Stages cycling Stages Dash User manual

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Stages Dash™
Owner’s Manual
English
Stages® Cycling, LLC
www.stagescycling.com
[email protected]om
1-800-778-7218
Offices:
Sales, Accounting, Customer Support: 606 SE 9th Ave,
Portland, OR 97214
Design, Manufacturing, Engineering: 5335 Sterling Dr,
Boulder, CO 80301
This product is ANT+™certified and complies with the
following specified ANT+ Device Profiles:
www.thisisant.com/directory
TSS® (TRAINING STRESS SCORE®), NP® (NORMALIZED
POWER ®), and IF® (INTENSITY FACTOR ®) are
trademarks of TrainingPeaks, LLC and are used with the
permission. Learn more at www.trainingpeaks.com.
T-score™ and Adjusted Power™ are trademarks of
Today’s Plan Pty Ltd.

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Contents
Device Description ..........................................................4
Dash Schematic...........................................................4
Charging Dash .............................................................4
Installing the Mount....................................................4
Installing/Removing Dash ...........................................5
Initial Setup .....................................................................5
Power On/Off..............................................................5
Connecting to GPS...........................................................6
Activity Profiles ...............................................................6
Changing Activity Profiles ...........................................6
Renaming Activity Profiles ..........................................6
Enable/Disable an Activity Profile...............................6
Creating/Deleting an Activity Profile ..........................7
Backlight Setting .........................................................7
Data Recording............................................................7
Power and Cadence Zeros...........................................7
Connecting to Sensors ....................................................7
Bluetooth and ANT+ Sensors ......................................7
Manual Entry...........................................................8
Zero Resetting a Power Meter....................................8
Sensors Already Saved to Dash...................................8
Riding with Dash .............................................................8
Start a Ride..................................................................8
Pausing a Ride .........................................................8
Ending a Ride...........................................................9
Laps .............................................................................9
Navigation in Ride .......................................................9
Viewing Data Pages.................................................9
Ride Data Recording................................................9
Data Pages...................................................................9
Editing Pages ...........................................................9
Orientation..............................................................9
Adding/Deleting Pages............................................9
Data Fields...................................................................9
Data Field Categories ..............................................9
Data Fields List...................................................... 10
Displayed Units for Data Fields............................. 11
Span ...................................................................... 11
Totaling ................................................................. 11
Editing Data Fields .................................................... 11
Resizing Fields....................................................... 12
Riding a Workout ...................................................... 12
Using Workout Target Fields ................................ 12
Next Laps .............................................................. 12
Lap Text................................................................. 12
Navigating Laps..................................................... 12
Widgets..................................................................... 12
Lap History Chart .................................................. 12
Training Zones .............................................................. 12
Power Zones ............................................................. 13
Setting FTP ............................................................ 13
Power Zone Calculation Method .............................. 13
Stages Power Zones.............................................. 13
Coggan Power Zones ............................................ 13
Heart Rate Zones ...................................................... 13
Setting FThr........................................................... 13
Heart Rate Zone Calculation Method....................... 13
Stages Heart Rate Zones....................................... 13
Friel Heart Rate Zones .......................................... 13
20min Test ................................................................ 14
Estimate FTP or FThr................................................. 14
Ride Uploading.............................................................. 14
USB............................................................................ 14
Stages Sync ........................................................... 14
USB Mass Storage................................................. 14
.fit Export .................................................................. 14
BLE ............................................................................ 14
Settings ......................................................................... 15
Sleep ......................................................................... 15
Screen Inversion ....................................................... 15
Time Zone ................................................................. 15

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Time Format..............................................................15
System Alerts ............................................................15
Units ..........................................................................15
Rider Attributes.........................................................16
Weight...................................................................16
Age ........................................................................16
Gender ..................................................................16
Other Attributes....................................................16
Language ...................................................................16
Updating Firmware ...................................................16
Editing Widgets .............................................................16
Text Editor.................................................................16
Large Number Editor.................................................16
Small Number Editor ................................................ 16
Stages Link .................................................................... 16
Stages Link App............................................................. 16
Stages Sync ................................................................... 17
Technical Specifications................................................ 17
Device Care................................................................... 17
Troubleshooting............................................................ 17
Trademark and Licenses ............................................... 17
Legal and Regulatory Information ................................ 17
Warranty....................................................................... 17
Index ............................................................................. 18

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⚠Warning
Recycling/disposal of device and battery: This device
includes a lithium-ion battery. In compliance with your
local laws and regulations, please contact local
authorities for end of life disposal of this product and
battery.
See Important Product Information insert provided with
product for important safety and product information.
Device Description
Dash Schematic
①
/
On/Off - Start/Stop Button: Press to power
device on, then press to start/stop an
activity. To power the device off, hold
button for 3s.
