AeroPod, PowerPod and Newton

I changed the mount battery

I was using a fan, and the problem started when I turned the fan up, but I've used the same fan before and not had this issue.

this was a trainer ride this AM, and it was fine and dandy....

15 minutes into a trainer workout, "trainer off" flashed. did a reset. started again. same stupid thing happens. changed battery in iBike. same stupid thing happens changed battery in mount. same stupid thing happens. I've used this thing on the trainer a ton -- used it this morning, it wo...

I'm no authority I'm also not a big fan of "95% of 20min = FTP" that's in the ballpark for the middle of the bell curve, but not for those on either end of it better to do 2x20 on 5 minutes rest, or 3x20, and then look at the average power. I'll do those, and consecutive climbs of Ceasar's...

Simplify. FTP is the key. Races are decided on 5-minute, 1-minute, and :15 power, but FTP gets you in the door to use that big anaerobic engine (if you have it). The CP model -- like Joe Friel tried to come up with a few years ago -- micro-manages power zones and becomes unwieldly. I think it best t...

I've been lusting after a set of Tru-Trainers or E-Motions, but I don't see an option for those in the trainer mode menu.

Have they not shared their power curves? I see that E-Motion has a calculator on their site....

all the more reason to be a big chicken and not ride if its under 40

jacket free, that's me.

boyd, how much have you found arm+leg warmers affect cda?

i'm a big baby and if its cold enough for a jacket, i just ride indoors

do long sleeves and leg warmers add enough drag to merit another profile?

if you're a long-time endurance athlete with a balanced life, then just listen to your body if you're new to endurance sports, or lead an unbalanced life (you ride your bike 20 hours a week or you work 60+), get a coach and rest when s/he tells you to. I've seen people try to tweak the edge of their...

core work on the ball -- especially exercises where you are working the transverse abdominals by moving your arms+legs at the same time. abdominal pikes (what my college and high school swimming coaches called "v-sits") are great as well. as for legs, I'm a believer in Andrew Coggan's take...

gotcha funny thing is that I find an hour on the trainer at a high wattage+HR easier than on the road I find HR is higher on the road because my upper body and core are doing work to bear weight and soak up bumps, and things like pavement changes and road undulations make holding a consistent 10w zo...

And the relationship between indoor and outdoor wattage has almost no connection so I don't bother trying to make the two match. If tracking TSB you might want to adjust TSS based on perceived exertion but I've found leaving things alone works just fine IMO. a watt's a watt, right? I used to do int...

I've heard the formulas can be as much as 5-10% off, due to manufacturers' variances in the trainers. these numbers look a little high to me, but at the same time, are within the range. how consistent are the Kurt Kinetic Riad Machines with their formula? Would it be a good idea to calibrate my trai...

I look at a lot of data to establish FTP -- 20MP tests, back-to-back climbs up Ceasar's Head, computrainer TTs, Lowe's TTs, and what my highest 60MP is in WKO+. I don't put too much stock in any one of these -- I think unless you have a lot 40kTT data you have to look at power over the spectrum from...

I stopped to fill up my water bottle and take a pee with 45 minutes left in a ride yesterday. HR wouldn't pick up when I came back out and got going again. no biggie, I just looked at the watts and kept it around 300 but it would have been nice to see a HR line for that last 30 min of work what's th...

boyd, that's the fourth lowe's TT I've done, and the fourth time I've overcooked the first lap. Its nice to be able to see how badly I overdid it, trying to get out of turn one and up to 29+ on the backstretch on the first lap. I see that next time, its a slow build to turn two, not a JATO takeoff.....

The intervals didn't save (my doofus error, I guess). snipped and clipped the ride file to get the TT part (22:48). Same setup as coastdowns -- jersey and shorts, regular helmet, 32h wheels, no shoe covers. Does the wind and everything else look ok for Lowe's Motor Speedway? Anything look off in the...

thanks man

got in a tempo ride before going out to dinner in a few

data looks about right when I compare it to all the computrainer data from Chad's place

cool product from iBike

it works

cal ride, did some coastdowns

right file?

(crap...this isn't the profile file...how the crap do I post that?)

cool

sent SN e-mail Wed. night

pre-interbike busy time of year...

What's the usual turnaround, once the upgrade e-mail has been sent to iSport@velocomp?

I'll admit, I'm impatient. I should just just chill....

john --

its still an iSport right now -- I'll upgrade it with the next week (ordered the upgrade last thurs), and we'll see after that

on some stretches of really rotten stuff around here, I notice that the watts displayed will drop by as much a 100+w -- from old power tap files, I know that if my speed holds constant on those stretches, I actually have to put out 10-20w more than on the smooth surface before the pavement changes (...

yeah, go it working fine

did a 2hr ride with 90min tempo

245 avg for the ride, consistently around 275 for the tempo

those numbers jibe with the 330FTP from computrainer sessions this summer

400 bucks, and even a doofus can figure it out

pretty cool

thanks boyd

the sick thing is I read the pdf first

(i can manufacture confusion from clarity with ease -- see the near-crash before the start of french broad back in july)

there's no HR strap

I ordered the wireless sport and the optional cadence sensor

do i need to start cutting zip ties and throw it in the box until I get a HR strap?

the instructions don't say anything about going to the setup screen or how to get there

I'm having problems with step 15 on "Install Wireless Mount and Sensors" (firmware 402+, August 2009). 1) mount on stem, iSport securely in mount. 2) cadence sensor is on non-drive stay, pointing up, about 4cm from the BB 3) speed sensor is on the drive stay, pointing up, about 8cm from th...

I've read some users' reports that water/rain in the port causing problems with the unit. Was that a Gen I issue, or is it something that still needs attention (I remember having to take apart my powertap hub after any ride in the rain...)?

I don't have an isport currently -- I've used a rebuilt srm and a power tap in the past, but I've just trained by feel in the last two years. If the isport can give me accurate and consistent data for tempo, FTP, and VO2 intervals with minimal fuss and cost, then I'm just about sold on one.

Ok, the accuracy is good.

What about user ability with the isport to go back and look at avg watts for each interval in a 2x20, 5x5, etc.? Can that be done with the trip function?

does the isport have an interval memory that can be viewed on the handlebar unit post-ride?

how is the accuracy on rough roads?