User Manual - Performance Bike
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1. Close Choose Course Test History Course Alarm a a Save Training Test History By Date i First Data Screen Preview E e ISl Print econd Data Screen E Course Summary Exit Course History Test History Figure 23 History By Date Figure 23 shows the pull down menu options available on the tool bar at the top of your screen The tool bar options operate in the same manner as in your other Windows driven programs use your mouse to choose one of the headings on the tool bar and the subordinate menu choices will pull down or appear on the screen The tool bar menu options are accessible from any screen However in each screen a different set of options will be available to you Those that are available will appear in dark type while those that are not available from your current screen will be ghosted or lighter in color As you will notice from the diagram most options available in the pull down menus take you to various screens in the programs Additionally the Course Alarm is activated or deactivated from the Options menu The Print Preview and Print Commands for printing History screens are found under the File menu And finally File Exit takes you completely out of the program and back to your Windows desktop XI Troubleshooting 1 The program is not picking up any data at all Check all of the following connections 1 Power cord plugged into wall socket and into resistance unit 2 Cable between2. Next select a range of dates in the box in the lower left corner of the screen or choose All for a complete list of rides on this course The chart in the lower right corner will then show a record of all saved rides on this course within the selected date range The scrollbar to the right of the chart moves through the history range Compare your course times average speed average heart rate average power and Performance Indicator from ride to ride For an explanation of the Performance Indicator see page 3 The graph above the chart plots the Performance Indicator for each ride so that trends over time can be determined On the graph you will notice a moveable bar with a triangle at the bottom This bar can help you find a particular event in the chart You may wish to find the information corresponding to a low point or a high point on the graph Click and drag the triangle to the left or the right on the bar You will notice the information in the chart below scrolling up or down in conjunction with the bar When you stop at a posi tion on the bar the corresponding ride will be highlighted within the chart To view more details of a particular ride choose the Course Summary button while one of the rides in the chart is highlighted The value in the upper right corner of the Course History screen gives your average Performance Indicator for the event highlighted in the chart From this screen you can return to the Initial Scree
3. course name To double check use the History by Date screen to look at all rides around the date in question Be sure your computer is set to the correct date Check the date in the top right corner of the Course Summary screen or the top left portion of the Choose Course screen If the incorrect date is showing you will need to correct the date through your Windows program 4 My weight has changed since I set up my Rider Profile From the Initial Screen choose Rider Profile Select your name from the Choose Rider list Use the Tab key to position the cursor in the field you wish to change Type over the existing value When all rider data is updated as desired choose the Save button on the toolbar at the bottom of the screen then choose the Next button to return to the Initial Screen 5 I have to answer the phone in the middle of riding a course but I want to resume the course when I m finished You can Pause the course stopping the clock so your average values will not be affected by clicking on the button marked Pause on the toolbar at the bottom of the First Data Screen or Second Data Screen Click Start when you wish to resume data collection Keep in mind that a pause during a course may affect your performance values positively due to the rest provided by the pause Comparing this ride to other uninterrupted rides will be an inaccurate comparison 6 The program screens do not fit well in the viewing area of my monitor
4. 1 Carriage bolts 2 Washers 2 10 mm nut 2 Cadence sensor 1 Crank magnet 1 Large reusable zip tie 1 Small zip ties 3 Software diskette 1 Transformer power supply 1 Computer cables 2 II System Requirements Minimum System Recommended Requirements System Requirements PC 486 33 MHz Pentium 100MHz Operating System Windows 95 or better Windows 95 or better 3 MB of free space Hard Disk 3 MB of free space or Better m VGA 800 x 600 pixels Monitor VGA 800 x 600 pixels or gt Computer Ports 9 pin Serial Port or 24 pin Serial Port with Adaptor 9 pin Serial Port or 24 pin Serial Port with Adaptor III Assembly Instructions Trainer Assembly 1 Unfold the trainer base Press the four rubber feet onto the ends of the trainer legs with the flat part of the feet on the floor Figure 1 2 Assemble handle to axle support with a light tap Figure 1 Attaching Resistance Unit Figure 2A Position the resistance unit on the contact plate of the trainer Orient the unit so that the housing is on the left side non drive side of the bicycle Align the slots of the resistance unit with the holes in the contact plate Slide a carriage bolt through one of the holes Place washer on and then loosely thread a nut onto the bolt Repeat for the other hole Center the resistance unit left to right and snug the bolts and nuts do not tighten fully See figure 2A Posit
