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I didI don't think I got an email after completing stage 7? Did you guys? It's listed on ZwiftPower, so I know I didn't imagine it
I didI don't think I got an email after completing stage 7? Did you guys? It's listed on ZwiftPower, so I know I didn't imagine it
Yea I got one and the next time I logged in it unlocked the kitI don't think I got an email after completing stage 7? Did you guys? It's listed on ZwiftPower, so I know I didn't imagine it
I don't think I got an email after completing stage 7? Did you guys? It's listed on ZwiftPower, so I know I didn't imagine it
FYI: Hills for me where 4w/kg efforts and I found I was distancing/dropping multiple riders doing them, but the 3rd hill I really had to be switched on for to hold wheels/stop gaps.Anyhow I missed stage 6 so will catch that up next week with hopefully doing the race ride and trying not to get blown away up the 3 hills
This. to be fair what I generally do (if I have time) is a 5-6 or even a 10 minute warm up free riding, then the actual time in the pen is more of a cooldown/recovery ready for the start. If I'm low on time I'll generally get the legs spinning and try to warm up while Zwift is loading, I can usually have enough effort to get the HR into Z4 out of breath, a kick/interval or two, then back down to settle within a couple of minutes, then I'll use the usual Zwift 4-5w/kg out of the pen to get 'in the zone' and see what my legs are like before settling into whatever pace. As I always start strongly I try to take some of that sting/power out of my legs otherwise I'll bury myself too early and then be playing chase/catchup for the rest of the ride.So just ride anywhere as normal and hit join event a minute before the event. The only annoyance here is that you end up with 2x rides in Strava/TP. One of which being warmup and then one being the event but this is the only way really to capture all your data properly.
You'll generally get the 'best' bikes through level unlocks anyway. Drops for me have generally been spent on wheels.I probably shouldn't admit to this, but I'm level 10 and only just realised I can buy gear... As I think back, I do remember looking through the different brands products before when I first installed Zwift, but that was very early on when I didn't have any drops anyway. Since then I literally just jump on and ride.
Yup, but equally it's drawing lots of interest and riders in. It's not perfect but the momentum it's gathering give leagues like URL and Pro-am (or even CVR previously) the footing and riders they need to push the platform forwards. That forwards is being steered towards serious competition, the only way they can achieve that is with development and evolution which take time (but Zwift are very slow!).They are though man that's what's even more wrong with this platform and any seriousness attached to it. The prize for 1st in the pro am races these past few weeks is thousands of dollars and there has already been winners DQ for out of this world data. It's a total shambles.
Seconded. Tron bling FTW! I carefully manage my sock collection so I can pair to my wheel colour.You guys are crazy - bike bling is always fun to buy!
Sounds pretty normal! Zwift group rides 'It's not a race' are exactly the same as the big & popular UK Sportives in that way.One stage to go. A whole 10 people in my race and I got spat within about a minute when my front derailleur wouldn't shift up whilst they smashed it away at 8w/kg for the first climb.
Gives you a heads up, for me racing I use it to look at gaps of the riders around me as although it's a little delayed from onscreen (which is laggy anyway!) I can see more riders & scroll on there so I can tell how big groups are and who's the strongest. For group rides I'll generally use it for keeping an eye on people off the back (as I'm generally sweeping/keeping) or fliers off the front. Or chatting. I'm always chatting as Zwift is such a social thing for me (I'm one of those annoying people!).what's the benefit of using the Zwift Companion app? I usually just follow a training programme or do a free ride on whatever of the courses are available.
Looking for some recommendations guys, as to which turbo trainers are most highly regarded these days.
Since I last owned a turbo trainer, direct drive seems to have become a lot more popular - are these considerably quieter than the old "tyre on roller" style turbos? Silent/quiet/vibration-less operation is of paramount importance for me this time around, as the setup will be in a spare bedroom, with a neighbour below who I'd rather not disturb too much!
Smart trainers seem to be the in thing now too, with power meters built in to the turbos - is Zwift the best piece of training software to make the most of these smart trainers?
My budget is circa £500 for a decent trainer, what would you recommend? Worth mentioning I'm rather heavy at around 105kg, with power to match.
Looking for some recommendations guys, as to which turbo trainers are most highly regarded these days.
Since I last owned a turbo trainer, direct drive seems to have become a lot more popular - are these considerably quieter than the old "tyre on roller" style turbos? Silent/quiet/vibration-less operation is of paramount importance for me this time around, as the setup will be in a spare bedroom, with a neighbour below who I'd rather not disturb too much!
