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  • #102
    lennymc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,458 ✭✭✭lennymc


    Just did 'The Pretzel'. 72km, 1300 metres climbing. Including cool down, nearly 3 hours on the turbo.


  • #103
    Daroxtar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,353 ✭✭✭Daroxtar


    lennymc wrote: »
    Just did 'The Pretzel'. 72km, 1300 metres climbing. Including cool down, nearly 3 hours on the turbo.

    That the Canyon Pretzel Challenge? Thinking of giving it a lash in the morning


  • #104
    lennymc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,458 ✭✭✭lennymc


    on a group ride tonight and the leader mentioned there is a new London course coming!

    london-map-1.jpg


  • #105
    alanjgalbraith
    Registered Users Posts: 44 ✭alanjgalbraith


    Zwift London up and is live tnow ... Not sure scheduled days will be for Watopia, Richmond


  • #106
    lennymc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,458 ✭✭✭lennymc


    Im entering a race tomorrow night....


    http://zwiftblog.com/calendar/


    "When: Wed Aug 17, 2016 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM (Time zone: Dublin)
    Who: https://www.facebook.com/christian.wiedmann
    Where: London Classique
    Calendar: Race
    Repeats: Weekly on Wednesday
    Description
    Course: London Classique
    Distance: 4 laps

    This is an experimental handicapped race. Race rules are as follows.

    Before you race, enter your FTP into the following calculator to calculate your assigned weight and height: http://www.virtualonlinecycling.com/p/initial-handicap-calculator.html?

    Enter your handicapped weight and height into Zwift on the dashboard (https://my.zwift.com/dashboard/dashboard). Note that the dashboard lets you enter one decimal place in the weight, so it is the preferred place to enter the information.

    The race is in the event module - please join the event to participate.

    Rules:
    1. No TT bikes.
    2. Please avoid using non-racers to gain an advantage when possible.
    3. No power-ups."


  • #107
    Lusk_Doyle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,338 ✭✭✭Lusk_Doyle


    No tt bikes in a virtual race? Eh?


  • #108
    ian_rush
    Registered Users Posts: 141 ✭✭ian_rush


    lennymc wrote: »
    Im entering a race tomorrow night....


    http://zwiftblog.com/calendar/


    "When: Wed Aug 17, 2016 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM (Time zone: Dublin)
    Who: https://www.facebook.com/christian.wiedmann
    Where: London Classique
    Calendar: Race
    Repeats: Weekly on Wednesday
    Description
    Course: London Classique
    Distance: 4 laps

    This is an experimental handicapped race. Race rules are as follows.

    Before you race, enter your FTP into the following calculator to calculate your assigned weight and height: http://www.virtualonlinecycling.com/p/initial-handicap-calculator.html?

    Enter your handicapped weight and height into Zwift on the dashboard (https://my.zwift.com/dashboard/dashboard). Note that the dashboard lets you enter one decimal place in the weight, so it is the preferred place to enter the information.

    The race is in the event module - please join the event to participate.

    Rules:
    1. No TT bikes.
    2. Please avoid using non-racers to gain an advantage when possible.
    3. No power-ups."

    Does the 6% max incline on the tacx flow restrict what races you can enter?


  • #109
    Daroxtar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,353 ✭✭✭Daroxtar


    ian_rush wrote: »
    Does the 6% max incline on the tacx flow restrict what races you can enter?

    No, Zwift has a fairly good system for matching your speed on a given gradient to your wattage per kilo (although that leaves it open to a bit of virtual weight doping)


  • #110
    lennymc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,458 ✭✭✭lennymc


    finished about 7th of 14 i think. Handicap was everyone set their ftp/weight to about 3 w/kg. 28km, 45 minutes or so. Tough enough, was watching the gap to people ahead of me and behind me, was on my own for a good bit, but caught someone and tucked in for a breather then attacked him with about 2k to go, managed to get a few seconds of a gap and kept it to the line.

    As a way of making a turbo session interesting, and of getting some race simulations it's not the worst thing in the world. I'll definately try some more.