②
Lap: Select to mark a new lap, return to
previous page within the menu
③
Up: Scrolls to previous menu item or page
④
Enter: Selects item in menu or activity page
⑤
Down: Scrolls to next menu item or page
⑥
Mount Locations (x2): Two rear mounting
locations allow for use in portrait or
landscape mode
⑦
USB Dust Cover: When installed properly,
protects the Micro-USB Plug from the
elements
⑧
Micro-USB port: For device charging and
data transfer
Charging Dash
To charge your Dash, lightly lift the rubber dust cover
①to allow access to the Micro-USB port ②, insert the
Micro-USB plug ③, and insert USB plug into certified
USB 2.0 5V wall-mounted charger or USB 2.0 port on
your computer .④
Installing the Mount
①
Thumb Tab
②
Main Arm
③
2.5mm Hex Key (not provided)
④
M2.5 Cap Head Screws (x2)
⑤
Handlebar Clamp Ring
1. Position handlebar clamp ring ⑤to the right of the
stem and between any cables and the 31.8mm
handlebar
2. Insert the two M2.5 screws into the holes of the④
clamp ring ⑤and use a 2.5mm hex key ③to
loosely tighten ring on handlebars
3. Adjust mount to preferred angle
4. Tighten screws to 2 Nm.④
⚠WARNING: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN SCREWS.

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Installing/Removing Dash
1. Install mount to proper specification (see Installing
the Mount).
2. Orient device in either portrait or landscape
position and line up with mount.
3. Make sure lip of the mount is behind the aluminum
mounting rail.
4. Slide Dash downward until the thumb tab audibly
clicks tab into place.
5. Check to make sure the thumb tab is properly
seated in the mounting slot.
6. To remove, pull back on thumb tab and pull up on
dash. The Dash should come out easily, if you are
forcing it, pull further back towards the bike with
the thumb tab.
To install the included safety lanyard (recommended):
1. With the Dash removed from the mount, insert the
loop end of the lanyard into the hole on the
unused mounting location on the Dash.
2. Pull the lanyard cord end through the loop.
3. Slip the elastic side of the lanyard over the thumb
tab and mount arm.
4. Make sure the lanyard is completely clear of the
thumb tab.
5. Install the Dash onto mount (Installing/Removing
Dash).
Initial Setup
When powering on the Dash for the first time, you will
be prompted with a few questions to set up the Dash.
These settings can always be changed from the Settings
menu.
Power On/Off
To power ON the Dash: Press .
To power OFF the Dash: Press and hold for
3s.

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Language Selection
Select your preferred language for set up. If your
language is not listed, it may be available to download
from www.stagescycling.com.
See Also: Settings > Language
Time Zone Selection
Select your default time zone.
See Also: Settings >Time Zone
Units
Select your preferred units for display. Display pages
can later be configured to show a combination of units
based on your preference.
See Also: Settings >Units
Power Meter?
If you will be using a power meter with Dash, select yes.
Your selection here will help Dash set up your default
activity profiles.
See Also: Connecting to Sensors
Heart Rate Monitor?
If you will be using a heart rate monitor with Dash,
select yes. Your selection here will help Dash set up
your default activity profiles.
See Also: Connecting to Sensors
Connecting to GPS
To locate GPS satellites, Dash must be in clear view of
the sky.
1. Turn on the Dash.
2. Place Dash in clear view of the sky.
3. Unless GPS is disabled, Dash should lock on to GPS
satellites in a minute or less.
Note: An overlay message will appear if the Dash is not
able to find GPS lock and may take additional time (up
to 3 minutes). Follow on screen prompts if the Dash is
being turned on for the first time, has moved over 300
miles since the last GPS lock, or has not been turned on
for a period of over 3 months.
See Also: Activity Profiles > Data Recording >
Continuous with GPS Off
Activity Profiles
An activity profile is a group of paired sensors (See
Connecting to Sensors), Data Pages, and specific
settings that allow you to set up the Dash for different
types of riding, different bikes, or both. Up to 10 unique
activity profiles can be configured.
Changing Activity Profiles
From Home Screen:
1. From the home screen, select Activity and use the
enter button to toggle selection.
2. The selected activity profile will be visible in Ride
panel of the home screen.
From Main Menu:
1. Go to: Main Menu > Activity Settings > Enter to
change > Select Activity Profile
2. From here, the selected activity profile’s menu will
be displayed.
3. Use the lap button to return to the previous
screen once any changes are completed.
Renaming Activity Profiles
1. Go to: Main Menu > Activity Settings > Select
Activity Profile > Rename
2. Enter new activity profile name (max 10
characters).
See Also: Using the Text Editor, Stages Link™
Enable/Disable an Activity Profile
Enabled activity profiles have a listed next to them in
the activity profile list.
To enable or disable an activity profile, go to: Main
Menu > Activity Settings > Select Activity Profile >
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Enable: Enabled activity profiles are available for
use on rides and can be selected from the home
screen.
Disable: Disabled activity profiles will still be saved
on the device and can be selected from the activity
menu to use in a ride, but will not be visible from
the home screen for quick selection.
Creating/Deleting an Activity Profile
To add or delete an activity profile, use the Dash
manager tab in Stages Link.
Backlight Setting
The LCD backlight settings are specific to each activity
profile. To update the backlight setting, go to: Main
Menu > Activity Settings > Select Activity Profile >
Backlight > Enabled Option:
Off
No Backlight
On
Backlight always on
10s
Button
Push Only
Backlight stays on for 10s on button press
Data Recording
Data recording options determine when the Dash unit
will automatically stop recording data during a ride.
