Learning Objectives

• Understand the 3 key functions of Warm-Up mode
• List the simplest ways to ensure that heart rate monitor chest straps are picked up by the appropriate console
• Describe the difference between the left and right side columns of data during a Stage
• Know where to go to find the Stages Indoor Cycling Support page for FAQs and questions

ADDITIONAL READING

Display Definitions

Warm Up

The console has a WARM UP mode designed to allow a user to adjust the exercise bike, to warm up, and to prepare for an actual ride. In a studio cycling class, users can use this mode to warm up before the class begins.

While the WARM UP mode is selected, the console will provide instantaneous data in the left display for a user to reference. However, the console will not record the elapsed time, will not show average values, and will not save riding data to a USB drive.

To exit the WARM UP mode, a user will press the STAGE button to enter the STAGE mode and begin the ride.

STAGE Mode

During the ride, the console will be in the STAGE mode.

The STAGE mode can have 1 to 99 numbered stages (intervals). To enter a new STAGE, a user will press the STAGE button. The message banner will show the STAGE number.

For each stage, the console will record the elapsed time and distance, will show instantaneous data in the left displays, and will show average values in the right displays.

Ride data for each STAGE will also be saved in the console memory for the RESULTS mode. If a user inserts a USB drive into the USB port before entering the STAGE mode, the ride data will also be saved to the USB drive in the RESULTS mode.

RIDE Mode

During the ride, a user can press the AVG/END button to select RIDE mode and view data of the entire ride, up to that moment.

While the RIDE mode is selected, the console will show the time and distance for the entire ride. The left displays will show the maximum values achieved for the ride so far and the right displays will show the average values for the ride so far.

Watts

The console will measure and show a user’s power output in WATTS. A watt is an instantaneous measurement of power and is a product of two factors: force and movement.

When a user rides an exercise bike, force equates to how hard the user pushes the pedals. Movement equates to the user’s pedaling cadence—measured in revolutions per minute (RPM).

A watt is the international standard unit for power. However, power output is often expressed in horsepower as well. For reference, 746 watts is equal to 1 horsepower.

KJ (Kilojoules)

The console will measure and show the amount of work a user has accomplished during a ride in kilojoules (KJ). The console will show the kilojoules value in the banner display.

The kilojoules value is a direct measurement that can be converted into a food energy equivalent (kilocalories). However, the formula for this conversion makes assumptions about the mechanical efficiency of the human body.

A kilojoule is equal to 1000 joules. In turn, 1 joule is equal to 1 watt applied for 1 second.

KCAL (Kilocalories)

The console will measure and show the approximate amount of food energy used by a user’s body in kilocalories (KCAL). Note: Kilocalories are also known as large calories or Calories. In nutritional contexts, kilocalories are known as Calories.

A kilocalorie is equal to 1000 small calories. Note: Small calories are also known as gram calories. Small calories are very small units and are not used in nutritional contexts.

The console will use the following formula to convert the kilojoules value to the kilocalories value:

First, the kilojoules value is converted to the kilocalories equivalent (4.186 kilojoules = 1 kilocalorie). Then, this value is divided by the standard assumption of human mechanical efficiency (22 percent). The result is the approximate amount of food energy used.

RPM (Revolutions Per Minute)

The console will measure and show the user’s pedaling cadence in revolutions per minute (RPM). A user’s pedaling cadence is the number of times the user’s foot travels a complete pedal stroke (360-degree circle or revolution) in one minute.

Heart Rate

If a user wears a compatible heart rate monitor (not included), the console will measure and show a user’s heart rate in beats per minute. 

When the console detects a signal from the user’s heart rate monitor, the heart symbol in the display will flash and the user’s heart rate will be shown.

Speed

The console will measure and show the user’s pedaling speed in miles per hour (MPH) or kilometers per hour (KMH). Note: The unit of measurement can be changed in the SETTINGS mode.

The console will calculate pedaling speed using a formula based on the amount of power required by an average-sized cyclist to increase pedaling speed while traveling on a flat surface in calm winds.

When a cyclist rides a road bike, the wind resistance the cyclist encounters increases exponentially. Thus, it requires more power output (watts) for a cyclist to increase pedaling speed from 20 miles per hour to 30 miles per hour than it does for a cyclist to increase pedaling speed from 10 miles per hour to 20 miles per hour.

