5.2 SmartIT Ride Modes
The SmartIT provides two different ride modes:
Ride by Gear:
Ride by gear means that you can set the resistance of the Smart brake. The resistance ranges from
0-100% (low to high) and can be adjusted in increments of 1%.
With this mode you can easily simulate real riding conditions such as hill-climbing, and training for
time-trials or sprints.
Ride by Power:
Ride by Power means that you can set the target power of your training. The brake will continually
adjust the resistance to reach the target power at the cadence that you are riding at. To reach your
target power constantly, you must pedal at a constant cadence. The power can be adjusted at
increments of 5 Watts.
This is the perfect training mode for workouts with defined power levels, such as power zones as a
percentage of your Functional Threshold Power (FTP).
Interval by Gear or Power:
Both ride modes provide an Interval Mode. With the Interval Mode you can set up your upper and
lower resistance(Ride by Gear) or target power(Ride by Power).
To enter the Interval Mode, short press the
MODE
button. Set up the lower value using the arrow
keys. Press the
SET
button to start the interval. Use the arrow keys to adjust the value.
The interval timer shows you the time you have spent in your current interval. The total number of
intervals is tracked by the interval counter. To reset the interval counter long press the
SET
button.
Refer to 6.7 “Interval Start Preferences“ to set your preference for starting on the upper or lower
interval.
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