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by racerfern
Tue Oct 15, 2013 11:18 pm
Forum: Newton Setup
Topic: Snapshot CdA
Replies: 2
Views: 3158

Re: Snapshot CdA

CdA on/off is one of the menus that needs to be on. Then have power in the middle window with HR/CAD in the bottom window. The top window can be set for speed, tilt or wind. Now when coasting for about 15 seconds the bottom window will show CdA, then show HR for a few seconds then back to showing Cd...
by racerfern
Tue Oct 15, 2013 7:55 pm
Forum: Newton Setup
Topic: I keep breaking Newton mounts
Replies: 6
Views: 5331

Re: I keep breaking Newton mounts

It sounds like the stem is not round and you're getting some stress points rather than spreading the load evenly. Perhaps a slightly thicker foam will take up some of the space. Just a thought without a photo
by racerfern
Mon Oct 14, 2013 1:20 pm
Forum: Triathlon and TT Topics
Topic: Adjusting Newton for other aero factors for race
Replies: 2
Views: 9305

Re: Adjusting Newton for other aero factors for race

Crr might change if the disc setup also has a tubular and the regular setup is a clincher. Compare the race setup with your everyday setup on the same bike. You can always post your profile which might give some clues.
by racerfern
Sat Sep 21, 2013 8:40 pm
Forum: iBike Features
Topic: BAR GRAPH DOES NOT APPEAR
Replies: 2
Views: 8714

Re: BAR GRAPH DOES NOT APPEAR

The bar graph is the power bar with the scale number to the right. You can turn it on or off in Settings > Racr Menu > PbAr. The power bar is an instantaneous graph of the current power output. This would be the equivalent of setting smoothing to zero. As the power bar gets almost full it will shift...
by racerfern
Thu Sep 12, 2013 6:10 pm
Forum: GPS Tracker for AeroPod, PowerPod and Newton
Topic: Newton Tracker comments and response
Replies: 24
Views: 17399

Re: Newton Tracker comments and response

Works perfectly with WiFi on my Android.
by racerfern
Sat Sep 07, 2013 5:57 pm
Forum: iBike Dash + Power
Topic: Lost all data after crash ibike
Replies: 7
Views: 12542

Re: Lost all data after crash ibike

Which iPhone or iPod do you have? Which OS? What is the version number of the app?

I assume you have uninstalled the app and reinstalled it, yes/no?
by racerfern
Wed Sep 04, 2013 11:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: iBike Newton data management
Replies: 6
Views: 6046

Re: iBike Newton data management

I do have to ask why anyone would keep accumulating data in the iBike. It's not like you can review history or recall any previous stats. It's sole purpose is to record data and allow it to be downloaded into whatever program one uses to track metrics. Even Isaac doesn't have this purpose so I don't...
by racerfern
Tue Sep 03, 2013 11:22 pm
Forum: Newton Setup
Topic: Difference between aero and road helmet profiles
Replies: 19
Views: 11542

Re: Difference between aero and road helmet profiles

You've got a good profile to use from here on. Unfortunately I can't absolutely confirm because you took a different course for the out/back but it does seem you've got a good profile. The wind scaling is in the range of the first one. I'm still surprised your tilt is as much as it is and have to as...
by racerfern
Tue Sep 03, 2013 4:20 pm
Forum: Newton Setup
Topic: Difference between aero and road helmet profiles
Replies: 19
Views: 11542

Re: Difference between aero and road helmet profiles

This has been discussed previously. The reason it doesn't show zero is because you're not on the bike and that's the tilt we're concerned about, not a bike just sitting there.
by racerfern
Tue Sep 03, 2013 3:25 pm
Forum: Newton Setup
Topic: Difference between aero and road helmet profiles
Replies: 19
Views: 11542

Re: Difference between aero and road helmet profiles

There is no need to concern yourself with the tilt as the bike sits there. Once you've done the initial tilt cal, the rest is automatically set when you finish a ride and reset the ride data. Rest assured your tilt cal is not an issue. As far as the new data you attached I'll have a look later on an...
by racerfern
Mon Sep 02, 2013 3:45 pm
Forum: Newton Setup
Topic: Difference between aero and road helmet profiles
Replies: 19
Views: 11542

