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by turbomentor
Mon Apr 12, 2010 4:12 pm
Forum: Triathlon and TT Topics
Topic: iBike Triathletes link up
Replies: 1
Views: 8456

iBike Triathletes link up

If any iBike triathletes out there going to be at any of the following races, we should try to link up:

White Lake (NC) Half Ironman (5/1)
White Lake Sprint Tri (5/2)
FL Ironman 70.3 (5/16)
IMWI (9/12)

Would love to meet and compare iBikes and iBike experiences.
by turbomentor
Fri Apr 09, 2010 1:17 pm
Forum: Triathlon and TT Topics
Topic: Lots of tube thingee issues
Replies: 8
Views: 9288

Re: Lots of tube thingee issues

Has the fix for the RWS been released yet?
by turbomentor
Thu Jan 14, 2010 5:29 pm
Forum: Gen III troubleshooting
Topic: Using a powertap
Replies: 2
Views: 3010

Re: Using a powertap

I have a wireless iAero and an ANT+ compliant PT as well. Have been using them both for quite a while and not experienced your problem. 1. Do you have both wireless speed and cadence sensors set up properly? 2. Did you Scan for new sensors (ie PT)? I'm trying to think of what might be causing this. ...
by turbomentor
Thu Jan 14, 2010 5:26 pm
Forum: Gen III troubleshooting
Topic: distance and file name incongruency
Replies: 15
Views: 8928

Re: distance and file name incongruency

I have ridden a road race in pouring rain with my iBike using a RWS and had it work perfectly the entire race. What John mentioned about the RWS acting as a piston is way over my head, but I can tell you that it works. I also rode pre-RWS and did get the wind port clogged...much to my chagrin. iBike...
by turbomentor
Thu Jan 14, 2010 5:16 pm
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Topic: ibike and Cross Winds
Replies: 28
Views: 15941

Re: ibike and Cross Winds

Coming in to this thread late but... I may not be as competitive a triathlete as the OP, but I've successfully used my iBike in races from sprint to Ironman since I first started using it a year ago. In regards to his TT effort, I have little to offer except to echo what another person posted and th...
by turbomentor
Sun Aug 02, 2009 7:55 pm
Forum: Gen III iPro and iAero
Topic: PAL Omnium Race Ride Files
Replies: 2
Views: 3483

iBike doesn't work in the draft

It CAN'T work in the draft...right? Check out the ride profile from my road race today. I'd say otherwise! Pavg for PT was 198.6W. Pavg for iAero was 196.5W. This was a RR where I was in the draft for most of the race (Travis or Boyd can probably spot the point where I had a brief chain issue and go...
by turbomentor
Sat Aug 01, 2009 11:23 pm
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Topic: HR Chest strap
Replies: 2
Views: 2921

Re: HR Chest strap

I have used my Garmin HR strap many times underneath my wetsuit or tri top with no issues. As far as I know, the Garmin chest strap is the same one that comes with the iBike.

Not a bad idea for me to check the silicone around the O-rings of the battery covery though! :D
by turbomentor
Sat Aug 01, 2009 8:15 pm
Forum: Gen III iPro and iAero
Topic: PAL Omnium Race Ride Files
Replies: 2
Views: 3483

PAL Omnium Race Ride Files

Racing an Omnium (Stage) race here in Howey-in-the-Hills FL (yes there is such a place!). It was really hot this afternoon for the crit race. I don't do a lot of bike racing (mainly tris) so I'm in the Cat 5s. Still, we gave a respectable accounting for ourselves in the 30 minute race averaging arou...
by turbomentor
Sat Jul 04, 2009 11:57 am
Forum: Triathlon and TT Topics
Topic: Using iAero w/DFPM to test aero position and equipment?
Replies: 1
Views: 3282

Re: Using iAero w/DFPM to test aero position and equipment?

I use a DFPM in conjunction with my iAero as well. The key is to get a really solid calibration dialed in. Once you do that, you can see changes in CdA easily. I have not made any major position or equipment changes but I am planning on doing so soon. When I do, I am taking my bike, my laptop and my...
by turbomentor
Sat Jul 04, 2009 11:53 am
Forum: Triathlon and TT Topics
Topic: Any triathletes using new Garmin Soft HR Strap?
Replies: 1
Views: 3121

Re: Any triathletes using new Garmin Soft HR Strap?