5. handlebar module and resistance unit secure at both ends 3 Cable between cadence pick up and resistance unit secure at both ends 4 Cable between handlebar module and computer secure at both ends Ensure your computer is recognizing the port you are using by checking the System Properties through your Windows desktop 2 The program is picking up cycling data such as speed but no heart rate signal or an erratic heart rate signal When the heart rate signal alone is absent or erratic the signal from your transmitter belt is probably to blame First check the placement of the belt on your chest ensuring the logo is right side up and the transmitter is centered below your pectoral muscles Ensure that the electrode area makes good contact with your skin and is sufficiently moistened with water or saliva If you continue to experience poor transmission of the heart rate signal change the battery in your transmitter If your transmitter does not have a user changeable battery or if the transmitter is more than five years old you should purchase a new transmitter belt Performance Axiom Transmitter belts are available Part 00 8002 3 I rode a course yesterday but it is not showing up in the course history Remember to save your ride data at the end of the course by click ing on the Save button on the toolbar at the bottom of the Course Summary screen Be sure you are looking for the course history under the correct
6. the Competitor box Choose whether or not to have a Competitor by clicking on the Adjust Competitor button The Adjust Competitor function is only available from the Choose Course screen Make sure you make any adjustments before starting to ride a course If you elect to have the Competitor you may choose to adjust the pace of the Competitor up or down from that of your previous ride If you click on Speed the up arrow will make the Competitor faster and the down arrow will make the Competitor slower If you click on Time the up arrow will increase the Competitor s course time and consequently decrease the Competitor s speed the down arrow will decrease the course time and conse quently increase speed Providing adjustments for both Speed and Time allows you to set goals which are based on either parameter After choosing your course and adjusting the Competitor if desired choose the Next button in the lower right corner of the screen This takes you to the First Data Screen from which you will begin riding the course C Wearing the Pulse Transmitter The PowerTrain can be used with or without an HR transmitter However to make full use of all of the features of the unit we recommend using one NOTE The HR transmitter is not included with your system Virtually all non digital transmitters are compatible with the PowerTrain An Axiom transmitter is available from Performance part 00 8002 Figure
7. the First Data Screen prior to pressing Start If you encounter problems with data transmission see section XI Troubleshooting B Using the Control Module While on the bike it is much easier to change screens using the Handlebar control unit The Tab and Enter buttons will help you navigate the screen The and buttons function like the t and Jon your key board See figure 17 Figure 17 15 E TT COURSE The 5 step pr sen enansramen einsame JAxiom united Paint GEAR 1206 em Figure 18 First Data Screen Having chosen your desired course you will now be viewing the First Data Screen As you ride you can toggle between any of three screens the First Data Screen the Second Data Screen and the Course Summary Screen Toggle between the three screens by click ing on the marked buttons at the lower portion of the screen If using the control module use the Tab to reach the desired button and Enter to select that function Take a moment to notice where the various pieces of data are displayed so you don t find yourself searching for information in the middle of your workout The small display on the right side of the screen shows the overview course profile of the course to be ridden The main course display shows the 4 mile or 4 kilometer segment that is currently being ridden You may warm up for as long as you like viewing data for current Speed Heart Rate Cadence and Power prior to s
8. 0 feet traveled A 6 grade indicates 6 feet gained for every 100 feet traveled The cursor will then advance to the distance field on the next line Note The maximum allowable grade is 6 and the minimum grade is 6 If you enter an elevation value that produces a grade in excess of 6 an error message will pop upappear and you ll you will have to enter another value Grade Option You can choose to enter a percent grade and let the system calculate the elevation Enter a distance value leave the Elevation box blank hit Enter and the cursor will move to the GRD field Enter the desired value and hit Enter The cursor will move to the next dis tance field and the Elevation will have been calculated Note Only grades between 6 and 6 are allowable Once a satisfactory course is created choose the Save Course but ton Hit Enter and your course will be saved It will now appear in the list of courses D Alarm To activate an audible alarm which goes off when your heart rate is below or above your target zone choose Options Course Alarm at the top of your screen The alarm works on computers with sound cards and speakers The volume may be adjusted through your Windows desktop X Menu Bar Commands You can easily navigate and choose functions and screens by using the Toolbar at the top of any screen Hep E New Choose Course Initial Screen Course Summary X Deleter Row Rider Profile Rider Profile Course History
