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Training Catalyst

- 1 - October 30, 2013

Catalyst

Catalyst consists of professional training programs for scientific analysis. There are three different

types of programs that are adjustable in distance (in increments of 100 meters) or time (in 10

seconds).

Slope (incline resistance)

This program is set from –5% to +20%. It is comparable to riding outside on the road. The brake

resistance increases when you start riding faster or when the percentage of the climb becomes

higher. Adjustments are made in 0.1% increments.

Watt (power output)

The software will adjust the resistance on the roll in such a manner that you will be constantly riding

at the set power output. If you change your pedalling frequency or gear, the software will adjust the

resistance on the roll. You can adjust the power output between 10 and 990 Watt in 10 Watt

increments.

Heart rate

The software continually checks if your heart rate is still around the set value for the duration of the

training. It will adjust the brake resistance accordingly. You can set the heart rate between 40 and

240 heart beats per minute, 1 beat at a time.

Note: You have to turn on the heart rate function before you start the heart rate training.

Summary of content (10 pages)

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Training Catalyst Catalyst Catalyst consists of professional training programs for scientific analysis. There are three different types of programs that are adjustable in distance (in increments of 100 meters) or time (in 10 seconds). Slope (incline resistance) This program is set from –5% to +20%. It is comparable to riding outside on the road. The brake resistance increases when you start riding faster or when the percentage of the climb becomes higher. Adjustments are made in 0.1% increments.
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Training Catalyst Test Currently a test is offered to calculate the power output that you can sustain for one hour, the so called Functional Threshold Power (FTP), in order to determine your ‘power zones’. You can choose from two levels: CP20 Test Amateur Cyclist This test is intended for cyclists (from amateurs to professionals). CP20 Test This test is intended for all other levels. Choosing a program Recent The quickest way to start a training session is through this button.
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Training Catalyst Start training Before the start you can select the opponents. Heart rate The checkbox in the intro screen indicates whether the heart rate is On or Off. When On is selected, the lower and upper limit of the heart rate can be set with the arrow keys and the mouse. While cycling these limits will be displayed. All analogue transmitter belts can be used. For Bushido and Vortex you may also use an ANT+ heart rate transmitter belt. Suunto transmitter belts (ANT+) and Polar W.I.N.D.
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Training Catalyst Functions during training Start training After Start training the Countdown will appear. When it has reached 0, you can start cycling. This is also the starting sign for the opponents. In case of a false start the Countdown will begin again. Pausing during training If you stop training before crossing the finish line, a Pause pop-up will appear on the screen. It contains the pause time and current heart rate. All rider data are held during the break.
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Training Catalyst Screens during training While training you can browse through the different screens using up arrow and down arrow on the handlebar interface. Through the Enter button (VR interface) or right arrow (Bushido/Vortex/Genius computer) you can call additional functions. A pop-up will appear where you can adjust the settings of the screen in question using up arrow en down arrow.
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Training Catalyst Program display The display of the program at the top of the screen may differ depending on the chosen training type. In a Slope/Distance program the course is displayed as a ‘mountain profile’. In the other types you will see bars with the route setting on top of them. The width of the bar depends on the duration or distance of the route. The vertical line is the position line. While cycling the bars will slip away to the left.
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Training Catalyst In a Distance program the total distance and the remaining distance of the route Stopwatch Duration of the training session ETA Estimated Time of Arrival in a Distance program Rest. Remaining time of the program Rider positions The position of the user in the program is indicated by a vertical line. The positions of the opponents are also visible. Top left you can see the bar with the names of the opponents and the differences in Time or Distance between them.
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Training Catalyst Catalyst 3D This display is only available in a Slope/Distance program and when riding a route (i.e. excluding Free training). Catalyst 3D turns the route into a virtual terrain. Opponents will also be displayed.
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Training Catalyst Working ranges When the current value is displayed in red, it means you are not actually performing as indicated at that time. Because the trainer’s roll will not turn by itself during a descent in the terrain, like it would in real life, the software contains ‘virtual speed formulas’. In order to imitate reality as much as possible, the rider’s speed is artificially increased during descents and decreased uphill.
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Training Catalyst The Bushido and i-Vortex have a head unit that cannot work without connecting it to a PC. The i-Genius and i-Flow always need a computer to work. On the Bushido you can preset Slope-Wattage-Heart rate training. On the i-Vortex you can only manually adjust during a ride. The Bushido does not need electricity to operate. A generator in the brake makes it possible to train. The Bushido is easy to set up and move to any place you want.