What to do if my Aero Test failed?
When Notio can’t determine results reliably, test results are rejected. This happens when the application detects too large a disparity between the criteria on the outbound and inbound trips. This is an indication that one or more test conditions have not remained constant throughout the test.
Have you accelerated or slowed down too suddenly? If yes, restart the test avoiding sudden accelerations or decelerations. Was the terrain flat enough? While riding up or riding down, the resistance due to gravity increases or diminishes, and this variation can skew the results.
Was the wind working against you? Several significant wind gusts or a lateral wind caused by vehicles can affect the reliability of the result. If this happens, start the test again later when weather conditions* are back to normal.
Here are other reasons why an aerodynamic (calibration) test may fail:
- Frequent changes in the position of the cyclist
- Shocks (potholes) or bumpy road
- The start and finish of the ride are not in the same place
- Minimum ride distance of 3km for out or back is not respected
* Patent topic : Outdoor Test Conditions section HERE.
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