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by Pete
Sun Aug 09, 2015 11:13 pm
Forum: GPS Tracker for AeroPod, PowerPod and Newton
Topic: Feature request: download stand-alone GPS from NT server
Replies: 5
Views: 4871

Re: Feature request: download stand-alone GPS from NT server

John would it be possible to have a way of flagging in Isaac that NT is not being used. I get the 'problem with tracker' message for every ride I upload and need to click 'did not ride with NT' I'd like to be able to say "Didn't use NT and don't ask me again" If I did choose to use NT in f...
by Pete
Tue Jul 28, 2015 8:44 pm
Forum: Product Reviews
Topic: Do you recognize the pros and cons?
Replies: 5
Views: 11832

Re: Do you recognize the pros and cons?

I would think if Velocomp were considering such an option, it would (should) be done in parallel with a 'bells & whistles' model. IE One that has GPS chipset, backlight and a display/UI similar to Garmin. So have the bare bones, "black box", power only unit at the low end of pricing; i...
by Pete
Thu Jul 23, 2015 2:53 am
Forum: Trainers and Rollers
Topic: Profiles
Replies: 2
Views: 9043

Re: Profiles

I have asked before I was told the trainer curve is 'global' to the Newton. Not specific to a profile.
Which makes sense for typical usage.

What seems specific to the profile however is being in trainer mode v road mode.
by Pete
Tue Jun 30, 2015 7:47 pm
Forum: Newton Setup
Topic: Newton Calibration Ride and Memory
Replies: 2
Views: 3267

Re: Newton Calibration Ride and Memory

You can delete it.

You'll find when you have a few rides to upload that you will generally select "erase when done"
This will delete all rides - i.e. you'd never be able to keep a specific ride anyway
by Pete
Tue Jun 23, 2015 5:10 pm
Forum: PowerStroke
Topic: Using PowerStroke with DFPM as cadence sensor
Replies: 9
Views: 14073

Re: Using PowerStroke with DFPM as cadence sensor

Unlike most crank-based power meters on the market today the Power2Max does not require a cadence magnet. Instead, the unit includes an accelerometer to automatically determine your cadence. In doing so, it’ll then transmit that cadence information to your head unit, which will display it in the ap...
by Pete
Tue Jun 23, 2015 5:45 am
Forum: Trainers and Rollers
Topic: Hi Def recording in trainer mode
Replies: 3
Views: 9104

Re: Hi Def recording in trainer mode

for what it's worth, here is power-stroke image from rollers done without trainer mode.
of course the problem is that power is near zero
by Pete
Tue Jun 23, 2015 12:11 am
Forum: PowerStroke
Topic: Fast Rec keeps coming on
Replies: 6
Views: 7257

Re: Fast Rec keeps coming on

Yes but I mean if you (say) don't notice/ ignore it so the message stays on the screen, is the ride being recorded? (If so, PowerStroke mode or not?) When you first press the OK button to turn on, you then get the "Fast Rec" message, but if you've already actived the sensors you will also ...
by Pete
Mon Jun 22, 2015 11:59 pm
Forum: Trainers and Rollers
Topic: Hi Def recording in trainer mode
Replies: 3
Views: 9104

Re: Hi Def recording in trainer mode

Thanks John. In our case we're on actually rollers and I'd say there is more movement than on the road (enough to show up on the altitude profile if in non-trainer mode). Certainly plenty of side to side too. :) I guess for my purpose I could use non-trainer mode and convert the power data myself af...
by Pete
Mon Jun 22, 2015 8:35 pm
Forum: Trainers and Rollers
Topic: Hi Def recording in trainer mode
Replies: 3
Views: 9104

Hi Def recording in trainer mode

Hi is Hi Def recording possible in trainer mode?
I have been playing around with various options to get a satisfactory "curve" used for our rollers.
If I use trainer mode it seems I lose powerstroke.
Perhaps this is just a 'default' and I can change a setting?
by Pete
Mon Jun 22, 2015 8:27 pm
Forum: PowerStroke
Topic: Fast Rec keeps coming on
Replies: 6
Views: 7257

