Need for "Check Calibration"?

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Fabpod
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Need for "Check Calibration"?

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Hi, After a couple of rides, the Powerpod seems to behave as expected except that ibike is showing only head winds on the graphs with NP in a 150-175 range. I wonder if I need to proceed with a "check calibration", which would increase the power stats. Could you please advise?
Also, since I spent most of time cycling around a 3.5km track, I would like to know if it makes sense to only select a few "clean" loops ("keep selection" in ibike) before doing the "check calibration".
Below the statistics and the GPS tracks on Garmin Connect:
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1257800601
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1259478093

I have also uploaded the ibr files.

Thanks in advance for your assistance

Regards

Fabien
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Velocomp
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Re: Need for "Check Calibration"?

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I adjusted your profile so that wind speed would be similar to bike speed.

Load this profile into your PP and you will get better results.
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John Hamann
Fabpod
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Re: Need for "Check Calibration"?

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Many thanks for this. Did ride my bike tis morning on the same loop. Head and tail winds look much more balanced.
I am generally impressed by the technology and the physics behind the product. There is clearly a small learning curve with the Powerpod and ibike.
To better understand the parameters, I would be interested to know what changes you have done to get to this new profile?

Thanks again for your help!
Velocomp
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Re: Need for "Check Calibration"?

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I used the "Analyze/Check Calibration.." feature in Isaac.
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Re: Need for "Check Calibration"?

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OK thanks for the clarification
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Re: Need for "Check Calibration"?

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Hi, following our discussion last year, I have used the profile that you sent me back with great success and reliability.
Recently I had to send back my Powerpod to replace the case since it was cracked. Your customer service is great and it was repaired switfly.
I am still using the same profile but my power results now seem to be approximately 15% higher than they used to be (on the same itinary). See attached files.

What would be your recommendation?

Best
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