#smart trainer

I have an indoor trainer that talks to an internet application to alter pedaling resistance as I follow a course in a virtual world. I’ve used this trainer for three years, and one thing is obvious: it’s easy to get into better shape by going smart. The reason? Traditional trainers depend on rider will. But while the rider might be willing, the will itself is weak. A trainer controlled by an…

Wahoo Kickr 18 Repair

Wahoo Kickr 18 Repair

I have had Wahoo turbo trainers for the last few years. The first being the Kickr Snap which worked well but its resistance would fluctuate quite a bit depending on tyre pressure and air temperature.

I decided in January 2019 to get a wheel off Kickr 18 as I really like riding on Zwift and the wheel off meant that I could almost fit and forget.

Within a couple of…

A few posts ago I was defending Peleton for the "wife" ad. In that I said it would be easy to rig their trainers to any smart bike thing, and they have. I should get a royalty.

There was one of those Bowflex ads on TV. They now have a bike. It is better than a Peleton bike from what I glean from the pictures. It uses a hall effect brake to Generate resistance. The big thing was it links to Strava and to "the Peleton app". Hmmm.

So going down the hole there is a Peleton app that can talk to smart bike trainers. That means you can get a real bike, mount it on a smart trainer and have a person in New York shout at you. As I said before everyone is different and if that helps givur!

So for less money than the Peleton bike you can get a real roadworthy bike and a smartish trainer like a Kinetics. That is not a bad arrangement. The subscription costs the same.

Elite Direto X Smart Trainer Review | Zwift Gear Test

Elite has really hit the gas on smart trainers this year. Launching three new units. The Elite Direto X being the most advanced of the three. Will Elite be able to maintain their previous mid-range dominance with the Elite Direto X?

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The @Tacx NEO 2 was previously the best smart trainer on the @gozwift scene. The Tacx NEO 2T has just been announced @Eurobike_show are changes enough to keep Tacx the crown? Let's see! #TacxNeo2T #Eurobike #Tacx

An additional letter, and some fiddling under the skin. The Tacx NEO 2 was previously the best smart trainer on the market. Are the Tacx NEO 2T changes enough to justify Tacx keeping the crown? Read on for the lastest Tacx NEO 2T review to find out!

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The @KineticTrainer R1 Smart Trainer Preview is live on TitaniumGeek Given how much of a change the #KineticR1 is for the company, I need a little more time to write up a full #ZwiftGearTes, so this is my initial impression after a few @gozwift rides

Over the last few years, the direct mount smart trainer has been recognised as the gold standard when it comes to indoor bike training. Kinetic has long relied on the Rock and Roll system to differentiate from rivals, but the lack fo a direct mount trainer has been a sore point. Not any more!

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