Re: Fast Rec keeps coming on

If you do not press "OK" to acknowledge the "Fast Rec On" message, is the unit still recording in the background?
by Pete
Wed May 27, 2015 8:44 pm
Forum: Newton Technical Support
Topic: Zero (and generally low) power readings
Replies: 12
Views: 8111

Re: Zero (and generally low) power readings

thrillho wrote:I did the cal wind indoors (is this ok?). The wind number in the cal wind screen still fluctuates indoors constantly even after clicking the center button (reaches as high as +-2.0), is this normal?
I'm worried if doing it in my garage is good enough
by Pete
Sun May 10, 2015 6:07 am
Forum: Isaac software
Topic: Feature request: calendar view
Replies: 3
Views: 3352

Re: Feature request: calendar view

Be able to set default settings (ie to apply when dowloading multiple or single rides) eg "Did not ride with Newton Tracker" "Ride ended where it began" "Wind Changed" & any other 'route analyze' settings Currently I need to manually select the above for each ride....
by Pete
Sat May 09, 2015 7:32 am
Forum: Isaac software
Topic: Feature request: calendar view
Replies: 3
Views: 3352

Re: Feature request: calendar view

Perhaps with optional text/note to remind what the ride was? Some other ideas: Access the 'download single ride' wizard direct from Isaac toolbar Ability to auto-delete single rides as they are downloaded via above wizard Be able to set default settings (ie to apply when dowloading multiple or singl...
by Pete
Sun Apr 05, 2015 11:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Isaac Feature Request
Replies: 2
Views: 4001

Re: Isaac Feature Request

If you right-click on a selection there is a 'zoom in' option.
by Pete
Sat Apr 04, 2015 10:35 pm
Forum: Newton Firmware
Topic: Tilt measuring and repairing bad tilt eide
Replies: 10
Views: 13763

Re: Tilt measuring and repairing bad tilt eide

In #1 scenario I do a Tilt Cal. This gets the tilt showing +/- reciprocal values although sometimes takes a few goes. Also I prefer to confirm the slope in 'tilt cal' mode as it stays on that display longer than regular slope display which might revert to main screen before it has settled to an accu...
by Pete
Wed Apr 01, 2015 7:07 am
Forum: GPS Tracker for AeroPod, PowerPod and Newton
Topic: By popular demand: Export for Strava/TrainingPeaks
Replies: 9
Views: 10634

Re: By popular demand: Export for Strava/TrainingPeaks

Just tried to load the iBike GPX file into the converter at http://www.poiedit.com/downloads.htm and it would not load.
Editing the GPX file to make it comply is beyond me.
by Pete
Tue Mar 31, 2015 6:56 pm
Forum: PowerStroke
Topic: Powerstroke Ideal vs Real World
Replies: 8
Views: 7111

Re: Powerstroke Ideal vs Real World

I just installed a Doval chainring on my son's bike ($15 off eBay) and will be watching to see how powerstroke patterns differ. He tends to have a vertical oval shape on the powerstroke plots. One thing I notice is you need ride segments of a 'reasonable' length to get smoth plots. Too short and the...
by Pete
Thu Mar 26, 2015 6:08 pm
Forum: Trainers and Rollers
Topic: does the power out option via ant+ work in trainer mode
Replies: 9
Views: 12656

Re: does the power out option via ant+ work in trainer mode

I'm still on 4.x and had no problem pairing Newton to my laptop (with USB ANT+ dongle) So no specific Newton settings - I didn't even set to trainer mode as GC on the laptop was doing the power profile and logging the ride direct. (GC picked up the Newton, my HRM and the speed/cadence all separately...
by Pete
Thu Mar 19, 2015 10:34 pm
Forum: GPS Tracker for AeroPod, PowerPod and Newton
Topic: By popular demand: Export for Strava/TrainingPeaks
Replies: 9
Views: 10634

Re: By popular demand: Export for Strava/TrainingPeaks

Hi there I tried recently to export a ride file with GPS data in GPX format (via the Isaac menu option) hoping to merge it with a Garmin Virb video. However when I tried to import that to Garmin Virb Edit it gave an error along lines of "GPX file has no header or GPS data". A bit of Google...
by Pete
Tue Mar 10, 2015 2:27 am
Forum: Isaac software
Topic: Profiles in Isaac and on Newton
Replies: 3
Views: 3393

Re: Profiles in Isaac and on Newton

So, for example, I chose an Isaac profile, say vi, then use the "Set Active Profile in Device" tab to pick Profile 4 in the Newton and then hit the "Send to Device" button and that puts profile vi in position/Profile 4 in the Newton? I was confused about this myself but the answ...
by Pete
Thu Mar 05, 2015 6:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: View Active Topics
Replies: 8
Views: 7812

Re: View Active Topics

Yes same for me Julian.
I do however see latest posts via the "new posts" option.