No feedback yet on the FR 310XT strap, but since they say that old straps (like for the 305) will work with the 310, I don't see why the 310 strap wouldn't work with iBike as well.

It's all ANT+ compliant I believe.
by turbomentor
Sat Jul 04, 2009 11:51 am
Forum: Triathlon and TT Topics
Topic: Using NP IF and TSS during a 1/2 event
Replies: 2
Views: 4057

Re: Using NP IF and TSS during a 1/2 event

Bex: You have asked a LOT of questionns with no real easy answers so I'll try to tackle them as best as I can. First: do not ever guestimate one's FTP especially based on RPE. The whole idea of training with power is precsion and metrics. To estimate your wife's FTP, have her ride a very hard TT eff...
by turbomentor
Sat May 30, 2009 12:11 pm
Forum: Triathlon and TT Topics
Topic: Changed stem angle - what calibration needs to change?
Replies: 2
Views: 3628

Re: Changed stem angle - what calibration needs to change?

I'm using the RWS, so wind scaling won't change, right? All I need to do is reset the Tilt for the new stem? Hmm -- as I type, I am realizing my CdA will change in the slightly higher position and my weighting on the bike will probably change, too. So I need to re-do all everything, correct? Coast ...
by turbomentor
Mon May 25, 2009 11:26 am
Forum: Triathlon and TT Topics
Topic: RWS -- keep it plugged in
Replies: 5
Views: 5809

Re: RWS -- keep it plugged in

Good solution! I've not had any issues with the RWS coming unplugged. I think one key is to not put too much torque on the plastic tubing. For a permanent installation, I'd bet that a drop of superglue will keep the RWS plugged in as well. You might try the following: Plug the RWS in but NOT the tub...
by turbomentor
Mon May 04, 2009 11:54 am
Forum: Triathlon and TT Topics
Topic: New TT application for iBike
Replies: 19
Views: 15011

Re: New TT application for iBike

Velocomp wrote:You can see an image of the RWS at the iBike Store.
The first posting in this thread also contains a link to my facebook photo album showing my RWS setup.
by turbomentor
Mon May 04, 2009 11:51 am
Forum: Triathlon and TT Topics
Topic: New TT application for iBike
Replies: 19
Views: 15011

Re: New TT application for iBike

Question about the remote wind sensor, once it is mounted does it impeed removal of the iBike, or is it simple to disconnect from the front of the airport? The RWS is simply a piece of resin that plugs into the front of the iBike. It can be connected or disconnected at will. It is as easy as pluggi...
by turbomentor
Mon May 04, 2009 11:43 am
Forum: Gen III iPro and iAero
Topic: TT bike race setup (kind of)
Replies: 3
Views: 4310

Re: TT bike race setup (kind of)

Where is your iBike mounted on your tt bike? Did you do coast downs to obtain crr and cda or did you use your PT? Before you used the remote wind sensor were you able to get accurate numbers? I have been able to get my PT and my iAero to read very close to one another on my road bike (stem mount) b...
by turbomentor
Sun May 03, 2009 12:14 pm
Forum: Gen III iPro and iAero
Topic: TT bike race setup (kind of)
Replies: 3
Views: 4310

TT bike race setup (kind of)

Attached is my ride file from the White Lake Half 70.3 triathlon on Saturday. I have an iAero on my TT bike (Cervelo P3C) and I'm using the Remote Wind Sensor (RWS). I hit the lap button at 14 miles, 28 miles, 42, 49 and 56 miles. I use a PT in conjuntion with my iAero and I always find it instructi...
by turbomentor
Tue Apr 21, 2009 12:06 pm
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Topic: WATTS for triathlon
Replies: 6
Views: 5422

Re: WATTS for triathlon

I was wondering about using the iBike during a triathlon event with specific reference to the pre-ride wind calibration of the unit as the bike sits in transition. So, I rack up my bike in the morning or for bigger events the day before, I do the wind offset and wake-up the wireless sensors in the ...
by turbomentor
Tue Apr 21, 2009 11:28 am
Forum: Gen III iPro and iAero
Topic: A tale of two cal rides
Replies: 3
Views: 3925

Re: A tale of two cal rides

Was this done in the hoods? If so, then it looks like the coastdowns gave you better number than using the DFPM. One thing I want to check, this was a power tap, correct? Did you make sure zero the torque before doing the out and back ride? If you power tap was reading a bit low then that is what w...
by turbomentor
Sun Apr 19, 2009 11:04 pm
Forum: Gen III iPro and iAero
Topic: A tale of two cal rides
Replies: 3
Views: 3925