To update these settings, go to: Main Menu > Activity
Settings > Select Activity Profile > Recording > Enabled
Option:
GPS Pause
Records all data when user is moving
(GPS detected movement), pauses
recording when user is stopped or when
user presses the start/stop button
Sensor
Pause
Records all data when user is moving, or
when power, cadence, or speed are
detected. Pauses when all are 0 or when
user presses the start/stop button
Continuous
Records all data regardless of user
activity, can only be paused when the
user presses the start/stop button
Continuous
with GPS
Off
Disables the GPS chip and records all data
regardless of user activity (good for
indoor riding), can only be paused by
push of the start/stop button
Power and Cadence Zeros
While riding, Dash can either include zero values (which
occur while coasting) in average calculations or ignore
them. These settings apply only to activity data
collected while using a power meter or cadence sensor.
To update these settings, go to: Main Menu > Activity
Settings > Select Activity Profile > P+C Zeros > Enabled
Option:
Include
Includes zero values in average calculations
for power (W) and cadence (RPM)
Ignore
Excludes zero values in average
calculations for power (W) and cadence
(RPM)
Ignore
Power
Excludes zero values in average
calculations for power (W), includes values
for cadence (RPM)
Ignore
Cadence
Excludes zero values in average
calculations for cadence (RPM), includes
values for power (W)
See Also: Connecting to Sensors
Connecting to Sensors
Sensors include power meters, heart rate monitors,
smart phones, or any other wireless transmitting device
that use ANT+ or Bluetooth® to transfer data.
For the Dash to find and connect to a sensor during a
ride, the sensor must first be paired to the current
Activity Profile. Once a sensor is paired to an activity
profile, the Dash will remember it until it has been
deleted from the activity profile’s sensor list. When
pairing a sensor, first select the activity profile in which
you will be using the sensor.
To select a different activity profile, see Changing
Activity Profiles.
Bluetooth and ANT+ Sensors
The Dash can be paired to Bluetooth and ANT+ sensors,
including power meters, heart rate monitors, speed and
cadence sensors, as well as smart trainers and other
bio-sensors. To pair to a Bluetooth or ANT+ sensor:
1. First activate or wake the sensor up
Heart rate monitor: Put the sensor on.
Speed/Cadence sensors: Either move or pass by
the corresponding magnet.
Power meter: Rotate the sensor.
2. Go to: Main Menu > Activity Sensors > Add Sensor
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A list of sensors available to the Dash will
populate
3. Select a sensor and then choose from the following
options:
Cancel: Cancels selection and sensor will not be
added.
Confirm: Adds sensor to the currently selected
activity profile.
Enabled Activities: Adds sensor to all currently
enabled activity profiles.
Add to All: Adds sensor to every activity profile.
Manual Entry
ANT+ sensors have simple ANT+ IDs that can be entered
and saved to the Dash without using the search
function. If the sensor has a visible ANT+ ID, it can be
added directly into the activity sensors list:
1. Go to: Main Menu > Activity Sensors > Add
Sensors > Manual Entry
2. Select Sensor Type, then use the arrow buttons
to select the correct sensor category.
3. Press the enter button to confirm selection, then
select Confirm.
4. Locate the ANT+ ID number on your sensor and
enter it into the number field.
Use the arrow buttons to change the digit
and then use the enter button to advance to
the next digit.
Note that if your sensor ID is shorter than the
number of fields, it should be preceded by 0s.
See Also: Large Number Editor
Zero Resetting a Power Meter
The zero reset process, also referred to as calibration or
zero offset calibration, resets the zero value on your
power meter for improved accuracy. Please refer to the
manufacturer for instructions on the zero reset process
for your power meter. To initiate a zero reset from the
Dash:
1. Ensure sensor is transmitting and paired to Dash.
For a Stages Power meter, orient the power
meter vertically with no weight on the pedals.
2. Select Zero Reset from the home screen, or go to:
Main Menu > Activity Sensors > Select Power
Meter > Zero Reset.
3. A screen prompt will return Success with the
value(s) from the power meter or Calibration Error
if it cannot complete the zero reset process.
Sensors Already Saved to Dash
Once a sensor is paired to any activity profile, it will
appear in the list of saved devices found here: Main
Menu > Activity Sensors > Add Sensor > Saved Sensors.
A previously paired sensor does not need to be present
to pair to an additional Activity Profile. Simply select it
from this list and the sensor will be added to the current
activity profile. Sensors already paired to Dash will not
appear in ANT or BLE search lists!
Riding with Dash
Start a Ride
First confirm that the desired Activity Profile is selected
and listed under the word Ride on the home screen. If
not, see Changing Activity Profiles.
Press the button to begin recording.
During a ride, all the settings in the current activity
profile apply; see Activity Profiles for more
information.
Pausing a Ride
Pressing the start/stop button will manually pause
the ride. When a ride is paused, no data is recorded
from sensors, so all averages and totals will not change.
This can be useful when stopping for longer periods.
To resume a ride, simply press start/stop again
or select Resume Ride from the on screen
message.
After being paused for a long duration, the Dash
will automatically go to sleep. Press / to wake
up the Dash and resume the ride where you left off
or save the ride if it has already been completed.