Recently I was finding that I was always having to login despite checking "automatically log in" (or whatever)
That seems to have passed however.
by Pete
Mon Mar 02, 2015 5:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Time Trialling with the iBike
Replies: 6
Views: 5972

Re: Time Trialling with the iBike

I often use the “Fit Train / User” function, not just in intervals and TT but also in criteriums so that I have the elapsed time handy. One gripe I have relates to when you select “Fit Train / User” the time at zero is flashing and when you start the time & averaging will automatically start. Ho...
by Pete
Fri Jan 30, 2015 12:29 am
Forum: Newton Setup
Topic: Road Surface
Replies: 6
Views: 4959

Re: Road Surface

If Crr is too low would that not be apparent via Isaac indicating "braking" where it should not?
by Pete
Sat Jan 24, 2015 3:03 pm
Forum: Newton Firmware
Topic: Firmware 5.0 is coming
Replies: 24
Views: 26649

Re: Firmware 5.0 is coming

1) At present, temperature can't be configured on a main screen. In a future (free) FW update we will make it possible to show temperature on a main screen. I'll buy fw 5 when I will hear about this update. I promise. I'd really love to see all of these three environmental variables on the same pag...
by Pete
Tue Jan 13, 2015 6:53 pm
Forum: Newton Setup
Topic: Swapped bars & stem
Replies: 12
Views: 7819

Re: Swapped bars & stem

Thanks guys.
I had wondered about the viability of the upside-down option.
Or just right way up and duct tape the screen for races.
We're at the track again this weekend so will decide & action by then.
by Pete
Thu Jan 08, 2015 4:17 pm
Forum: Newton Setup
Topic: Swapped bars & stem
Replies: 12
Views: 7819

Re: Swapped bars & stem

Thanks Russ Just to clarify: This was for my 10yo son on his track bike. He is 150cm & 37kg so the low CdA is expected and the result of proper cal ride prior to these changes. Riding circles at the velodrome. "Plexi-pave" surface, so smoother than asphalt but not quite wooden boards. ...
by Pete
Tue Jan 06, 2015 8:55 pm
Forum: Newton Setup
Topic: Newton Display Configuration
Replies: 2
Views: 2796

Re: Newton Display Configuration

Basically your best best is to use the standard "Fit Train / User" mode where you get:
- Ave Power
- Current Power
- Time & HR alternating

PS "Other data" means HR/Cadence/Calories as per pre-V5
by Pete
Mon Jan 05, 2015 9:05 pm
Forum: Newton Setup
Topic: Swapped bars & stem
Replies: 12
Views: 7819

Swapped bars & stem

Hi I recently swapped out the bars & stem on our track bike. I also changed the mounting from bar to stem. Due to being rushed that day and the difficulty of doing a cal ride for track bikes, I just did a tilt cal with the new setup and left the profile otherwise the same. After the loading the ...
by Pete
Sun Jan 04, 2015 5:30 pm
Forum: Newton General Questions
Topic: Feature Request
Replies: 19
Views: 13448

Re: Feature Request

I was thinking the other day it would be kinda cool or convenient in the training modes to somehow scale ones FTP to equal 100 and the display to show your target watts and current watts on that scale...sure it's cool to look at bigger, actual numbers but my brain would process 85 as representing 8...
by Pete
Thu Dec 11, 2014 2:37 pm
Forum: iBike Features
Topic: Time Trial Mode
Replies: 1
Views: 7989

Re: Time Trial Mode

You cannot but it would be a useful option when doing actual time trials in "interval mode" When doing actual intervals, you currently will get HR alternating with ET which can be annoying when you need to see the ET. You would not want a third metric alternating during intervals or you wo...