46 - Notio Aerometer

What this episode covers

* 3:00 what is the Notio aero sensor and what it does * 6:30 gear that's fast on one rider at their speed is not necessarily fast on you at your speed * 8:30 the impact of rider speed on aerodynamic drag * 14:30 the inspiration behind the creation of the Notio device * 17:15 the evolution from a full integration sensor to an aero meter * 20:00 how does it work? * 21:00 how does Notio assess rolling resistance drag and mechanical drivetrain drag? * User input for both. * If precision is important, controlling variables like road conditions, wind, traffic, temperature is key  * Notio will help analyze data for any and all users * 29:15 Benchmark ride / test: * ~2km out-and-back,  * software cleans up the aero data and returns a reliable CdA for the run * Great for multiple passes on the same stretch of road on the same day to test equipment or position changes * What you can learn from a benchmark ride * 39:45 Free / training ride:  *  Useful for assessing sustainability of a tested position *  Gives you data for the whole ride  * 43:00 limitations of the device in non-zero (side wind) airflow conditions * 53:45 the challenges of interpreting the data and displaying relevant information to the end user in real time * 57:30 using machine learning to improve analysis and better predict correct data and weed out errors * 1:02:30 the possibility of integrating Notio data with other metrics tools on the market  * 1:09:00 the case for club / coach use of the device for testing  * 1:11:00 what's next for Notio? To learn more about the Notio Aerometer or to order your very own, check out their website [https://notio.ai/].  To try it for yourself - for those in the Toronto area - send me a note [http://x3training.com/contact/] and we'll set up an outdoor wind tunnel session once the Covid-tine has been lifted.