PowerTap Joule 3.0 User Manual

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CycleOps Joule™ 3.0

User Guide

Guide page 1

© 2009 Saris Cycling Group, Inc. 5253 Verona Road

Madison WI 53711 USA

Telephone: 800.783.7257 or 608.274.6550 Fax: 608.274.1702

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied, photographed, reproduced, translated, transmitted electronically or placed on digital media without the prior written consent of Saris Cycling Group, Inc.

Trademarks

Saris Cycling Group, Inc , Joule 2.0, Joule 3.0, CycleOps, CycleOps logo, PowerTap and the PowerTap logo, are all registered trademarks of Saris Cycling Group, Inc. All other product, brand, or trade names used in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Modif ications

Saris Cycling Group, Inc reserves the right to make improvements and/or updates to the products described herein at any time without notice.

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Table of Contents: Chapters

1. Starting Out....................................................................................................................................

5

Compatibility................................................................................................................

6

Installing CycleOps Joule 3.0 ™ On Indoor Cycle............................................

8

Installing CycleOps Joule 3.0 ™ Using Standard Mount...............................

9

CycleOps (ANT+) Heart Rate Strap......................................................................

11

Charging Battery.......................................................................................................

12

Installing MicroSD Card..........................................................................................

13

2. Navigation....................................................................................................................................

14

Overview of CycleOps Joule 3.0.........................................................................

15

3.Data File Management.............................................................................................................

16

Pausing, Saving and/or Deleting a Ride...........................................................

17

3. Dashboard Mode.......................................................................................................................

20

Alerts.............................................................................................................................

20

Using Dashboard......................................................................................................

21

Dashboard Categories............................................................................................

23

4. Intervals.........................................................................................................................................

24

5. Reports Mode..............................................................................................................................

25

Using Reports............................................................................................................

25

Report Details............................................................................................................

27

Report Def initions....................................................................................................

31

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Table of Contents: Chapters...continued

 

6.Workouts.......................................................................................................................................

37

Using Workouts.........................................................................................................

37

Using Manual Workouts on CycleOps 400 Pro Indoor Cycle.....................

39

Using Manual Workouts on CycleOps PowerBeam Pro Trainer................

41

Using Saved Workouts on CycleOps 400 Pro Indoor Cycle........................

43

Using Saved Workouts on CycleOps 400 Pro Indoor Cycle........................

45

Pausing, Saving and/or Deleting a Workout....................................................

47

7. Sensors...........................................................................................................................................

48

Setting Up....................................................................................................................

49

Calibrating Devices..................................................................................................

55

8. Setup CycleOs Joule ™ 3.0......................................................................................................

59

9. Setup User.....................................................................................................................................

66

10. History..........................................................................................................................................

68

Previous Rides............................................................................................................

68

Maximum History.....................................................................................................

69

Total History................................................................................................................

70

11.Troubleshooting CycleOps Joule 3.0.................................................................................

71

12. Important Precautions...........................................................................................................

73

13.Technical Specif ications for CycleOps Joule ™ 3.0.......................................................

75

14. CycleOps Joule 3.0 Warranty................................................................................................

76

14. Def inition of Common Training Terms.............................................................................

77

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Chapter 1: Starting Out

Thank you for purchasing CycleOps Joule 3.0, the f irst cycling computer designed for cyclists who train with power.

This user guide is just one of the resources to help you understand all the features Joule 3.0 has to offer.

Please visit www.cycleops.com to:

Learn more about Joule 3.0 and the CycleOps system of products including stationary trainers, indoor cycles, software and power meters

Register all CycleOps products and activate warranty

View instructional videos

Sign up for the CycleOps Power newsletteryour source for the latest news and technical updates from CycleOps Power

WARNING: Always consult a physician before beginning or modifying any exercise program.

Unpacking Joule 3.0

Remove all parts from the box to ensure the following contents are included: PACKAGE CONTENTS:

Item

Part Description

Qty

Joule 3.0 computer

1

Heart rate strap

1

Standard mount

1

Indoor cycle mount

1

Mount bolts

2

Mount knobs

2

Training with Power DVD

1

PowerAgent CD

1

USB cable

1

Please contact your local dealer or Saris Cycling Group with any questions at 1-800-783-7257.

