CycleOps 400 Pro Indoor Cycle
The CycleOps 400 Pro Indoor Cycle is the most technologically advanced model they make. What differentiates it from the CycleOps 300 Pro model is that it uses CycleOps' Controlled Resistance Technology. This allows the 400 Pro's Joule 3.0 computer to conduct saved workouts for you, where the resistance has been programmed in ahead of time. You can remove the Joule 3.0 and use it on your road bike to record your favorite training loop. Have an early season race with a monster hill? Recon the course, download and edit the data, then upload back to the Joule. Ride it over and over to become familiar with the rhythm of the climb. You'll also be able to create a ride from scratch, controlling target power outputs, slopes (up or down) and gearing.
It comes with the Joule 3.0 cycling computer as standard equipment. The Joule, in combination with the built-in PowerTap power meter in the rear flywheel, will allow you to track a variety of information as you ride -- Power in watts and w/kg and see your current, average, and max. Power zone, average power zone, and max power zone. Peak power for 5 sec, 5 min, and 20 min. WKO+ metrics: training stress score, normalized power, and intensity factor. Work measured in kilojoules, kilojoules per hour and calories. Cadence: current, average, and max. Heart rate: current, average, and max. Speed: current, average, and max. Climbing: current grade, current altitude, and total ascent. VAM: vertical ascent, current altitude, and total ascent. Ride: time, distance, and time of day. You can save a good number of rides on the Joule 3.0 CPU before downloading them to your computer, depending on ride time, of course. We've saved up to 20 rides, and it accepts a Micro SD card to expand the storage capacity.
The Joule 3.0 uses ANT+ technology to communicate wirelessly with the PowerTap hub and the included heart rate strap. If you choose to use the Joule 3.0 on your bike outside, it can also communicate with any ANT+ power-meter and/or cadence and speed sensors. Riding without a power-meter is still possible and you'll be able to track every detail of your ride, save for the power data. Please Note: This particular PowerTap in the rear flywheel operates on a narrow portion of the frequency range within the full breadth of ANT+. This means that, even though the Joule 3.0 is easily used to detect other power-meters, you may or may not (probably more likely) be able to substitute another ANT+ CPU to read your power data on the CycleOps 300 Pro Indoor Cycle. Use the downloadable Power Agent Software, and you'll be able to generate a variety of detailed reports of your workouts to analyze and track your progress or pinpoint weaknesses in your fitness.
If there's one reason why we love Cycleops' indoor bikes so much, it's that their 70lb flywheel simulates the momentum you'd develop at speed on the road. It's the most road-like feel you can get indoors. And yes, you can freewheel any time you feel like taking a break.
Please Note: CycleOps does not include pedals on any Pro bike model
