Pedpowerperform lab, pbcrown point area, san diego, ca 2020. Computrainer provides all the data you could possible want. The bar graph is essentially the same as in the previous edition, but you can now see both views at the same time. The spinscan polar graph is the best display for demonstrating your ata and power split values, and the bar graph is key for zeroing in on the actual degrees in your pedal stroke where torque drops to or near zero. Spinscan numbers represent efficiency of the muscle groups in the legs to produce power. Files from any of the computrainer software programs, run real time wattstime test protocols, and run fullscreen spinscan tests. The sticking point was that i prefer to keep core software features of computrainer such as spin scan, which is software that quantifies pedaling efficiency and power distribution between each leg. Spin scan tracks how efficient your stroke pedal stroke guys is. Also included in the racermate software are real course videos of just about any race course in the world. Totally new software experience for computrainer and velotron racermate one is the next generation of software for computrainer and velotron. Still reckon that ill get the computrainer working on my macbook before 2010. The new software suite dubbed racermate one would integrate all of the existing software components together under one roof, while also cleaning up much of the under the covers programmatic detail to a far cleaner setup read. Youll lose the spin scan in the rm software, but otherwise can just use the ct hardware with much better software. Apr 07, 2015 the spin scan feature isnt unique to wattbike.
A comprehensive software suite includes spin scan biofeedback allowing riders to address any imbalances and further maximize training. Spin scan is a feature available in a few of the different computrainer software applications. May 16, 2011 for me, spin scan is a key advantage of the computrainer over a standard trainer. Simply put, spinscan is a visual representation of how the rider is applying force during their 360 degree pedal stroke. This will pause the workout and allow you to spin up and coast down to get a new calibration number. Coach matt giunta from blueshift multisport highlights the coolest features of the computrainer system. The cable was lengthened with regular wire and solder which allow the handlebar control unit to be mounted off the bikes handlebar. Computrainers coaching software versus 3d software. Select a scan shortcut, such as save as pdf or email as jpeg.
In addition to switching over to the 3d software for my intervals, ive also made some other changes. Computrainer studio victory cycle works nicholas engelson. Spinscan was developed by racermate so please direct any spinscan specific questions to them. I needed help generating load whilst i fiddled with my software. Victory cycle works offers mobile bicycle repair and fit services for all levels of cyclist. The computrainer features powerbased training, customizable courses, pedal spin analysis, and much more. Section 3 computrainer to pc telemetry protocol the messages returned from the computrainer to report controller button status, cadence, heartrate, power and other telemetry since the computrainer supports two modes of operation. To save or email a multipage scan as a single file, select. But the computrainer requires a connected pc and it does not have the depth.
I went to the boulder center for sports medicine, hooked my tricross to a computrainerequipped trainer and got my pedaling stroke analyzed with spinscan software. Again, while the coaching software serves its purpose, i want those spin scan numbers. I like the computrainer for bike fitting because it is the only trainer that offers this kind of data accompanied by a tireresistance unit. George uses the racermate computrainer ergometer and coaching software so he can measure the true performance enhancement derived from the. Plus extensive power assessment pre and post fit using computrainer ergometer and software measures power output, heart rate efficiency and detailed spin scan why the computrainer. A computrainer pedal stroke spin scan analysis provides an analysis of pedal stroke efficiency by identifying leg imbalances, dead spots, and power output throughout your pedal stroke. If you are an existing computrainer user and spinscan is important for your training or analysis, you may be better off staying with the computrainer. If you bought a computrainer today, im 99% sure you would qualify to get the new software free when it is available. The computrainer using racermate one software is the gold standard turbotrainer when it comes to improving cycling performance. Sep 24, 2010 back in july racermate announced a complete overhaul of their existing computrainer software, which came in multiple pieces. A new comprehensive software package will be available from computrainer any day now. For those of you who agree that technique matters, i hope that this information will prove useful to youespecially if, like me, you arent really sure what those spin scan.