9. 16 Correct Transmitter location on chest detail of moistening electrodes 1 Adjust the strap length to achieve a snug comfortable fit on your chest as shown in figure 16 2 The transmitter should face outward as shown with the band fitting comfortably on the bare chest just below the breast 3 Center the transmitter on the chest 4 Moisten the rubber electrodes with water or saliva on the inside of the transmitter band 5 When placed on the body the transmitter is automatically activated and deactivated when removed To conserve transmitter battery power the transmitter should be removed when not in use If you have difficulty obtaining a regular heart rate reading try readjusting the chest band The rubber electrodes must be flat against the skin and the band must be in the correct position not too low Make sure there is sufficient moisture between the electrodes and your skin Check that the band is clean with no accumulated sweat or dirt VII Riding a Course A Pre Ride Checklist Bike trainer positioned within sight of computer screen All parts and sensors are correctly connected see section III Assembly Instructions Cadence sensor and magnet are correctly installed and adjusted Pulse transmitter if used is moistened and correctly positioned on chest see section VI C Verify heart rate and cadence data is being picked up by the computer by viewing the appropriate data boxes on
10. PERFORMANCE Power Use TRAIN r Manual M 2001 Performance Inc All rights reserved N Performance Inc One Performance Way Chapel Hill NC 27514 1 800 727 2453 www performancebike com PERFORMANCE and the Flying P Logo are registered marks of Performance Inc Microsoft Windows and Windows 95 are registered marks of Microsoft Inc Table of Contents L PartssListihg a as DM a ae eld Dame 1 II System Requirements lec Lis eR Rear RE ees 1 IIT Assembly Instructions eve au en SA Rae ACROSS Wk 1 3 IV Installing the Software 4 4 4 od e RR RA IA NE RUE RU 3 V Program Overview Screen Diagrams 2s hs 3 VI Before You Begin ssec hes 3 4 A Set up rider profile cee hh 3 4 B Choose Course ie eua or Re ate ede RR ee eas ES 4 5 C Wearing the Pulse Transmitter optional cece eee eee 4 VII Riding a Course 6 kc ee eee hes 5 7 A Pre Ride Checklist tr raa ma iiem pa eA Rhe khe a eie rem eR eren 5 B Using the Control Module cc ee ee eee eens 5 Co Starting the Course iur eR ER Ia ae BS ESD ES 5 6 D During the Ride Information and Options Available 6 E Finish the Course Course Summary Screen Overview 0005 6 7 E Saving Course Dath istaa sneen niha ANA nee A 7 VIII Viewing History Screens cesser hh 6 7 A Course HIStoty eA Ri an mens p ear ses 7 B History by Date sre a a2 en A ERRARE De 7 8 IX Customizing Y
11. You will need to adjust the number of pixels shown in your screen area through your Windows program Go into the Control Panel Choose the Display option then the Settings option Find the segment of this utility which shows and allows adjustment of the number of pixels in the display area Make sure it is at least 800x600 If this doesn t work on your computer increase the number of pixels try 1024x768 Choose Apply then click OK to exit the utility Performance may offer free upgrades to this software in the future Please check our website www performancebike com and choose Tech Support Version PowerTrain 1 0 is supplied with this unit For technical support call 1 800 553 8324 from 9am 6pm EST Monday through Friday Notes Performance Inc One Performance Way Chapel Hill NC 27514 www performancebike com Printed in Italy PERFORMANCE and the Flying P logo are registered marks of Performance Inc
12. adjustable by the user To proceed to the next step choose Next in the lower right corner of the screen You will find yourself back at the Initial Screen You are now ready to choose a course to ride A standard maximum heart rate formula of 220 age MHR is used and target zone values of 70 of max heart rate for the lower limit and 80 of max heart rate for the upper limit are used for the system calculated values A target zone range of 70 80 of maximum heart rate is approp riate for trained athletes If you have been inactive you may want to use a lower target zone The first time a Rider is chosen after his her birthday a message will appear asking if you want the heart rate information to change automati cally Choosing Yes will cause all three values maximum heart rate upper limit lower limit to change B Choose Course E urse Ele Options les Windows Repot Help RIDER CHOOSE COURSE DIST ELEV GRD Larry Smith ICOURSE 1 test course 9 10 mile time trial e Gran Fondo delle HillClimb Hill Country L Alpe D Huez Marino s Ride Passo del Mortirolo Passo Gavia Performance Lunc 00 30 30 38 e ADJUST COMPETITOR Bestride Target ride 95 97 3 0000000000 0000000000 T T Figure 15 From the Initial Screen click on Choose Course Figure 15 This screen allows you to choose from a number of courses of varying length and difficult