All previously recorded data will be retained upon
entering sleep mode and can be saved or deleted
by ending the activity. However, after 3 hours of
sleep, the Dash will save the current ride and
power off completely.
See Also: Sleep
Note: Manually pausing a ride with the start/stop
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conditions in the ride, see Data Recording for more
information.
Ending a Ride
Pressing will display a Ride Paused on screen
message with the following options:
Resume Ride: Continues recording ride.
End Ride and Save: Displays a brief ride summary
and saves the activity to memory. Once ride is
saved, a more in-depth summary of the ride is
available that can be navigated using arrow
buttons .
End Ride and Delete: Discards the ride from
memory, returns to home screen.
Laps
Laps allow the rider to keep track of specific segments
of a ride through use of the lap button . At ride start,
the first lap also starts recording lap totals and
averages. Each time the rider presses the lap button,
the lap re-starts and begins recording averages and
totals from the beginning of the current lap. Laps are
very useful for riding a workout, as well as keeping track
of more specific parts of rides, such as pacing up a
climb.
Upon pressing the lap button, a new lap will begin
automatically and any lap-based data fields will
restart to include only the current lap.
A small summary of the previous lap will be shown
with an overlay message.
All lap data will be saved into the ride file for post-
ride evaluation.
Navigation in Ride
Viewing Data Pages
By default, all rides begin on Page 1. Use the arrow
buttons during a ride to change data pages in the
current Activity Profile.
Ride Data Recording
Ride data is recorded to the Dash as frequently as it is
available. For more information on when data recording
is paused, see Data Recording. The Stages .rde file,
when used with Stages Link, allows more data than
standard file formats to be saved. See .fit Exportfor
conversion to the industry standard FIT file.
Data Pages
Data Pages consist of up to 16 fields of customizable
size and content. Each activity profile is allowed up to 5
data pages, with a wide range of configuration options
to view all of your preferred data metrics with ease.
Editing Pages
All pages in an activity profile can be customized by
changing the field size, metric,span, and totaling of the
field. Data pages can be edited within the unit, as well
as in Stages Link in the Dash manager tab. Configuring
pages in Stages Link is a simple process that allows you
to preview each configuration before syncing them to
the Dash.
To edit pages of the current activity profile, go to: Main
Menu > Edit Pages
See Also: Changing Activity Profile
Orientation
Page layout can be set to Landscape or Portrait.
Landscape: 4x4 grid of data fields
Portrait: 2x8 grid of data fields
Note that changing the orientation permanently
changes some data fields to fit the page, so it is
recommended to set up an Activity Profile dedicated to
this mode before changing this option.
To change your screen orientation, go to: Main Menu >
Edit Pages > Orientation > Landscape or Portrait
Adding/Deleting Pages
To add or delete a page, use the Dash Manager in
Stages Link.
Data Fields
Data fields make up the ride data pages and can be
customized by size and data displayed.
Data Field Categories
A metric refers to data recorded from a sensor or GPS
that gives information about the ride to the rider.
Metrics have been categorized to make them easier to
find when editing a field. The categories are:
Power: All metrics related to data gathered from a
power meter.
Heart Rate: All metrics related to data gathered
from a heart rate monitor.

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Time/Cadence: All metrics related to a timer or
cadence sensor.
Movement: All metrics related to GPS data or
speed sensor.
Workout: All metrics related to workout targets
and laps.
Widgets: All preset fields.
Special: All metrics related to the Dash or other
sensor types.
Data Fields List
The following items can be selected for any data field.
Some metrics cannot fit in the smallest 1x1 field, so
they do not have that size as an option:
Power
Data Field
Displayed
Definition
Power
W
Power reading in watts
LR Balance
LR
Bal
Left/Right power balance (%:%)
Power Zone
P
Zn
Current power zone based on
programmed zones and FTP
setting
W/kg
W/kg
Ratio of power to user set body
weight
Pedal
Smooth
Pdl
Sm
Pedal smoothness calculation
(%:%) from Left –Right power
data
Torque Eff.
T
Eff
Torque effectiveness calculation
(%:%) from Left - Right power
data
NORM
POWER
NP
NORMALIZED POWER
Adjusted
Power
Adj
W
Adjusted power
INTENSITY
FACTOR
IF
INTENSITY FACTOR calculation
from NORMALIZED POWER to
FTP ratio
TSS
TSS
TRAINING STRESS SCORE
T-Score
T
Scr
T-score calculation from power
data
Energy
kJ
Total work in kilojoules from
power data
%FTP
%
FTP
Power reading in percent of set
FTP
Heart Rate
Data Field
Displayed
Definition
Heart Rate
bpm
Heart rate from heart rate data
%FThr
%FT
hr
Heart rate reading in percent of
set FThr
% HR Max
%HR
max
Heart rate as a percent of user
set max heart rate
HR Zone
HR
Zn
Heart rate zone based on zone
settings and FThr
Calories
Cal
Estimated calories burned from
heart rate data
Time/Cadence
Data Field
Displayed
Definition
Ride Time
H:MM:SS
Recorded ride time
Lap Time
Lap
Lap time
Time of Day
AM or PM
Time of day (no AM / PM for 24h
time)
Elapsed
Time
T
El
Elapsed time, including time
spent stopped or paused
Cadence
rpm
Cadence in rotations per minute
Movement
Data Field
Displayed
Definition
Distance
mi or km
Elapsed distance
Speed
mph or
km/h
Current speed
Elevation
ft or m
Current elevation
Total Ascent
ft or m
Total ascent during ride
Total
Descent
ft or m
Total descent during ride
VAM
VAM
Average ascent speed in vertical
meters per hour
Vertical
Speed
ft/h or
m/h
Vertical speed in feet or meters
per hour
Gradient
%
Current gradient
Heading
NSEW
Heading based on GPS data
Workout
Data Field
Displayed
Definition
Target
Power*
W
Target power during workout
Target
Cadence*
rpm
Target cadence during workout
Target HR*
bpm
Target HR during workout
Target RPE*
RPE
Target rate of perceived
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Target Lap
Time*
T
Lap
Planned lap time during
workout
Lap Time
Remaining
To
Go
Time left in lap during workout
This Lap #
Lap
Current lap number during ride
Next Laps
--
Upcoming lap prescription
Note: Requires 4x2 (landscape) or 2x2
(portrait) grid space
Lap Text
--
Lap text description
Note: Requires 4x1 (landscape) or 2x2
(portrait) grid space.
