F-Brake test results
Following tests are performed on a closed track, so we can compare our windtunnel test result to a "riding" test. The rider keeps a constant speed and we measure the Watts needed to reach the speed, as well as the heart rate.
Noah vs roadbikes Track Test
- Duration
- Average speed
- Average power output
- Corrected speed
- Corrected power output
- Average heart rate
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Noah
- 234 sec
- 40,2365 Km/h
- 293,5903 Watt
- 40 Km/h
- 288,8602 Watt
- 139,9514 bpm
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Helium road bike
- 237 sec
- 39,82103 Km/h
- 299,3928 Watt
- 40 Km/h
- 302,9721 Watt
- 143,5264 bpm
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Difference
- 14.11 Watt
- 3.57 bpm
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in %
- 4.66%
- 2.49%
Conclusion:
On the Ridley Noah you need to pedal 14,11 Watt less than on a normal road bike to reach a speed of 40 km/h. Beside your heart beat goes down by 2,49% which was between 3 and 4 bpm for our professional testrider.
Noah vs Noah FB (Fast Brake) Track Test
- Duration
- Average speed
- Average power output
- Corrected speed
- Corrected power output
- Average heart rate
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Noah
- 234 sec
- 40,2365 Km/h
- 293,5903 Watt
- 40 Km/h
- 288,8602 Watt
- 139,9514 bpm
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Noah FB (Fast Brake)
- 233 sec
- 39,86221 Km/h
- 280,026 Watt
- 40 Km/h
- 282,7817 Watt
- 136,2597 bpm
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Difference
- 6.08 Watt
- 3.69 bpm
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in %
- 2.10%
- 2.64%
Conclusion:
On the Ridley Noah FB with the NEW integrated brake you need to pedal 6,08 Watt less than on a normal Noah to reach a speed of 40 km/h. Besides your heart beat goes down by 2,64% which was about 3 bpm for our professional testrider.
Final Conclusion:
With the Noah FB you save more than 20 Watt (14,11 + 6,08) compared to a normal road bike, while your heartbeat goes down by more than 4%. This means that the track test proves our windtunnel results, our FAST-concept bikes make professional riders faster and conserve energy..
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