Favero Assioma
Why “IAV” Cycling Dynamics?
These metrics are the standardized and “open” version of the homonyms “Cycling Dynamics” by Garmin. The big difference is that Assioma’s calculation is based on the IAV Power system.
Thanks to its exclusive IAV Power system and Integrated gyroscope, Assioma measures the real instantaneous angular velocity for every single pedal stroke. This system, in addition to guaranteeing extreme precision in the power calculation, can be used to measure advanced metrics called IAV Cycling Dynamics. Yes, even in this case the integrated gyroscope of Assioma makes the difference!
The IAV Cycling Dynamics that Favero Electronics implemented are IAV Power Phase and IAV Rider Position.
IAV Power Phase
The Power Phase (PP) indicates the segment of a pedaling stroke in which a positive torque is produced. In this phase over 90% of the propulsive force that moves the bicycle forward is generated.
The Favero Assioma power meter calculates this advanced metric with exceptional precision thanks to the exclusive IAV Power system and Integrated gyroscope
The Graphic above represents the power produced during a single pedal stroke. The IAV Power Phase is symbolized by the red segment on the circumference that indicates where the power begins and ends.
The green sub-segment, instead, is the Power Phase Peak (PPP) and shows where the majority of power is produced during a single pedal stroke. The normal bike computers setting for Power Phase Peak is to represent 50% of the power output but this can be adjusted up or down depending on your preferences.
IAV Rider Position
The Rider Position shows how much time a cyclist spends standing on the pedals or in a seated position. Even in this case, the Assioma IAV Power system is exploited to obtain more accuracy in the measurement. So, we named this metric: IAV Rider Position.
The IAV Rider Position metric combined with the registered track, allows to analyze the trend of the cyclist to change position on the bike during particular moments of the ride, in other words to understand how a specific position can influence the performance.
How to enable the IAV Cycling Dynamics?
All Favero Assioma’s owners can enable the IAV Cycling Dynamics for free.
Check on the Favero Assioma’s app if your power meter is updated to the 4.00 firmware version or higher in order to be able to see the IAV Cycling Dynamics. If you need to update your Assioma.
Technical Note
Favero Electronics implemented the Cycling Dynamics standard ANT+ protocol for all products.
The Cycling Dynamics metrics are currently available with the latest firmware of the following bike computers: Garmin Edge 520 Plus, 530, 820, 830, 1030; Garmin Forerunner 935, 945; Garmin Fenix 5 Series, 5 Plus Series and Garmin MARQ Series.
On first use, it is necessary to set up the metrics on the bike computer by activating the Cycling Dynamics and selecting the corresponding screen in order to view it on the display.
Due to bike computers limitations, there could be some anomalies with Assioma UNO (not attributable to the power meter since it adopts the ANT+ standard protocol). Anyways, as soon as the bike computers will adopt the standard these metrics will be visible even with Assioma UNO.