by heith
Sun Dec 09, 2012 5:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just Showing Off
Replies: 4
Views: 5383

Re: Just Showing Off

Well, I can put a tri-pod screw through it and use the tri-pod GoPro mount to make a video for my virtual trainer. I was so proud too. :?
by heith
Sun Dec 09, 2012 2:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just Showing Off
Replies: 4
Views: 5383

Re: Just Showing Off

I'll test a few rides and see how it reacts, I'll post results after a few rides. But it will take a while because a lot of my time is on the trainer now. So nobody hold their breath. I actually like the steering tube mount for the Newton so it wouldn't be a big deal to use it. I was really worried ...
by heith
Sat Dec 08, 2012 8:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just Showing Off
Replies: 4
Views: 5383

Just Showing Off

I was bored today and realized how I really like the K-Edge mount for garmin. So I made an adapter to the K-edge mount to accept my Newton. http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8224/8256580676_253d754fc8_c.jpg http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8078/8256583250_79ebd37a36_z.jpg http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8210...
by heith
Thu Dec 06, 2012 4:23 pm
Forum: Newton Setup
Topic: Firmware update
Replies: 8
Views: 6222

Re: Firmware update

I usually get release notes?
by heith
Wed Nov 28, 2012 4:23 pm
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Topic: Newton vs DFPM
Replies: 32
Views: 25204

Re: Newton vs DFPM

Ok it was actually closer during the actual climbing portion. Total Elev. gain on 11/10/12 was 1,532ft. Total Elev. gain on 11/23/12 was 1,516ft. This is the Gate to Gate portion on the back side of Glendora MTB Rd.(Back side) I actually hit the lap on this section so it highlighted for me in WKO. O...
by heith
Wed Nov 28, 2012 1:23 pm
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Topic: Newton vs DFPM
Replies: 32
Views: 25204

Re: Newton vs DFPM

Yes, I probably should have not included the wattage data on my last posting as it is here nor there in retrospect to your question. But to try and answer your question. The actual climb major climb showed a variation of 69Ft. from the "2 weeks apart" rides. To add, if I ride with others w...
by heith
Tue Nov 27, 2012 3:47 pm
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Topic: Newton vs DFPM
Replies: 32
Views: 25204

Re: Newton vs DFPM

Same Loop 2 weeks apart Lap 1: Duration: 2:07:12 Work: 1471 kJ TSS: 156.2 (intensity factor 0.86) Norm Power: 249 VI: 1.29 Pw:HR: 9.62% Pa:HR: -4.11% Distance: 34.303 mi Elevation Gain: 3500 ft Elevation Loss: 3509 ft Grade: -0.0 % (-10 ft) Entire workout (193 watts): Duration: 2:09:35 Work: 1496 kJ...
by heith
Sun Nov 25, 2012 3:36 pm
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Topic: Newton vs DFPM
Replies: 32
Views: 25204

Re: Newton vs DFPM

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8068/8217428063_7903d19c6d_c.jpg http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8209/8217427875_c564920a91_c.jpg Here is another screen shot from today's ride to show the consistency that the Newton has. I left the Powertap G3 on again today so everyone can see it's not a 1 trick pony....
by heith
Sun Nov 25, 2012 12:35 am
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Topic: Newton vs DFPM
Replies: 32
Views: 25204

Re: Newton vs DFPM

BTW, have you done HWY 2 from La Canada to Onyx Summit? That's a full day for me! Yes, it's a nice ride. Part of the ToC once or twice and a full day for anyone. I live in a pretty good area for climbing. I live valley between the Santa Monicas, San Gabrial Mtn. Range, San Bernardino Mtns., and Mt....
by heith
Sat Nov 24, 2012 8:41 pm
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Topic: Newton vs DFPM
Replies: 32
Views: 25204

Re: Newton vs DFPM

Yes.
by heith
Sat Nov 24, 2012 2:41 pm
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Topic: Newton vs DFPM
Replies: 32
Views: 25204

Re: Newton vs DFPM

Yes, I have a G3 and manually dialed the Newton+ in over a few rides. If you can borrow a DFPM and do that it helps considerably I have to admit. It takes a little knowledge to be able to look at sections of a ride to see what needs taking and giving to get the results you want. Issac has a DFPM ana...
by heith
Fri Nov 23, 2012 10:43 pm
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Topic: Newton vs DFPM
Replies: 32
Views: 25204

Re: Newton vs DFPM

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8481/8211945637_49b9f87fbd_c.jpg Today's ride 11/23/12 I highlighted and area where a group was together before the major climb. You can see left of the graph the wattage from the DFPM(checked) and the Newton is pretty much spot on. Below(bottom left) you can see the t...
by heith
Wed Nov 07, 2012 5:52 pm
Forum: Newton General Questions
Topic: Display Feature - Gear Ratio
Replies: 8
Views: 7956

