I will definitely be back. This time with fewer bike changes.
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I will definitely be back. This time with fewer bike changes.
PSA: Wahoo Kickr Core is $630 on www.clevertraining.com after the 30% off code.
That is a great deal for a direct drive. If you are considering getting a trainer, I would, at least if possible as I know they are expensive, recommend DD only. I saved up for mine for a while but am glad I waited.Quote:
Originally Posted by XtrPickels
Yes, Direct Drive is game changing if you're using a wheel-on or non-smart trainer.Quote:
Originally Posted by satori
I actually hadn’t ridden anything but Kreitler rollers back in the late 80’s and 90’s. I did think about saving lots of money and going wheel on, but throughout my deep dive into trainers aka DCRainmaker I realized I’d probably just end up buying a new trainer at some point when I understood the limitations of them and bit the bullet. 15K on my trainer and have never had an issue with Zwift, TrainerRoad or Sufferfest. Love my Neo.Quote:
Originally Posted by XtrPickels
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Avg watts/kg? Or is this a no drop rideQuote:
Originally Posted by Dee Hubbs
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Yes we keep it together. There is no fence or predetermined W/KG, but the group set its own rhythm last year.Quote:
Originally Posted by Patarero
Our ride was:
45-48 mins
3 laps of 9km (5.8mikes)or 28km (17.4miles) total with 235m (771 feet) in elevation gain.
Lap 1 = 2.0-2.4 w/kg
Lap 2 = 2.3-2.6 w/kg
Lap 3 = 2.4-2.9 w/kg
With 3.7 km to go (2.2miles) we raced to the finish.
It is a fantastic ride, and it’s a fantastic thing Dee brings to this mini community of mags. Kept me sane last pandemic winter. I will definitely be back this year.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dee Hubbs
If you are on the fence, come on over. It’s super fun.
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Originally Posted by Dee Hubbs
Watopia Hilly Course? You guys do other courses or longer rides sometimes too?
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Cool keep me postedQuote:
Originally Posted by Dee Hubbs
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Dee - Just jumped back into Zwift yesterday and explored Makuri. The Castle KOM, if built into the right course, could be a really nice alternative to Innsbruck. It's a straight-forward power climb. Super easy to stick together when needed and might be long enough to make a separation if you push it.
https://whatsonzwift.com/world/makur...le-kom/forward
Great deal on a Smart Direct Drive trainer.
I have this Kinetic R1 Direct Drive Bike Trainer
It has performed flawless for me for 2 years since original set up. No signal drop outs, accurate power readings when compared directly to my crank based power meter.
I have greased the freehub once to quiet it down a little, and tightened the tension belt after the initial brake in period. It wakes up and connects to Zwift every single time, even after trainer updates and Zwift updates.
Their price came down $200 last winter when they had zero supply, and now its 20% off. I don't think there is a better direct drive smart trainer for under $600
Anybody up for a Saturday night ride 4:30pm EST, 5:30am Japan time? Got an hour before work and thought I would climb the mountain in Watopia minus Radio Tower. How about Sunday or Monday EST 4:30pm or later? I could start up to around 6:30pm EST if keen as I have two days off.
Wendigo you up for another climb?
Anybody up for a Thursday arvo ride starting between 5pm and 6pm EST? I know that group rides will be starting in a month or so but if anyone is keen lemme know. I’ll try to do these Thursday and Saturday night EST, Friday and Sunday mornings JST.
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Bump as I'm back on Zwift. Shitty year of riding for me, too much work stress and issues got me down. But I now have a paid sabbatical (not of my choosing), so I'm making the most of it and getting back in shape.
Found this at Home Depot yesterday for $19. Works well via phone app. I run two fans and plug them into this. Starting in a cold garage I can go 10 min and then kick on a single fan via the app. Add the second fan for intense workouts or racing.
See you kooks this winter.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...bcadbaf8d0.jpg
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I need this for my space heater. It gets really hard to motivate knowing you're walking into a freezing cold, detached, garage.Quote:
Originally Posted by Iowagriz
NOOOOOOOOO!!!! Not one more app for my phone. I desperately try to avoid such things although that looks pretty damn useful.
First test was a success. It does go to sleep so you have to touch it to wake it up. Then each plug has it's own toggle. I had this app and the companion app running. Jump from one to the other was easy. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...afa78027cc.jpg
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Just plug the fucking things in and crank them to 11.
