Click here to download the catalog as a PDF file. To view this site you need Adobe Flash Player and your browser must allow javaScripts. Go here to get the latest Flash Player. Fitter. Faster. Further. Test Your Power—Improve Your Riding THE POWER TEST The CycleOps Power Test determines your threshold power—a starting point for getting fitter, a frame of reference for getting faster, and a measuring tool for going further. WHAT DO YOU NEED FOR A POWER TEST? We have everything here at the shop to perform your power test. Just bring in your riding gear: your shoes, shorts, a shirt and maybe a water bottle. It won’t be an all-out effort, but it will be important to be aware of your perceived effort. Keep the scale at right in mind: With this 20-minute test, we’ll gauge your power and be able to use the information to make you a better cyclist. WHAT IS POWER? Power output is the product of how hard you push on the pedals multiplied by how fast you are pedaling. It’s the amount of work or energy you expend in a given time frame. Power (watts) = torque (in lbs.) x cadence (rpms) CycleOps Power has cycling down to a science. Take a 20-minute CycleOps Power Test in our store, to determine your threshold power, and you’ll have an informative starting point for getting fitter, a frame of reference for getting faster, and a measuring tool for going further. HOW DO WE MEASURE IT? PowerTap technology is the leading power measurement technology for cycling and fitness. It uses 8 strain gauges embedded in the rear hub for +/- 1.5% accuracy. To produce more power you can either push harder or pedal faster. The higher your power output, the faster you go. Wattage Training: More Accurate and Effective The development of wattage training with power meters has revolutionized the way we ride bikes. In the 1980s, heart rate monitors were heralded—justifiably—as a leap in training methods. Cyclists improved performance by monitoring heart rate during training rides and races. Heart-rate training, though, has its pitfalls: it fluctuates depending on a rider’s fitness level, with possible illness, ambient temperature, and even diet. This variability makes it impossible to accurately and consistently gauge one’s performance. By the mid 1990s, engineers solved this problem by standardizing a means for monitoring a cyclist’s output or workload—with wattage. Power meters measure the watts generated by a working cyclist. If a rider knows she or he can generate 200 watts for 15 minutes on a given climb, then that figure acts a marker for future efforts. Produce 175 watts a week later and you know you’re putting out less power; crank out 225 watts and rest assured you’re stronger. There’s nothing subjective about it; wattage tells you if you are putting more power to the pedals—or not. Having an accurate, dependable gauge for your workload allows pinpoint accuracy in training. Rather than relying on heart rate—which can fluctuate as much as 10 beats from day to day—wattage facilitates training at specific intensities and acts as a consistent ruler upon which to measure performance gains. Passionate cyclists and sports physiologists have proven there’s no more effective means to improve cycling than a power meter, making it an indispensable tool for the modern performance rider. Visit our shop to learn more about the benefits of using a power meter. “A Power Test is the starting point of a good training program.” Robbie Ventura, Vision Quest Coach and pro cycling veteran Know your power, all the time. This super-smart training tool gives you immediate feedback on your power, heart rate and cadence. It also records unlimited intervals which can be downloaded into analysis software to track your progress towards goals. Training will never be the same. PowerTap SL 2.4 Wheel $1,599 Easy-to-use interface Highest level accuracy for the price Software for Mac and PC PowerTap technology built into the bike Easily-adjustable saddle position for perfect fit Large LCD screen feeds you training info Fixed-gear design teaches you to spin smoothly and efficiently Looks like a Bike. Fits Like a Bike. Feels like a Bike. The first indoor cycle that measures power, the Pro 300PT can make you the fittest, fastest, most powerful cyclist you can be. It’s infinitely adjustable to fit you as well as your road bike. The easy-to-read display gives you power, heart rate, distance, speed and more, and it stores 150 hours of data that you can download to your PC or Mac. It’s the ultimate training tool. Pro 300PT Indoor Cycle $1899.99 FITTER: Lose weight, help your heart. FASTER: Race to a new personal best. FURTHER: Healthy bodies do better at work and play. Most cyclists average about 250 watts of power and can peak at 450 for 1 minute. Lance Armstrong can generate an amazing 500 watts of power for 20 minutes.