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  • October 2, 2017 at 9:54 am #27698
    ibr17xvii

    Finally got sick of the British weather so the time has come to invest. I fancy a direct drive version & will deffo be using Zwift.

    I’d be grateful for any tips / recommendations & also is a trainer that Zwift can control the resistance a must?

    Sounds like a good idea to me but they are a fair bit more expensive so if you were in my shoes would that be a dealbreaker?

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  • October 3, 2017 at 8:39 am #903565
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    ChasP
    Argos74 wrote:
    http://www.halfords.com/cycling/turbo-trainers/trainers/elite-turbo-muin-smart-turbo-trainer

    Down from £499 to £290. Works fine, though I’ll need a new computer to get the full benefits – not much software out there for old 32-bit computers.

    At the moment I’m using GoldenCheetah which doesn’t pick up power correctly. It thinks I’m cranking out 14,000 watts, cruising at 130kmh, with sprint bursts of 200 kmh.

    Have you got the sensor configured correctly?

    October 3, 2017 at 6:08 am #903563
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    ibr17xvii
    Argos74 wrote:
    http://www.halfords.com/cycling/turbo-trainers/trainers/elite-turbo-muin-smart-turbo-trainer

    Down from £499 to £290. Works fine, though I’ll need a new computer to get the full benefits – not much software out there for old 32-bit computers.

    At the moment I’m using GoldenCheetah which doesn’t pick up power correctly. It thinks I’m cranking out 14,000 watts, cruising at 130kmh, with sprint bursts of 200 kmh.

    I’ve looked at that one before but I’m pretty sure Zwift won’t control resistance so ruled it out. 

    Great price though & if I was looking for a cheap (ish) introduction to trainers I think I’d buy it. 

    October 3, 2017 at 5:23 am #903561
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    Argos74

    http://www.halfords.com

    http://www.halfords.com/cycling/turbo-trainers/trainers/elite-turbo-muin-smart-turbo-trainer

    Down from £499 to £290. Works fine, though I’ll need a new computer to get the full benefits – not much software out there for old 32-bit computers.

    At the moment I’m using GoldenCheetah which doesn’t pick up power correctly. It thinks I’m cranking out 14,000 watts, cruising at 130kmh, with sprint bursts of 200 kmh.

    October 3, 2017 at 4:45 am #903559
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    ibr17xvii
    CXR94Di2 wrote:
    You can get a refurbished Kickr with a year warranty(2yr limited) from Wahoo £649

    http://uk.wahoofitness.com/devices/bike-trainers/original-wahoo-kickr-powertrainer-refurbished

    When they come back into stock!

    Great shout, I’ll certainly be keeping my eye on that.

    October 2, 2017 at 6:20 pm #903557
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    CXR94Di2

    If you’re a heavy rider the

    If you’re a heavy rider the Tacx Flux 10% incline might not be enough to give real resistance feel on high percentage climbs,  Ok if you’re a lightweight.

    October 2, 2017 at 6:11 pm #903555
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    CXR94Di2

    You can get a refurbished

    You can get a refurbished Kickr with a year warranty(2yr limited) from Wahoo £649

    http://uk.wahoofitness.com/devices/bike-trainers/original-wahoo-kickr-powertrainer-refurbished

    When they come back into stock!

    October 2, 2017 at 3:45 pm #903553
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    ibr17xvii

    CXR94Di2 wrote:

    CXR94Di2 wrote:
    ibr17xvii wrote:

    Thanks chaps. 

    You use either of them CXR94Di2?

    Yes I use the Kickr. It’s the V1 model. It’s been absolutely solid in operation. I trimmed a small section off the cowling due to it catching my long cage derailleur. This issue was eliminated on V2 with a sleeker cover. V2 has a new method of power reading by analysing the magnetic forces in the electronic brake. More accurate and reliable in operation. V1 uses a strain gauge which I’ve heard can be easily damaged when transported. Good news was a couple of weeks back there was a firmware update to V1 which altered the power reading to that of V2 so disabled the sensitive strain gauge. There is now a V3 which allows the bike to be lifted on the front to simulate climbing hills, you need the climbing mount aswell. I can recommend the Kickr, works very well on Zwift Trainer road and others. Early versions cost around £650-700 new, with a new model expect some discounts for V2

    Cheers for the info, very helpful.

