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by albafar
Sun Mar 13, 2022 5:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Announcing Velocomp app for iOS
Replies: 7
Views: 36102

Re: Announcing Velocomp app for iOS

Is it possible to transfer existing profiles - from Isaac or import from PP?
by albafar
Wed Mar 02, 2022 10:08 am
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: Announcing PowerPod V5
Replies: 38
Views: 30675

Re: Announcing PowerPod V5

Can imagine :shock:
by albafar
Wed Mar 02, 2022 2:06 am
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: Announcing PowerPod V5
Replies: 38
Views: 30675

Re: Announcing PowerPod V5

True, but Power is also recorded by PP for deep dive analysis in Isaac which does provide great metrics and insights. I know Isaac is a "beast" but it's getting increasingly overdue for not only a makeover but a complete new version. Currently Isaac requires a wired computer connection to ...
by albafar
Tue Mar 01, 2022 5:50 pm
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: Announcing PowerPod V5
Replies: 38
Views: 30675

Re: Announcing PowerPod V5

My V.4 was upgraded to FW 9 today. Will the app also work with earlier PP generations?

Looking forward to a cloud based mobile Isaac app one day with high speed upload of rides and no need to connnect to computer via cable….
by albafar
Tue Mar 01, 2022 5:14 am
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: Pitot tube thread
Replies: 2
Views: 1231

Re: Pitot tube thread

Yep - already did - had a spare👍
by albafar
Mon Feb 28, 2022 4:12 pm
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: Pitot tube thread
Replies: 2
Views: 1231

Pitot tube thread

Today I unfortunately broke the pitot tube just where it enters the PP. I managed to get the broken threaded part out. Am now wondering if I can re-thread the tube with only a few mm length missing. Worth a try I think… But what thread size is it?
by albafar
Fri Nov 26, 2021 1:25 pm
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: Power too high? Part 2
Replies: 5
Views: 2282

Re: Power too high? Part 2

Ah - get it. But then we might have an issue. As this were commute rides - primarily in one direction (NW) and wind coming from W more or less (at least for the Planet X ride).

I think I better do an o&b ride this weekend and see how the Check calibration results look.
by albafar
Fri Nov 26, 2021 11:35 am
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: Power too high? Part 2
Replies: 5
Views: 2282

Re: Power too high? Part 2

Brilliant. Thank you so much John. I also just switched profile on my latest FTP ride and all of a sudden my FTP increased by 16% from 234 to 272 - wonderful :D How do you recognise such wrong settings? Just your years of experience or are there some golden rules or tips to follow?
by albafar
Fri Nov 26, 2021 3:29 am
Forum: Product Reviews
Topic: Validity of the PowerPod compared with the Verve Cycling InfoCrank
Replies: 1
Views: 16441

Validity of the PowerPod compared with the Verve Cycling InfoCrank

Just came across this one. Interesting study and findings. As users what learnings should we draw from these findings in terms of mitigating a tendency to high readings in a dynamic environment?
https://ro.ecu.edu.au/cgi/viewcontent.c ... kspost2013
by albafar
Wed Nov 24, 2021 4:12 pm
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: Power too high? Part 2
Replies: 5
Views: 2282

Power too high? Part 2

Here come the files for the 2nd bike.
by albafar
Wed Nov 24, 2021 4:04 pm
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: Power too high? Part 1
Replies: 0
Views: 2780

Power too high? Part 1

I am currently riding two different bikes: A De Rosa road bike and a Planet X commuter bike (with mudguards, slightly more upright position and approx 2 kg. heavier). I commute to work - in nice weather on the road bike and in not so nice weather on the commuter bike. The route is pretty flat and ma...
by albafar
Sat Oct 30, 2021 1:08 pm
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: HR data Isaac vs Garmin Connect
Replies: 0
Views: 4432

HR data Isaac vs Garmin Connect

Today I did a 20 min FTP test. The Isaac file shows 92 BPM throughout the ride. The Garmin unit continously showed values in the 150s - as does the Garmin file. Both files are attached. What could be the reason for this? The different power output is due to the wrong profile being used during the ri...
by albafar
Sat Oct 09, 2021 12:32 pm
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: 2nd profile issue
Replies: 2
Views: 1947

Re: 2nd profile issue

Thanks John it worked 👍
by albafar
Thu Oct 07, 2021 2:42 pm
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: 2nd profile issue
Replies: 2
Views: 1947

2nd profile issue

Planet X.ibp De Rosa.ibp I have done a calibration ride for two different bikes. And I now have them in Isaac - see attachments. But in PP only one of them appears - as profile number 2 (I view this when I click Set active profile in Device). Profile number one is labelled Unsaved (type: User Edite...
by albafar
Fri Oct 01, 2021 8:52 am
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: Mount tilt
Replies: 3
Views: 2279

