General Information - Schwinn Echelon2 Faq

General Information

How do I record my ride data using a USB drive?
• Insert a USB 2.0 drive into the USB port in the top of Echelon2(G) console before beginning the ride. Once the
ride is finished, press and hold the AVG/MAX button on the console to end the ride. The console will then go
into a ride summary screen and will then proceed to export the data from the ride to the USB drive. After 30
seconds the USB drive can be safely removed.
How do I manually end my ride?
• To manually end a ride, hold the AVG/MAX button for 5 seconds and the ride will end. Once the ride has ended
a summary screen will be shown. It is during this summary screen when the console pushes ride data to the USB
drive, if one is inserted into the console.
I see that the term "WATTS" was replaced by the term "POWER. " How does power differ from watts?
• Power is the correct term for the parameter while "watts" is the unit of measure of power similar to how "miles"
is the unit of measurement for "distance". The power is still measured in watts; however, we changed the term to
power since it is more easily understood by consumers.
Is the Echelon2(G) power display limited to 999 watts like the Echelon?
• No. The Echelon2(G) is capable of displaying four digits for power, and so riders can now exceed 1000 watts
Why is speed no longer displayed on the Echelon2(G) console?
• On a stationary indoor cycling bike speed is a largely estimated number that provides little value given that the
bike is not moving. Speed outdoors is a byproduct of power so indoors they can by used interchangeably. Our
Schwinn Master Instructors and product development team feel that power is a more important training param-
eter with an indoor bike, so we added average and maximum power displays to the Stage and Total timers and
eliminated speed in order to simplify the display and not have excess data points.
Why is distance still used on the Echelon2(G) when speed is not and how is distance calculated?
• Our education team feels that distance is a parameter that many of their riders like to see compared to speed,
and that keeping distance is very important as it gives riders a benchmark to reach, especially when doing stag-
es. Distance is calculated using an algorithm that is based upon power and simulates the distance one would
travel on flat ground. With the Echelon2(G), riders can set distance goals for themselves for the ride or for stages,
and use average power as a guide to help them be sure they will meet their goals.
How are gears calculated on Echelon2 Power Sensor VS. the 4iiii Powermeter?
• Echelon2 Power Sensor: Gear is calculated on the Echelon2 Power Sensor by interpreting the angle at which
the sensor is set and assigning a gear ratio to that angle. As the angle of the brake changes with increasing or
decreasing the resistance, the gear ratio will change.
• With the 4iiii Powermeter: Gear is calculated based on a range of measured torque. As the torque on the user
left crank arm changes throughout the ride, the gear displayed will also change
Why am I not able to turn on the Echelon2(G) console by pressing any button like I was able to on the Echelon?
• On the Echelon2(G), we created a dedicated ON/OFF button at the top of the console. The console can be pow-
ered on or off using this button only.
How does the Stage timer on Echelon2(G) work?
• On the Echelon2(G), we changed the function of the Stage timer so that when stopping a stage, the data is fro-
zen on the screen for the rider to see before starting another stage. To clear the data and begin a new stage, the
rider simply needs to tap the STAGE button a second time.
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