Zwift Run Pod vs NPE Smart Treadmill Sensor, Which Is For you?

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  • Опубликовано: 1 янв 2025

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  • @MattGarner10
    @MattGarner10 4 года назад +4

    Hi I’ve got one of these coming tomorrow amd ive spoke to NPE yesterday and they said only calibrate with the treadmill if you want it to match your treadmill, the reason I’ve got mine coming is because like nearly all treadmills mine probably isnt that accurate so the runn would tell you the real speed at what your treadmill belt is running rather than what the treadmill it’s displaying, you can link it to zwift or others,(I’ll just connect mine to my garmin watch) and the runn will act as my speed source, can’t wait to give it a go,

    • @SteveHowkins
      @SteveHowkins  4 года назад +1

      Nice to know. Next time I run I will reset mine and see what's comes out compared to the treadmill.

    • @MattGarner10
      @MattGarner10 4 года назад +1

      @@SteveHowkins no worries, I’ve watched a few RUclips vids on people seeing what there treadmills actually run at (using some maths equations) and some can be quite a bit out so I’m quite interested to see how far out mine is when it arrives,

    • @SteveHowkins
      @SteveHowkins  4 года назад

      Reset the Runn today and it was showing around 0.3kph quicker than the treadmill speed. That's with 2 stickers on the belt. Interesting result but also shows my treadmill is pretty accurate. Happy with that.

    • @MattGarner10
      @MattGarner10 4 года назад +1

      @@SteveHowkins great stuff buddy, Mike came today as well, when at slower speeds my treadmill measured .1mph too fast it was perfect al 6mph then up at faster speeds when my treadmill was at 8mph the run was up at 8.2mph and up at 10mph the runn measured 10.3mph so pretty close, there’s a app by NPE called configurez and you can link it to your runn and calibrate just the incline, you can also update your runn and see how much battery it has left

    • @SteveHowkins
      @SteveHowkins  4 года назад +1

      @@MattGarner10 yes got the app already. Did all that stuff yesterday when I updated it. Incline is useful when training too. Really is a great piece of kit.

  • @Zakalwe-01
    @Zakalwe-01 2 года назад +1

    Thank god for subtitles.

  • @dikmugget
    @dikmugget 2 года назад +2

    great vid thanks. you may want to consider dropping the background music volume as personally i found it very hard to hear you above the music! :)

    • @SteveHowkins
      @SteveHowkins  2 года назад

      A comment I got regularly on this video. One of my early ones and not an issue these days haha.

  • @johngardner1898
    @johngardner1898 3 года назад

    The Runn treadmill sensor is very difficult to set up. Took me 90 minutes. But once you get it set up and reporting, it is very accurate on actual belt speed and even incline as well. I knew in advance, by measuring belt travel with a wheel device, that the belt on my treadmill is moving 18.5% too fast (a 12 minute mile according to my F-85 Sole treadmill, is in reality actually closer to a ten minute mile on the belt.)

    • @SteveHowkins
      @SteveHowkins  3 года назад

      I think I got lucky with positioning mine as setup was quite quick but I can see depending on what treadmill you have it can take time. I my do a test on mine but have a feeing it’s fast too.

  • @martaasleson6009
    @martaasleson6009 3 года назад +4

    Music to loud makes it hard to understand you

    • @SteveHowkins
      @SteveHowkins  3 года назад +1

      I agree having watched it back. Thanks for the feedback.

  • @youngis725
    @youngis725 3 года назад +1

    Do you recommend the NPE Runn for doing run workouts/ intervals?...I've read the Runpod is really only good for doing steady paced runs.

    • @SteveHowkins
      @SteveHowkins  3 года назад +1

      Absolutely! I did intervals yesterday and although the sensor was jumping +/- 0.2/3 kph I think is expected when running faster. Remember sensor and sticker position is important. You have plenty of stickers to trial and error but only one sensor mount sticker so try it I different positions I.e, front, back, left, right.

    • @youngis725
      @youngis725 3 года назад +1

      @@SteveHowkins Thanks, I've just ordered one..👍🏼

  • @herobo123456
    @herobo123456 3 года назад

    Thanks good video but how does the incline feature work?

