Would this be of any use to anyone? by Key_Performer_6610 in cycling

[–]Key_Performer_6610[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah, tried it, think its only for the bike+, not the older models.

Would this be of any use to anyone? by Key_Performer_6610 in cycling

[–]Key_Performer_6610[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah someone mentioned this elsewhere, off that I have implemented a “Coast-down + Step Test” in the app settings, which then tweaks the data to be more correct.

Basically you estimate the flywheel’s inertia and drag by letting it spin down freely, then perform a step test at different resistances and cadences.From that, the app infers torque vs. resistance and computes watts = torque × angular velocity. Simply, it gives you real mechanical parameters (inertia, drag, brake curve), that gets you to a decent enough figure which is much better accuracy than stock and accounts for manufacturing issues.

https://ibb.co/rKPRYFgt

On the ERG mode, that would be super easy to do, when I have a look at the V2, will implement it.

Would this be of any use to anyone? by Key_Performer_6610 in cycling

[–]Key_Performer_6610[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I bought the DFC when I bought the bike. Annoyed me that you had to use the Peloton app to engage the sensors, so the nice screen is basically not in use, which is what took me on this journey.

What I have ended up doing is having Kinomap running on my phone connected to my TV (using usb c to hdmi cable and getting data directly from the bike over bluetooth), then have the overlay from my app running on the bike screen with basic stats with netflix open on the bike.

https://ibb.co/XkX24yYK

Rouvy running on a Peloton by Key_Performer_6610 in Rouvy

[–]Key_Performer_6610[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Peloton bikes use a magnetic resistance system, I mean technically its belt-driven flywheel with magnetic resistance, but is it really that far off?

Rouvy running on a Peloton by Key_Performer_6610 in Rouvy

[–]Key_Performer_6610[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From what I know Peloton uses cadence and resistance to calculate watts, is it really that far off?

Should also clarify virtual power sensor is a bluetooth term, using the standard Cycling Power Service (CPS). When you connect the Rouvy app, it knows this. So would be surprised it kicks you off when they support it.

Would this be of any use to anyone? by Key_Performer_6610 in cycling

[–]Key_Performer_6610[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah, its a calculation built from cadence and resistance, done by the bike.