That’s nice touch, though with you guys on extra app. I got a remote switch controlled plug into a box fan for race mode. Also have an oscillating fan with multi speed remote. Start w nothing and a Jersey and start stripping layers and upping fans until the box fan comes on once it gets going all while still pedaling.
80* here in PA today so still riding outside in short sleeves, delaying inevitable Zwift as long as possible, but did put the roadie on the trainer this week.
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I did see an extension cord in the Xmas section that had a bubble to step on the turn on the lights. Almost got that as a way to manually turn on the power to the fans.
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https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...17471774df.jpg
One good thing about our cool rainy winters is our detached garage is actually a perfect temp for Zwift - usually in the low 40s. I can start with sweatpants and a hoodie, then drop layers as I warm up. I agree that below freezing temps would be discouraging.Quote:
Originally Posted by XtrPickels
80 in October in PA? Is that normal? Having an early fall here.Quote:
Originally Posted by VTskibum
We get pretty wild swings in general in mid-Atlantic. Should be 60s normally, 80 is quite high for us, but not historic.
Normal high would be 66, though in 1975 was 87 for record high. Record low was 32 in 1876.
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Looks like a bunch of changes coming which I’m sure y’all have seen. Not sure how Neokyo will be as Makuri when busy isn’t fun. Typically ride reverse and not as bad.
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Moved into a new house about a month ago, with a proper garage. Still getting it dialed in, but should have a paincave setup in time for TGR group rides. I'll post pics when I get it sorted. Looking forward to weekly pain again this winter.
Jumped into a B race from the Japan world, three village loop this morning before my booster shot. Man, I forgot how hard it is. The total lack of freewheeling smokes me so hard. At 140lbs with an FTP around 234 at 56 years old. It’s fucking tough staying on the wheels. I can hang with the A groups on outdoor rides, hiding behind big guys and snapping up the hills, I always punish over the top of climbs and manage to get back on the way down, I can descend fast. Zwift racing fucking hurts me! 53 minute race, 53 minutes at HR threshold, is that because it’s hot riding indoors? Couldn’t recover for shit today. Redline City!
It ZP pushing you into B races? If not, drop down to C. It's all about having fun unless you're using the B race effort to get stronger .... in which case .... mission accomplished?Quote:
Originally Posted by buttahflake
I’ve been upgraded to B for over a year, it’s not fun getting dropped every race. I’m just gonna race the C’s and fuck what Zwiftpower thinks. Is this a good course of action?
Nice!Quote:
Originally Posted by Full Trucker
Yeah, that's totally cool. Your results won't count on zp if you've been forced to race B, but you'll have more fun.Quote:
Originally Posted by buttahflake
I'm about 3 weeks in to the 8 week 'gran fondo' plan, seemed like it had less 'dumb' workouts than some of the plans plus volume I can deal with with my schedule. So far so good, probably could use more base volume but I've never been good at making myself do long easy workouts anyway. Best part, it'll wrap up just in time for ski season. Nice to be doing a structured training plan again, it's been a good 6 months or so since I focused on what I was doing.
So I am getting ready to make the jump into the smart trainer scene - does anyone have thoughts on the Tacx Flux S? I can get into one for WAY cheaper than any other option? Thanks for any feedback!
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All the smart trainers from the major brands are really good. You can't go wrong with any of them.Quote:
Originally Posted by teleee
Thanks! I was hoping this was the answer.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dee Hubbs
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Agreed w Dee. Probably the most definitive guide of all the options that I've seen:Quote:
Originally Posted by teleee
https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/11/...de-winter.html
I think the Mid-High end is the sweet spot value wise personally. I've had an Elite Direto for ~3 years and no complaints, otherwise would have been just as happy with the TACX or Wahoo KICKR Core in the similar price range. I do think wheel off is preferred to reduce the barrier of use.
Back on the Zwift train. Realizing all the steep mountain biking this summer jacked up my aerobic base, so it’s nice to telework and just spin a few hours in Z1/2
Looking forward to some December rides with you guys
I have a kickr core and am not fully confident in it's long term reliability. Pretty soon after I got it it started knocking pretty bad. Snugging up the drive pulley and backing off belt tension a touch seems to have fixed it but I've heard of bearing issues with them. I took it because it was available but had borrowed a Saris H3 before buying my trainer and that seemed a bit nicer. I don't really know if that has it's own set of issues or what though.
I’ve got a Core. So far so good. Hope it stays that way.
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