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by iodaniell
Fri Oct 23, 2009 1:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: iBike and Weight Loss
Replies: 10
Views: 6649

Re: iBike and Weight Loss

Congrats on the 15 pound loss, John. Most of my weight loss started at age 40 when I got tired of being 200 pounds at 5' 7" tall (I'm nearly 52 now). At my lowest weight, I reached 145 pounds through running... hurt my knees, rehab'ed them on the bike. I'm at 160 pounds these days, but my cycli...
by iodaniell
Tue Aug 11, 2009 9:41 am
Forum: Gen III troubleshooting
Topic: Water getting under display screen!
Replies: 4
Views: 3736

Re: Water getting under display screen!

Some of the display segment signal lines are probably shorted out with sugar and/or salt bridges.

I'd contact Velocomp for a replacement.
by iodaniell
Wed May 20, 2009 11:18 am
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Topic: Average Power Number
Replies: 4
Views: 4024

Re: Average Power Number

Does the computrainer have a wind and gravity option?

Are TTs done on computrainers or on real bikes (with "real world" environmental conditions to overcome)?
by iodaniell
Fri May 15, 2009 11:42 am
Forum: Gen III troubleshooting
Topic: Oh No! I have a cracked case
Replies: 8
Views: 5964

Re: Oh No! I have a cracked case

iodaniell wrote:John,

Looks like mine will be coming down soon, too.

--
Isaias

Second thoughts, John.

Racing season is in full swing, so I want to keep mine as long as possible.

Can you advise me as to the latest I can return mine and still be within warranty?

tia,

--
Isaias
by iodaniell
Mon May 04, 2009 1:36 pm
Forum: Gen III troubleshooting
Topic: Oh No! I have a cracked case
Replies: 8
Views: 5964

Re: Oh No! I have a cracked case

John,

Looks like mine will be coming down soon, too.

--
Isaias
by iodaniell
Fri Mar 06, 2009 1:35 pm
Forum: Gen III iPro and iAero
Topic: New article by Boyd Johnson: iBike Racing Tactics
Replies: 3
Views: 4510

Re: New article by Boyd Johnson: iBike Racing Tactics

It was a pretty calm day, but even in windy days it's really easy to see when you are drafting and when you are not. When you can look at that info you can analyze a ride file with more info that any other power meter will give you. +1 - I've used the Wind Speed display to find the "sweet spot...
by iodaniell
Fri Mar 06, 2009 12:45 pm
Forum: Gen III iPro and iAero
Topic: New article by Boyd Johnson: iBike Racing Tactics
Replies: 3
Views: 4510

Re: New article by Boyd Johnson: iBike Racing Tactics

Boyd,

Was this a calm day or a tailwind day?

Can we assume that the wind that was there came from the same direction the entire time for this example?
by iodaniell
Tue Jan 27, 2009 12:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wireless sensors and the cold
Replies: 3
Views: 3209

Re: Wireless sensors and the cold

It sounds like your iBike battery went bad. That causes crazy numbers. In cold weather such as yours we recommend putting in a new battery prior to each ride. A new battery will last 2-5 hours in really cold weather. Then, save the "used" battery for spring. When the temperatures warm you...
by iodaniell
Wed Jan 21, 2009 1:47 pm
Forum: Gen III iPro and iAero
Topic: The Why's and How's of Wind Offset
Replies: 73
Views: 209076

Re: The Why's and How's of Wind Offset

It could also be that the wind scaling number in your profile is set to a number that makes your wind port less sensitive to changes in pressure. I believe a setting of greater than 1 (x > 1) may set you up for this type of observation.
by iodaniell
Fri Jan 16, 2009 11:36 pm
Forum: Gen III iPro and iAero
Topic: My ride today
Replies: 2
Views: 3402

Re: My ride today

I didn't even try to use the iBike during my ride this morning:

http://bimactive.com/ba/journal/post/10783/20017

It was -3 degF with the average wind speed from the WNW at 19 MPH.
by iodaniell
Wed Jan 07, 2009 7:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The cold
Replies: 11
Views: 6933

Re: The cold

I have scads of batteries that check out good at room temperature, but because they aren't fresh, they will not withstand a cold ride.

On the other hand, I've had fresh/brand new batteries last an entire 120 mile (7-9 hours) ride in subfreezing temps.
by iodaniell
Wed Dec 24, 2008 6:04 pm
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Topic: Rechargeable Batteries
Replies: 27
Views: 24917

Re: Rechargeable Batteries

I bought the kit and decided not to use them. Voltage was extrememly high in the neighborhood of 3.8v and when it got to about 3.0 it dropped like a rock. I never even installed one in the unit out of concern for frying something. I'm using mine to power some fake candles this time of the year. All...
by iodaniell
Sun Dec 07, 2008 9:31 am
Forum: Gen III iPro and iAero
Topic: Tilt Correction for Gen 3
Replies: 5
Views: 5683

Re: Tilt Correction for Gen 3

I have found the Gen III results so good that I don't even bother to do the Analyze Power task any longer. At some point in the future I suspect we will remove the Analyze Power feature; it is an artifact of earlier generation iBikes. +1, I have stopped doing the Analyze Power task as well. I'm sti...
by iodaniell
Tue Nov 04, 2008 12:12 pm
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Topic: aero2 to aero3
Replies: 5
Views: 4180

Re: aero2 to aero3

I believe that GEN IIIs have new hardware AND firmware. The GEN III firmware for the Aero may not fit well (or, at all) into the GEN II. Not only that, but the firmware is written for a newer processor. There's a possibility that the firmware code may not be 100% compatible with the GEN IIs processo...
by iodaniell
Tue Oct 28, 2008 10:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gen III and Riding Tilt
Replies: 14
Views: 8776

Re: Gen III and Riding Tilt

Look at the slope over the 55 mile distance. There is less than a two watt difference! With huge barometric changes as we went from 200' above sea level at the start to over 1000' and back five times. Add to that significant temperature changes from 59 at the start to 92 at the top of the fourth cl...
by iodaniell
Fri Oct 24, 2008 3:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gen III and Riding Tilt
Replies: 14
Views: 8776

Re: Gen III and Riding Tilt

I think your questions are addressed in the new manuals for the GEN III devices.
by iodaniell
Fri Oct 24, 2008 10:18 am
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Topic: How accurate is the iBike?
Replies: 6
Views: 5330

Re: How accurate is the iBike?

