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Note:
You do not have to install the DVD courses until you plan to ride a RealAxiom
interactive video course. If you plan to ride only the Axiom non-video courses,
there is no need to install the DVD courses.
B. Software Updates
RealAxiom software updates will be available periodically. To check for updates,
click on the Help tab in the toolbar at the top of the screen and select the
Upgrade Wizard. If a newer version of the RealAxiom software is available, the
Upgrade Wizard will lead you through the download and installation process.
C. Hardware Installation
1. If for some reason the USB driver is not installed during the initial soft-
ware installation, you may see a "Device not Found" error the first time you
launch the RealAxiom program.
2. Make sure the USB plug from the handlebar console is connected to an
available USB port on your computer (and connected to the same port each
time you use the trainer).
3. If the Windows® hardware installation wizard requests that you install the
USB Serial driver, insert the RealAxiom CD in the CD-ROM drive and select
"Install From a Specific Path (Expert User)".
4. Select "Search in Removable Disks (CD-ROM)" and click "Continue".
5. Click "Finish" to complete the installation of the USB Serial driver.
6. Next, if Windows® asks you to install the USB Serial Port driver, follow the
same procedure as above.
V. Program Overview
The Travel Trac™ RealAxiom electronic trainer provides a means for cyclists to mea-
sure, record and analyze training data in order to improve their fitness and perfor-
mance level. The trainer provides an excellent workout with automatic changes in
resistance levels to simulate changes in terrain. During the workout the RealAxiom
allows you to view current, average and maximum values for speed, distance,
cadence, heart rate and power output data. After the workout, course data can be
saved to a history file for later analysis and comparison with other rides. In addition
to the above data, the RealAxiom provides a Power to Weight (W/Kg) ratio which can
be used to track progress during a training program.
The
Power to Weight
ratio has often been used to evaluate dynamic objects as
diverse as automobiles and athletes. Power is defined as work done over time. In
terms of cycling, the greater the ratio of power to weight, the more easily (or faster)
a cyclist can propel the bicycle. The Power to Weight ratio is calculated by dividing
power output (measured in watts) by body weight. The resulting value is a good
indicator of your cycling efficiency, and a useful tool for monitoring your fitness.
As your fitness and pedaling efficiency improve, you should see an increase in the
Power to Weight ratio, provided your body mass does not increase proportionally.
The only way to improve your Power to Weight ratio is either to produce more power
without gaining weight, or to loose weight while maintaining the same power out-
put. Monitoring your Power to Weight ratio over time can be especially valuable for
cyclists trying to lose weight without sacrificing power.
The Power to Weight ratio is included in the course history files to allow you to track
your progress over time. See section IX for more information on viewing course his-
tory files.
VI. Before You Begin
A. Using the Keyboard, Mouse and Handlebar Console
The keyboard, mouse and handlebar console can be used to navigate the
RealAxiom screens.
Keyboard:
There are certain functions for which the keyboard must be used.
