The Indoor Cyclist's support thread
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Juggernaut
Master of the Metaphor
I'm probably going to build one of the tennis ball rockers. I was all about to do one with a hinge or linear bearings, then found out tennis balls seem to be the way to go. Our place is tiny so I'm holding off until I can figure out what dimensions/design works for the current and next trainer.
Let us know how it works out.
Let us know how it works out.
I build one, tried it, gave it to Sean. Never built another one.
He tried it, took it off, then never used it again.
Waste of time & effort IMO/IME.
chuprinko
Well-Known Member
Tried it out today. I actually liked it better. I was definitely more comfortable during the ride. Just enough side to side movement to feel a little more real. I think the $7.78 investment for the cheap tennis balls.. I think it was worth it.
Of course my FTP ride only increased by 1 watt...so perhaps it didnt help with that. Think I will continue to tweak it a little. Perhaps add rolling rails so the whole bike will float like that new one being advertised. Hmmm...will need to find some angle iron (alum would be best) and some old inline skates for the wheels, and...
Of course my FTP ride only increased by 1 watt...so perhaps it didnt help with that. Think I will continue to tweak it a little. Perhaps add rolling rails so the whole bike will float like that new one being advertised. Hmmm...will need to find some angle iron (alum would be best) and some old inline skates for the wheels, and...
If my time is wasted and my ass doesn't hurt any more than it does now from riding the trainer, I'm OK with that...
My Ass+Trainer=Ugh.
Take the one Sean has and try it.
chuprinko
Well-Known Member
Need some assistance.
With group zwift training rides or races, with my smart trainer my watts don't seem to match up with ride specs. For example, it says to ride 235 watts at 90 rpm, if I ride at 235 watts my rpms are lower than group. I have to ride slight faster RPM and slower watts to stay with group.
Would this be a Zwift resistance setting?? I calibrate the trainer (Tacx Vortex) before the ride.
Thoughts from experienced zwifters??
Neil
With group zwift training rides or races, with my smart trainer my watts don't seem to match up with ride specs. For example, it says to ride 235 watts at 90 rpm, if I ride at 235 watts my rpms are lower than group. I have to ride slight faster RPM and slower watts to stay with group.
Would this be a Zwift resistance setting?? I calibrate the trainer (Tacx Vortex) before the ride.
Thoughts from experienced zwifters??
Neil
Dumb question, are you shifting to try to match the power & cadence?
Are you using a road bike, cx bike or mtb?
Maybe the gearing is off.
Maybe the gearing is off.
https://www.bicycleretailer.com/ind...t-secures-120-million-investment#.XBr3RWhKhhE
here or buying on the dip?
here or buying on the dip?
I'm sure you'll figure it out. No need to replace your cassette.
I don't ride in erg mode or use training plans.
Just normal rides and races.
2:08 55k ride Last night.
Juggernaut
Master of the Metaphor
Getting much more consistent (non drop outs) performance on the Apple TV with all the sensors connected as one BT channel trough the CABle thingy.
jklett
Well-Known Member
I have a dumb question. I have an old mag trainer, HR monitor, and speed/cadence sensor. I tried zwift and didn't like it so I'm just doing regular training plan stuff trying to get so I suck less for next year's riding. My question is how do I run the resistance of the trainer? It has a dial on the side that goes from "min" to "max" and I've just been using it all the way max. Is that the right way to do it?
does it go to 11?
Yeah - run it all the way up. other settings are for people who don't really ride.
jklett
Well-Known Member
Thanks, that's what I figured but all the talk about smart trainers automatically adjusting resistance was throwing me off.