Re: Difference between aero and road helmet profiles

After upgrading to 4.08 you will find the tilt cal in the RACR menu. Your readings may be off proportionately. So if you did a fitness test stick with that FTP result, train and race with those numbers. You're looking for IF numbers and AVG watts over the long haul and they will be in line. When you...
by racerfern
Sun Sep 01, 2013 7:04 pm
Forum: Newton Setup
Topic: Difference between aero and road helmet profiles
Replies: 19
Views: 11542

Re: Difference between aero and road helmet profiles

My issue with your profile is not the wind scaling, that looks pretty good. My issue is your tilt. At 3.2% it throws everything off. I suggest you redo your cal ride with the following considerations. Assuming this is a TT position your tilt should end up somewhere in the -.5 to +.5 range. It might ...
by racerfern
Sun Sep 01, 2013 1:16 pm
Forum: Newton Setup
Topic: Difference between aero and road helmet profiles
Replies: 19
Views: 11542

Re: Difference between aero and road helmet profiles

Can you download this as just a regular ride rather than download it as a calibration ride with coastdowns please? It should end with .IBR extension.
by racerfern
Sun Sep 01, 2013 10:29 am
Forum: Newton Setup
Topic: Difference between aero and road helmet profiles
Replies: 19
Views: 11542

Re: Difference between aero and road helmet profiles

Helmets have a huge effect on the aero and of course that will affect wind scaling though I don't know how much. That said, I do think your wind scaling difference is pretty significant so could you post your cal rides.
by racerfern
Sun Sep 01, 2013 9:47 am
Forum: Newton Setup
Topic: Difference between aero and road helmet profiles
Replies: 19
Views: 11542

Re: Difference between aero and road helmet profiles

Rest assured, the profile after your 4 mie cal ride when you got CAL DONE is in effect.
by racerfern
Wed Aug 21, 2013 11:57 pm
Forum: GPS Tracker for AeroPod, PowerPod and Newton
Topic: Discrepancy between Isaac & exported csv Max power
Replies: 4
Views: 4807

Re: Discrepancy between Isaac & exported csv Max power

What did you get for Strava?

I see 695 in Isaac and 723 in the CSV file. Not sure why there's a difference but regardless it certainly isn't significant. This is a moment in time so to speak.
Interestingly the avg of both the ibr and the csv file are 162.9
by racerfern
Sun Aug 18, 2013 3:03 pm
Forum: GPS Tracker for AeroPod, PowerPod and Newton
Topic: Newton Tracker comments and response
Replies: 24
Views: 17399

Re: Newton Tracker comments and response

Russ, I think the biggest advantage of Newton Tracker is ease of use. Isaac seamlessly grabs the data from the server and blends it with your Newton data. Done. In today's world where most people have smartphones and most cyclists take their phone in case of emergency it makes things easier with one...
by racerfern
Wed Aug 14, 2013 12:04 am
Forum: Newton Setup
Topic: Calibration
Replies: 23
Views: 17373

Re: Calibration

Awesome consistency. I would just take the profile created after the cal ride and go with it. The difference to the check cal ride is absolutely insignificant.

Remember, take a profile and stick with it. As long as your fitness test is done with the same profile you're comparing apples and apples.
by racerfern
Sun Aug 11, 2013 9:44 pm
Forum: GPS Tracker for AeroPod, PowerPod and Newton
Topic: It's here: GPS for your Newton!
Replies: 30
Views: 69759

Re: It's here: GPS for your Newton!

Somewhere between making sure rides that could apply get checked and not checking for every possibility is the answer. I suppose if you're on a trainer then Isaac should not look for the Newton Tracker GPS data. I'll pass this on to the powers that be. There's always some possibility that hasn't bee...
by racerfern
Sun Aug 11, 2013 7:29 pm
Forum: GPS Tracker for AeroPod, PowerPod and Newton
Topic: It's here: GPS for your Newton!
Replies: 30
Views: 69759

Re: It's here: GPS for your Newton!