*All workout target metrics will have the word Target in
the data field.
Widgets
Data Field
Definition
Lap History Chart
Summary chart of complete laps
within the workout
Note: Requires at least 2x3 grid space.
Special
Data Field
Displayed
Definition
Battery
%
Bat
Battery remaining on Dash
Temperature
OF or OC
Temperature reading from
internal sensor
Latitude
Lat
Current Latitude coordinate
from the GPS
Longitude
Lon
Current Longitude coordinate
from the GPS
Satellites
nSV
Number of Satellites connected
Displayed Units for Data Fields
The following data fields can be displayed in multiple
unit configurations:
Metric
ft/mi/lb
m/km/kg
m/km/lb
Distance
mi
km
km
Speed
mph
kph
kph
Elevation
ft
m
m
Total Ascent
ft
m
m
Total Descent
ft
m
m
Vertical Speed
ft/h
m/h
m/h
Temperature
°F
°C
°F
See also: Units
Span
Span is the period of time over which the metric is
calculated. Some metrics include limited options for
span, while the full list of span options includes:
Instant
3 Second
10 Second (power and heart rate)
30 Second (power and heart rate)
1 Minute
1 Hour (kJs, Calories, TSS, T-Score)
Lap
Ride
The selected span will be indicated in the data field
unless 1 second (instantaneous) or ride (spans entire
ride) is selected.
Totaling
Totaling is the way in which a metric is calculated over
the setting span. List of possible totaling values:
Average: The average rate of a metric over the
selected span, e.g.: 3s Average Power.
Maximum: The maximum average of the metric
over the selected span, e.g.: Max 30s Power.
Total: The accumulated total amount of a metric
over the selected span, e.g.: kJs in this Lap.
Per: Rate per hour, available only when 1 hour
Span is chosen (kJs, Calories, TSS, T-Score), e.g.:
Calories per Hour.
For example, if the metric Power is selected, and the
Span selected is 1 minute, Totaling could show either a
current 1 minute average or a maximum 1 minute
power achieved during the ride.
Editing Data Fields
From the Edit Data Fields menu, both the individual
data field metrics and the page layout can be updated.
To access a data field menu:
1. Go to: Main Menu > Edit Pages
2. Use the arrow buttons to scroll to the page you
would like to edit and press the enter button to
edit the selected page.
3. Use the arrow buttons to scroll to the metric
field you would like to update and press the enter
button to enter the menu for the selected field.

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Resizing Fields
1. From the data field menu, select Field Size.
2. This will return to the data page with Height and
Width options shown in an overlay message to
adjust the field size.
3. Select either Height or Width and press enter to
toggle through the options for height and width.
4. Once you are happy with the field size, select
Confirm to save changes and return to the data
field menu.
Tip: Start editing the field size from the upper left
corner and move across the page from there. Since
resizing fields requires shifting other fields on the page,
starting in this corner will ensure that previously
adjusted fields aren’t affected by field size changes that
follow.
Riding a Workout
Workouts are ordered laps with prescribed effort that
help a rider train properly. Stages Link can provide
workouts and sync them to the Dash via USB (Stages
Sync™) or Bluetooth (Stages Link app).
All workout data is saved directly to the ride file when
riding the workout.
To select a workout to ride:
1. Go to: Main Menu > Select Workout
2. Choose from:
Workouts: Lists all workouts unassociated with
a training calendar like a 20min FTP Test.
Training Calendar: Lists all workouts coming up
from your Stages Link training calendar by date.
3. Select a workout from either of these lists to view
an on screen message with a description of the
workout.
4. Select Ride to begin a ride with the selected
workout file.
Using Workout Target Fields
To set up a target field, select metrics from the
Workout category of the Data Fields menu.
For the list of full workout target fields, see Workout
metrics.
