Strava cyclists TFF

[Boysground]

That makes a lot of sense actually because the guy next door averages 17-18mph on his turbo but on the road he’s slower than me

Zwift works on a power to weight ration, you enter your weight and it uses that and the data from the trainer to set your performance. Being economic with the truth over your weight can easily up your speed. There have been incidents with pros being chucked off of Zwift because the system thought they were cheating. There are other hacks like choosing a flat course so theres no slow uphills.

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[Boysground]

Todays Zwift, had to manually upload, usually you also see a photo of your virtual self. I’m sure if I did that outside my power speed and calories would have been higher but I’m used to it so don’t worry

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[SJM]

Really helpful replies as per

Thought I’d buy a smart turbo rather than a manual one as think it’ll end up putting a fair few hours in on it over the winter. Presume you use your existing bike and then put the front wheel in a stand? Zwift will be a must. Really enjoy that sort of thing

 

[fudge]

Really helpful replies as per

Thought I’d buy a smart turbo rather than a manual one as think it’ll end up putting a fair few hours in on it over the winter. Presume you use your existing bike and then put the front wheel in a stand? Zwift will be a must. Really enjoy that sort of thing

yes I use an old bike I ride in winter. Turbo training generates a lot of sweat so it’s a good idea to put a towel over the handlebars to keep the salt out of the headset bearings.

 

[B R C]

@fudge do the three of you use the same bike? If not is it not a right faff to change bikes? Was looking at getting a wahoo kickr but wife and eldest daughter will probably do a bit as well so thought I would invest in a smart bike instead, more money but jump on and go. Only problem is looking at Wattbike atom new generation but 15-17 weeks delivery!

 

[Boysground]

I only have one bike. You need to change the skewer to one specific for the trainer. Once that’s fitted it takes 20 seconds to put the bike on the trainer.

Or buy a wheel off type trainer

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[fudge]

@fudge do the three of you use the same bike? If not is it not a right faff to change bikes? Was looking at getting a wahoo kickr but wife and eldest daughter will probably do a bit as well so thought I would invest in a smart bike instead, more money but jump on and go. Only problem is looking at Wattbike atom new generation but 15-17 weeks delivery!

No we use our own bikes. It’s a question of taking the back wheel off and mounting the bike on the trainer. TBH I find it takes very little time to swap bikes. the direct drive trainer is about the same as the wheel on trainers from that point of view.
of course if someone gave me a wattbike

 

[B R C]

Wahoo have just launched a new version of their Kickr, which, whilst not cheap is considerable cheaper than the Wattbike and will ship in 2-3 weeks (hopefully) so I think we’ll go with that and see how we get on. Winter will be over if I wait for a Wattbike...

 

[Dowler78]

Wahoo have just launched a new version of their Kickr, which, whilst not cheap is considerable cheaper than the Wattbike and will ship in 2-3 weeks (hopefully) so I think we’ll go with that and see how we get on. Winter will be over if I wait for a Wattbike...

I've just collected my wahoo kickr V5 today to replace my tacx trainer. So far it seems to be a nice piece of kit. Report to follow.

 

[madmatt]

I had always been anti trainer and have cycled in some apauling conditions to get the miles in, last year when we found out little un was on his way, I called in the local bike shop and was nattering to the owner about possibly needing a turbo as life will change. 3 weeks later she rang me to say they were moving shops and would do me a good deal. I bought a tax neo and as it got nearer little uns due date I rode it everyday solid on zwift and really got into it. A few weekends back my wife asked for her bike to go on it so she could start to regain some fitness. While some say its easy to swap bikes over I found the tax abit of a faff. I have spent to long either working or sleeping this Summer to get fit on the road so something needed to be done.
This week I have shelled out on the wahoo kickr 5 with the climb unit and the headwind fan. In for a penny and all that! We now have a double set up in the spare room and tomorrow I start my training for hopefully a big charity ride next summer for our local hospice, I always planned to do Ride London for them but its in doubt and the more I look at it, its a logistical nightmare so I am planing a mid summer monster local ride. Just hope I can get the mojo back and start building up the miles

 

[s line]

Beautiful autumn colours this morning. Managed to get some climbing in and this ride was dedicated to Rhodri.