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Compatibility

Joule 3.0 is compatible with any ANT+ compatible power meter, speed sensor, cadence sensor or heart rate strap. For more information on ANT+ compatible devices, please visit www.thisisant. com. Note: Joule 3.0 is not compatible with combination speed/cadence sensors, wired version of PowerTap and non-ANT+ PowerTap models such as the SL 2.4.

In addition, Joule 3.0 is compatible with the following CycleOps products:

1.PowerTap 2.4+ Power Meter

2.PowerTap Elite+ Power Meter

3.PowerTap Pro+ Power Meter

4.PowerTap SL+ Power Meter

5.PowerTap SLC+ Power Meter

6.PowerBeam Pro Trainer*

7.200 Pro Indoor Cycle

8.300 Pro Indoor Cycle

9.400 Pro Indoor Cycle*

10.CycleOps PowerAgent Software

*Important: Unit must be plugged in to work with Joule.

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Chapter 1: Starting Out

Installing CycleOps Joule 3.0

Joule 3.0 comes with two different mounts.The indoor cycle mount is designed specif ically for use on the CycleOps indoor cycles while the standard mount may be used on any handlebar or stem.

Indoor cycle mount

Standard mount

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Chapter 1: Starting Out

Installing CycleOps Joule 3.0 on Indoor Cycle

Joule 3.0 should be installed with the indoor cycle mount if it is being used on an indoor cycle. The indoor cycle mount allows Joule 3.0 to be tilted for optimum viewing angles.

1. Place mount onto the handlebars as shown. Note: release lever should be closest to seat.

2. Insert two screws and two knobs through mount and handlebar. Tighten securely.

3. Slide Joule 3.0 forward into mount until it snaps into place.

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Installing CycleOps Joule 3.0 Using Standard Mount

The standard mount can be installed in either stem or handlebar orientations for use on any handlebar or stem. The mount is preassembled for the stem orientation.

1. For stem orientation insert two zip ties through bottom of mount and attach sticky pad. Secure to stem.

2. Position Joule 3.0 slightly behind mount.

3. Slide Joule 3.0 forward into mount until it snaps into place.

Press to

release

4. Be sure to check Joule 3.0 is secure in mount before riding.

5.To remove Joule 3.0 , press down on the release lever and slide Joule 3.0 back. Note: additional sticky pads may be used if release lever is not acces-

sible due to stem length or angle.

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Installing CycleOps Joule 3.0 Using Standard Mount

For handlebar orientation, change the standard mount from the preassembled stem orientation.

1. Remove screw that holds bottom of mount and rotate 90 degrees.

2. Insert screw through bottom of mount.

3. Insert two zip ties through bottom of mount. Apply sticky pad and tighten zip ties to secure mount.

4. Be sure to check Joule 3.0 is secure in mount before riding.

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CycleOps (ANT+) Heart Rate Strap

Wearing the heart rate strap, position it above torso as pictured. The strap should rest just beneath the pectoralis muscles of the chest. For best results slightly moisten the electrodes where contact is made with skin. The heart rate strap must be worn to enable the heart rate function. It should be snug enough to stay in place during the ride.

NOTE: Joule 3.0 is compatible with any ANT+ compatible heart rate strap. The CycleOps heart rate strap contains a user replaceable CR2032 battery; with an expected life of three years, assuming one hour of use per day. After replacing sensor battery, Joule must be repaired to heart rate sensor. See Sensor section on page 48.

Band

Front of Heart Rate Strap

Electrodes

Battery Door

Electrodes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back of Heart Rate Strap

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Charging Battery

The Joule 3.0 is powered by a user replaceable lithium-ion battery that can be recharged using the included USB cable and a computer. A 5VDC 400mA charger can also be used (not included). A fully charged battery can run for approximately 60 hours before it must be recharged. Recharging completely, via USB cable or AC adapter will take approximately six hours. The battery level is indicated in the title bar. The Joule 3.0 is fully charged at the factory, but shipping and handling may inadvertently consume charge. For more information see Important Precautions section on page 38.

 

 

 

Battery

 

 

 

cover

HOME

MODE

INTERVAL

RESISTANCE

 

 

 

Mini-

 

 

 

USB

 

 

 

port

 

Front of Joule

Back of Joule

1.Press in release [HOME] , [MODE] or [INTERVAL] to turn on Joule 3.0. Note: Pressing either [JOYSTICK] will not turn Joule 3.0 on.

