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Silky Smooth • Lab Accurate • Power to Burn
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Top of the line fully adjustable ‘Dynafit’ frame
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“Easy On/Easy Off” frame for medical and rehab applications
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Order when choosing to supply your own frame
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Velotron is a computer controlled, precision electronic bicycle ergometer/trainer
of a proprietary new design. It's mechanical design provides the highest laboratory
grade accuracy and repeatability, the widest load range of any commercially available
electronic ergometer, high durability/low maintenance, and an authentic road feel
that closely simulates riding outdoors. The system uses an innovative patented eddy
current brake built around a heavy (55lb), large diameter flywheel with an internal
freewheel. It uses a fixed ratio, high efficiency chain drive. Shifting is accomplished
electronically with "virtual" gearing.
Velotron is widely used in universities, sports science labs, and bicycle coaching/testing
centers, often in conjunction with the optional Wingate Test software. Velotron's
ultra-low starting load of 5 Watts is advantageous for rehab, cardio, pulmonary
and orthopaedic applications. Because of its superior accuracy Velotron is the only
bicycle ergometer approved for use in the USA Cycling National Talent Search.
Applications:
Personal Ergometer -
Sports Science -
Health Clubs -
Medical Rehabilitation
Controlled by Windows based software running on a separate laptop or desktop PC,
the software has two separate and distinct functional modes: Ergometer mode and
Bicycle Simulation mode which includes the effects of wind resistance, rider weight,
rider aerodynamic drag factor, road grade, speed, acceleration and inertia.
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FEATURES:
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Velotron creates loads from 5 to 2000 watts which covers the entire range of human
capability. Accuracy is +/- 1.5% of reading across the entire load range. Repeatability
of +/- 0.2 % or better. This level of accuracy/repeatability meets or exceeds that
of competitive laboratory bicycle ergometers costing $10,000 to $20,000. The system’s
negligible internal friction makes possible a lower load limit of 5 Watts which
sets a new minimum limit for electronic bicycle ergometers.
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Velotron is dynamometer calibrated and by design does not require recalibration
like ergometers based on strain gauges which drift over time.
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Unique to Velotron, the AccuWattTM calibration checking procedure (patent pending)
quickly compares present performance to the original factory performance to verify
that no change has occurred.
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Large diameter, 55 lb. flywheel with free-wheel provides an exceptionally realistic
bike-like ride including coasting downhill. No knee strain during deceleration as
with "spinning bikes".
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Velotron uses a fixed ratio chain drive. Shifting is done electronically from the
handlebar controller or PC keyboard. The rider can set "virtual" gears
to mimic the chain ring/rear cluster combinations on a bicycle.
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Velotron is controlled by system software which runs on Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000
and XP laptop and desktop computers. The software has two distinct functional modes:
Ergometer mode and Bicycle simulation mode. Watts, cadence, heartrate, speed, distance,
time and calories are displayed and recorded for instantaneous, average and peak
values. SpinScanTM pedal stroke analysis measures biomechanical efficiency. Features
include programmable workload protocols, motivational 3D bike courses, two-person
races, recordable performances, course creation either manually or with optional
Topo USA Course Creator topographical software.
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Velotron is shipped fully assembled in a palletized carton for forklift handling.
Shipping weight approximately 200 lbs.
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Two Year Limited Warranty
RacerMate Velotron is warranted to the original purchaser for a two-year period
from the original purchase date against defective material and workmanship. Any
implied warranties are also limited in duration to two years from the original purchase
date. Some states do now allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts,
so the above limitations may not apply to you.
During the warranty period RacerMate will repair, or at its option replace any part
that proves upon inspection to be defective. Products subject to improper installation,
misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, or unauthorized repair shall be excluded
from this warranty. To obtain warranty service, proof of original purchase date
must be furnished.
RacerMate shall not be liable for shipping cost to the factory, consequential costs,
expenses or damages incurred by the purchaser. Some states do not allow the exclusion
of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
that vary from state to state.
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