 

[polk_farmer]

Got abit of a question for any road bikers? Due to covid most hobbies have been cancelled, so hoping to do abit more on the bike. So far I have just been cycling in trainers, (I bought the cheapest possible pedals with a view to clipless).

So I'm asking what is the best option for clipless, the proper road shoes or mountain bike style? Most of my cycling is just a loop on my own so walking not an issue, but not sure if full on road ones will limit walking around if I do go for a pint or something half way round. Not that I'm planning on hiking mid cycle. Thanks

 

[Boysground]

I think it’s just down to personal taste and probably whatever you try first. I use Shimano SPD sl road pedals but a few of my cycling friends use SPD mountain bike type on road bikes.

SPD are supposed to be easier to clip in and you can definitely walk more easily. But if your only going to walk into the coffee shop road shoes aren’t a problem. The SL pedals probably take a little more practice but the shoes soles are stiffer and you should transfer power better.

Im using a pair of shimano shoes at the moment. Ordered 3 or 4 pairs from wiggle and went with the most comfortable

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[Renaultman]

Got abit of a question for any road bikers? Due to covid most hobbies have been cancelled, so hoping to do abit more on the bike. So far I have just been cycling in trainers, (I bought the cheapest possible pedals with a view to clipless).

So I'm asking what is the best option for clipless, the proper road shoes or mountain bike style? Most of my cycling is just a loop on my own so walking not an issue, but not sure if full on road ones will limit walking around if I do go for a pint or something half way round. Not that I'm planning on hiking mid cycle. Thanks

Personally I would go for MTB ones road ones only became more important as I got to serious mileage and have MTB on Cyclo cross and MTB of course

 

[mrs mtx]

Personally I’d stick to trainers Me and cleats don’t go

 

[fudge]

Got abit of a question for any road bikers? Due to covid most hobbies have been cancelled, so hoping to do abit more on the bike. So far I have just been cycling in trainers, (I bought the cheapest possible pedals with a view to clipless).

So I'm asking what is the best option for clipless, the proper road shoes or mountain bike style? Most of my cycling is just a loop on my own so walking not an issue, but not sure if full on road ones will limit walking around if I do go for a pint or something half way round. Not that I'm planning on hiking mid cycle. Thanks

I prefer the road type pedals. Mine are the cheapest Shimano ones but they have increased in price over the years. Junior uses these which are equally good. https://www.wiggle.com/look-keo-classic-3black-38nm

 

[SJM]

Got the Shimano SPD SL road pedals when I started road cycling in spring. Get on really well with them. After a few initial tumbles at traffic lights that is!!

 

[madmatt]

I use the mtb style spd as I like the fact the cleats are recessed so walking is easy.

They take a bit of getting used to nut you will soon get the hang of it

 

[polk_farmer]

I use the mtb style spd as I like the fact the cleats are recessed so walking is easy.

They take a bit of getting used to nut you will soon get the hang of it

I've took the plunge and gone for road ones, I don't generally walk around too much mid ride as only really go out on my own, shoes turned up today (within 24 hrs of ordering) and pedals tomorrow. Just in time for a nice few days and hopefully weekend. So plenty of time to practice falling off

 

[Boysground]

I've took the plunge and gone for road ones, I don't generally walk around too much mid ride as only really go out on my own, shoes turned up today (within 24 hrs of ordering) and pedals tomorrow. Just in time for a nice few days and hopefully weekend. So plenty of time to practice falling off

You will laugh........when I bought my first clipless pedals I was home alone. I spent a hour or so with my bike in the kitchen, leaning against the units I practiced clipping in and out. I’m sure it helped when I went outside

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