2.Plug the mini-USB cable into the mini-USB port on the back of Joule 3.0 and plug the other end into an available USB port on a computer.

3.A standard AC adapter to wall outlet is available separately.

4.Once connected to a computer or AC adapter, Joule 3.0 displays the connection and charge screen (charging or charge complete). No data will be displayed.

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Installing MicroSD Card

Joule 3.0 provides 4 MB of onboard memory for storing activities, history and workouts. Activity f ile size increases with ride time but a one hour ride is approximately 150 KB, history f iles are always 1 KB (1,000 history f iles = 1 MB) and workout f iles also increase with workout size but a workout containing 500 segments will be approximately 50 KB. A microSD card slot is available under the battery for additional memory. Once a microSD card is installed, all f iles are stored on the card. For more information see Data Management section on page 16.

Red O-ring

MicroSD card holder

Mini-USB port

1.Remove the four screws attaching battery cover to Joule 3.0.

2.Remove battery cover. Remove battery. Note: disconnecting the battery is not necessary. Be careful not to damage the o-ring

3.Slide microSD card into microSD card holder, behind battery.

4.Insert battery. Attach battery cover and four bolts, using screwdriver. Make sure red O-ring is in place before

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removed. Use a light coating of grease when re-installing the battery cover on the O-rings.

Chapter 1: Starting Out

Navigation Overview CycleOps Joule 3.0

There are three buttons and two [JOYSTICK] to navigate Joule 3.0. To help navigate Joule 3.0 display and this user guide note; bold letters will bring special attention to Menu items as they appear on the screen. Letters appearing in all [CAPs] denote an actual button.

 

HOME

MODE

INTERVAL RESISTANCE

[HOME]

 

 

 

[RESISTANCE

button

 

 

 

 

 

JOYSTICK]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[MODE] button

[JOYSTICK] [INTERVAL] button

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Navigation Overview CycleOps Joule 3.0

Display Actions

 

Button

 

 

 

Function

 

 

[JOYSTICK]

 

Press left/right

 

Move within a screen or change screens

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press up/down

 

Move within a screen or scroll up/down screen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press in and release

 

Change metrics in dashboard, change date

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ranges in reports or select settings in menu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press and hold for 2 seconds

 

Initate list for changing dashboard categorysettings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[MODE]

 

Press and release

 

Change between dashboard, reports, activities,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

menu

 

 

 

 

 

Press and release

 

Navigate “back” in menu mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press and hold for 2 seconds

 

Display “Ride Paused” screen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[INTERVAL]

 

Press and release

 

Stop current interval and start next interval

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press and hold for 2 seconds

 

Change dashboard to and from “Interval Mode”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[MODE]

 

Press and hold for 2 seconds

 

Initiates f inding previously paired sensors

 

 

+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[INTERVAL]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[RESISTANCE

 

Press up/down

 

Change resistance setting

 

JOYSTICK]

 

Press in and release

 

Change resistance type

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[HOME]

 

Press in and release

 

Return to dashboard mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Data File Management

Joule 3.0 saves three types of f iles into memory, activities, workouts and history. Activities f iles contain second by second ride data for analysis by PC or Mac on software such as CycleOps PowerAgent. History f iles contain summary data only and are used by Joule 3.0 for calculating averages, maximums and totals for Reports. Workout f iles are created in PowerAgent and sent to Joule 3.0.

Whenever ride time is accumulated, an activities f ile is created and saved automatically. A history f ile is generated anytime a ride is stopped and saved. Note: because history f iles are used by Reports for calculating averages, maximums and totals it is important to manage them carefully, only saving rides that you want to contribute to these calculations. Because Joule 3.0 acts as a mass storage device, activities and history f iles may also be viewed from a PC or Mac when connected via USB cable.

File Type

Description

Size

Activtiies

Second by second complete ride storage

1hr=150K

 

 

 

Workouts

Summarized ride data for reports and history

1 ride=1KB

 

 

 

History

Created by PowerAgent for training a precise power

500 segments=5KB

 

output, powerzone or terrain (slope).

 

 

 

 

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Pausing, Saving and/or Deleting a Ride

A ride may be paused at any time. Joule 3.0 will turn off automatically if paused for longer than the designated sleep time. For more information on how to change sleep time see page 64.