Smart trainers seem to be the in thing now too, with power meters built in to the turbos - is Zwift the best piece of training software to make the most of these smart trainers?
My budget is circa £500 for a decent trainer, what would you recommend? Worth mentioning I'm rather heavy at around 105kg, with power to match.
DC Rainmaker said:All in, I think the Suito is this year’s best value for a trainer, especially if you aren’t really sure what you need or want. Sure, the Wahoo CORE has more inertia and thus slightly better road-feel. But the Elite Suito will basically save you $150 once you factor in the cassette cost. Oh, and the Suito does also include a 30-day free Zwift trial, which is oddly hard to get otherwise (Zwift themselves only offers 20 kilometer free trials, for realz). So again, if you don’t really know what you want, it’s an ideal option to play the field.
Thanks, I just use the ipad on a mount and it will do some of that stuff but not all. I'll give it a try to see what it's likesnip
It's worth having a conversation with said Neighbour about you putting an 'indoor bike trainer' in the bedroom above. I assume you're on good terms with them, so just ask can they let you know ASAP if the noise bothers them, you could probably return a trainer to place of purchase within 30 days so could be fairly free to try various... But I would recommend the KICKR Core. Just everything about it is exactly what you need - One of the most accurate, consistent and quiestest trainers there is.Since I last owned a turbo trainer, direct drive seems to have become a lot more popular - are these considerably quieter than the old "tyre on roller" style turbos? Silent/quiet/vibration-less operation is of paramount importance for me this time around, as the setup will be in a spare bedroom, with a neighbour below who I'd rather not disturb too much!
I'm a Flux V1 owner and wish I'd held out to buy the KICKR Core. Equally I probably would've got sick of the on-wheel even more, ridden less and been far more fustrated without the flux... Mine has served me well, got it in a fantastic deal, but equally I feel the extra expense of the Core is worth it compared to the Flux 2/S.I know plenty of people with TacX Neo and a few now with the Tacx Flux 2. Again, all nothing but good words said over years of use and nobody I know with them would say they wish they'd bought a Wahoo. The Neo 2 will be out of your price range but I would recommend the Flux 2 to you also. Maybe shop around and see if you can get Kickr Core or Flux 2 on a good deal somewhere over the next little while. Just get the one that has the biggest reduction, I honestly believe their is bugger all in in it between them for vast majority of folks.
Edit there is also the Flux S now which is the cheapest of the 3 I am speaking of here. From what I read the Core has the better ride feel and better ERG workings than the TacX offerings but that Flux S is sure tempting at £500ish.
If you've a Zwift sub anyway it costs nothing to try it out on mobile/tablet/etc! You don't have to bar mount it to see what its like/now useful etc. Just use something to hold the phone within reach of the bars - a shelf, a measuring jug or even a watering can...Thanks, I just use the ipad on a mount and it will do some of that stuff but not all. I'll give it a try to see what it's like
I'm new to Zwift, heard of it but never understood it until now. I have a turbo trainer but it's easily 6+ years old (Elite, unsure of model) and I'm guessing that it's not compatible so I'm looking for a new one. Ideally, with this being new, I don't want to spend big money, so looking around the sub £50 range for one (I know I'll need speed sensor and Ant+ or bluetooth adapter too). What are the cheapest I can look at?
As mentioned, you won't get anything worth having for £50. If you're happy with the 'classic' trainer route then there's no reason not to use the one you have. No point buying a new one.I'm new to Zwift, heard of it but never understood it until now. I have a turbo trainer but it's easily 6+ years old (Elite, unsure of model) and I'm guessing that it's not compatible so I'm looking for a new one. Ideally, with this being new, I don't want to spend big money, so looking around the sub £50 range for one (I know I'll need speed sensor and Ant+ or bluetooth adapter too). What are the cheapest I can look at?
Difference between those is probably the resistance type (although you'd have to do research to confirm). The Mag will use magnets to 'slow' the flywheel. The Gel will have a gel within the unit which provides the reistance. Although the fact it's got a variable speed it probably also has magnets. Gel is meant to 'feel' better but at that age and that type of trainer they are worlds away from the 'feel' you get from a modern trainer and direct drive.Thanks @#Chri5# for the info. For now, I'm just looking at standard (classic as zwift calls them) turbo trainers rather than smart ones.
The turbo trainer I have is an elite valore mag speed which looks to be compatible with swift although I'm not sure what the difference between an valore mag speed alu and valore mag speed gel is. This is mine:
Pair it with this sensor (plus an ant+ receiver) and I should be ok I think?
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-speed-and-cadence-sensor/