Probably not as much give as tennis balls but I use some offcuts of the stuff they use on children's playgrounds.
The Indoor Riding/ Zwift/ TrainerRoad etc. Thread
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Soldato
I've had no sweat drops yet.. I've only logged 10hrs on it but yeah, no sweat drops. Do get a bit hot but what helps me is pointing my portable AC unit directly at me. I don't sweat much in general so that is good too.
I've started the Fondo training plan to get me some structure in workouts, problem is I started it on Thursday and I still need to squeeze one hour ride in this weekend and I'm stupid busy.
all in, I'm getting more comfortable on the bike and all this training is slowly paying off.
Caporegime
Since sticking 2 fans on me I haven't had any issues with sweat dropping off me but we are coming into the colder weather again. No doubt come summer I will.
Soldato
I think @Roady has a Saris H3 - does anyone else? Had a weird thing on mine at the weekend...
I'd finished the Tour of Wattopia long stage 4 on Sunday morning and was just cruising along whilst I recovered (Itza Party is not a party). The resistance then seemed to go weird, as despite being on the flat, it seem to come and go like something was slipping. I'd noticed last week that I couldn't back pedal as the chain would go slack but I put that down to being about due for a new chain.
After a Google, I stripped things down and checked the "top hat" washer / spacer that sits behind the freehub. Apparently that can break if you've done the QR skewer up too tight. When I pulled the spacer off it was intact but then it broke into two bits whilst I inspected it, so a new one has been ordered (£8). I did find a post on Reddit from somebody who also said they couldn't backpedal and they sorted it with a new top hat. I hope that's the fix as a new freehub body is £55.
I also took the side panel off the turbo to check the belt but everything looked okay in there to my untrained eye.
I'd finished the Tour of Wattopia long stage 4 on Sunday morning and was just cruising along whilst I recovered (Itza Party is not a party). The resistance then seemed to go weird, as despite being on the flat, it seem to come and go like something was slipping. I'd noticed last week that I couldn't back pedal as the chain would go slack but I put that down to being about due for a new chain.
After a Google, I stripped things down and checked the "top hat" washer / spacer that sits behind the freehub. Apparently that can break if you've done the QR skewer up too tight. When I pulled the spacer off it was intact but then it broke into two bits whilst I inspected it, so a new one has been ordered (£8). I did find a post on Reddit from somebody who also said they couldn't backpedal and they sorted it with a new top hat. I hope that's the fix as a new freehub body is £55.
I also took the side panel off the turbo to check the belt but everything looked okay in there to my untrained eye.
Soldato
Out of curiosity, has anyone got any justification as to why something like the Kickr Core with a crappy bike would be any better than something like this given a similar price?
Can't seem to find an English site selling it so hopefully Google translates for you. It's compatible with Zwift etc, and would be adjustable so no worries about badly fitting bikes etc. Not quite sure how they class it as "up to 7hrs per week". Not sure what would happen beyond that!
Can't seem to find an English site selling it so hopefully Google translates for you. It's compatible with Zwift etc, and would be adjustable so no worries about badly fitting bikes etc. Not quite sure how they class it as "up to 7hrs per week". Not sure what would happen beyond that!
Soldato
You should be more worried about "usuarios de máximo 110 kilos." 
I'm joking 
It's rather an odd thing to state though, which does make you think maybe it's not so rugged? I can't see it saying what resistance it goes up to either?
It does look a good price though.
I'm joking It's rather an odd thing to state though, which does make you think maybe it's not so rugged? I can't see it saying what resistance it goes up to either?
It does look a good price though.
Caporegime
That is suspiciously cheap. Considering the Zwift ride thingy is £1200 and thats considered cheap for a bike albeit one that is essentially a trainer and a "smart frame". The one you linked to also has a built in tablet.
If it works well then its a bargain but I would want some reviews of it. What happens if the tablet breaks or simply gets old and doesn't support Zwift etc any more.
Have to say though, I love my Kickr bike. Its so much easier and better than my Kickr V5 and faffing with taking wheels off etc.
Soldato
You should be more worried about "usuarios de máximo 110 kilos."
It's rather an odd thing to state though, which does make you think maybe it's not so rugged? I can't see it saying what resistance it goes up to either?
It does look a good price though.
Cheeky *******
Yeah, definitely missing some details on max power capacity etc. Looks like it's just a tablet holder with an ipad on it from what i could see. Looks like the only screen is on the turny dial thing. Same bike at Decathlon here with a bit more info (albeit limited)
Looks to be the same as this one from Ion, albeit presumably it's name only as it's not on the Ion website
Soldato
Have seen a few people selling the Bkool smart bike for around €400 too. Sounds like it's basically silent, so might actually be awesome to stick in the front room with the tv. My wife can then be annoyed by the sound of me panting and grunting behind her (that definitely could be taken the wrong way 
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road.cc
Someone also selling a Wattbike Atom X albeit a bit more expensive
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Bkool Smart Bike
An interesting entry into the smart bike market from Bkool, but not without its issues
Someone also selling a Wattbike Atom X albeit a bit more expensive
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