1. Press and hold [MODE] for two seconds to access ride paused screen from any mode.

2. Press [JOYSTICK] in and release to resume ride.

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Pausing, Saving and/or Deleting a Ride

Stopping and saving a ride creates a history f ile for that ride. History f iles are used for calculating averages, maximums and totals for Reports. Stop and save resets all data in the dashboard.

1. Hold [MODE] for two seconds to access ride paused screen from any mode.

2. Press [JOYSTICK] up/down to highlight stop and save. Press [JOYSTICK] in and release to select.

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Pausing, Saving and/or Deleting a Ride

A ride may be deleted at any time. If a ride is deleted no history f ile is created.

1. Press and hold [MODE] to access ride paused screen from any mode.

2. Press [JOYSTICK] up/down to highlight stop and delete. Press [JOYSTICK] in and release to select stop and delete.

3. Press [JOYSTICK] in and release to conf irm deletion.

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Alerts

Notif ications indicated in the title bar alerting users to prepare to action step to optimize Joule 3.0 functionality. Alerts are located in the title bar.

Battery Low: indicating Joule 3.0 battery is low. Need to plug in and charge to computer or AC adapter. If one bar remains on the battery icon, there is approximately a half an hour of use left before Joule 3.0 battery shuts down.

Connected: indicating Joule 3.0 is connected to a computer or AC adapter and is receiving a charge. Charging may take three hours to complete.

Hub Battery Low: indicating the CycleOps PowerTap hub battery is low. Reference CycleOps PowerTap User Guide to change battery in hub.

Finding: indicating Joule 3.0 is attempting to f ind activated sensors.

RU Lost: indicating the signal from the resistance unit that was activated and paired to Joule 3.0 has been lost.

Hub Lost: indicating the signal from the power meter that was activated and paired to Joule 3.0 has been lost.

Memory Full: indicating the memory on the Joule 3.0 has reached its limit. Insert new microSD card or delete activity f iles to create more memory.

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Chapter 2: Dashboard Mode

Using Dashboard Mode

Joule 3.0 has four display modes of operation: dashboard, reports, activities and menu indicated by the title bar. Note: after the mode is displayed in the title bar for f ive seconds, the time of day will appear. Press and release [MODE] to change to dashboard mode. Note: Press in and release [HOME] at any time to return to the dashboard mode.

Selected metric

Dashboard

Information bar

Mode level indicator/

 

 

Alerts notif ications

Interval on/off

Battery indicator

Title bar

Detailed view

Resistance control type/ setting

Ride time

Total ride

Average heart Total ride KJ

 

distance

rate for total

 

 

ride

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Chapter 2: Dashboard Mode

Using Dashboard Mode

Dashboard mode shows current ride data. It displays six metrics, out of a choice of eighteen metrics that can be easily customized.The detailed view shows additional metrics related to the

selected metric in the dashboard.

Selected metric

Detailed view

1. Press [JOYSTICK] left/right or up/down to highlight a metric. Note: when a new metric is highlighted, the detailed view changes to show related metrics.

2.Press in and release [JOYSTICK] to rotate metrics from detailed view to dashboard. (Example: watts, av watts, mx watts).

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3. Press in and hold [JOYSTICK] to change the metric category displayed in the dashboard.

Chapter 2: Dashboard Mode

Dashboard Categories

Each dashboard category is made up of three metrics.There are twelve available dashboard categories. Press and hold [JOYSTICK] to change the metric category displayed in the dashboard.

 

Category Metric 1

 

Metric 2

Metric 3

 

 

Watts

 

 

watts

average watts

maximum watts

 

 

 

 

WATTS

 

 

AV WATTS

 

 

MX WATTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

2999

 

 

2999

 

 

2999

 

 

 

Watts/kg

 

 

watts/kg

average watts/kg

maximum watts/kg

 

 

 

 

 

W/KG

 

 

AV W/KG

 

 

MX W/KG

 

 

 

 

 

 

20.0

 

 

20.0

 

 

20.0

 

 

 

Zones

 

current power zone average power zone

heart rate zone

 

 

 

 

 

PWR ZONE

 

 

AV PWR ZN

 

 

HR ZONE

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

4.2

 

 

3

 

 

 

Peak Power

 

5sec Peak Power

5min Peak Power

20 min Peak Power

 

 

 

 

 

5 SEC

 

 

5 MIN

 

 

20 MIN

 