13. alculation 220 age MHR 2 Lower target zone limit calculation 70 of MHR 3 Upper target zone limit calculation 80 of MHR You may adjust your target zone settings at any time prior to start ing a course Many helpful books are available which can provide guidance on training by heart rate The Axiom PowerTrain allows you to customize each workout by setting the heart rate limits in accordance with your goals for that particular ride To adjust your target zone limits choose Rider Profile from the Initial screen Select your name from the Choose Rider list Use the Tab key to position the cursor in the Target Zone Upper bpm field Type over the existing value with the new value Tab to the Lower bpm field and enter a new value for the lower limit When target zone limits are updated choose the Save button on the tool bar at the bottom of the screen Choose the Next button to return to the Initial Screen B Adjusting Competitor While in the Choose Course screen you may adjust the pace of the Competitor Adjust the speed of the Competitor by using the up or down arrows on the right side of the box or during a ride by using the and arrows on the control module Clicking the Up arrow will raise the Competitor s speed in 0 1 mph or kph increments The Down arrow will reduce the speed in the same increments If you choose Time as the value to adjust the arrows will adjust the Competitor s course time in 1 sec in
14. crements Customize the Comp etitor s pace to help you achieve your goals slow yourself down on an easy day or motivate yourself to new levels of performance by bumping up the pace just slightly from your previous best C Creating Your Own Course When you ve gained experience on several of the provided courses you may wish to create your own custom course You can choose the exact distance you want and provide the right degree of elev ation gain to get the difficulty you want From the Initial screen select the Choose Course button On the Choose Course screen select the New Course button Hit Enter and the cursor will move to Course box Type in a name for your new course Press Tab or use your mouse to get to the box in the upper right corner of the screen This box contains cells for entering Distance DST Elevation ELEV and Percent Grade GRD The cur sor should be positioned in the first Distance field Enter a value for your first distance increment The value is expressed with one decimal place so the shortest possible distance between points is 0 1 miles or kilometers After you ve typed in your first distance value press Enter to advance to the Elevation field Type in a value then press Enter The system will calculate the percent grade displaying the value in the GRD box The percent grade is the ratio of the elevation change to the distance traveled for example a 20 grade indicates 2 feet gained for every 1
15. dence sensor bracket as shown in figure 7 The large reusable zip tie should have the smooth side oriented under the small arrow on the sensor bracket n2 Slide the rubber shim onto the zip tie Orient the rubber shim so that the side with the ridges is placed next to the sensor bracket Tuck the sensor wire into the groove in the bracket under the rubber shim See figures 8 9 and 10 3 Wrap and partially tighten the zip tie around the chainstay on the non drive side of the bicycle Orient the cadence sensor so that it is on the outside of the chainstay and near the inside of the left crank arm The sensor wire should be pointed towards the back of the bicycle Figure 10 NOTE You may want to secure the cadence cable to your trainer using zip ties 4 Using one small zip tie attach the magnet to the inside of the left crank arm The magnet should be facing toward the chainstay about 2 3 of the way down the crank Position the Cadence sensor and magnet so that they are approximately 2 3 mm apart The magnet should pass the middle of Figure 11 the sensor NOTE It may be necessary to cut off excess material from the cadence sensor zip tie to prevent it from touching the spokes Use care not cut off too much plastic this will prevent the zip tie from being taken on and off easily Connections Connecting to your PC Plug the narrow flat cable into the right port of the control unit Plug the oth
16. e range See section VIIT Viewing History Screens for more details 3 The Course Summary data is stored for later recall You may choose this option if you wish to review Heart Rate and Power data in a more detailed form The graph with Course Profile will not be saved only the data fields in the top half of the screen You can access any saved Course Summary screen from any previous ride through either the Course History or the History by Date screen by clicking on the ride to be analyzed then choosing the Course Summary button at the bottom of the History screen VIII Viewing History Screen A Course History The Course History screen is intended to provide a history of key Bo m Course History Ele Qptons Test Windows Hepot Heb COURSE INFORMATION COURSE Chapel Hill DISTANCE 20 0 ELEVATION GAIN 1800 E 20 99 TO DATE 9 17 99 E EB initiat Screen CourseSummay Histo By Date BA Stan fd Axiom 2 histopbydate Paint JM 10 30 AM Figure 21 Course History Screen data for all saved rides on each course The Course History button can be chosen at the buttom of the Course History screen It can also be selected from the pull down menu labeled Window at the top of any screen Click on Window from the pull down menu that follows choose Choose Course and select the course to be analyzed Using the pull down menu from Window again choose Course History