The speed value calculated by the console is based directly on the amount of power produced by the user. This speed value is more realistic and consistent than the speed value produced by other consoles. Other consoles calculate a user’s pedaling speed based simply on the rotational speed of the flywheel on the exercise bike.

Distance

The console will measure and show the distance traveled in miles (MI) or kilometers (KM). Note: The unit of measurement can be changed in the SETTINGS mode.

The console will calculate the distance traveled based on the user’s average speed for a given amount of time.

The speed value used to produce the distance value is based directly on the amount of power produced by the user. Thus, the console will produce a realistic distance value that will allow the user to compare the distances traveled on rides of similar duration.

How to Use the Console

How to Set Up the Console

1. Activate the console.

Activate the console by pressing the STAGE button.

2. Select the Startup mode.

When you activate the console, the Startup mode will be selected automatically.

3. Insert a USB drive into the USB port if desired.

The display will prompt you to insert a USB drive into the USB port on the console. If you insert a USB drive into the USB port, your ride data will be saved to the USB drive in the RESULTS mode.

4. Exit the Startup mode.

Press the STAGE button to exit the Startup mode and enter the WARM UP mode.

The console will automatically exit the Startup mode and enter the WARM UP mode in the following conditions:

• The console will enter the WARM UP mode after 10 seconds if no buttons are pressed and the pedals move at a pedaling cadence greater than 20 RPM.
• The console will enter the WARM UP mode immediately if the pedals move at a pedaling cadence greater than 60 RPM.

How to Use the Warm Up Mode

1. Activate the console.

See HOW TO ACTIVATE THE CONSOLE above.

2. Set up the console if desired.

When you activate the console, the Startup mode will be selected automatically. 

3. Select the WARM UP mode.

Press the STAGE button to exit the Startup mode and enter the WARM UP mode.

When the WARM UP mode is selected, the words WARM UP will appear in the message banner.

The WARM UP mode is designed to allow you to adjust the exercise bike, to warm up, and to pair any external, personal devices. In a studio cycling class, you can use this mode to warm up before the class begins.

4. Follow your progress with the displays.

When the WARM UP mode is selected, the console will show instantaneous data in the left displays. However, the console will not show the elapsed time, will not show average values, and will not save ride data to a USB drive.

5. Exit the WARM UP mode.

To exit the WARM UP mode, press the STAGE button.

The console will then enter the STAGE mode and begin the ride.

How to Use the Stage Mode

6. Select the STAGE mode.

To exit the WARM UP mode and enter the STAGE mode, press the STAGE button. The STAGE number will appear in the message banner.

7. Divide your ride into stages if desired.

The STAGE mode can have 1 to 99 numbered stages. To enter a new STAGE, press the STAGE button. The message banner will show the current STAGE number.

8. Follow your progress with the displays.

During each stage, the console will show the elapsed time and distance. The left displays will show instantaneous data and the right displays will show average values.When you select a new stage, the console will reset the time, distance, and average values to zero.

9. Previous STAGE Averages

After pressing the STAGE button, the message banner will display STAGE AVG for 5 seconds. During this time, the right displays will show average values from the previous stage, and the left displays will show current instantaneous data.

When you select a new stage, the console will reset the time, distance, and average values to zero.

10. Pause the console if desired

See HOW TO USE THE AUTO PAUSE MODE.

11. View the RIDE mode if desired

See HOW TO USE THE RIDE MODE.

12. End the ride

To end the ride, press and hold the AVG/END button for 3 seconds. The console will then enter the RESULTS mode.

How to Use the Ride Mode

To view the RIDE mode at any time during any stage, press the AVG/END button. The word RIDE will appear in the message banner.

1. View data for the entire ride

When the RIDE mode is selected, the console will show data for the entire ride so far. The time and distance displays will show the elapsed time for the entire ride and the distance for the entire ride. The left displays will show the maximum values achieved for the ride and the right displays will show the average values for the ride.

Note: When the RIDE mode is selected, you can still press the STAGE button to enter a new stage.