 

 

 

 

 

2999

 

 

2999

 

 

2999

 

 

 

Scores

 

training stress score normalized power

intensity factor

 

 

 

 

 

TSS

 

 

NORM PWR

 

 

IF

 

 

 

 

 

 

500.1

 

 

2999

 

 

2.000

 

 

 

Work

 

 

kilojoules

kilojoules / hour

training stress score

 

 

 

 

 

KJ

 

 

KJ/HR

 

 

TSS

 

 

 

 

 

 

9999

 

 

9999

 

 

9999

 

 

 

RPM

 

 

rpm

average rpm

maximum rpm

 

 

 

 

 

CAD

 

 

AV CAD

 

 

MX CAD

 

 

 

 

 

 

250

 

 

250

 

 

250

 

 

 

Heart Rate

 

 

heart rate

average heart rate

maximum heart rate

 

 

 

 

 

HR

 

 

AV HR

 

 

MX HR

 

 

 

 

 

 

250

 

 

250

 

 

250

 

 

 

Speed

 

current speed

average speed

maximum speed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MPH

 

 

AV MPH

 

 

MX MPH

 

 

 

% Grade

 

 

99.9

 

 

99.9

 

 

99.9

 

 

 

 

current grade

current altitude ft or m

total ascent ft or m

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

% GRADE

 

 

ALT FT

 

 

FT GAIN

 

 

 

 

 

 

45.0

 

 

29999

 

 

9999

 

 

 

VAM

 

vertical ascent

current altitude ft or m

total ascent ft or m

 

 

 

 

 

VAM

 

 

ALT FT

 

 

FT GAIN

 

 

 

 

 

 

45.0

 

 

29999

 

 

9999

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ride

 

 

ride time

ride distance

 

kilojoules

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MILE

 

 

KJ

 

 

 

 

 

 

99:59:59

 

 

99.99

 

 

9999

 

 

 

 

 

 

RIDE TIME HR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Chapter 3: Intervals

Intervals

Intervals may be viewed from activities mode or dashboard mode. Intervals are useful for viewing ride data specif ic to a section of your ride such as a hill or other period of high intensity riding.

1.Intervals can be started at any point during the ride and from any mode. Press and release [INTERVAL].To stop the existing interval and start the next one, press and release [INTERVAL] again.

2.To view intervals from the dashboard press and hold [INTERVAL] until “INT” is displayed in the title bar. Note: All dashboard data now pertains to the active interval only.

3.To exit interval mode, press and hold [INTERVAL] again. Note: all dashboard data will now pertain to the entire ride.

4.To view all interval data press and release [MODE] to navigate to activities mode.

Note: Activities mode shows all intervals completed with the current interval at the top of the list. Average power, heart rate, interval time and distance are displayed for each interval.

Intervals are disabled during saved workouts.

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Chapter 4: Reports Mode

Using Reports Mode

Joule 3.0 has four display modes of operation: dashboard, reports, activities and menu indicated in the title bar. Note: after the mode is displayed in the title bar for f ive seconds, the time of day will appear Press and release [MODE] button to change from dashboard mode to report mode. Note: Press in and release [HOME] at any time to return to the dashboard mode.

 

 

Mode level indicator

Battery indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Title bar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Todays

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report Name

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comparable

Ride

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Timeframe

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report Metrics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Green box

bar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

highlights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

larger volume

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ride time

Total ride

Average heart Total ride KJ

 

 

 

 

 

distance

rate for total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ride

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Chapter 4: Reports Mode

Using Reports Mode

Joule 3.0 provides eight reports for an easy comparison of the current ride and historical averages so information can be seen in context. Each report contains three columns; the f irst column is the metric label, the second column is the data for a given metric on the current ride, the

third column is the average of all rides completed over the selected date range. Note: the green highlighted metrics represents the larger of the two metrics. For more information see Report Def initions for an explanation of each metric in reports from pages 31-36.

1.From dashboard mode, press and release [MODE]. Press [JOYSTICK] left/right to change reports.

2.Press [JOYSTICK] up/down to scroll screen within a particular report. For past ride historical reports, see pages 31-36.

3.Press in and release [JOYSTICK] to change date ranges from two weeks, four weeks, eight weeks, six months and twelve months.

4.Move [JOYSTICK] left and right to show the other reports.There are eight available reports.

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