Re: Mount tilt

Meanwhile I came across Japanese Rec-Mounts who might have a solution that fits the bill: https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/Rec-%E2%80%93-Mounts-TYPE19-Garmin-Gp-%E2%80%93-Light2-GP-GP-%E2%80%93-Light2/dp/B00REJQKH2/ref=sr_1_76?dchild=1&keywords=recmounts+garmin&qid=1633092130&s=sports&s...
by albafar
Fri Oct 01, 2021 1:58 am
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: Mount tilt
Replies: 3
Views: 2279

Mount tilt

I received my v4 PowerPod yesterday and am looking forward to try it. The old v2 I had mounted on K-Edge XL Garmin combo mounts. It was mounted level to the ground. With the v4 I understand it is ideal to have it pointing slightly downward to allow rain to run out of the pitot tube. But by doing so ...
by albafar
Thu Jul 09, 2020 3:26 am
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: Calculate smooth vs rough surface distribution
Replies: 4
Views: 2859

Re: Calculate smooth vs rough surface distribution

That is exactly what I'm hinting at John. The feature I'm thinking of would use the data from the DCRR to calculate the split between smooth and rough surface. When I get home from a gravel ride I would like to know how many km I rode on paved roads and how many on non-paved. If the road roughness i...
by albafar
Tue Jul 07, 2020 11:35 am
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: Calculate smooth vs rough surface distribution
Replies: 4
Views: 2859

Calculate smooth vs rough surface distribution

The other day when I was riding my gravel bike on a combined asphalt and gravel route I got thinking if it in a future software update would be possible to have PowerPod/Isaac calculate and show the approx. distribution of smooth vs rough surface. If you combined rides it is always difficult to gues...
by albafar
Thu Jun 13, 2019 5:01 am
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: The thing you must do if you own a Garmin bike computer
Replies: 3
Views: 2730

Re: The thing you must do if you own a Garmin bike computer

When I read the header the first thing that came to my mind was: "Throw it out" :D
by albafar
Fri May 31, 2019 5:33 am
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: Cannot check calibration
Replies: 4
Views: 2736

Re: Cannot check calibration

Great. Thanks!
by albafar
Thu May 30, 2019 2:32 pm
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: Cannot check calibration
Replies: 4
Views: 2736

Re: Cannot check calibration

Ok. Thanks John. I’m 189 cm and 93 kg. This bike weight is 7,5 kg
by albafar
Thu May 30, 2019 1:16 am
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: Cannot check calibration
Replies: 4
Views: 2736

Cannot check calibration

I did a few tweaks on my road bike and got a new speed sensor. So off I went to do a new calibration ride which went smooth as it should. After the calibration ride power lit up and I rode 4 laps of a large oval (former airfield runway). During the ride I noticed that everytime I came to the end of ...
by albafar
Sun Dec 16, 2018 3:00 pm
Forum: PowerHouse Bike app for AeroPod and PowerPod BLE
Topic: Will PowerHouse Bike Profile overwrite Isaac profile?
Replies: 3
Views: 7819

Will PowerHouse Bike Profile overwrite Isaac profile?

I have 4 different profiles in Isaac named as to which bike/setup they refer to. Now, if I go into PowerHouse I cannot see these 4 profiles. But a can choose to setup Bike Profile 1-4. If I setup one of those will it then overwrite the corresponding profile from Isaac in PowerPod? In Isaac I have th...
by albafar
Fri Dec 14, 2018 12:20 am
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: New bike new calibration
Replies: 2
Views: 2100

Re: New bike new calibration

Thanks John. Tires are Vittoria Revolution. Commuter tires somewhere inbetweeen smooth and knobby I would say.....
by albafar
Wed Dec 12, 2018 1:03 pm
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: New bike new calibration
Replies: 2
Views: 2100

New bike new calibration

I just got a new gravel type commuter bike with drop bars, 700Cx35 mm tires, total weight 106,6 kg, riding mostly on the hoods with elbows bent. I did an out & back calibration and updated weight & tyres data. Ride file attached. Do I need to tweak anything further or does it look valid?
by albafar
Mon Sep 03, 2018 3:40 pm
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: Calibration check and profiles in PP
Replies: 2
Views: 2101

Re: Calibration check and profiles in PP

Thank you for the hint John -it worked. And thank you for your kind words - there are still more power to be build though ;-)
by albafar
Mon Sep 03, 2018 2:10 pm
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: Calibration check and profiles in PP
Replies: 2
Views: 2101

Calibration check and profiles in PP

Hi, I just switched to a rear disc on my TT. It's been a while since I rode this bike the last time so I started out with a calibration ride. Then did a 10K right after. Does everything look correct or should I tweak some of the values? Another question: It appears as if I can only have one profile ...
by albafar
Fri Jun 29, 2018 12:27 pm
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: Elevation issue
Replies: 2
Views: 1987

Re: Elevation issue

Brilliant - many thanks John!
by albafar
Fri Jun 29, 2018 2:24 am
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: Elevation issue
Replies: 2
Views: 1987

Elevation issue

Hi,
I just noticed that both my two commuting rides from yesterday have odd looking elevation. As if I was continously below see level. When the morning ride ends and the evening ride starts it's just at the pier - 3 meters above sea level. Anyway to calibrate that part?