  • #111
    Stonehall9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 388 ✭✭Stonehall9


    Hi lads don't want to derail, but I've just bought a jet black whisper, can any of you give me a quick few pointers on how to set up this to Zwift please, I have the speed sensors and its ant+, my bike trip is a garmin 500, any help greatly appreciated, in not the best gadget man, I have an iPad is it compatable? Thanks


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  • #112
    lennymc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,458 ✭✭✭lennymc


    @stonehall9 - you need a pc.

    specs at https://support.zwift.com/hc/en-us/articles/203193315-What-are-the-minimum-computer-requirements-for-Zwift-


  • #113
    tuxy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,983 ✭✭✭✭tuxy


    Zwift needs a laptop or computer. Windows and OS X are supported.


  • #114
    Stonehall9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 388 ✭✭Stonehall9


    tuxy wrote: »
    Zwift needs a laptop or computer. Windows and OS X are supported.

    I have both aswell, is it easy enough set up,


  • #115
    tuxy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,983 ✭✭✭✭tuxy


    Yes it is but it looks like your trainer may not be supported yet.

    https://support.zwift.com/hc/en-us/articles/203152565-Which-trainers-does-Zwift-support-


  • #116
    Stonehall9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 388 ✭✭Stonehall9


    tuxy wrote: »
    Yes it is but it looks like your trainer may not be supported yet.

    https://support.zwift.com/hc/en-us/articles/203152565-Which-trainers-does-Zwift-support-

    I have the power meter and on some other cycling forum I read that if you input the jet black fluid version it lets you use it. I'm a bit green in all of it really I thought it was just a case of downloading the Zwift app and syncing it to machine!!!! Any recommendations for other virtual ride programmes??


  • #117
    tuxy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,983 ✭✭✭✭tuxy


    Is it a power meter or speed sensor? The problem with a speed sensor is that zwift need to program a power curve for it and it seem like they have not done this yet for the jetblack whisper. Zwift and Bkool are the only virtual riding software that I know of and I don't think they support that trainer but they may add support in the future.


  • #118
    Stonehall9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 388 ✭✭Stonehall9


    tuxy wrote: »
    Is it a power meter or speed sensor? The problem with a speed sensor is that zwift need to program a power curve for it and it seem like they have not done this yet for the jetblack whisper. Zwift and Bkool are the only virtual riding software that I know of and I don't think they support that trainer but they may add support in the future.
    Its a speed sensor, there is a jet black app that shows your output so I will just have to use that . And I was looking forward to the Zwift experience :-(


  • #119
    iwillhtfu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,374 ✭✭✭iwillhtfu


    You can still use it for zwift with you garmin and speed/cadence sensors they create a virtual power output. It won't have the automated resistance settings which kinda makes the experience to be honest.


  • #120
    tuxy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,983 ✭✭✭✭tuxy


    iwillhtfu wrote: »
    You can still use it for zwift with you garmin and speed/cadence sensors they create a virtual power output. It won't have the automated resistance settings which kinda makes the experience to be honest.

    But they have not implemented a power curve for that trainer so I don't see how zPower will work.


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  • #121
    lennymc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,458 ✭✭✭lennymc


    there is a site somewhere that has virtual power curves for lots of trainers. you could find one that is supported by zwift with a similar power curve to your trainer and use that. It wont be accurate compared to other trainers, but it should be in the ball park, and as long as your measurement is the same (ie, same trainer, with same power curve) each time you will get the benefit of the training.

    Im sure there are lads on zwift putting in 30 kg less than they are and all that digital doping, but at the end of the day they are only fooling themselves so I wouldnt worry about using a similar power curve for zPower. Try it out, see if you enjoy it!


  • #122
    tuxy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,983 ✭✭✭✭tuxy


    Zwift is very easy to setup btw. You will need a usb ant+ dongle for your pc or mac and zwift will then detect your speed sensor.


  • #123
    Stonehall9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 388 ✭✭Stonehall9


    tuxy wrote: »
    Zwift is very easy to setup btw. You will need a usb ant+ dongle for your pc or mac and zwift will then detect your speed sensor.

    Thanks lad, I will get one today, btw how much does it cos per month for Zwift ?


  • #124
    lennymc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,458 ✭✭✭lennymc


    its 10 usd a month iirc, but strava premium members get 2 months free.


  • #125
    Stonehall9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 388 ✭✭Stonehall9


    What ant+ sticks are lads using?? Anyone use the wahoo? Just trying to pick best option.