A tale of two cal rides

Was hoping I might be able to get Boyd or anyone else to chime in on this one perhaps. Two cal rides attached that yield different results...just wondering what could be going on? One cal ride was conducted using coast downs, the other with a DFPM. Coast Downs DFPM WSF 1.359 1.359 Aero .487 .329 Fri...
by turbomentor
Sun Apr 19, 2009 10:21 pm
Forum: Gen III iPro and iAero
Topic: NP, IF and TSS in iBike Software?
Replies: 5
Views: 5843

Re: NP, IF and TSS in iBike Software?

"In Gen III firmware 3.08, we now have access to NP, IF and TSS on our iPro or iAero. If we use TrainingPeaks, we can access it on your PC (because Training Peaks independently calculates this information). I don't use TrainingPeaks. Is it possible to see my NP, IF and TSS values within the iBi...
by turbomentor
Sat Mar 28, 2009 11:34 am
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Topic: How much power to push
Replies: 14
Views: 9890

Re: How much power to push

That silly yello gizmo is very non-intuitive and not real user friendly. I've adapted very well to my iBike! Don't even use the PT CPU any more.
by turbomentor
Sat Mar 28, 2009 11:32 am
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Topic: WATTS for triathlon
Replies: 6
Views: 5422

Re: WATTS for triathlon

I haven't seen many triathletes on the forum here, so let me chime in to what Coach Boyd has to say. The new firmware for the iPro and iAero has some amazing features that will assist triathletes. If you press the Total button a few times, it will display NP (normalized power) IF (intensity factor) ...
by turbomentor
Sat Mar 28, 2009 11:23 am
Forum: Triathlon and TT Topics
Topic: Something new for TT applications
Replies: 16
Views: 13585

Re: Something new for TT applications

Even if you are not doing a TT, from early test data, it appears that it improves the wind scaling factor of the iBike, thus improving your data accuracy.
by turbomentor
Thu Mar 26, 2009 9:05 pm
Forum: Triathlon and TT Topics
Topic: New TT application for iBike
Replies: 19
Views: 15011

Re: New TT application for iBike

That sounds like a great way to use this device. Even if it's not raining, I think the wind scoop helps give the iBike better data. The wind scaling factor was a lot better, feeding the iBike better data to create a more accurate profile, and of course, better ride data. Hopefully iBike will be able...
by turbomentor
Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:43 pm
Forum: Gen III iPro and iAero
Topic: Another feature request
Replies: 0
Views: 2686

Another feature request

I use a DFPM to do my cal rides; saves time and is probably more accurate. However I've noticed some interesting data points: while setting up iBike in various configurations I keep getting some fairly differing numbers for Cda and Crr. Then, while riding, I'm able to observe actual Crr thanks to th...
by turbomentor
Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:00 pm
Forum: Triathlon and TT Topics
Topic: New TT application for iBike
Replies: 19
Views: 15011

Re: New TT application for iBike

Image

Graphical view of PT vs iAero with the new wind adapter.

Happy to answer anyone's questions. More graphs as I do more rides.
by turbomentor
Tue Mar 24, 2009 9:50 pm
Forum: Triathlon and TT Topics
Topic: New TT application for iBike
Replies: 19
Views: 15011

New TT application for iBike

Howdy everyone. I've been bugging Velocomp about this for a while, so it's only fair that he made me do the testing! I'm riding the prototype of the wind port adapter. Click on this URL to go to my Facebook page to see pics of how it looks and how I set it up. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=6...
by turbomentor
Sat Mar 07, 2009 11:39 am
Forum: Gen III iPro and iAero
Topic: Oops! Log file full
Replies: 6
Views: 13223

Oops! Log file full

Forgot to dump my Log file before riding (it was pretty full). With 6 miles left to go in my ride, I get the msg on my iAero that the log is full. How does the IB handle this situation? Looking at my totals screen, the entire ride shows up, it's not saved in a log file. Is it possible to fix this so...
by turbomentor
Mon Mar 02, 2009 5:53 pm
Forum: Gen III iPro and iAero
Topic: New firmware?
Replies: 2
Views: 3665

Re: New firmware?

Hooray! Can't wait!!!