Boyd, what was the Normalized Power (NP) for each device, if you don't mind me asking?
by iodaniell
Thu Oct 23, 2008 8:49 am
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Topic: How does Gen III deals with strong winds?
Replies: 14
Views: 8909

Re: How does Gen III deals with strong winds?

racerfern wrote:
iodaniell wrote:Fernando,

How come it looks like your wheel speed drops to zero in places? I don't think I've seen that before.
Traffic lights and stop signs buddy! The Sunday group is good about stopping at lights. Groups have even gotten tickets.
:thumb up:
by iodaniell
Wed Oct 22, 2008 1:18 pm
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Topic: How does Gen III deals with strong winds?
Replies: 14
Views: 8909

Re: How does Gen III deals with strong winds?

Fernando,

How come it looks like your wheel speed drops to zero in places? I don't think I've seen that before.
by iodaniell
Fri Oct 17, 2008 12:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weird Speed Measurements Lately
Replies: 21
Views: 12179

Re: Weird Speed Measurements Lately

Pace Bend Crash Photo Series (Cat 4 / 5 Race) showing what happens when you lose a front spoke on an R-Sys wheel: (Slide show) http://www.flickr.com/photos/dcmphotography/sets/72157603977693668/show/ And an observation by a local DC area racer regarding an exploding R-Sys wheel during a Cat 4 race: ...
by iodaniell
Thu Sep 11, 2008 7:59 am
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Topic: Rechargeable Batteries
Replies: 27
Views: 24917

Re: Rechargeable Batteries

bmeadow wrote:Are you referring to color or the battery issue? I think racerfern was talking about being more environmentally friendly.
It was a joke... green vs. black or white. :| Play on the words. Nevermind... I guess you had to be there.
by iodaniell
Wed Sep 03, 2008 12:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loss of Power reading
Replies: 5
Views: 3991

Re: Loss of Power reading

And, here's another case under the same circumstances:

http://www.ibikeforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=473
by iodaniell
Wed Sep 03, 2008 12:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Strange power dropouts... but other data looks fine
Replies: 8
Views: 5232

Re: Strange power dropouts... but other data looks fine

rruff wrote:Yes, that is true.

BTW... the voltage is 2.82... is this high enough?

2.82 vdc should be fine.

I think coachboyd is on the right track--something is causing the iBike to see zero cadence.
by iodaniell
Thu Aug 21, 2008 12:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Why?
Replies: 4
Views: 3572

Re: OT - Why?

Velocomp wrote:All is well; everyone is out riding bikes! We, of course, are hard at work on new goodies :-)
I'll be on vacation for a week, so I plan to be adding a few entries to my BiM blog with GPS-captured rides supplemented with iAero ride data.
by iodaniell
Wed Aug 20, 2008 12:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Why?
Replies: 4
Views: 3572

OT - Why?

...has it been so quiet in here lately? Everyone's problems go away?

I'm really posting this to see whether the server is broken.
by iodaniell
Wed Aug 13, 2008 7:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Using iBike at night
Replies: 3
Views: 2974

Re: Using iBike at night

If you have the handlebar mount - $7.61US at http://www.excelsports.com

Image

Here's the URL to the light:

http://www.excelsports.com/new.asp?page ... =3&minor=2
by iodaniell
Tue Jul 29, 2008 8:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Follow Up to Analyze Tilt in Profile
Replies: 2
Views: 2507

Re: Follow Up to Analyze Tilt in Profile

Under the area you tpye are two tabs. Options and Upload Attachment. Click the upload attachment tab, browse, select and then add the file. If you add a second file it will appear before the first one. Things move down in other words. If you preview, you will have to add the attachments again. I as...
by iodaniell
Sat Jul 26, 2008 6:42 am
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Topic: Systemic tilt error
Replies: 52
Views: 28697

Re: Systemic tilt error

You'll need to try a couple of rides. Once you have a profile that you think will work, you can try it on a couple of recent rides by using the "Switch to profile" option. Then check the tilt (green line). If it's closer to level then you are headed in the right direction. If you are sati...
by iodaniell
Thu Jul 24, 2008 8:06 pm
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Topic: Systemic tilt error
Replies: 52
Views: 28697

Re: Systemic tilt error

That's very cool... what exactly did you change? I adjusted the riding tilt to get that long ride to level out and then adjusted friction to get Crr back to .0070 ( Crr is a little high compared to normal clincher tires. It's because I run Tufo tubular clinchers at 100 psi. They need to be at 140 p...
by iodaniell
Thu Jul 24, 2008 7:45 pm
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Topic: Systemic tilt error
Replies: 52
Views: 28697

Re: Systemic tilt error

I want to thank everyone, again. I think I got this pegged, now. I'm hoping to have the same success on much longer rides than this--to be seen this weekend.