Fitness
Concept2 Flywheel Warm Up Drag Check
Concept2 flywheel warm up drag check ramps strokes on a cold machine before reading drag factor—cold wheels mislead damper settings and early splits.
Concept2 flywheel warm up drag check runs five to ten progressive strokes—legs only, then legs and back, then full stroke—before reading drag factor on a cold machine. Cold flywheels read lower drag and tempt higher damper settings that skew early intervals.
After warm strokes, set drag to your standard band and leave it for the session. Include two short pick-ups near target split before hard pieces.
Skipping warm-up invites pulled hamstrings and false split panic.
Common questions
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Why does drag factor read low on a cold erg?
A cold flywheel spins differently until oil and airflow stabilize. Warm it with progressive strokes before setting drag—otherwise you may crank damper too high and overcook the first intervals.
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