17. e you an overview of the course The yellow arrow rider will move to show your loca tion on the course Note Due to the compression of the Small Course Profile Display the hills may appear steeper than seen on the Large Course Profile Display Data Display The data above the Course Profile charts your heart rate and power output at corresponding points along the course Your target zone limits are represented by horizontal lines across the chart The Second Data Screen Figure 19 shows maximum values and elevation gain and can be interesting to check at various points throughout you course such as after summiting the highest peak on the ride The Course Summary Screen Figure 20 is primarily meant for Screen Information Summary First Data Second Data Course Summary Screen Screen Screen Speed Current Maximum Maximum Average Average Average Heart Rate Current Maximum Average Avg as Average Average of Max Maximum Current as HR Max for ride as of Max of Max HR Time in above below Target Zone of Time in above below Target Zone Power Current Average Average Maximum Watts Current Average Average Power Wt Average Power Wt W Kg W Kg Total Power Cadence Current Average Maximum Average Maximum Elevation Current Total Elevation Total Elevation Slope Gained Gained Time Ride Time Ride Time Distance Current Trip Current Trip Distance Distance Total course distance is rep
18. ed fitness The Performance Indicator value calculated with this system can be used as a fitness gauge In the Course History file the Performance Indicator values are shown as AVG PERF W BPM in the far right column On this screen the values are also shown graphically plotted versus time in days To make the most of this feature you should compare Performance Indicator values for rides over the same course The log that the PowerTrain system keeps of these values can help you evaluate your fitness progress over time The expression of power to weight ratio is often used to evaluate dynamic things ranging from cars to cyclists Power is defined as work done over time The greater the ratio of power to weight the easier or faster a cyclist can ride up a hill The AVG POWER WEIGHT W Kg shown in the Course Summary Screen is the average power produced for the course ridden compared to the rider s body weight body weight entered in the Rider Profile Screen You can improve your power to weight ratio by producing more power without gaining weight or losing weight while producing the same power The usefulness of the power to weight ratio lies in comparison of the values over time Monitoring the AVERAGE POWER WEIGHT value can be especially useful for cyclists trying to lose weight without sacrificing power In the following sections are diagrams of each of the available screens in the Axiom PowerTrain software The screen
19. eed Speed A Axiom PowerTrain First Data 3 UICE Uy cp 7 Rider 00 02 33 En 17 71 Course Distance Lom 0 40 os 16 21 COURSE A e HEART RATE The step EU 1 05 32 i 195 AVG HEART RATE BPM 141 a Slope a gt e 117 DISTANCE ML 20 0 MAX POWER 355 MAX HEART RATE BPM 168 e CADENCE AVG 108 Bem 40 Heart ELEVATION GAINFT 1800 AVG POWERMEIGHT WILBS 162 T ZONE INFO amp TOTAL POWER 260 TIME IN TARGET ZONE 00 37 30 e Cadence a mud Rate SP FORMATION cavewcemronmarion Trac above 00 07 20 e AVG SPEED MPH 19 1 AVG CADENCE RPM 89 TIME BELOW 00 15 10 e PI D MEEA Course MAX SPEED men 32 0 MAX CADENCE UM 121 e EN Overview of Max Ride _ Detail u Doo E Nem Ayg Sov L ists seen Couso ey gt Hisor By bate _Auntiied Paint INIA 1206 PM Heart Figure 18 First Data Screen Rate Figure 20 Course Summary Screen Avg Power Power Course Profile Displays Large Display The yellow arrow rider in the Large Display will move from the left to the center of the screen at the start of a ride Once the arrow reaches the middle of the screen 2 miles or kilometers it will stay in place until the end of the ride The course profile display will move so you can view both what has just been ridden and what is approaching When the end of the course is near the last 2 miles or kilometers the arrow will move to the right again to complete the course Small Display The Small Course Profile Display is designed to giv
