Wattbike & Wattbike Atom

[1] All calibrations are done through the Wattbike Performance Monitor head unit.

[1] Cadence transmitted is an estimation of your cadence. This may not always be 100% accurate given potential changes in ride data throughout pedal stroke, especially during periods of inconsistent cadence. For best results, the use of a dedicated cadence sensor is suggested, but not required.

[2] ANT+ USB or key may be required to connect to ANT+ devices.

[3] In order to use Bluetooth on Windows devices, a Bluetooth dongle may be required. See more information here.

[4] The Wattbike Atom is factory-calibrated, which means there is no need to calibrate it.

Understanding and utilizing the gearing on your Wattbike Pro/Trainer can significantly enhance your training sessions. Here’s how to make the most of the gearing system:

• Manual Resistance Control: The Wattbike Pro/Trainer features manual resistance control, allowing you to adjust the resistance level using the gear shifters on the handlebars.
• Gear Settings: Experiment with different gear settings to find the optimal resistance for various types of training, whether it’s high-cadence sprints or low-cadence, high-resistance climbs.
• Monitor Performance: Keep an eye on your power output, cadence, and heart rate to ensure you’re training within your desired zones. Adjust the gearing as needed to maintain the intensity. Regular calibration of your Wattbike Pro/Trainer is crucial for accurate power measurement and performance tracking.

Calibration - The Wattbike Pro/Trainer does not have the ability to calibrate through TrainerRoad but you can calibrate it through the Wattbike monitor:

• Warm Up: Warm up the bike by pedaling for at least 5-10 minutes. This ensures that the components are at an optimal temperature for accurate calibration.
• Access Calibration Mode: On the Wattbike Performance Monitor (PM), access the settings menu and look for the calibration option. This might be labeled as “Calibrate” or “Zero” depending on the model and software version.
• Follow On-Screen Instructions: The monitor will guide you through the calibration process. Typically, this involves pedaling at a specific cadence or power level.
• Zero Offset Calibration: This step ensures that the power readings start from zero when no force is applied. You might need to stop pedaling and ensure that the pedals are stationary to complete this part.
• Complete Calibration: Follow the prompts to finish the calibration. The monitor will confirm when the process is complete.

Regular calibration is recommended, especially if the bike is moved or subjected to significant temperature changes.

Keeping your Wattbike Pro/Trainer firmware up to date ensures optimal performance and access to the latest features. Here’s how to update the firmware:

• Check Current Firmware: Go to the settings menu on your Wattbike Performance Monitor (PM) to see the current firmware version.
• Download Updates: Visit the Wattbike website or use the Wattbike Hub app to check for the latest firmware updates.
• Connect Device: Use a USB cable or Bluetooth (if supported) to connect your Performance Monitor to your computer or mobile device.
• Install Update: Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the firmware update. Ensure the connection is stable during the update process.
• Restart Monitor: Once the update is complete, restart the Performance Monitor to apply the changes.

Regularly check for firmware updates to ensure your Wattbike is running with the latest improvements and features.

When using ERG mode, you won't adjust your gearing during your workout. The resistance is automatically controlled by TrainerRoad.

Keeping your Wattbike Pro/Trainer firmware up to date ensures optimal performance and access to the latest features. Here’s how to update the firmware:

1. Turn on your device's Bluetooth.
2. Turn on your Wattbike Atom.
3. Open the Wattbike Hub app.
4. Start a "Quick Ride"
5. The bike should prompt you to update the firmware if an update is available.

You can also try these steps to update the firmware on a Wattbike Atom Performance Touchscreen (PTS):

• Make sure the PTS is connected to a Wi-Fi network Enable Auto Firmware Update on the PTS Turn on the PTS.
• You can enable Auto Firmware Update by clicking the serial number in the top left of the screen, then clicking Advanced Settings and scrolling down to Auto Firmware Update.
• After the update is complete, you can try turning the PTS off and on again by holding down the power button and then pressing it again.

Dropouts can be seen while riding as an absence of data. You may be experiencing device dropouts if your data values drop to zero, or to a null '--' value.

• Why this happens: The most common culprit of dropouts are typically low batteries which cause a weak signal, and interference from other nearby devices.
• The solution: Click the following link to learn how to avoid device dropouts.

Click here to learn more about ANT+ Troubleshooting.

Click here to learn more about Bluetooth Smart 4.0 Troubleshooting.

If you're unable to see your device within the Devices section of the app, or the device isn't pairing, there may be a connection issue. This could be caused by a faulty connection with the device or another application may be using your Bluetooth or ANT+ connection.

• The solution: Click on the following link to learn more about device pairing troubleshooting.
  
  

It takes a minimum amount of watts to simply turn the pedals on a bike. This minimum wattage requirement can increase even more in higher gears. For more information on wattage floor and what it can look like, click here.

• The solution: Change into an easier gear. This will allow your trainer to spin slower thus allowing it to reach lower power values.
  
  

Speed readings when riding indoors on a smart trainer are inherently unreliable. The "speeds" riders achieve indoors are often not representative of speeds they'd be going outdoors at equivalent power levels.

Simply put, indoor speed readings can be misleading and don't add any value to the workout so TrainerRoad does not display them during your ride.

Note: To learn more about speed readings on a smart trainer, click here.

Dropouts can cause your power values to get "stuck" in place and follow a constant power rather than changing with the workout profile.

• The solution: Avoiding dropouts will help reduce the possibility of this happening.

Wattage floor/ceiling - If you find that your power is floating above your prescribed power, typically during a recovery interval, you may be experiencing wattage floor.

• The solution: Change into an easier gear. This will allow your trainer to spin slower thus allowing it to reach lower power values. To learn more about what a wattage floor is, click here.

Power smoothing set to too high of a value can give the illusion that your power is not following the target power when in reality, it is. Power smoothing takes a running average of your incoming power over the span of time that you have selected in your settings, 1-30 seconds. Your average power over that time span is shown in the top left corner of the data field in the workout player.

• Common cases - You would notice this at the onset of an interval. When the interval starts, you may notice that your power is lagging behind quite a bit and then eventually rises to meet the prescribed wattage. This is due to the running average that's being calculated.
• The solution: To fix this, you may need to lower your power smoothing value in your settings. If power smoothing is desired, we recommend adjusting your settings to around 4-7 seconds for most workouts. This should allow you to visually smooth your power while still allowing it to your power to catch up quickly when entering intervals.

Note: Power smoothing doesn't affect the graph on the workout player — only the power number displayed in the data field

If your Atom is set to Resistance mode (or Slope/Standard/Gear mode) you may not see any power reporting in TrainerRoad. Be sure to switch the training mode back to ERG mode and this should correct the issue.