BikeScout Encyclopedia | ASI: Actionable Setup Intelligence
Description: Mastering ASI (Actionable Setup Intelligence): How BikeScout calculates dynamic tire pressure and mechanical setups based on rider weight and terrain.
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# ASI
Setup Intelligence

Core Concept: Mechanical Optimization

Actionable Setup Intelligence (ASI) is the BikeScout framework that bridges the gap between raw environmental data and mechanical execution. It eliminates "pressure guesswork" by calculating the optimal tire pressure (PSI/Bar) based on a multi-factor logic of rider weight, surface type, and moisture levels.

In tactical cycling, the interface between the tire and the ground is the most critical variable for mission success. ASI ensures this interface is optimized for either Efficiency, Compliance, or Flotation.

## The Baseline: Weight Normalization

Every ASI calculation starts with a baseline normalized at 85kg. Using a heuristic linear adjustment, the system increases or decreases the target pressure by 1 PSI for every 5kg of deviation from the baseline. This ensures that a lightweight climber and a heavy-duty enduro rider receive tailored data for the same trail.

Weight_Adjustment = (Rider_Weight - 85.0) / 5.0
Adjusted_PSI = Base_PSI + Weight_Adjustment

## The Tactical Strategy Logic

ASI doesn't just calculate numbers; it selects a Strategy. Depending on the data ingested from the TAEL Model and Surface Analyzer, the system applies specific offsets:

- Mud Flotation: Triggered when the Mud Index > 0.6. The system applies a 15% reduction in pressure to increase the tire's footprint and prevent "sinking".
- Compliance: Triggered on technical terrain (rocks, roots). It applies a -2.0 PSI offset to improve vibration damping and mechanical grip.
- Efficiency: Triggered on smooth or paved surfaces. It applies a +3.0 PSI offset to minimize rolling resistance.

## Cross-System Integration

ASI is not an isolated tool. It is the final output of the BikeScout intelligence chain. It takes the "Dark Side" analysis from Shadow Persistence and the soil saturation data from TAEL to warn the rider if their current equipment (e.g., road tires on a 40% mud route) is a safety risk.

## Mechanical Briefing Output

The result is a standardized Tactical Display String. Instead of a generic "check your tires," the rider receives:
`29" wheels | 22.5 PSI (1.55 Bar) [Mud Flotation Setup]`.

"The correct setup is a force multiplier. ASI ensures your bike is an asset, not a liability."

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