Yes! PowerEdge allows you to create profiles for different users. Simply choose the profile for the current cyclist and enjoy the benefits of power training. Please note that only one cyclist can use PowerEdge at any given time.

You can measure your threshold power simply by using PowerEdge. A standard testing protocol to measure threshold power is discussed in detail in this post. You can also read about threshold power in the last section of the user’s manual (see above).

We provide free power training plans for beginner, intermediate, and advanced cyclists right here. You can first use PowerEdge to measure your threshold power, which will determine your power zones. You will then be able to perform workouts at different power zones to improve aerobic capacity, to lose weight, to increase your lactate threshold and anaerobic power, or to get ready for a race. In addition, there are numerous online training programs and books on the subject of training with power based on your goals. Cycling and triathlon coaches can also provide you with power training plans and tips.

Yes! Check out our training page to find 8-week programs for beginner, intermediate, and advanced cyclists. Take our power challenge and see how you can improve your power threshold by 10% in 8 weeks!

PowerEdge analyzes in real-time the entire ride profile to calculate the most accurate power output of the cyclist. Changing the user profile would affect many aspects of this calculation and is, therefore, not offered.

You can download PowerEdge for free from the App Store or Google Play and start a 30 day free trial period. After this period is over, you will start a regular subscription. You can manage your subscription at any time from the app or by connecting to your account on iTunes or Google Play.

PowerEdge will still work as a free cycling computer without a subscription. However, the power feature, which requires access to real-time data and a proprietary algorithm, requires a monthly subscription to work.

Not at all. Power training is a simple and effective way to ride at different effort levels, which is extremely beneficial for cyclists at all levels. Even a beginner cyclist can easily learn to distinguish an easy ride from a harder effort by looking at power levels and gain tremendous benefits.

You can download it easily onto your phone from the App Store for iPhone or from Google Play for your Android phone.

PowerEdge doesn’t display a map on the main screen during your ride to preserve the battery life on your phone for long rides and to minimize distractions. When you complete your ride, the ride summary offers the option of seeing your entire ride on the map, as well as your stats and a graph of your power zones throughout your ride.

PowerEdge has a safety feature that shuts the app down when the battery remaining on your phone is less than 10%. This leaves enough charge on your phone in case of a roadside emergency. All the ride data until that point are recorded and can be reviewed and analyzed just like any other ride. One other cause of shutdown that you may very rarely encounter is related to having too many apps running at the same time on your phone. PowerEdge achieves its accuracy by making use of many capabilities of your phone, including the GPS receiver, data communication, and sensors. You may want to shut down other apps prior to your ride to avoid any conflicts.

PowerEdge only records data for a ride if it has accurate GPS position and other necessary data. It will eliminate segments during which an accurate power calculation was not possible.