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Anyone here use Zwift w/ bike trainer
Posted on 4/4/20 at 9:05 pm
Posted on 4/4/20 at 9:05 pm
Does anyone here use Zwift with a bike trainer?
I am thinking of getting a direct drive trainer and getting set up on Zwift. Looking for opinions, set ups, advice.
I am thinking of getting a direct drive trainer and getting set up on Zwift. Looking for opinions, set ups, advice.
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Posted on 4/4/20 at 9:39 pm to Polar Pop
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Posted on 4/4/20 at 11:14 pm to Polar Pop
I was using zwift with a wahoo kickr snap. Would run zwift on laptop and connect to tv via HDMI. Worked real great. But sold my snap to a friend bc I wasn't using it often enough.
Posted on 4/4/20 at 11:55 pm to lnomm34
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But ever since last June I’ve been hooked!! Haven’t ridden outside since then.
That's sad.
Posted on 4/5/20 at 6:49 am to Polar Pop
Ive got a wahoo kickr and use zwift for indoor interval training. I’ve never cared for riding indoors but zwift makes it tolerable for me
That said, you’re probably gonna need a little luck to find a smart trainer right now. Most manufacturers/retailers are sold out and cant restock at the moment.
Crazy talk
That said, you’re probably gonna need a little luck to find a smart trainer right now. Most manufacturers/retailers are sold out and cant restock at the moment.
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Haven’t ridden outside since then.
Crazy talk
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Posted on 4/5/20 at 8:10 am to Zappas Stache
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Posted on 4/5/20 at 11:48 am to lnomm34
I am short on time in the mornings before work, so riding a trainer is optimal but as you all know it gets old quick just "riding".
Along with my wife training for a half iron in october, her actual "road time" is limited to the weekends and im just tired of road running at 5am.
Along with my wife training for a half iron in october, her actual "road time" is limited to the weekends and im just tired of road running at 5am.
Posted on 4/5/20 at 11:58 am to Polar Pop
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Posted on 4/5/20 at 12:22 pm to lnomm34
i dont really get into the social part... when i get on the trainer it's to get a hard interval workout in and get off of it. kinda hard to chat on the computer when your HR is 170
Posted on 4/5/20 at 12:23 pm to lnomm34
As a runner first and foremost, I'm intrigued by Zwift/indoor trainer, mostly for when it's mid July in La. and I need to get a mid day workout in, as opposed to running... that said, not sure I could remove my rear bike tire without totally butchering the derailleur, etc. Luckily I haven't had a flat yet. 
That said, I think I'll bite the bullet on a set up soon, once everything is back in stock. I know there were some good deals going right when the quarantines hit.
That said, I think I'll bite the bullet on a set up soon, once everything is back in stock. I know there were some good deals going right when the quarantines hit.
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Posted on 4/5/20 at 12:56 pm to gmrkr5
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Posted on 4/5/20 at 1:08 pm to lnomm34
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When all of your riding is indoors, you’re not at 170HR the whole time.
true Posted on 4/5/20 at 1:09 pm to gmrkr5
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not sure I could remove my rear bike tire without totally butchering the derailleur, etc.
ideally you have an old bike that gets relegated to trainer duty and your outside bike doesnt need to be messed with
Posted on 4/5/20 at 1:13 pm to gmrkr5
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ideally you have an old bike that gets relegated to trainer duty and your outside bike doesnt need to be messed with
For sure, I'd probably end up riding less with only one bike because it would either be on the trainer when I wanted to ride it outside or vice versa... and I'd just end up running instead.
Posted on 4/5/20 at 1:59 pm to TigeRoots
I get bored as shite road running by myself, no interest at all. I run trails every weekend by myself or with a group and love it.
I just need something that I can do consistently during the week that I can look forward to. I think I would like the social aspect of it.
I am seeing a few TACX direct drives on FB Marketplace for $550...I just need to do my research on these units.
I just need something that I can do consistently during the week that I can look forward to. I think I would like the social aspect of it.
I am seeing a few TACX direct drives on FB Marketplace for $550...I just need to do my research on these units.
Posted on 4/5/20 at 2:13 pm to TigeRoots
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For sure, I'd probably end up riding less with only one bike because it would either be on the trainer when I wanted to ride it outside or vice versa... and I'd just end up running instead.
i built up an old frame, no brakes etc to be a dedicated trainer bike.. but yea i got tired of taking the nice bike off and on
Posted on 4/5/20 at 2:14 pm to Polar Pop
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I am seeing a few TACX direct drives on FB Marketplace for $550...I just need to do my research on these units.
TACX makes a good unit
Posted on 4/5/20 at 4:21 pm to gmrkr5
How are yall operating zwift to screen? Computer to TV, Ipad?
Id like to use a spare TV that I have..
Id like to use a spare TV that I have..
Posted on 4/5/20 at 5:09 pm to Polar Pop
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Posted on 4/6/20 at 7:24 am to Polar Pop
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How are yall operating zwift to screen? Computer to TV, Ipad?
right now i'm just using a Surface Pro with a Ant+ USB dongle. As soon as I paint that room I'm gonna put a TV on the wall and go the Apple TV route.
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