20. er end of this cable into the 9 pin serial port of your computer If your mouse uses this port you will need an alternate solution If you have a 24 pin serial port use a 9 24 pin adaptor between the cable and the computer If you have no other free serial ports you will need to purchase a PS 1 style mouse to free up the 9 pin port Cadence Pick Up Mount cadence kit see above Plug cadence kit into the port marked 1 on the resistance unit See figure 12 Connect the wide cable from the control unit to the port marked 2 on the resistance unit See figure 12 Power connection Plug the transformer into a wall socket and the power plug into the round port marked 3 on the resistance unit See figure 12 Figure 12 Bottom IV Installing Software Place the Axiom PowerTrain software disk in your 31 2 disk drive From your Microsoft Windows 95 or better desktop select Start then select Run Type A Setup and click OK or hit enter If the drive has an alternate designation type in the appropriate letter in place of A Now follow the instructions of the installation software Upon completion of the installation you will find a new program group called Axiom PowerTrain To start the program double click on this program group Software updates will be made available at www performancebike com Choose Tech Support Version PowerTrain 1 0 is supplied with this unit V Pr
21. ioning Mounting Bike to Trainer 1 Position the trainer near your PC so that when you are seated on the mounted bicycle you will have a clear view of your monitor Axle Support Cups N Set the PowerTrain on a flat stable surface Make sure that the bicycle s rear wheel skewer is tight w Rubb 4 Slide the locking ring to My Feet M the right Figure 3A and Fi 1 Q fully unscrew the axle quie support mechanism ul Carefully lift your bike into position aligning the rear wheel axle with the axle support cups ee Figure s 4 amp 5 EN While holding the bicycle steady slide the left side of the quick release skewer into the axle support cup Make sure that the N QR lever aligns with the notch Figure 3B Locked in the support cup Rotate the al support cup as necessary MEE IH NOTE If your QR Lever will not fit into the support cup notches replace the QR Lever with a smaller one Figure 3A Unlocked I c nmh T OT 7 Using the handle tighten the right side axle support until the support cup comes in contact with the bicycle s right side QR skewer nut After contact is made tighten by turning the handle 1 2 rotation 8 Slide the locking ring Figure 3B fully to the left toward the bike to lock the axle support mechanism Kej If the wheel is not centered on the re
22. n from where you may Exit the program or choose a course to ride You may also choose to view additional information in the History by Date screen Choose this option by clicking on the marked button on the toolbar at the bottom of the screen or by using the Window option on the Toolbar at the top of the screen To view history for another rider access the Rider Profile screen by using the Window pull down menu at the top of the screen Select the desired rider s name from the list Return to the history screen by using the Window pull down menu once again History for the newly selected rider will appear B History by Date IP Axiom History By Date BEE File Options Windows Repot Help RIDER FROM DATE TO DATE Larry Smith Grose j s 21 099 9 AL AVG COURSE TOTAL TOTAL ELEV AVG AVG AVG 3 TIME DIST GAIN SPEED HR POWER PERF A MPH BPM W SHORT COURSE 937 108 138 10 81 121 152 122 133 161 TOTAL WEIGHTED AVERAGE initial Screen _ Second Data Screen Course Summary Course History JA Star fd Axiom 9 coursesumm Paint JM 1023AM 1091 119 151 1 6 Figure 22 History by Date Screen Go to this screen Figure 22 by choosing the History by Date button on the toolbar at the bottom of any of the Initial Course Summary or Course History screens or by using the Windows pull down menu at the top of the screen The History by Date scree
23. n provides a history of key data saved from all rides on all courses within a given date range First select a date range in the upper right corner of the screen and press OK or choose ALL for a complete listing of all rides You will see a comprehensive record of all of your work for the chosen time Not only can you compare key data values between the various rides but you can also view totals and averages for rides within the selected date range Totals provided include total ride time total distance and total elevation gain Averages provided include aver age speed average heart rate average power and average Perform ance Indicator This screen is useful for tracking your overall mileage on a weekly monthly or even yearly basis The histories may be sliced into any number of different time spans for comparative viewing Ride histories may be kept as long as your computer has available hard disk space From this screen you may return to the Initial Screen from where you may Exit the program or choose a course to ride You may also choose to view additional history information in the Course History screen or Course Summary screens Choose one of these options by clicking on the marked buttons on the toolbar at the bottom of the screen IX Customizing Your Workout A Heart Rate Target Zone Settings During the initial New Rider setup the system will calculate sug gested values based on the following 1 Maximum Heart Rate c