Workout category options:
1. Target Power: Current lap power target range
2. Target Cadence: Current lap target cadence range
3. Target Heart Rate: Current lap heart rate range
4. Target RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion): Current
lap effort prescription
5. Target Lap Time: Current lap time length
6. To Go: Lap time remaining
7. This Lap #: Current lap number
8. Next Laps: Upcoming lap targets
9. Lap Text: Upcoming lap text or instruction
Next Laps
The upcoming lap data field will display a preview of the
current and next steps of a workout (depending on the
size of the data field). This will include the lap, time,
power, heart rate, cadence, and RPE prescribed for the
lap.
Lap Text
Workout files can also have a short text associated with
them, which can be used for additional advice,
reminders, or the whole workout can be based on this
text. Using the upcoming text field shows the
descriptions associated with a workout on screen for
current and upcoming laps.
Navigating Laps
Within a workout, laps can be programmed to
automatically end after completing the duration or to
continue until lap press. At any point during any lap,
you can advance from the current lap to the next lap of
the workout by pressing the lap button .
Widgets
Lap History Chart
The lap history chart allows you to view a record of each
recorded lap on a summary chart. This chart will not
populate until at least one lap has been completed,
either by pressing the lap button or the completion of
a lap within a Workout.
Training Zones
Training zones divide up levels of effort into categories
based on physiological effects of each intensity level.
Zones are used when programming specific workout
targets and can be set separately for both power and
heart rate. You can utilize training zones when training
with a power meter or heart rate monitor.
To edit or view training zones for power or heart rate,
go to: Main Menu > Zones

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Power Zones
Power zones are calculated based on percentage of
your Functional Threshold Power (FTP) and are
commonly used for workout targets in order to give a
range of intensity for an interval.
To view or edit your power zone settings, go to: Main
Menu > Zones > Power
Setting FTP
Functional Threshold Power (FTP) is the maximum
wattage you can sustain for a long duration, usually 1
hour. This number is the basis for setting your power
training zones and calculating several power based
metrics, such as TSS, T-Score, and IF. If you are training
with a power meter, you should enter an FTP value
here.
To update your FTP setting, go to: Main Menu > Zones
> Power > FTP
See Also: Small Number Editor
Power Zone Calculation Method
The Dash comes preloaded with two options for
calculating power training zones based on FTP.
To update your zone calculation preference, go to:
Main Menu > Zones > Power > Method > Stages or
Coggan
Stages Power Zones
Zone
% of FTP
Zone 1
0-59%
Zone 2
60-79%
Zone 3
80-90%
Zone 4
91-104%
Zone 5
105-120%
Zone 6
121%+
Coggan Power Zones
Zone
% of FTP
Zone 1
0-55%
Zone 2
56-75%
Zone 3
76-90%
Zone 4
91-105%
Zone 5
106-120%
Zone 6
121-150%
Zone 7
150%+
Heart Rate Zones
Heart rate zones are calculated based on percentage of
your Functional Threshold Heart Rate (FThr) and are
commonly used for workout targets in order to give a
range of intensity for an interval.
To view or edit heart rate zone settings, go to: Main
Menu > Zones > Heart Rate
Setting FThr
Functional threshold heart rate (FThr) is an
approximation of your highest sustainable heart rate for
an hour effort. This number is the basis for setting your
heart rate training zones, as well as calculating several
heart rate based metrics that can be displayed in your
data fields. If you are training with a heart rate monitor,
you should enter an FThr value here.
To enter your FThr, go to: Main Menu > Zones > Heart
Rate > FThr
See Also: Small Number Editor
Heart Rate Zone Calculation Method
The Dash comes preloaded with two preset options for
calculating heart rate training zones based on FThr.
To update your zone calculation preference, go to:
Main Menu > Zones > Heart Rate > Method > Stages or
Friel
Stages Heart Rate Zones
Zone
% of FThr
Zone 1
0-64%
Zone 2
65-84%
Zone 3
85-91%
Zone 4
92-99%
Zone 5
100-104%
Zone 6
105%+
Friel Heart Rate Zones
Zone
% of FThr
Zone 1
0-81%
Zone 2
82-89%
Zone 3
90-93%
Zone 4
94-99%
Zone 5
100-102%
Zone 6
103-106%
Zone 7
107%+

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20min Test
If you do not know your FTP or FThr, you can choose the
20min Test from the Workouts list in order to calculate
your values. This is a commonly used test to estimate
functional threshold power by performing a 20-minute
all-out effort. This test will require the usage of a power
meter or a heart rate monitor.
For FTP, your FTP will be 95% of your 20min power
average.
For FThr, your FThr will be your highest 20min
average heart rate.
To perform the test, go to: Main Menu > Select
Workout > Select Workout > 20min Test
Estimate FTP or FThr
If you are new to training with a power meter or heart
rate monitor, Stages Link will estimate your values
during account creation. When you are ready, we
recommend performing a threshold test. Having an
accurate threshold value will assure that training zones
and other metrics are calculated correctly.
See Also: 20min Test
Ride Uploading
Rides are stored on the Dash in the .rde (Stages Ride
File) format. Completed activities can be uploaded and
synced via Bluetooth (Stages Link app) or USB (Stages
Sync or USB Mass Storage drag and drop). Additionally,
Stages Link allows the automatic uploading (“Data
Broker” services) of ride files to 3rd party sites.
USB
To download your ride data via USB, use the provided
USB 2.0 cord to plug the Dash into a USB 2.0 port on
your computer. This will enable USB Mode on your Dash
allowing you to select files manually from the Dash
storage in the Activities folder.
