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by BBQcyclist
Fri Jan 05, 2024 2:55 pm
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: PowerPod showing extremely high wattage numbers midway through rides.
Replies: 11
Views: 4293

Re: PowerPod showing extremely high wattage numbers midway through rides.

Thank you. Will re-calib it in the spring.
Happy New Year
by BBQcyclist
Mon Nov 20, 2023 2:44 pm
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: PowerPod showing extremely high wattage numbers midway through rides.
Replies: 11
Views: 4293

Re: PowerPod showing extremely high wattage numbers midway through rides.

"Your ride file shows a consistent tail wind; a sure indicator of a miscalibrated unit. You can do a new cal ride and post the results here. Note that if your cal ride is good you should see average windspeed nearly the same as average bike speed." Ok, thanks. Any certain obvious tips on ...
by BBQcyclist
Sun Nov 19, 2023 9:08 am
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: PowerPod showing extremely high wattage numbers midway through rides.
Replies: 11
Views: 4293

Re: PowerPod showing extremely high wattage numbers midway through rides.

Thanks for the swift reply. Therefore: 1) No more pedalling ever on downhills (even slightly) if reliable and valid power numbers are expected. 2) Will try a 3rd calibration ride if weather permits - otherwise will leave it for next season. 3) Any good tips or hacks to help assures a *good* calibrat...
by BBQcyclist
Thu Nov 16, 2023 5:34 pm
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: PowerPod showing extremely high wattage numbers midway through rides.
Replies: 11
Views: 4293

Re: PowerPod showing extremely high wattage numbers midway through rides.

Hello, So, after contacting technical support and exchanging a few trouble-shooting emails back-forth, we have unfortunately ascertained that the Powerpod unit's accelerometer I was referring to in these posts, is broken and unfix-able because no more parts nor replacement units are available - or h...
by BBQcyclist
Sat Oct 14, 2023 8:30 am
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: PowerPod showing extremely high wattage numbers midway through rides.
Replies: 11
Views: 4293

Re: PowerPod showing extremely high wattage numbers midway through rides.

Dear John,

I sent an email to the mail to: technicalsupport@velocomp.com address 1 week ago, but still no reply.

Plesse advise,
Thank you
by BBQcyclist
Sun Oct 08, 2023 4:26 pm
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: PowerPod showing extremely high wattage numbers midway through rides.
Replies: 11
Views: 4293

Re: PowerPod showing extremely high wattage numbers midway through rides.

Hello, "Your accelerometer is misbehaving. I would do a hard reset of the unit, then a new cal ride. If that doesn't straighten things out then you can send it in for service, but I'm not confident we will be able to fix it." As explained in my message - I've already tried hard resetting s...
by BBQcyclist
Sun Oct 08, 2023 1:34 pm
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: PowerPod showing extremely high wattage numbers midway through rides.
Replies: 11
Views: 4293

PowerPod showing extremely high wattage numbers midway through rides.

Dear John, I have 3 Powerpods. One of them is showing extremely high wattage numbers midway through rides. As high as 2-3000 or more watts! Have tried resetting back to factory condition and re-calibrating it several times with the out and back rides. No, the handlebar, or the PP mount is not moving...
by BBQcyclist
Wed Jan 24, 2018 9:44 am
Forum: PowerHouse Bike app for AeroPod and PowerPod BLE
Topic: Powerhouse/PP pairing
Replies: 28
Views: 101620

Re: Powerhouse/PP pairing

Ok - Just checked now. 08 02 16 08 05 A0 00 01 01 03 02 B3 7E 10 A4 Looks like I'm missing the 'lucky 93' numbers in the PP lottery of serial number versions. :( 1. So does that mean no-go for both Powerhouse and Powerstroke capabilities with all PPs already out there without the 'lucky 93' in their...
by BBQcyclist
Tue Jan 23, 2018 8:48 am
Forum: PowerHouse Bike app for AeroPod and PowerPod BLE
Topic: Powerhouse/PP pairing
Replies: 28
Views: 101620

