I'm a believer (about smart trainers)

[Karate Monkey]

I was ambivalent about them. Lukewarm might be cutting them a lot of slack. Zwift got a whole raised eyebrow from me.

Standard stuff: I'd rather ride outdoors, doesn't feel the same, gimmicky, etc...

Well, I gave it a few goes to see if I could even deal with it mentally (I can), then I tried a ride with some actual elevation, and wow. Yeah, it's a workout.

I hope nobody's pants get in a twist about this

 

[kearneyb]

 

[JimN]

Yeah, it's a workout.

Working out is overrated.

 

[rottin']

Which one are you using Will?

 

[Karate Monkey]

I bought a hammer (an H3...I guess names are too 2018?). The 'virtual cadence' is still bugging me out, think I'm gonna go find my actual sensor somewhere and throw it on the bike.

 

[trener1]

Count me in as a disciple in the cult of smart trainers/zwift

 

[ebarker9]

I've been borrowing a Tacx Neo from a friend for a couple of months. It really is worlds better than the Kurt Kinetic setup I'd used in the past. I always hated trying to get the pressure on the tire just right so as to avoid slipping, screeching noises, etc. Been doing TrainerRoad, haven't ventured into Zwift.

 

[jdgang]

I just got the smart trainer but havn't done Zwift yet. I can say I am also a believer.

 

[THATmanMANNY]

enjoying ‘tour de zwift’ event
Do it!
Agree on the neo and no calibrating

 

[trener1]

I just got the smart trainer but havn't done Zwift yet. I can say I am also a believer.

What app are you using?

 

[mwlikesbikes]

I just got a Tacx Flux S, It’s great so far. I only got it on Sunday afternoon, set up the bike on it and downloaded the apps to my iPad. Monday did the calibration & set up the Tacx & Zwift, did an initial ride.
Yesterday I did my first real Zwift ride, looking forward to more basement sweat sessions when it’s crappy outside.