planetbike
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Just got back from a short recovery ride. I changed the settings to turn off the torque sensor, and yes, this is the answer for me. For whatever reason it is a much more natural amount of assist, especially when I’m going up an incline.
With the torque sensor on and I’m spinning consistently, the assist doesn’t change one bit while cycling from eco to race mode, until I upshift and press harder on the pedal, which doesn’t work for my style of riding.
But with the torque sensor off, when I increase the assist but maintain the same speed and cadence, it makes it easier on the legs. If the incline gets steeper, I can increase the amount of assist and keep my effort and thus HR consistent. When I’m going uphill, this is the way to roll . Really pleased that the bike gives me this type of control. It will help protect my knees and thus more riding.
Stefan, really cool that your computer shows human effort vs assist graphically! I didn’t notice that during my demo ride w Vado. Wish my computer showed that.
With the torque sensor on and I’m spinning consistently, the assist doesn’t change one bit while cycling from eco to race mode, until I upshift and press harder on the pedal, which doesn’t work for my style of riding.
But with the torque sensor off, when I increase the assist but maintain the same speed and cadence, it makes it easier on the legs. If the incline gets steeper, I can increase the amount of assist and keep my effort and thus HR consistent. When I’m going uphill, this is the way to roll . Really pleased that the bike gives me this type of control. It will help protect my knees and thus more riding.
Stefan, really cool that your computer shows human effort vs assist graphically! I didn’t notice that during my demo ride w Vado. Wish my computer showed that.