24. ogram Overview The Axiom PowerTrain electronic trainer provides a means for cyclists to measure record and analyze training data in order to improve levels of fitness and performance The Axiom PowerTrain provides an excellent workout with automatic changes in resistance levels simulating changes in terrain During the workout the Axiom PowerTrain allows you to view speed and distance information cadence heart rate information and power output information After the workout course data may be saved to a history file for comparison and analysis in spreadsheet style and graph style history screens In addition to the above listed data the PowerTrain provides two interesting ratios Performance Indicator W BPM and Power to Weight W Kg which can be used to track progress during a training program The Performance Indicator value PI shows the ratio between power developed and heart rate This is an indicator of your cycling efficiency The power value in watts is divided by the heart rate the resulting number shown as the Performance Indicator This tool can help you monitor fitness by combining two important components of training heart rate and power output By increasing your fitness and pedaling efficiency you should see an increase in the PI value Producing more power with the same heart rate or the same power with a lower heart rate will cause the Performance Indicator value to rise indicating increas
25. our Workout 0 airan e e eh 8 9 A Heart Rate Target Zone Settings see 8 B Adjusting COMpetitOr 5 sue A ex ur acu uer ae 8 C Creating Your Own Course 1 ee ce hh 8 DIA Mo z aaeeea se aee een a ER S 8 X Men Bar Commands i IA urea E eiue or RR qus 8 9 XL Troubleshooting s VV ER SIE eL RA RS 9 AXIOM Power TRAIN System Overview gt h e Axiom PowerTrain parts Black e Owner supplied parts Grey Handlebar Monitor Control Module Axiom PowerTrain Resistance Unit Power Supply LI Computer Cadence Sensor Axiom PowerTrain and Crank Magnet Trainer Base Thank you for choosing the Axiom PowerTrain bicycle training system Combine your familiar bicycle and your personal computer with the PowerTrain electronic trainer and software The PowerTrain lets you track speed distance ride time cadence power output elevation gain and heart rate History screens let you view your progress over time Your indoor training has never been more fun and effective then it will be with the Axiom PowerTrain Caution Before you start any exercise program you should consult a physician I Parts Diagram and Listing Axiom PowerTrain trainer base 1 Handle 1 Rubber feet 4 Tension adjusting bolt for trainer base installed 1 Control module 1 Handlebar bracket 1 Rubber shim 1 Self tapping screw for handlebar bracket 1 Electronic resistance unit
26. resented by the scale below the course profile at the bottom of each of the three screens Performance Watts bpm Watts bpm For more information on the Performance Indicator value see section IX viewing upon completion of the course It contains an all inclusive summary of average maximum and total values but contains no current information You can toggle between these three screens to view your desired information at any time during your ride E Finish the Course When you reach the end of the course the Rider icon on the course profile will stop Data collection will cease You may choose to con tinue pedaling for a time as you cool down and your current infor mation will still be displayed on the First Data Screen but it will not be included in the Course Summary Click on the Save button if you want to record the data for that ride Choose the Course Summary button in the lower right corner of your screen to view a comprehensive summary of your ride F Saving Data Only Courses That Have Been Completed Can Be Saved When you choose Save your ride data is stored in three ways 1 The data is saved to the Course History file for later comparison with other rides on the same course View the saved information in the Course History screen by choosing the Course History button on the tool bar at the bottom of your screen 2 History by Date shows the combined histories of all courses you have ridden within a specified dat
27. s are arranged in a similar order to that which one might follow during a normal workout However movement between screens is possible in many different variations To move between screens use the buttons at the bottom of each screen or choose Window from the toolbar at the top of the screen VI Before You Begin A Set up Rider Profile From the Initial Screen Figure 13 select Rider Profile The Rider Profile screen allows you to store your personal information Figure 14 Each person using the Axiom PowerTrain should set up his her own personal Rider Profile Begin by choosing the New Rider box in the top right corner of the screen Type your name then hit the Tab key or use your mouse Rider Profile AXIOM RIDER Larry Smith EXIT Course histo JT come Summary History By Date Star FAm A uriiied Part S 245PM Figure 13 The cursor will move to the Choose Units field in the distance box Choose the preferred units of measurement by mouse clicking or selecting with the arrow keys your choice for Distance Kilometers or Miles Weight Kilograms or Pounds and Elevation Gain Meters or Feet Choosing a unit of measurement for Distance will cause the units of measurement for Weight and Elevation Gain to default to corresponding metric or Imperial units You may choose to over ride either by selecting with the arrow keys or mouse clicking on the appropriate box Ig Axiom Rider Profile Fie Options Te
