What's your go to Zwift bike?
I've been using a S works Venge with lightweight Mielstien wheels. It's a freaking rocket.
I've been using a S works Venge with lightweight Mielstien wheels. It's a freaking rocket.
The Indoor Cyclist's support thread
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My first time up. I think it took a hour and a half.
rosceaux
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[TLDR]: Anyone have recommendations for wireless headphones to use while on my rollers?
For the past few years, I probably used the rollers once a week, rode outside once a week and ran outside 5 days/week. This year I am really focusing on cycling, and I've had to up my roller use to 5 days/week. After every possible iteration, I've realized that I can't ride and watch anything on the tv at the same time. Regardless of the show, the location of the tv, and my interest level, I just can't do it. As much as I'd like to stack exercise with entertainment with my heroin-like addiction to everything on the television, I can't do it. I've tried Swift before, but I can't really align it with my base training goals for the winter in a meaningful way (unless I'm really missing something).
I never wear headphones or listen to music when outside, but on the rollers it has been a godsend for me. I'm rolling through my favorite albums right now, as well as Alexa/Spotify streaming. Anyone have recommendations for other services or ways to build playlists? I ask because I am usually 10 years or so behind the technology times. Is Napster still a thing?
For the past few years, I probably used the rollers once a week, rode outside once a week and ran outside 5 days/week. This year I am really focusing on cycling, and I've had to up my roller use to 5 days/week. After every possible iteration, I've realized that I can't ride and watch anything on the tv at the same time. Regardless of the show, the location of the tv, and my interest level, I just can't do it. As much as I'd like to stack exercise with entertainment with my heroin-like addiction to everything on the television, I can't do it. I've tried Swift before, but I can't really align it with my base training goals for the winter in a meaningful way (unless I'm really missing something).
I never wear headphones or listen to music when outside, but on the rollers it has been a godsend for me. I'm rolling through my favorite albums right now, as well as Alexa/Spotify streaming. Anyone have recommendations for other services or ways to build playlists? I ask because I am usually 10 years or so behind the technology times. Is Napster still a thing?
kearneyb
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finally remembered to take a look, pretty much Canyon Aeroad 2021 with Zipp 808.
Beat Fit Pros. Hands down the best
kearneyb
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I have an older pair of ankers. Sound quality is nothing special. I like having the wire between the ear pieces and magnetic base on the earpiece to easily hang around my neck when i need remove.
jklett
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My wife got me a pair of Bose soundsport pulse a few years back, comfortable with good sound quality and has a heart rate monitor(not the most accurate but close enough for most people).
How to Fix ANT+ Dropouts and Other Connection Problems in Zwift
Getting dropouts? Here’s how to fix them.
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Just assuming you use Ant+
THATmanMANNY
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Is the Zwift for Mac app/software garbage for you too?
Last year it kept crashing. Just giving it another shot. BT won’t pickup trainer
Last year it kept crashing. Just giving it another shot. BT won’t pickup trainer
Pearl
THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING
It’s not bad but I had 2-3 dropouts in an hour ride, Mac/zwift too. I have an ANT+ dongle too. Trying to run a HRM, Power meter, trainer all on the same wave length seems to betivint it headaches now… I used to not have to use the companion app. Wondering if this Mac is too old even though it meets the requirements…
It’s started happening just the past month for me. Maybe 2 times but once it starts it goes on & off all ride for me.
Pearl
THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING
I’ve sxtyaky lost the ERG mode feeling in the hills too during a regular ride. Even more annoying.
Is it the ANT issue which prevents a more robust setup? Are you running a second power source which stops you from just grabbing an Apple TV 4 and BTLE HRM and Cadence sensors for the trainer? Probably $100 investment. Then Run the companion app on the handlebars and off ya go. It doesn't even have to be in the foreground.
Probably live stream your session, find a filter to change the background to the 6mr trailhead.
Probably live stream your session, find a filter to change the background to the 6mr trailhead.
That just happened to me once last week. It was a Zwift time machine. Like I was back on a trainer from 1986.