    The V1 is £799.99 which is absolute top whack of my budget which I don’t mind paying if it it’s for the right one. Will certainly take a close look at it now.

    Currently eyeing the Tacx Flux which is £699.99 on Wiggle but is widely available at £629.99 so they should price match it.

    October 2, 2017 at 3:15 pm #903551
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    CXR94Di2

    ibr17xvii wrote:

    ibr17xvii wrote:

    Thanks chaps. 

    You use either of them CXR94Di2?

    Yes I use the Kickr. It’s the V1 model. It’s been absolutely solid in operation.

    I trimmed a small section off the cowling due to it catching my long cage derailleur. This issue was eliminated on V2 with a sleeker cover. V2 has a new method of power reading by analysing the magnetic forces in the electronic brake. More accurate and reliable in operation. V1 uses a strain gauge which I’ve heard can be easily damaged when transported.

    Good news was a couple of weeks back there was a firmware update to V1 which altered the power reading to that of V2 so disabled the sensitive strain gauge.

    There is now a V3 which allows the bike to be lifted on the front to simulate climbing hills, you need the climbing mount aswell.

    I can recommend the Kickr, works very well on Zwift Trainer road and others. Early versions cost around £650-700 new, with a new model expect some discounts for V2

    October 2, 2017 at 2:11 pm #903549
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    ibr17xvii
    cortina wrote:
    I was in the same position – went for the 2017 Neo. Unfortunately it died after 25 minutes of use and was returned to Wiggle. I decided not to get a replacement due to so many stories of similar issues. Great bit of kit if you’re lucky enough to get one that isn’t faulty. 

    Another reason why I’m slightly limited is that I would prefer to buy from Wiggle.

    Always had top notch service from them not just with things that have worked out but when things haven’t & I’ve had to return stuff.

    This is a large investment & would rather not take chances.

    October 2, 2017 at 1:55 pm #903547
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    cortina

    I was in the same position –

    I was in the same position – went for the 2017 Neo. Unfortunately it died after 25 minutes of use and was returned to Wiggle. I decided not to get a replacement due to so many stories of similar issues. Great bit of kit if you’re lucky enough to get one that isn’t faulty. 

    October 2, 2017 at 1:33 pm #903545
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    ibr17xvii
    jaysa wrote:
    I use a Tacx Neo with VeloReality and would recommend.

    Some chainstays can foul the unit if they are bent in too much to avoid your shoes, and the 2017 version appears to fix that. It’s quiet at 300W, but gets a bit louder beyond 600W – still much quieter than fan or hydro units though.

    Tacx Neo certainly looks the business but it’s the budget buster that’s for sure. 

    October 2, 2017 at 1:23 pm #903543
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    jaysa

    I use a Tacx Neo with

    I use a Tacx Neo with VeloReality and would recommend.

    Some chainstays can foul the unit if they are bent in too much to avoid your shoes, and the 2017 version appears to fix that. It’s quiet at 300W, but gets a bit louder beyond 600W – still much quieter than fan or hydro units though.

    October 2, 2017 at 12:57 pm #903541
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    ibr17xvii

    Thanks chaps. 

    Thanks chaps. 

    You use either of them CXR94Di2?

    October 2, 2017 at 12:36 pm #903539
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    Team EPO

    I reckon we are due an update

    I reckon we are due an update soon but here is DC’s latest reviews

     

    https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/10/annual-winter-2016-2017-bike-smart-trainer-recommendations.htm

     

     

    October 2, 2017 at 12:30 pm #903537
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    CXR94Di2

    Wahoo Kickr, tacx Neo.
    Wahoo Kickr, tacx Neo.

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