The Indoor Riding/ Zwift/ TrainerRoad etc. Thread

Steedie · 11 Sep 2017 at 20:11

I went for the Snap in the end. Ben kept telling me off for wanting the direct Kickr

Definitely going to invest in a decent floor fan. The desk fan I'm using at the moment to the side just doesn't cut it lol

BennyC · 11 Sep 2017 at 20:51

I was telling you off for wanting to be retarded and foolish

don't think, just buy everything I say

When you can have a decent smart turbo and power on the road for the same price (or less!) as a direct drive trainer, it's a no brainer. Especially for your first 'indoor season'

SDK^ · 12 Sep 2017 at 15:56

I set up my Neo trainer today. The only slight issue I have is the gear indexing is slightly off so I need to spend a little time sorting that.
I'm running Zwift through an iPad Pro with an Apple HDMI lead to pass to the TV and have the iPhone on the bike running Zwift remote. Each fan is remote control (on/off) so I can warm up and then switch them on when needed without having to get off the bike

Steedie · 12 Sep 2017 at 16:00

I like that, I like it a lot

platypus · 13 Sep 2017 at 10:55

All you girls with your fans. A real man just sweats. Buckets.

^I really need to get a big telly in my garage. They're just so expensive.

Sgt_Pepper · 13 Sep 2017 at 18:24

Has anyone tried Road Grand Tours, got accepted to their beta then forgot all about it, gonna give it a whirl tonight instead of Zwift.

Its got Mont Ventoux, the Stelvio and something in Mallorca

Just gotta download it first on my third world internet

Maxeh · 13 Sep 2017 at 19:04

Looking at the KickR Snap myself too as the nights are drawing in here.

What other options would people recommend (direct drive any good for a similar budget?)

One More Solo · 13 Sep 2017 at 21:48

platypus said:
All you girls with your fans. A real man just sweats. Buckets.

^I really need to get a big telly in my garage. They're just so expensive.

Try and get a collection only deal off eBay, mine is a years old 37" LCD but does the job for Zwifting.

neil_g · 13 Sep 2017 at 22:22

Are there any decent budget trainer options for a 700 wheel? Maybe up to £150.

Needs to be reasonably quiet, and would need a new back tyre to swap for the gravel jobbie currently fitted. Not bothered by "smart" options but a remote adjustment for resistance would be nice.

Edit - reading that it might matter but my rear end is disk braked. 145MM hub width.

merlin · 13 Sep 2017 at 22:32

Ok so for the 2nd time in a week a planned training session (outdoor track) has been rained off.

Getting closer to admitting defeat and buying an indoor trainer to fill in the gaps the wet weather is going to cause.

randomshenans · 14 Sep 2017 at 08:57

Maxeh said:
Looking at the KickR Snap myself too as the nights are drawing in here.

What other options would people recommend (direct drive any good for a similar budget?)

Snap seems decent spec wise, but not used it personally. I've got the flux, which I have found OK, so far. I was testing it against my garmin the other day and it's not bad on results power wise, too. Nice and sturdy direct drive and without the pricetag of the Kickr or the Neo.

randomshenans · 14 Sep 2017 at 09:01

Likewise, I have 2 Vortex's and think they were great value. They seem to have shot up, probably because it's end of summer, but I didn't pay anything like they have them up at (400EUR over here!)

I have 2 at home actually

One going spare, but my issue is shipping over there (they are super heavy and postage from france is stupidly expensive for some reason!) or I'd offer it up!

merlin · 14 Sep 2017 at 09:37

Come to the decision I need a plan B for winter - I'm generally ok to ride if it's just a bit wet but I don't fancy full on downpours or icy roads.

So took the plunge and ordered a Vortex, Ant+ dongle, USB extension cable. I used BC discount to get the Vortex for £270 delivered!

Bear · 14 Sep 2017 at 12:28

merlin said:
Come to the decision I need a plan B for winter - I'm generally ok to ride if it's just a bit wet but I don't fancy full on downpours or icy roads.

So took the plunge and ordered a Vortex, Ant+ dongle, USB extension cable. I used BC discount to get the Vortex for £270 delivered!

If you get on Zwift etc you may actually find you enjoy it, I know I did, otherwise turbo training is soul destroying

BennyC · 14 Sep 2017 at 12:31

^ it is if it's aimless. Add in some structure and progressive goals and it gives you something to focus on other than just accumulating junk miles

Bear · 14 Sep 2017 at 12:42

BennyC said:
^ it is if it's aimless. Add in some structure and progressive goals and it gives you something to focus on other than just accumulating junk miles

I was doing the GCN workouts on Youtube and rides on the kurt kinetic training app but turbo training was just soul destroying for me, and until I tried Zwift I just couldn't face the turbo.

I guess you're right on the progressive goals, as its the game like element to Zwift which adds to the experience like getting new wheels and kit etc and that there is a more social element too, like you feel like you are chasing someone down, even if you are on a set workout

randomshenans · 14 Sep 2017 at 13:02

BennyC said:
^ it is if it's aimless. Add in some structure and progressive goals and it gives you something to focus on other than just accumulating junk miles

I also think it's personality based. @BennyC is clearly very goal focused and structured. I am clearly not as good at that

merlin · 14 Sep 2017 at 14:10

Bear said:
If you get on Zwift etc you may actually find you enjoy it, I know I did, otherwise turbo training is soul destroying

I guess I'll get a trial in the box from Tacx - I'll definitely give it a whirl.

Bit concerned my laptop isn't going to cut the mustard - it's only an i5/integrated graphics/6gb ram jobbie.

randomshenans · 14 Sep 2017 at 14:31

You should be fine tbh - it might not do 1080 but you'll be OK. I've run it on my iPhone the last 2 times, as my computer kept crashing.

merlin · 14 Sep 2017 at 14:37

randomshenans said:
You should be fine tbh - it might not do 1080 but you'll be OK. I've run it on my iPhone the last 2 times, as my computer kept crashing.

Cool. I think the laptop panel is only 720p anyway so I'd already binned the idea of this looking half decent, it's going to look like a PS1 game.