The ergomo^®  computer – the command center 
 

Smaller, lighter, and with substantially expanded functions the new computer of the “ergomo^® pro” system is really something. It has been developed further in collaboration with the well known power training experts of the Peaks Coaching Group in the USA.

The large display shows up to five measurements simultaneously, and you can select between different menus: for example, current values, all average and  aximum values, training intervals, and training time. The computer can store complete training data up to 240 hours, with multiple recording rate choices.

… for professional, systematic training

When two people do the same thing, it’s not the same. Two cyclists riding along a country road at 50 km /h can do it with very different pedaling power – depending on body size, bicycle, aerodynamics, and power transmission. To coordinate all these factors optimally, it is decisively important to measure, record, and analyze power output continuously (in watts).

Combined with other values (such as heart rate, pedaling cadence, and speed), you can thus determine your current performance. Then you can use the computer analysis of the recorded data after your ride to track your fitness changes and better determine your strengths and weaknesses.

Interval-Training

A unique feature of ergomo^® pro: you can simultaneously view the current and the average watts for each interval on the display.

That makes it child’s play to compare the average watts (training plan!) of the interval with the current performance and thus achieve optimal training results.

You can just as easily mark any interval in your training trip for later analysis.

The data is transferred from the bottom bracket sensor via cable to the handlebar mounted computer. To transmit the heart rate, it is possible to use an encoded chest belt sensor to avoid interference. A special feature of the ergomo^® pro is an integrated altimeter, which facilitates even more precise performance analysis relative to the route traveled.

ergomo^® Pro Power

The new ergomo^® product series offers you an innovative tool for your training control and analysis. On the basis of the “ergomo^® Pro Power“ parameters Normalized Power (NP), Intensity Factor (IF) and Training Stress Score (TSS) you can manage your training and competition more effective and efficient. These parameters have been developped by the reputated training expert Allen Hunter and are exclusively presented in the eergomo^® product series.

How to use this innovative tool?

In order to use all parameters of the ergomo^® Pro Power you first have to set your personal threshold power in the menu settings (menu settings => training => threshold power) of your ergomo^® computer.

The threshold power is defined as the power, where the metabolism changes from aerobic to anaerobic energy allocation. The threshold power can be evaluated through lactate test of training institutes. Alternatively the threshold power can be estimated as the maximum average power, which can be held up over an one hour effort.

Once this parameter is set in the menu settings your system is ready to show you all parameters of ergomo^® Pro Power during your rides.

Which results and conslusions do you get out of this?

ergomo^® Normalized Power (NP)

In order to give you a feeling for the dimension of your work load the NP calculates a rolling average of your personal power output. Through the use of a special formula extreme values count more in the calculation of NP. The value of NP is shown in watts. Out of this you get a statement about the developement of your power output and the effectively achieved power load on your body.

While competing in an criterium the effective average power for example can be about 150 watts, whereas the NP is 250 watts because of various high intense sprints after the corners.

ergomo^® Intensity Factor (IF)

The IF puts your power into relation to your thershold power. The threshold power is defined as the power, where enery consumption changes from aerobic to anaerobic. Through IF you get a statement about the intensity of the work load. The IF is a unit free number. IF values smaller than 1 show aerobic work, whereas values bigger than 1 symbolise anaerobic stress.

With help of the IF you can control and manage your training zones. For example you can monitor endurance fatburning as well as short and highly intense sprint intervals.

ergomo^® Training Stress Score (TSS)

The TSS finally gives you a report of the sum of work load achieved during your effort. TSS is a unit free number bigger than 1 and growes in relation to the riding time and intensity. Per definition the standard setting is, that a one hour threshold effort is equal to the TSS value 100. So your training and competition is qualitative and qunatitative controllable.

When the TSS after a long endurance ride shows you for example a value of 100, the achieved training effort would be equal to a one hour threshold ride.

ergomo^® Pro Power an innovative partner for your training and competition, which offers you numbers for your effective wattage load, the intensity of your effort and the total sum of your work load.

Use the ergomo^® Pro Power parameters and improve your training and competition, so that you can say soon: “I’ve got the power!“

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