  • #126
    tuxy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,983 ✭✭✭✭tuxy


    I got the cheapest one I could find. Works perfectly in windows 10.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anself-Compatible-Garmin-Forerunner-011-02209-00/dp/B00LIIMHP4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1471694157&sr=8-1&keywords=ant%2B+usb


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  • #127
    lukegjpotter
    Registered Users Posts: 397 ✭✭lukegjpotter


    Coming to iPhone an iPad, to watch the cycling on (as opposed to just the Mobile Link), according to Shane Miller - Daily Lama

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jgh2RVEEwVk


  • #128
    joey100
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,429 ✭✭✭joey100


    Dragging up an old thread rather than starting a new one. Anyone done any racing on zwift? How did you find it?


  • #129
    Daroxtar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,353 ✭✭✭Daroxtar


    The racing is good craic. It's also surprisingly tough. The races are divided into categories depending on your FTP and W/Kg. If you're in the correct category it can be balls out from the start to just hang in the group. It's realistic enough in that you can save wattage by staying in the group but if you let a gap open up it takes a fair bit of effort to get back on. It's also realistic enough in knowing when to attack or timing your gallop for the sprint.
    There's always a few riders who are far too strong for the category and they power off from the start but don't win as they get DQ for being over powered.
    There's a fair few options to suit different types of riders. Watopia Hilly or London loop suit climbers a bit better. Richmond or London classic or Volcano are more for the stronger sprinters/ TT.
    It's probably not the best if you are trying to do structured training but for a blast around with loads of changes of pace and a challenge I find it good


  • #130
    RacoonQueen
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 20,366 Mod ✭✭✭✭RacoonQueen


    Any of you folks using this trainer with zwift? Looking for a smart trainer to use with zwift and seriously trying to save my credit card from the lure of the super fancy €1000+ ones (but christ it is hard)


  • #131
    jayjbe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 452 ✭✭jayjbe


    RacoonQueen wrote: »
    Any of you folks using this trainer with zwift? Looking for a smart trainer to use with zwift and seriously trying to save my credit card from the lure of the super fancy €1000+ ones (but christ it is hard)

    Check this out. Works perfect with Zwift in EGR mode. 510euro with Axa 15% December discount.


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  • #132
    positron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,409 ✭✭✭positron


    Thought I would post an update about the Halford's €214 (or €192 less AXA discount) Elite Nuvo Smart trainer that was posted on the Bargain Alerts thread (link).

    461874?w=637&h=403

    Setting it up was easy enough and the documentation confirms that it's a 'Elite Novo' frame and a "Digital Smart B+" resistance unit with a 30mm diameter roller. It's nice and stable. I have signed up to the 12 months free subscription of MyETraining app - although I haven't actually used it. Their website is the worst I've ever seen. It's brutal.

    Pairing the trainer with the app was straight forward using the QR code. It comes up as "Novo Smart" and I am using Bluetooth as my phone doesn't have ANT+ hardware. I will try the different programs later and update, but right now it feels very easy low resistance - way easier than the Aldi fluid trainer, I have no problem keeping up good cadence on the fastest gear, which sounds wrong. There's an assessment program in MyETraining app - but it requires a heart rate monitor, which I don't have. Also don't have an ANT+ dongle for connecting the laptop.

    I tried pairing the trainer to my Forerunner 230 watch - and while it connected within seconds, the speed is all over the place. Sometimes I am doing 10-15kmph but sometimes I am doing well over 200kmph. I am not sure what exactly is happening. I had set the wheel size as 700mm in the watch - not sure if that's correct - but doesn't explain the speed variation anyway.

    Overall, it's not looking very good at the moment for this trainer. I will update.


  • #133
    positron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,409 ✭✭✭positron


    PS: Figured out Wheel size is different to rim size, and changed it to 2130 (based on 700c rim + 28mm tyre etc), but shame the speed still all over the place in Garmin Forerunner.