Stages Sync
Download and install the Stages Sync desktop
application to your computer to automatically sync your
files to Stages Link. Once installed, Stages Sync will
upload all new files from the device to Stages Link. For
more information, see Stages Sync.
USB Mass Storage
When plugged into your computer, the Dash will enter
USB mode automatically and display USB Enabled on
the screen. On your computer, follow on screen
prompts to view the contents of the device.
By default, files are saved in the .rde format and
saved into the Activities directory.
⚠WARNING: CHANGING OR DELETING FILES IN OTHER
FOLDERS MAY EFFECT THE OPERATION OF YOUR
DEVICE.
.fit Export
The Dash records data into the .rde (Stages Ride File)
file format that allows it to log more data than other
bike computers. Since this format is designed to be used
with Stages Link and may not work with all other third
party sites, an option is included to convert all files to
the .fit format in Stages Sync. A Stages Link account is
not required to utilize the .fit export feature in Stages
Sync.
REMINDER: Stages Link provides data brokering
services, which allows the automatic uploading of rides
to supported 3rd party sites.
BLE
To utilize Bluetooth data transfer on your Dash, you
must first install the Stages Link App to your compatible
mobile device.
1. Download and install the Stages Link app.
2. On your mobile device, enable Bluetooth and
search for available devices in the Stages Link App.
3. Select Stages Dash from the Bluetooth menu.
4. When prompted, confirm pairing by typing the
confirmation number shown on the Dash display
into the Stages Link app.

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Settings
The settings menu is where you will find system
settings, rider attributes, and other items that apply to
all aspects of the Dash and are not specific to certain
activity profiles.
To access the settings menu, go to: Main Menu >
Settings
Sleep
When not in a ride, or a ride is paused, the Dash will
enter a sleep state after a period of inactivity. Options
for sleep time are:
5 Minutes
20 Minutes
Never
To update your sleep time preference, go to: Main
Menu > Settings > Sleep
Screen Inversion
The Dash display colors can be inverted to enhance
visibility. Options for viewing are:
Normal: Black text with gray background
Inverted: Black background with gray text
To update your display to inverted, go to: Main Menu >
Settings > Screen Normal/Inverted
Time Zone
The time zone for the device can be updated by going
to: Main Menu > Settings > Time Zone > Select time
zone
Time Format
The time format can be either 12h based or 24h based.
To update your time format preference, go to: Main
Menu > Settings > Time Fmt
System Alerts
System Alerts are tones and on screen notifications for
various operations on the Dash.
To update your system alerts, go to: Main Menu >
Settings > System Alerts
Alerts may have the following notification options:
1. Tone: Audio tone alert.
2. Overlay: On screen message alert.
3. Both: Audio tone and visual alert.
4. None: No notification for alerts.
Alert Categories:
GPS
GPS fix and signal loss alerts
Pause
Button press and ride pause alerts
Related: Data Recording
Sensor
Sensor pairing alerts
Related: Connecting to Sensors
Key Press
Key press tones
Lap
Lap button press alerts
Battery
Low battery alert for Dash unit
Riding
Detected
Ride detected alert
Units
Dash allows for imperial, metric, or a mix of both units.
For a complete list of units, see Displayed Units for Data
Fields.
ft/mi/lb –Imperial units for all data fields.
m/km/kg –Metric units for all data fields.
m/km/lb –Mixed units uses metric units for
distance calculations and imperial units for body
weight and temperature.
To update your default units setting, go to: Main Menu
> Settings > Units

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Rider Attributes
Your personal attributes can also be found within the
settings menu.
Weight
To set your weight, go to: Main Menu > Settings >
Weight
Age
To set your age, go to: Main Menu > Settings > Age
Gender
To set your gender, go to: Main Menu > Settings >
Gender
Other Attributes
For training attributes, see FTP and FThr.
Language
To set your language preference, go to: Main Menu >
Settings > Language
Additional languages are also available for download.
For more information, visit www.stagescycling.com.
Updating Firmware
Dash firmware updates can be completed via Bluetooth
or USB connection to your computer. Updating
firmware is an important way to stay on top of new
features, bug fixes, and improvements. A Stages Link
account is recommended in order to take advantage of
the full range of features built into both Stages Dash
and Stages Link. Stages Dash owners will always be able
to access Dash management features in Link for free.
To update via Bluetooth, see Stages Link app.
To update via USB connection, see Stages Sync.
Editing Widgets
Text Editor
The text editor widget allows customization of Activity
Profile and Sensor names. While using the text editor,
the button functions are as follows:
Scrolls letter selection up
Scrolls letter selection down
Advances to the next character
Changes the list of letters to choose from
Long Press: Save and Exit
Long Press: Cancel and Exit
Once you have completed your changes, press and hold
the enter button to save your changes.
Additionally, activity profile and sensor names can be
edited on Stages Link in the Dash manager tab.
Large Number Editor
The large number editor functions exactly like the text
editor, but is restricted to numerical inputs.
Small Number Editor
The small number editor allows the user to quickly edit
numbers less than 1000. To use the small number
editor, press the arrow buttons to change the digit,
then use the enter button to save.