Re: Powerhouse/PP pairing

Powerhouse vs Powerstroke apps? Hi John, I also have an Ant+ only PP. Can you pleae confirm whether my PP version is indeed compatible with both Powerhouse AND Powerstroke? I understand they are completely different softwares ' designed for use with the PP. Currently on the PowerMeterCity website it...
by BBQcyclist
Mon Jan 08, 2018 9:16 pm
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: PowerPod Power Data
Replies: 9
Views: 5070

Re: PowerPod Power Data

Ok , will begin doing so today - thanks for this info.
Hope I didn't inadvertently decrease the battery life. Haven't recharged in over 6 weeks.
by BBQcyclist
Mon Jan 08, 2018 1:47 pm
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: PowerPod Power Data
Replies: 9
Views: 5070

Re: PowerPod Power Data

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by BBQcyclist
Thu Jan 04, 2018 8:43 pm
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: PowerPod Power Data
Replies: 9
Views: 5070

Re: PowerPod Power Data

Q/ Re. 'Rechaging once a week.'

What if my bike is in the garage from December to March? Do I still need to recharge the PP weekly, or can I let it go as-is and re-commence charging weekly next spring?

Thanks
by BBQcyclist
Thu Dec 28, 2017 9:55 pm
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: PowerStroke upgrade $99 - Is it really that much value added
Replies: 11
Views: 7349

Re: PowerStroke upgrade $99 - Is it really that much value a

Resurection of an old topic: Re. "Importance" of smooth/symmetrical pedal strokes: - From GCN: Perhaps not as "scientific" as the previous 2 links provided, however, interesting & additional, entertaining food for thought re. obssessing over smooth, identical pedal strokes......
by BBQcyclist
Tue Nov 21, 2017 5:06 am
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: Battery
Replies: 4
Views: 2880

Re: Battery

@John
Will this indicator light/colour-correction firmware update eventually go live and available for all, on the PP software website?
by BBQcyclist
Tue Oct 24, 2017 7:32 am
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: PowerPod recalibrating during rides
Replies: 26
Views: 9739

Re: PowerPod recalibrating during rides

@gooserider: Doubletapping the same button may inevitably lead to accidental on/offs...or entering calibration modes...and frustrated customers. Too much to ask frm 1 button...and us feeble minded customers, myself included! ;)
by BBQcyclist
Mon Oct 23, 2017 8:09 pm
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: PowerPod recalibrating during rides
Replies: 26
Views: 9739

Re: PowerPod recalibrating during rides

Velocomp, in that case perhaps PP would definitely benefit from a simple "off" button - when you design a future version.

(Otherwise, it's a bit like Hotel California ' where you can enter - but you can only leave after 20 minutes of being motionless)
;)
by BBQcyclist
Tue Oct 17, 2017 8:25 pm
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: PowerPod recalibrating during rides
Replies: 26
Views: 9739

Re: PowerPod recalibrating during rides

Perhaps unrelated to your issue but Ive had similar recalibrations occur at beginning of a ride twice this summer. It may have been because I pressed on the PP "on" button for too long at the beginning of my 2 rides...but I'm not sure. Just like your scenario - wattage was all over the map...
by BBQcyclist
Mon Oct 16, 2017 7:36 am
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: Only showing 0 watts after changing cadence battery
Replies: 9
Views: 4849

Re: Only showing 0 watts after changing cadence battery

Did you yank or toque the PP charging port's usb connection by any chance?

It may be a potential hardware "achilles heel" of PP...if not handled with care.

http://ibikeforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=93&t=4300
by BBQcyclist
Thu Oct 05, 2017 12:02 pm
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: PowerStroke upgrade $99 - Is it really that much value added
Replies: 11
Views: 7349

Re: PowerStroke upgrade $99 - Is it really that much value a

What's your point? I have the good luck of seeing a 35 yr old very strong cyclist who loves to smoke - and even takes a cigarette break during Cat 1, 2 jamfest mid-ride breaks!! Yikes. Does it mean all cigarette smokers will become, or are already awesome cyclists? Does it mean I'll copy his approac...
by BBQcyclist
Wed Oct 04, 2017 1:30 pm
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: PowerStroke upgrade $99 - Is it really that much value added
Replies: 11
Views: 7349