Hmm, I never show wind speed relative to ground but I just tried it and the displayed graph is much easier to visualize when using Speed for Color and Wind for Vertical Axis. Thanks for the additional info.
by racerfern
Sat Aug 10, 2013 9:39 pm
Forum: Newton Technical Support
Topic: Differing power numbers when uploaded to Garmin Connect
Replies: 14
Views: 12757

Re: Differing power numbers when uploaded to Garmin Connect

The reason I got into exercise back in 2002 was health related, then I got hooked :-)
Me too!
by racerfern
Sat Aug 10, 2013 8:53 pm
Forum: GPS Tracker for AeroPod, PowerPod and Newton
Topic: It's here: GPS for your Newton!
Replies: 30
Views: 69759

Re: It's here: GPS for your Newton!

I am surprised with power because I thought Strava would not modify the power data stream coming from an ANT+ power meter. Hmm, I uploaded my csv file and Strava did not modify it. It's certainly not the big easy graph that Isaac has but it appears to be the same data. Do you have a link to your ri...
by racerfern
Sat Aug 10, 2013 7:26 pm
Forum: GPS Tracker for AeroPod, PowerPod and Newton
Topic: It's here: GPS for your Newton!
Replies: 30
Views: 69759

Re: It's here: GPS for your Newton!

I've been using manual merge for years and it works very well. It is "labor intensive" and that's why I like the Newton Tracker option. Just like all the other add-ons for a Newton, the Tracker is not an absolute necessity. For many people it will make the entire process substantially easi...
by racerfern
Sat Aug 10, 2013 6:16 pm
Forum: Gen III troubleshooting
Topic: Average Watts Way Off
Replies: 12
Views: 17331

Re: Average Watts Way Off

Now you've got it! Nice job. Time for a fitness test.
by racerfern
Sat Aug 10, 2013 6:05 pm
Forum: Newton Technical Support
Topic: Differing power numbers when uploaded to Garmin Connect
Replies: 14
Views: 12757

Re: Differing power numbers when uploaded to Garmin Connect

@Russ: The easiest way to get the graph to display current correct values is to input the TSS values from the last 45 days. Also, apologies that I didn't take the time to explain it better. I don't even use the graph. I simply read the CTL and TSB values in their respective column and plan according...
by racerfern
Fri Aug 09, 2013 11:40 pm
Forum: Newton Technical Support
Topic: Differing power numbers when uploaded to Garmin Connect
Replies: 14
Views: 12757

Re: Differing power numbers when uploaded to Garmin Connect

This can get complicated with so many options. I do have to say that Isaac comes up with the same TSS as WKO+. Generally, everything is compared to WKO+. Sorry, but I don't have a good explanation why the FIT file would match and the exported CSV file from Isaac would not. SportTracks and Golden Che...
by racerfern
Wed Aug 07, 2013 11:35 pm
Forum: Gen III troubleshooting
Topic: Average Watts Way Off
Replies: 12
Views: 17331

Re: Average Watts Way Off

@BruceK Don't use the cal ride at 1136. Something is clearly wrong with it. The other two cal rides are OK to use and very similar in results. HOWEVER you played with the numbers and got yourself in trouble. The other day you uploaded a 40km ride and that profile has a wind scaling of 0.3xx instead ...
by racerfern
Tue Aug 06, 2013 11:26 pm
Forum: Newton Setup
Topic: Tilt Cal R.I.P.
Replies: 60
Views: 41198

Re: Tilt Cal R.I.P.

Hey Russ, there's always some unusual situation that people come across and you certainly came across a unique one. If you're walking with the bike why not just shut off the unit until you're ready to ride?
by racerfern
Tue Aug 06, 2013 11:23 pm
Forum: Gen III troubleshooting
Topic: Average Watts Way Off
Replies: 12
Views: 17331

Re: Average Watts Way Off

You have a serious issue with your wind scaling. At .3 it's ridiculously low. Your tilt appears to be off at initial glance, however the drop in the first 5 minutes is not all that much. Yes, you should check your tilt but far more importantly check your wind scaling. Basically, take a look at the s...
by racerfern
Mon Aug 05, 2013 11:53 pm
Forum: Gen III troubleshooting
Topic: Average Watts Way Off
Replies: 12
Views: 17331

Re: Average Watts Way Off

You'll have to upload the ibr file. CSV files can't be opened in Isaac.