AeroPod, PowerPod and Newton

Thanks John...

will get one, but ouch at shipping cost !!

Steve

Hi John It did cross my mind... it seems stiff but any vibration could i guess screw with the settings. I have no issue at all on the road bike which uses a K-Edge out front mount... so it is pointing to that. I guess you ship to the UK no problem ? and what is the lead time i'm looking at ? Thanks ...

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Hi...

Here are the pics as promised also the file from last nights TT... still very spiky.

Will post some pics later... but i know that the position is spot on. It is a solid mount with nothing blocking the port, no movement with the Powerpod... it is the same mounting i've been using for a year now. Just the last couple of so of TT's i've done the figures have been fluctuating and spikin...

Hi John Just wondered if you could cast your eye over a file that was produced last night on my local TT course.. Felt like the power readings were spiking too much and wasn't giving an accurate reading. It was hard to keep to a power figure as it was fluctuating too much. Course was 10 mile and win...

So, to clarify. Using PP on two different bikes. Have set profiles for each bike (each bike has its own sensors). Have done Out and Back for each bike. When I move from one bike to another, do I have to switch the active profile using Isaac, or will the PP just see the sensors and switch profiles? ...

To help with my pedal stroke (a) i got a bike fit to sort out body position also cleat position was a big thing and (b) i used Trainerroad and their pedaling drills.. it was amazing to see the difference between mashing and a smooth kick and pull motion. It's not perfect but i'm happy with what i ha...

Ah ... brilliant.

That makes far better sense. Powerpod is working fine with the profiles i/you have already setup.

Many thanks for the update John, i can proceed with confidence.

Steve

I'll reserve judgement on this update until i've used it.

I regularly switch the unit between road and TT bike maybe 4 times a week... so doing an OB calibration each time could be a problem especially in the heat of getting ready for a TT. The old system was easier for this.

Steve

That looks a great solid mount...

Hi This works fine for me... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ZTTO-Alloy-Bike-Stem-Extension-Computer-Mount-Holder-For-GARMIN-Edge-GPS-GoPro/352351614294?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=621724989900&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649 No stop but if you are careful and make sure the Powerpod logo is sq...

Can't see your hands causing an airflow problem unless they are below the Powerpod.. if so you have a fantastic aero position.

This is my setup with the stem mount.. no interference at all.

It was bought here https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ZTTO-Alloy-Bike-Stem-Extension-Computer-Mount-Holder-For-GARMIN-Edge-GPS-GoPro/352351614294?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=621724989900&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649 It was a test to try it as i couldn't find a suitable mount for the bars.. onl...

I use one of these on the TT bike without any issues.

Mounts on the front of the stem so no interference from hands or position.

Thank you John

Much appreciated

Hi John

If you get chance could you take a look at my last TT data please ?

I have a couple of important long distance TT's coming up (164K) and want to make sure the power readings are ok.

So i am hitting the correct numbers.

Many Thanks in advance

Steve

I've used both mounts with and without a stop.. without any problems. Just make sure the Powerpod logo is square to the ground each time and fully tightened up then it's good to go. Used a stem mounted mount on the TT bike and a Lifeline from wiggle on the road bike, also a K edge mount. All work fi...

Hey guys

Having just been out for a test on the TT bike got to say that doing the quick out and back calibration and then a good old 16K blast, the figures and powerstroke data was spot on...

Here's to another great year using the excellent Powerpod.

Steve

I find that i only need to do the press and hold for 4 secs if i've moved the PP to my other bike... if i haven't moved it spinning the cranks to wake sensors to garmin then press the PP on usually does the trick.

Steve

This is a great informative post.. enjoyed reading it.

As a TTer i personally quite like the side to side front and back analysis as it lets me know how smooth i've been on an event

Hey Guys Just want to say a big thanks from a very happy customer... did a 25TT (40K) on wednesday night and the power figures were spot on and had one of my best power stroke graphs in a very long time.... With help from the tireless John with the set up i'm sorted. Below is the file Cheers Steve

I've never moved mine so i haven't noticed... because it was really freak weather and never had any issues before just put it down to experience.

Like i said the next TT i did the figures were back to where they should be.

I had a timetrial recently in similar conditions and the powerpod was working fine until around 50K out of 80K then figures went wonky ... i put it down to the amount of water coming off the front wheel entering the port. Once dried out it was working back to normal.

Is it the same heartrate strap ? if so just type the same number in.

Steve

Hi John Attached is a file from my last TT .. just wanted to check if everything still looks ok? you mentioned about checking wind values ? not sure how to do this. On the road in a north direction we had a 9/10 mph headwind but that meant the 2nd and 4th legs were flyers. Anyway if you get chance w...

Hi John... Did a test ride today with the new TT profile you supplied and what a difference it made. No spikes in power and an even spread across the hole ride with increases in power where i thought there would be... not full out TT effort but happy with the avg 245 w. Very happy customer :D Cheers...

Ah that will explain things... Many thanks John.

Great customer service btw ... keep up the fantastic work.

Stephen

Just as a comparison on why i think numbers are off... on the TT the winner (and 5 mins faster than me) a double Olympic gold medalist in Rio avg 362w, mine for the TT was 634w and i know for a fact i can't and never will out power him.

Stephen

Hi John Many thanks for your reply... photos of the powerpod attached. As far as i can see nothing blocks the air port and the unit is mounted to a metal K edge mount with a gopro adaptor underneath with the unit pushed against the stop so no movement there ... kedge is torqued up at the bars also. ...