    • @SteveHowkins
      @SteveHowkins  3 года назад

      Thanks! The app has just been updated to allow for calibrated inclines. This can be used effectively on some running apps but currently Zwift does not support incline for running like it does for cycling. My guess is its difficult to incorporate and also could be a safety hazard.
      Bottom line the Runn sensor can recognise incline, Zwift can't.

  • @dragonmat270
    @dragonmat270 3 года назад

    Hi!!!!!! excellent explanation... waitin for mine to arrive. only one question. the most important thing for this small computer is the stickers distance dont? at the end is the only thing it uses to calculate speed no mathers how your treadmill tells

    • @SteveHowkins
      @SteveHowkins  3 года назад +1

      Yes the sensor has 2 readings and it measures the time taken for the sticker to go from one to the other. You can use one sticker or a couple just spread them overly. I found my treadmill worked better with 2 rather than 3.

  • @pspro51
    @pspro51 3 года назад +1

    great video, music is toooo loud tho. cheers

    • @SteveHowkins
      @SteveHowkins  3 года назад +1

      I did notice that after I agree.

  • @brentwalker5403
    @brentwalker5403 3 года назад

    Is the Runn sweat/water proof? I sweat a lot and afraid it could kill the Runn or cause the stickers to come off pretty quick.

    • @SteveHowkins
      @SteveHowkins  3 года назад

      The stickers are good quality and out the way of the device so sweat shouldn’t be an issue on those.
      With regards to sweat dropping on it I wouldn’t have thought that an issue. I have sweat on mine with no issue. I wouldn’t dunk in in water but sweat should be fine.

  • @mcride1
    @mcride1 4 года назад

    So you suggest runn, what about treadmill which one do you recommend (must be foldable, 2-3 HO..)?

    • @SteveHowkins
      @SteveHowkins  4 года назад +1

      I do. If you want the most accurate data its the one to go for.
      which country are you in and I can look into some options. what is your budget?

    • @mcride1
      @mcride1 4 года назад

      @@SteveHowkins Hi, Slovenia (EU) - budget ~ 1000€

    • @SteveHowkins
      @SteveHowkins  4 года назад

      @@mcride1 I have tried to find treadmills available in Slovenia but the websites go back to UK sites where I live.
      I have linked the treadmill I have below:
      www.jllfitness.co.uk/jll-t350-folding-treadmill.html
      Speed of up to 18KPH, 4.5CHP so more than powerful enough and a great spec for the money here in the UK.

    • @mcride1
      @mcride1 4 года назад

      @@SteveHowkins Hi, thanks. I can see running width is only 41 cm, which I think is not enough, should be at least 50-55 cm or? As far as I can see they can not ship it to Slovenia. Do you have any experiences with Decathlon treadmill www.decathlon.co.uk/browse/c0-sports/c1-fitness-and-gym/c3-treadmills/_/N-1ca3ycu

    • @SteveHowkins
      @SteveHowkins  4 года назад

      @@mcride1 I thought the width would be an issue but after running on it for quite some time I don't think it is.
      I have never ran on a Decathlon treadmill but they look great value!

  • @FPChris
    @FPChris 2 года назад +1

    I tried the pod. Terrible. I returned it.

  • @danielrockl7045
    @danielrockl7045 3 года назад +2

    Put off the back Musik

    • @SteveHowkins
      @SteveHowkins  3 года назад

      Im aware I need to lower it. My fault for not checking before I uploaded. Hopefully all videos after this one I have created are much better in terms of background music volume.

  • @ezarama
    @ezarama 2 года назад

    I bought the Zwift Runpod and it's terribly inaccurate

  • @vl8021
    @vl8021 11 месяцев назад

    Music too loud can't hear anything

    • @SteveHowkins
      @SteveHowkins  11 месяцев назад

      One of my first videos and it’s been said a few times now. Apologies.

  • @dralusion
    @dralusion 2 года назад

    the music is too loud and annoying

    • @SteveHowkins
      @SteveHowkins  2 года назад +1

      Very early video of mine. I have learnt a lot since.

  • @PARIS8500
    @PARIS8500 2 года назад

    The Zwift Pod is trash. I've had it almost a month et it's only worked for two runs & even then the calibration was WAY off. I agree w/ your assessment but please consider losing the musical accompaniment. It's entirely unnecessary.

    • @SteveHowkins
      @SteveHowkins  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for the feedback. A very early video of mine. Improvements have been made in all areas. Especially music and the volume!