Stages Link
The Dash is designed to fully integrate with the Stages
Link online training platform. Through the Dash tab on
Stages Link, you may set up activity profiles, customize
data pages, update settings, as well as use the training
platform to follow a training plan, sync workouts, and
analyze rides. Dash updates can then be synced to Dash
via Stages Sync (USB) or the Stages Link app (Bluetooth).
To learn more or create an account, go to:
www.stagescycling.com/link
Stages Link App
The Stages Link app is a mobile application that works in
conjunction with the Dash and your Stages Link account
and utilizes the Dash’s Bluetooth connection to your
smart phone. The Stages Link app can be used to
automatically upload completed activities, sync
workouts, update Dash settings (changed in the app or
on Stages Link), and update Dash firmware.
To download the Stages Link app, go to:
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Once installed, follow on screen instructions to pair the
Dash with your device.
Stages Sync
Stages Sync is a desktop application for both Mac® and
Windows® operating systems that works in conjunction
with the Dash and your Stages Link account via USB
connection to your computer. The Stages Sync desktop
application can be used to upload completed activities,
sync workouts, update Dash settings (changed in Stages
Link), update Dash firmware, and to export ride files
into the .fit format.
To download Stages Sync, go to:
www.stagescycling.com/sync
Technical Specifications
Weight
120g
Resolution
240x400
Battery
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery Life
24-30h, typical usage
Charging
Information
Input: 5V, Rate: 500mA, Charge
time: 3h, Capacity: 1700mAh
Radio
Information
2.4 GHz ANT+, Bluetooth LE
Water Rating
IP67
Device Care
Operating use temperature range: Recommended
from 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F).
Charging temperature range: Recommended from
10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F).
Periodic cleaning: Use only a water dampened cloth to
wipe off dirt and debris. Never use any harsh cleaning
chemicals that may damage the plastic housing. No
submersion, no spraying of any liquid or water into
device seals, and no harsh scrubbing/scratching of
surfaces.
Maintenance: Internal items of the Dash unit cannot be
serviced. No items are serviceable and no attempt
should be made to adjust or alter any internal items.
Water resistance: The Stages Dash is designed to
provide excellent water resistance and tested to resist
dust and water ingress up to the IP67 standard (up to 1
meter). This provides outstanding water resistance for
cycling conditions on and off-road. Please keep in mind
this is an electronic device and the overall condition and
age of the specific device can diminish its water
resistance.
⚠Battery Warning: Only power adaptors with output
of 5V DC, and maximum 500mA, should be used to
avoid device damage and/or electrical fire. The use of
USB splitters and hubs, or other voltage DC output than
5V DC, should be used with extreme caution. It’s also
recommended to use only direct plug-in sources, or
splitters and hubs with only one device inserted for
charging.
Troubleshooting
If the device or display is frozen, you can perform a hard
reset by pressing and holding the power button /
for 10 seconds.
To search our full list of troubleshooting topics,
frequently asked questions, or submit a support
request, please visit: support.stagesdash.com.
Trademark and Licenses
The Stages Dash™ and Stages Power® devices may be
protected by USA or foreign patents or patents pending.
This document may contain trademarks or registered
trademarks of Stages Cycling®, LLC as represented by
the use of ™ and ® respectively. All rights reserved.
Stages Dash™, Stages Link™, Stages Sync™, and Stages
Power® are trademarks of Stages Cycling, LLC.
ANT+™ is a trademark of Dynastream Innovations Inc.
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG,
Inc.
Mac® is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft in the
US and other countries.
Other trademarks and trade names are the property of
their respective owners.
Legal and Regulatory Information
To view the legal and regulatory information on the
Dash, go to: Main Menu > Settings > About
Warranty
For warranty details, visit our website FAQ page at
support.stagesdash.com.
Copyright © Stages Cycling, LLC, 2017

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Index
Activity Profiles, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 16
Age, 16
Alerts, 15
System Alerts, 15
Backlight, 7
Calories, 10
Charging, 4
Data Fields, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15
Data Pages, 9
Data Recording, 6, 7, 9, 15
Power and Cadence Zeros, 7
Firmware, 16
FThr, 10, 13, 14, 16
FTP, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16
Gender, 16
GPS, 6, 7, 9, 10, 15
Heart Rate Monitor. See Sensors
Language, 6, 16
Laps, 9, 12
LR Balance, 10
Mount, 4
Normalized Power, 10
Orientation, 9
Pedal smoothness, 10
Power Meter. See Sensors
Ride History
Records, 7
Totals, 9, 14
Sensor Pause, 7
Sensors, 6, 7, 8, 15
ANT, 7, 8, 17
Bluetooth, 7, 12, 16, 17
Heart Rate, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13
Power Meter, 6, 8
Sleep, 8, 15
Span, 11
Stages Link, 6, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 17
Stages Sync, 16, 17
Time Zone, 6, 15
Torque effectiveness, 10
Totaling, 11
Training Zones, 12
Heart Rate Zones, 13
Power Zones, 10, 13
T-Score, 10, 13
TSS, 10, 13
Units, 6, 11, 15, 16
VAM, 10
Weight, 16
Workout, 10, 12, 14
Zero Reset, 8