Re: PowerStroke upgrade $99 - Is it really that much value a

It (Power Stroke software) certainly may "open eyes", but to be honest, many world class (or amateur) cyclists, runners, swimmers etc. do not necessarily have identical, mirror-image, L vs R lower or upper extremity movement/control/stroke ... but it hasn't necessarily stopped them from wi...
by BBQcyclist
Fri Sep 22, 2017 2:44 pm
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: Sprinting: Ride position, drops or hoods?
Replies: 3
Views: 2440

Re: Sprinting: Ride position, drops or hoods?

Dai, any updates on your power readings after your new setting modifications?
by BBQcyclist
Fri Sep 22, 2017 2:39 pm
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: PowerPod completely dead
Replies: 5
Views: 3763

Re: PowerPod completely dead

Imho one has to be very careful to insert the usb wire the right way and gently into the PP's usb port, and not to cause any tension or torque while the wire is in the port, otherwise one risks damaging the port - hence no more charging...
by BBQcyclist
Thu Sep 07, 2017 10:09 am
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: Understand something with the powerpod
Replies: 17
Views: 7560

Re: Understand something with the powerpod

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 purchas...
by BBQcyclist
Tue Sep 05, 2017 6:58 pm
Forum: PowerHouse Bike app for AeroPod and PowerPod BLE
Topic: Android problems
Replies: 11
Views: 12580

Re: Android problems

Android is a new world for us.


Interesting, coment bc Android users may outnumber Iphone users of PP...
http://bgr.com/2017/07/19/android-vs-io ... e-2017-q2/

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2 ... apple-shr/
by BBQcyclist
Sat Aug 26, 2017 7:42 pm
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: Comparision of PP & other power meters
Replies: 1
Views: 1841

Comparision of PP & other power meters

https://youtu.be/okSxSsndd2A

Pretty decent compilation of info
by BBQcyclist
Fri Aug 11, 2017 8:08 pm
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: Still not confident regarding accuracy
Replies: 31
Views: 17360

Re: Still not confident regarding accuracy

John, I understand very well this thread being specifically re. "Slope" and power algorithm estimation calculation challenges of the PP. Just was pointing out some of its other challenges. As well as highlighting some of its positive points. Trying to be objective - that's all. O.p. Sorry....
by BBQcyclist
Fri Aug 11, 2017 11:46 am
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: Still not confident regarding accuracy
Replies: 31
Views: 17360

Re: Still not confident regarding accuracy

Therefore, to summarize - Is PP basically "ok" to help estimate general, ball park power - using its multiple "algorithms and assumptions" - especially at its price point? Notably in STEADY STATE ENVIRONMENTS: - i.e. unchanging route slopes, constant rider positions (either low i...
by BBQcyclist
Sun Jul 30, 2017 8:16 am
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: Possibly abnormally high power today?
Replies: 5
Views: 3340

Re: Possibly abnormally high power today?

@lambrettaman: Cool. I used to hve a 2 stroke engine Lambretta many yrs ago! Fun to ride...until an oncoming driver made a sudden left turn and I went right into the car, flying over. Cracked helmet, bruised bones but ok overall. Ended up selling it a year later.
:(
by BBQcyclist
Sat Jul 15, 2017 6:40 pm
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: Edge 1000 auto sleep
Replies: 4
Views: 3643

Re: Edge 1000 auto sleep

If you stop for more than 15-20 minutes, your PP will shut off. My Garmin Edge 1000 will wake up after say ' a 30 minute break ... but ... I'll have to once again press that "on" button on the PP ... - - after having woke up the speed cadence sensors of course. Othrrwise .. no power signal...
by BBQcyclist
Sat Jul 01, 2017 1:09 pm
Forum: PowerPod
Topic: Calibration - What am I doing wrong
Replies: 8
Views: 5009

Re: Calibration - What am I doing wrong

Good idea / suggestion!