2. Exit the RIDE mode

To exit the RIDE mode and view the current STAGE mode, press the AVG/END button. The console will also exit the RIDE mode automatically after 6 seconds.

How to Use the Auto Pause Mode

The console has an Auto Pause mode that allows you to stop your ride temporarily and then resume your ride without affecting the average value data shown and saved by the console.

The console will enter the Auto Pause mode when your pedaling cadence is less than 20 RPM for 3 or more seconds.

Note: The console will not enter the Auto Pause mode when the WARM UP mode is selected.

When the console enters the Auto Pause mode, a pause symbol will appear in the message banner. The time display will pause and the left displays will not show instantaneous data.

The console will exit the Auto Pause mode and return to the current stage if the console detects a pedaling cadence greater than 20 RPM during the first 3 minutes of the Auto Pause mode.

The console will exit the Auto Pause mode and enter the Sleep Mode if no pedaling cadence greater than 5 RPM is detected after 3 minutes.

Note: If desired, you can disable the Auto Pause mode. See HOW TO USE THE AUTO PAUSE OFF MODE below.

How to Use the Auto Pause Off Mode

The console has an Auto Pause Off mode designed to be used by instructors.

Since most studio cycling classes must be completed in a set period of time, instructors may not want the console to pause the time when they stop pedaling or get off their exercise bikes for short periods of time.

When the Auto Pause Off mode is selected, a pause symbol will appear in the message banner when the console detects a pedaling cadence of less than 20 RPM for 3 or more seconds; however, the time display will not pause.

The console will exit the Auto Pause Off mode and return to the current stage if the console detects a pedaling cadence greater than 20 RPM during the first 10 minutes of the Auto Pause Off mode.

The console will exit the Auto Pause Off mode and enter the Sleep Mode if no pedaling cadence greater than 20 RPM is detected after 10 minutes.

How to Use the Results Mode

1. Select the RESULTS mode

To end a ride and select the RESULTS mode, press and hold the AVG/END button for 3 seconds.

The word RESULTS will appear in the message banner.

2. View and save data for the ride

When the RESULTS mode is selected, the console will show the data for the ride.

If there is a USB drive inserted into the USB port, the data for the ride will also be saved to the USB drive.

The time and distance displays will show the time for the entire ride and the distance for the entire ride. The left displays will show the maximum values achieved for the ride and the right displays will show the average values for the ride.

The message banner will also show the KJ (kilojoules) and the KCAL (kilocalories) values in a repeating cycle.

How to Link Bluetooth/ANT+ Compatible Devices

The console has an Bluetooth/ANT+ module that allows the console to communicate with Bluetooth or ANT+ compatible heart rate monitors, fitness watches, and mobile devices.

There are also many brands of Bluetooth and ANT+ compatible heart rate straps, fitness watches and mobile devices available. These devices can capture your ride data wirelessly, so you do not have to insert a USB drive into the USB port on the console to save your ride data. Many of these devices can also transfer your ride data wirelessly to training programs on computers, mobile devices, and websites. Visit www.thisisant.com/directory for a list of ANT+ compatible products

See HOW TO LINK A HEART RATE MONITOR below to link your Bluetooth or ANT+ compatible devices to the console.

How to Link a Heart Rate Monitor

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to use your Bluetooth/ANT+ compatible heart rate monitor.

1. Put on the heart rate monitor and position yourself near the console. DO NOT ride your bike just yet.

You must be within 12 inches (30 centimeters) of the console to link the heart rate monitor to the console.

2. Activate the console and select the WARM UP mode

See HOW TO ACTIVATE THE CONSOLE. Then, press the STAGE button to enter the WARM UP mode.

Note: The console must be in the WARM UP mode to link to an compatible heart rate monitor. The heart rate monitor cannot be paired when the console is in STAGE mode.

3. Link the heart rate monitor to the console

When the WARM UP mode is selected, the Bluetooth/ANT+ module will link to the heart rate monitor.

The heart symbol will flash in the heart rate display and the console will show heart rate data.

Note: After the heart rate monitor is linked to the console, the Bluetooth/ANT+ module will be able to receive heart rate signals within an area encompassing all the riding positions of the exercise bike.

Once Heart Rate is shown on the console, saddle up and start riding!!