  • #134
    catweazle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,830 ✭✭✭catweazle


    RacoonQueen wrote: »
    Any of you folks using this trainer with zwift? Looking for a smart trainer to use with zwift and seriously trying to save my credit card from the lure of the super fancy €1000+ ones (but christ it is hard)

    Works great for me RQ, disgusted with my 1st ever ftp score so I am off doing one of their 6 week ftp builder programmes


  • #135
    Weepsie
    Site Banned Posts: 20,686 ✭✭✭✭Weepsie


    Moved posts from BA thread


  • #136
    RacoonQueen
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 20,366 Mod ✭✭✭✭RacoonQueen


    catweazle wrote: »
    Works great for me RQ, disgusted with my 1st ever ftp score so I am off doing one of their 6 week ftp builder programmes

    Cool beans. Easy to just plug in and play or does it require some setting up?


  • #137
    RacoonQueen
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 20,366 Mod ✭✭✭✭RacoonQueen


    RacoonQueen wrote: »
    Cool beans. Easy to just plug in and play or does it require some setting up?

    Never mind that. Gone out and bought...if its good enough for catz.... :pac:
    Should get 50 quidish for my old turbo, so really this one was only 150ish


  • #138
    catweazle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,830 ✭✭✭catweazle


    RacoonQueen wrote: »
    Never mind that. Gone out and bought...if its good enough for catz.... :pac:
    Should get 50 quidish for my old turbo, so really this one was only 150ish

    Some nice justification there, that's exactly what I said to myself! I made a few silly mess ups but easily sorted.

    I couldn't find my ant+ stick
    My laptop was too old for Bluetooth
    Internet in shed wasn't good enough

    So into currys bought a Bluetooth stick and ran the wrath of the mrs by moving up to the attic, I use the app mobile link from the iPad, once I got going no issues since.

    I have only done work outs programs so far, if I can get my ftp up a little better I will try racing early in the new year. So basically the 6 week ftp,builder beginner program- sound down on Zwift and some trance music to accompany me on the slog, it's going ok so far for me - picking turbo sessions ahead of a run these days which is unheard of for me but when you are 10kgs over what you should be the runs are desperate slogs anyways :(

    2 1/2s hopefully for me, Galway in July if I am around and Lisbon in September is the A race!


  • #139
    munsterbear
    Closed Accounts Posts: 319 ✭✭munsterbear


    Has anyone paired it up with Sufferfest and Powertap pedals? Very tempted to purchase.


  • #140
    Brian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,699 ✭✭✭Brian


    positron wrote: »

    I tried pairing the trainer to my Forerunner 230 watch - and while it connected within seconds, the speed is all over the place. Sometimes I am doing 10-15kmph but sometimes I am doing well over 200kmph. I am not sure what exactly is happening. I had set the wheel size as 700mm in the watch - not sure if that's correct - but doesn't explain the speed variation anyway.

    Overall, it's not looking very good at the moment for this trainer. I will update.

    I have an Elite Turno with a similar kind of issue when it's paired to my bike computer. It doesn't seem to be an issue with Zwift, from memory.

    My theory is that the speed sensor on my front wheel (which is reading 0 km/hr) might be interfering with the speed from the turbo, and causing the head unit to get mixed up.

    Haven't gotten around to testing it yet, because I'm mostly training to power anyway. But if that is the case, I'll have to switch the wheel sensor to the back hub.


  • #141
    lukegjpotter
    Registered Users Posts: 397 ✭✭lukegjpotter


    If you're into Teams on ZwiftPower, Team Ireland is now a thing.

    Team Ireland Links: It's for anyone even remotely connected with the Island.

    Join up and append a "[IRL]" to your surname in the game.
    Which is a standard e-sports notation for in game team name.

    If the team gets enough members, we can apply to get an in-game kit.
    Until such time, the people decided to use "Basic Kit #2" for Races.

    You can use the Facebook Group to communicate with others ahead of events like the KISS Community League.


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  • #142
    Bambaata
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,112 ✭✭✭Bambaata


    Joined


  • #143
    woody1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,907 ✭✭✭woody1


    RacoonQueen wrote: »
    Never mind that. Gone out and bought...if its good enough for catz.... :pac:
    Should get 50 quidish for my old turbo, so really this one was only 150ish

    what turbo did ye get ?


  • #144
    Orion
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,807 ✭✭✭✭Orion


    woody1 wrote: »
    what turbo did ye get ?

    That was a bit over a year ago so may not be relevant anymore as tech and price has changed.

    If it helps I got an Elite Novo Smart recently. €210 + a Tacx riser for €13. Works great with Zwift.


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