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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