CramCycle wrote: » I never thought I 'd go down this route but seriously considering it. Looking at the Wahoo Kickr Core. any negatives (or positives), or better options?
CramCycle wrote: » Went wit the Kickr Core, got one with a 30 day, no quibble, return policy for the same price. Have a cassette and all that. So what else is needed. I presume a fan , some rug to catch sweat (I presume it doesn't have to be fancy, the ones on online shops look like giant Yoga mats, would a cheap Aldi yoga mat do?). Will give the Zwift 7 day trial a run. Any tips on anything else needed?
joey100 wrote: » Get yourself the biggest fan you can afford. Something like a WiFi/remote plug to works well so you can turn it on and off when your on the bike, warming up it can be cool enough nice to be able to turn on and off the fan.https://www.halfords.ie/tools/garage-equipment/garage-essentials/552101.html I use something similar to these mats. Aldi and Lidl sometimes do them too, bit to protect from sweat and bit to reduce vibrations thru the ground as well.
maxamillius wrote: » Anyone got a view on this one?https://www.halfords.ie/cycling/turbo-trainers/standard-turbo-trainers/212792.html It says it’s one way smart? Not sure what that means, looks to be compatible with Zwift which is really all I’m after.
lennymc wrote: » i think it transmits date to zwift, but doesn't alter resistance based on what zwift sends back to the trainer. E.G, if you were going up a hill, you would have to manually change your resistance, and your speed would slow down until you upped the resistance
Macy0161 wrote: » Second the vote for those halfords mats. An airmover/ professional drying fan is more effective than any "argos" fan I've tried. Worth the extra imo, especially if training in the house. I'm on a recovery week, so easy endurance, in an unheated shed, and had my fan going this morning.https://www.cleva-uk.com/collections/vacmaster-air-movers/products/vacmaster-air-mover
mr spuckler wrote: » I presume they're pretty loud? Am trying to work out a setup for the garage - problem is my son sleeps directly overhead!
maxamillius wrote: » Makes sense thanks for that, never used zwift but I presume you know when your coming to a Holland then would have to move to a harder gear to imitate a change in resistance?
martyc5674 wrote: » You don’t have to change gears at all. Zwift will have a power curve for that trainer. It knows how many watts are needed to spin it at different speeds(per the curve)... it uses the wheel speed and your weight and the gradient to determine what speed to move you along the screen. It works fine but it’s a bit weird in that the resistance is always the same just your speed display alters as the road undulates. They have another trainer for a little over 200€ that is 2 way... much better experience altogether. Marty.
Oberkon wrote: » Ordered one in Halfords Tuesday. The saris m2 @382 euros . Got an email to say it would be ready yesterday . No sign of it so rang Halfords and was told it’s still being picked Not only that I now see its gone up on their website to 570 from 382!
maxamillius wrote: » Clearly cashing in on the so called impending lockdown
Oberkon wrote: » Will it really happen ? I’ve noticed a few comments on social media cropping up that cycling during this is a burden on the health system and is selfish I get the feeling the ones say it never cycle Or exercise Personally feel cycling alone or running should not be a problem . I’ve as much chance as crashing in my car
dahat wrote: » If i'm getting the Wahoo it will be through Cigala retail as they are an approved seller for warranty etc. From googling about the old web Wahoo customer support are miles ahead of Elite which is something to bear in mind especially as the X4 is a new unit.