Select setup options, then select the options tab top right of screen, select the parameters you want displayed on the screen e. The integration of the polar view the round one on the left below is pretty smooth and scales up nicely as you pedal harder. Pedal stroke analysis ciclocorse performance center. After the trainer is warmed up 510 minutes, its good practice to calibrate the computrainer. Spin scan pedal stroke analysis monitors your power output at every 15 degrees of your pedal stroke, left leg and right leg power output balance, overall pedaling efficiency, average torque angle for each leg, wattage. Former deputy sheriff eddy craig right to travel traffic stop script washington state law duration. For me, spin scan is a key advantage of the computrainer over a standard trainer. I went to the boulder center for sports medicine, hooked my tricross to a computrainer equipped trainer and got my pedaling stroke analyzed with spinscan software. Featuring retul, 3d dynamic motion capture and computrainer software.
The bar graph is essentially the same as in the previous. Average torque divided by maximum torque multiplied by 100. For me, the spinscan was sort of neat but it didnt provide enough value to outweigh the benefits of moving to the kickr. Spin scan allows you to view and analyze your pedal stroke. Racermate one allows for eight trainers to be connected. Please refer to your computrainers owner manual on the full definition of spinscan page 25. Nov, 2012 the sticking point was that i prefer to keep core software features of computrainer such as spin scan, which is software that quantifies pedaling efficiency and power distribution between each leg. Using a computrainer and the spinscan software we analyze various data points to help identify specific problem areas within your pedal stroke.
Coaching software is not race software, like computrainer 3d, but it can utilize road courses used by cs or 3d software to allow you to ride in a test mode instead of a race mode. This new version provides all the computrainer software in one program 3d, real course videos, spin scan the new version even offers averages, multirider even has a link built in that will. An initial interview to help determine how the spinscan analysis can help reach your riding goals. Its been a few years in the making, but it looks like the new racermate one software suite is now available. Bicycle fits denver, colorado george mullen bikeparts. The cadence is the older setup but works just the same. Load up the computrainer 3d software desktop shortcut step 7. Change settings in hp scan before you complete a scan job.
Pedal stroke analysis spin scan the fast lab denver. Inevitably this meant computrainer hardware had to be rigged onto a new setup if features like spin scan were to be retained on a sidetoside. Oct 26, 2011 coach matt giunta from blueshift multisport highlights the coolest features of the computrainer system. Bicycle training technology for world class performance. On the scan tab, click scan a document or photo to open hp scan, and then continue to the next step. For technique and spin workouts especially early season i use the flat 10miles with spin scan. This experience confirmed some things i was feeling, and it blew one notion out of the water. Please refer to your computrainer s owner manual on the full definition of spinscan page 25. Certification comes from bikefit, the world wide leader in bike fit products and education. This experience confirmed some things i was feeling, and it. Power, hr, speed, distance, incline, even a spin scan. We use retul and dartfish in conjunction with the computrainer spin scan pedal stroke analysis to monitor power output for every 15 degrees of your pedal stroke.
What follows is a discussion of how we can use the ct spin scan analysis to make judgments about efficiency, technique, and even bike fit. Back in july racermate announced a complete overhaul of their existing computrainer software, which came in multiple pieces. We use a dynafit computrainer fit bike with spin scan to optimize your fit, or we can achieve comfort and performance on your existing bike as best as possible for your current bike size and geometry. See what a good pedal stroke looks like using the spinscan feature. I make it to suit the actual course i am going to race. In the pedal stroke analysis we are taking into consideration the spin scan graph, average torque angles and power splits.
It provides interactive training sessions using workouts, courses, or both. A look at computrainers new racermate one software suite. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Not 100% accurate and improvements may look bad on the spin scan as a function of altering homeostasis. This analysis shows us leftright leg power output balance, overall pedaling efficiency, average torque angle for each leg, wattage, cadence, speed and heart rate. After the spindown, the new number will show up on top. Computrainer racermate one and cadence puck triathlon. Perfpro studio is a fully standalone training and performance analysis application that supports up to as many bike trainers, indoor bikes, treadmills and rowers as you need. Rm1 spin scan offers a new take on a familiar platform. You can also purchase real course videos that are filmed in hd, so it gives the sense that you are really on the course. If youve been into cycling training for any amount of time, youve no doubt come across the computrainer. But its also really fascinating to see how efficient or not very efficient ones stroke is. Begin with an indoor cycling session on the computrainer cycling with spin scan software which evaluates the efficiency of your pedal stroke.
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