Lode Overview:

Lode Ergometers are a cycle ergometer that accurately and repeatably creates a workload for a wide variety of exercise tests. The workload and/or cycle speed can be adjusted to accommodate almost any subject and test condition for clinical and research use.

Lode Ergometers are known worldwide for their accuracy and reliability. The Lode Excalibur Sport is the Gold Standard in Ergometry and is available with Wingate Test option. A Programmable Controller is included with both the Corival and Excalibur Sport Ergometers for independent control and operation.

With proven accuracy and reliability, the Excalibur sport is renowned worldwide as “the gold standard in ergometry”. The newly designed and improved Excalibur sport ergometer meets the latest requirements of modern sports medicine and research. Since athletes are becoming more and more powerful and testing more advanced than ever, this ergometer has been developed for extreme workloads up to 2500 watt! The new design ensures maximum stability at these high workloads. Thanks to the increased adjustability, versatile positioning of the test subject has never been better! The function of this product can be enhanced by using it in combination with our Lode Ergometry Manager software.

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Extreme workload range of 8 – 2500 watt

The extraordinary workload range of 8-2500 watt is unique in the world! It makes this ergometer extremely suitable for sports medicine and testing the strongest athletes in the world on their anaerobic power or isokinetic capacity.

Read out of seating position

The Excalibur Sport has a unique read-out of the seating position on the display of the Control Unit. The display shows saddle height & angle, handlebar position vertical & height.

Heavy Duty Design

The Excalibur Sport is designed for heavy duty sports medicine ergometry, without doing any concession on the esthetic, modern and robust design. In other words: Excalibur Sport: the gold standard in Ergometry!

Reliable and reproducible stress tests

The experience of professionals who calibrate many ergometers showed that the Lode ergometers are the most reliable across the complete workload and rpm range and still within specifications even after many years of intensive use.

Q-factor equal to road-bike

The Q-factor of the ergometer is equal to the Q-factor of road bikes, creating perfect training circumstances.

Extreme low start up load

The extreme low start-up load of 7 watts and the adjustability in small steps of 1 watt make this ergometer perfectly suitable for many different applications. The standard control unit shows multiple ergometry parameters and you can determine your specific default setting and start-up menu.

Small adjustment steps

The workload of the Lode ergometers is adjustable in steps of only 1 watt. Depending on your wishes, the test operator or the test subject can adjust the workload. The steps of 1 watt are possible in the manual mode as well as within protocols.

Adjustable handlebar Excalibur Sport

The position of the handlebar of Excalibur Sport is completely adjustable in height and length

Instant maximum load

By selecting P-slope max the ergometer immediately reaches maximum power

Compatible with ECG and pulmonary devices

The Lode ergometers have both analog and digital interfaces and can be controlled easily by all known stress ECG and pulmonary devices available in the world. This is one of the reasons why the Lode ergometers are very popular worldwide

Accurate over a long period of time

The Lode ergometers are supplied with an electro-magnetic braking mechanism of Lanooy (eddy current). The biggest advantage of this braking system compared to a friction braking system is the absolute accuracy and the accuracy over time. Moreover, friction braking systems have more wearing parts

Compatible with click pedals

The bicycle ergometer is compatible with most available clickpedals to allow for maximum user flexibility

Adjustable saddle Excalibur Sport

The position of the saddle of the excalibur sport can be adjusted in height, length and angle to suit all users

LEM compatible

This product can be used with Lode Ergometry Manager (LEM) software to manage data and to apply specific protocols when a Communication card or Network card is present

Designed to be sweat-proof

The housing of the ergometer is designed in such way that sweat does not have the chance to drip into the mechanical parts. This ensures a long lifetime and makes the ergometer insensitive for malfunction

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the Lode Excalibur Sport Ergometer used for?

The Lode Excalibur Sport Ergometer is a high-performance cycle ergometer designed for exercise physiology, sports medicine, cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET), VO₂ max testing, and advanced human performance research. It provides precise workload control for clinical and research applications.

2. What makes the Lode Excalibur Sport different from other cycle ergometers?

The Excalibur Sport is recognized as the gold standard in ergometry because of its exceptional accuracy, outstanding reliability, wide workload range, and highly reproducible performance. It is designed to meet the demands of elite athletic testing, scientific research, and clinical exercise testing.

3. What workload range does the Excalibur Sport support?

The Excalibur Sport offers an industry-leading workload range of 8 to 2,500 watts, making it suitable for everyone from rehabilitation patients to elite athletes performing high-intensity performance testing.

4. Can the Lode Excalibur Sport perform Wingate tests?

Yes. The Excalibur Sport is available with an optional Wingate Test feature, allowing researchers and sports performance professionals to evaluate anaerobic power, peak power output, and fatigue during high-intensity exercise testing.

5. What types of facilities use the Lode Excalibur Sport Ergometer?

The Excalibur Sport is widely used by universities, hospitals, sports performance centers, Olympic training facilities, exercise physiology laboratories, rehabilitation clinics, and research institutions worldwide.

6. Is the Excalibur Sport suitable for VO₂ max and CPET testing?

Yes. The Excalibur Sport is commonly paired with metabolic carts and respiratory gas analysis systems for VO₂ max testing, cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET), endurance assessments, and exercise physiology research.

7. Why is workload accuracy important in an ergometer?

Accurate workload control ensures that exercise tests are consistent, repeatable, and scientifically valid. Reliable resistance levels help clinicians and researchers obtain dependable physiological data for diagnosis, performance evaluation, and research studies.

8. What is the benefit of the Excalibur Sport’s adjustable riding position?

The Excalibur Sport allows precise adjustment of saddle height, saddle angle, and handlebar position to improve rider comfort, optimize biomechanics, and ensure consistent positioning across repeated tests.

9. What is the advantage of the road-bike Q-factor?

The Excalibur Sport features a Q-factor comparable to that of a road bike, creating a natural cycling position that improves comfort, pedaling efficiency, and the accuracy of performance testing for cyclists and athletes.

10. Why choose the Lode Excalibur Sport Ergometer?

The Lode Excalibur Sport combines research-grade accuracy, exceptional durability, a workload range of up to 2,500 watts, optional Wingate testing, and proven long-term reliability. Its precision and performance have made it the preferred ergometer for sports medicine, clinical testing, and scientific research around the world.