28. sistance unit loosen the 10mm nuts on the resistance unit and slide it sideways as necessary Retighten the nuts securely 10 Test that the bike is secure by pushing and pulling on the top tube or seat 11 If the bike is not stable make sure that the QR lever is positioned correctly in the support cups and the axle support mechanism is tightened securely 12 Tighten the Tension adjusting bolt by turning clockwise until the unit contacts the tire Note After using the trainer you may find it necessary to tighten the tension adjusting bolt additionally to prevent tire slippage Mounting Handlebar Unit 1 Unthread the knob of the mounting bracket enough to allow the bracket to be fully opened Install the rubber shim to the bracket Close the handlebar bracket around the handlebar Place the module on the mounting bracket to determine which of the three possible positions is best for your bike see figure 6 Remove the bracket from the handlebars Figure 6 NOTE It is best to position the module so that it is centered over the stem 2 Remove the module from the bracket Using the self tapping screw attach the Control module to the handlebar bracket using the hole determined in step 1 w Reattach the handlebar bracket Control module to your handlebar using the rubber shim to prevent slippage Mounting the Cadence Kit to the Bicycle 1 Insert the large reusable zip tie through the ca
29. st Windows Repot Help CHOOSE RIDER Larry Smith D CHOOSE UNITS Distance Elevation Gain Weight BIRTH DATE Midlyy WEIGHT LBS MAXIMUM HEART RATE BPM 1 TARGET ZONE UPPER HR LIMIT BPM _ TARGET ZONE LOWER HR LIMIT BPM 128 TOTALS TO DATE TOTAL DISTANCE ML 20 6 TOTAL TIME H M S 01 10 53 Figure 14 Next use the Tab key to move to the Rider Information box Enter your birth date maximum heart rate and upper and lower target zone limits The Tab key will move you between data fields Note that the program will automatically calculate maximum heart rate and upper and lower target zone limits based on your age To over ride the system generated values simply type your preferred values into the appropriate field When all information has been entered choose Save in the lower left corner of the screen Each person who will be using the program should begin with the New Rider option to create their own personal file for data storage Thereafter select the appropriate rider from the Choose Rider list in the top left corner of the Rider Profile screen The active rider s name appears on the Initial screen If the rider s name is the correct choice you may skip the Choose Rider step proceeding directly to the Choose Course screen The Total Distance and Total Time fields at the bottom of the Rider Profile screen will accumulate data whenever you ride the PowerTrain These fields are not
30. tarting the course When you are ready to begin the course choose the Start button located on the toolbar at the bottom of the screen and press Enter You will see the yellow triangular Rider icon and the red triangular Competitor icon if you are using the Competitor begin to progress along the Course Profile in the bottom section of your screen Note The longer the course the slower the rider icons will progress along the course profile Data collection for the course will now begin Average and maximum data values will be calcu lated from this point through the end of the course Remember you must finish your course in order for the history to be saved PAUSE STOP buttons These buttons are located at the bottom N um vos Gain 1 070 EXA of your screen Choose PAUSE to temporarily stop the course Max WEN em HEARTRATE 163 To reactivate the course after a pause choose the START button Cadence 07 RO TES E Choose STOP to discontinue the course without finishing and without saving A dialog box will ask you to confirm that you D wish to stop the course PI D During the Ride Information amp Options Available ns fe Hg During the ride the following information is available on the START 1440 mi 2000 first data scree The First Data Screen Figure 18 is designed to Je all current information for a quick snapshot of your FT ET d pH ae NNI MOMEN Figure 19 Second Data Screen Power prime Avg Sp
31. y You can also create your own custom course Custom course design is covered in section IX but we recommend that you wait until you are familiar with several of the pre pro grammed courses before attempting to design your own You will notice a list of courses in the middle of the screen When you click on one of the courses listed you will see a course profile in the bottom portion of the screen You will also see a summary of the course in chart form in the upper right portion of the screen For any given distance segment the chart shows the elevation height at the end of the segment and the slope percentage from the end of the previous segment The height figure in the chart is for the elevation above sea level of that point in the course it is not the elevation gained during that segment The total distance of the course is represented by the last number in the distance column Choose the course which seems the right distance and the right difficulty in terms of change in elevation for your desired workout Please note you must finish your chosen course for the history to be saved see Viewing History Screens section VIII Adjust Competitor This option is not available the first time you ride any given course The Competitor is based on your previous best ride and is there fore available only from your second ride forward When you choose a course you have ridden before your previous best time and speed will appear in
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