Glossary – CycleOps PowerTap User Manual
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Glossary
Computer - Refers to the yellow handlebar or stem mounted device.
Heart Rate (HR) - This displays current HR. Max and average values are displayed if [MAX] or
[AVG] is selected. NOTE: A non-coded chest strap must be used in order for the console to pick
up heart rate.
Watts - Real-time display of the effort you are putting in to pedaling the bike. This is your power
reading. **If you press the [SELECT] while the cursor is pointing to Watts the line changes to
"inch-lbs". This is the raw torque value that is being applied to the hub, NOT your power in watts.
Cadence (C) - The number of pedal revolutions per minute. The rate of pedaling is shown from 0
to 140 RPM.
Speed - The estimated speed that you would be traveling on a flat road with no wind is displayed
here.
Scroll = to move vertically through available menu or screen options
Toggle = to move horizontally through alphanumeric digits
Cursor = the ® arrow located on console screen
Metrics = a standard of measurement
MAX = Max
RPM = Revolutions Per Minute
MI = Miles Per Hour
KM = Kilometers Per Hour
UI = User Interface
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