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re: Anyone here use Zwift w/ bike trainer
Posted on 4/10/20 at 10:58 am to GEAUXLPOST
Posted on 4/10/20 at 10:58 am to GEAUXLPOST
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On the direct drives, will I have to buy an additional cassette that matches my bike to install on the trainer?
Some come with a cassette, some don't. Cassettes are (relatively) cheap, though.
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Posted on 4/10/20 at 11:15 am to lnomm34
Unrelated/kind of related, the type of bike you ride (for the most part) is sort of taken out of the equation for zwift racing? Basically, you can have a frame that fits you, good BB, Good Cranks, pedals that fit your shoes, chain, rear derailleur, and a rear shifter. Frame material, brakes, wheelset, and weight all don't matter. Pretty cool that someone who can't afford a pro race bike that can actually ride can compete with people they "couldn't afford" to race in real life.
Posted on 5/6/20 at 2:09 pm to lnomm34
So I wanted to test the waters on this. My friend gave me a fluid trainer to use and I ordered a Wahoo Speed and Cadence Sensor. I understand that this is the least sophisticated way to use zwift, but didn't want to drop a bunch of money and not like it. I did an initial ride and I don't feel like it is gathering information correctly.
What are typical rpms? I was spinning fast and it was saying my RPM range was in the 60's. I was making about 14mph on the flats, which in real life i usually make about 18 on flats (I average almost 14mph on my Single Speed Gravel Bike). Do I have the trainer set up wrong or are there any tips to make this more realistic? I appreciated the workout I got, but I would prefer to not get constantly dropped.
Average Power was 89 with a high of 139.
Average Cadence was 60 with a high of 70.
Eta. Figured.it out. Recalibrated sensors. Put 100psi in tire and selected the right trainer.
What are typical rpms? I was spinning fast and it was saying my RPM range was in the 60's. I was making about 14mph on the flats, which in real life i usually make about 18 on flats (I average almost 14mph on my Single Speed Gravel Bike). Do I have the trainer set up wrong or are there any tips to make this more realistic? I appreciated the workout I got, but I would prefer to not get constantly dropped.
Average Power was 89 with a high of 139.
Average Cadence was 60 with a high of 70.
Eta. Figured.it out. Recalibrated sensors. Put 100psi in tire and selected the right trainer.
This post was edited on 5/6/20 at 5:57 pm
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