Re: Display Feature - Gear Ratio

Gear ratio, why? If they could fit something on the screen and we only had one choice, why that? Not only is it easily viewed during post analysis(makes more sense there anyway), you can easily just glance at the rear cog. From a training standpoint, cadence is optimal and easily understood by the m...
by heith
Thu Sep 27, 2012 11:01 pm
Forum: Major Advance in Newton Firmware: OS2
Topic: Major Performance Improvement: OS2 for Newton
Replies: 46
Views: 75874

Re: A major improvement: OS2 for Newton

That being said, after I installed OS2 I went on a ride with 3 friends and drafting is still a issue. I wish it would ask me at the beginning or in the setup screen, do you plan on drafting? Y/N? If you hit yes, then it should ask me, will you be pulling in the drops? Y/N. Because sometime we are t...
by heith
Wed Sep 26, 2012 9:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can Someone weigh in On this thread
Replies: 8
Views: 7381

Re: Can Someone weigh in On this thread

It's amazing how fast you guys are at fixing other peoples problems.
by heith
Wed Sep 26, 2012 4:14 pm
Forum: Major Advance in Newton Firmware: OS2
Topic: Major Performance Improvement: OS2 for Newton
Replies: 46
Views: 75874

Re: A major improvement: OS2 for Newton

Yes, it is a improvement. Like he said, you will notice right away the smoothing(both on the bike and in ISSAC). This has been a big year for Velocomp. Lots of improvements across the board. I have my Newton+ so "dialed in" , I can go on a 3 hour solo ride and it will track a DFPM within 1...
by heith
Tue Sep 25, 2012 5:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can Someone weigh in On this thread
Replies: 8
Views: 7381

Re: Can Someone weigh in On this thread

I understand..Their bias and narrow minded approach is sometimes mind blowing considering how smart some of them are. This particular thread seemed to interest me due to the fact of accuracy and/or lack of. I have not received the SRM yet and currently use the PT G3. I'm only doing it for rim/wheel ...
by heith
Tue Sep 25, 2012 2:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can Someone weigh in On this thread
Replies: 8
Views: 7381

Can Someone weigh in On this thread

https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!topic/wattage/aqF2wJosI8c I just bought an SRM and switch between my G500 and Newton as a head unit. The thread above has been an interesting topic on the Wattage google group. I was wondering if you guys could put in two cents on how you process the in...
by heith
Sat Jul 14, 2012 1:36 am
Forum: Newton Setup
Topic: Tilt questions
Replies: 23
Views: 13608

Re: Tilt questions

If you feel like climbing up to Crystal Lake and GMR Sunday, you can barrow my G3(38mm carbon rim) for the day. Have a nice group meeting at Encanto Park at 8am. https://maps.google.com/maps?q=encanto+park+duarte&ll=34.145304,-117.937524&spn=0.009643,0.021136&fb=1&gl=us&hq=encant...
by heith
Thu Jul 12, 2012 3:13 pm
Forum: Newton Setup
Topic: Tilt questions
Replies: 23
Views: 13608

Re: Tilt questions

I have a similar problem with tilt and or slope.. My problem is on the descent. It's reading the going up hill part fine with very accurate numbers according to my DFPM(which I calibrated it with)and perceived effort. But on the descent it's reading inaccurate slope and giving me huge wattage number...
by heith
Sun May 27, 2012 9:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: IDash + Power or Ibike Newton
Replies: 4
Views: 5305

Re: IDash + Power or Ibike Newton

I have the iAero now. I also have a powertap. I race a single speed hardtail 29er and this talk about MTB has me wondering if I should trade in the Iaero. The iAero doesn't work well for mtb. But if the Newton has new technology that would make it work then I'm interested for sure. plus no need for ...
by heith
Sun Jul 18, 2010 12:42 am
Forum: Wireless Troubleshooting
Topic: Wireless failure after changing battery in iPro.
Replies: 10
Views: 9400

Re: Wireless failure after changing battery in iPro.

I've noticed that some Energizer batteries have power numbers on the iBike above 310. When I use one of these in the wireless mount I will get a fail. They work in all other parts; such as, iBike head unit, cadence, speed cadence, HR strap,etc. but when I put one in the wireless mount I'll get that ...
by heith
Sun May 09, 2010 11:44 am
Forum: Gen III iPro and iAero
Topic: Iaero/PowerTap use garmin cadence
Replies: 2
Views: 9476

Re: Iaero/PowerTap use garmin cadence

ah, that's so cool... buying another Garmin Sp/Cad