Elite vs Wahoo

[Johnno260]

I have only had a chance to do the test ride, I’m still getting over Covid but it was fun.

 

[figbat]

I have only had a chance to do the test ride, I’m still getting over Covid but it was fun.

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You and I are at about the same place. I recently got a KICKR Core and set it up yesterday and rode the Rouvy tutorial.

Mine is temporarily set up in a downstairs living room but will be relocated to a smaller upstairs room for more permanent use. I have been asking similar questions on an other thread and will also be investigating fans and mats and such.

 

[Johnno260]

You and I are at about the same place. I recently got a KICKR Core and set it up yesterday and rode the Rouvy tutorial.

Mine is temporarily set up in a downstairs living room but will be relocated to a smaller upstairs room for more permanent use. I have been asking similar questions on an other thread and will also be investigating fans and mats and such.

I found a really cheap mat on PlanetX

https://planetx.co.uk/products/planet-x-deluxe-training-mat-920x1982x6mm-black

It’s roughly the same size as the Wahoo on for a fraction of the price.

 

[Johnno260]

I’m really enjoying these virtual rides.

I found not having fan controls and a phone etc near me really annoying and wasn’t going to fork out for an extortionate cycling desk, so I found a really cheap music stand and it works a treat.

 

[HLaB]

I went with a Wahoo KICKR core in the end, I have a 7 day Rouvy trial I’m looking forward to testing.

I found a cheap mat on Planet-X which seems to have good reviews, and some towels to protect the bike.

Any other tips please?

A bike thong is better for protecting the bike (at leas the top tube) without falling into your crank. I usually have a towel over the bars/headset also.

I take it you have at least one good fan. I run 3, a remote control pedestal fan, a vac master floor fan (also remote control) and a gym fan. When the latter fails I'll get another remote control vac master.

A head band (I use a castelli sweat Gutr) is great too.

Depending on your set up a trainer desk is great too. I use one of the cheap knock offs of the Wahoo desk (about £1/3) I think planet x do them too.

A wheel riser if you don't have one with your KickR is pretty much needed too.

 

[Johnno260]

A bike thong is better for protecting the bike (at leas the top tube) without falling into your crank. I usually have a towel over the bars/headset also.

I take it you have at least one good fan. I run 3, a remote control pedestal fan, a vac master floor fan (also remote control) and a gym fan. When the latter fails I'll get another remote control vac master.

A head band (I use a castelli sweat Gutr) is great too.

Depending on your set up a trainer desk is great too. I use one of the cheap knock offs of the Wahoo desk (about £1/3) I think planet x do them too.

A wheel riser if you don't have one with your KickR is pretty much needed too.

I will look at the wheel raiser, I have decent fan with a remote, I will take a gander at the bike thong as well I know those are relatively cheap.

 

[Red17]

I will look at the wheel raiser, I have decent fan with a remote, I will take a gander at the bike thong as well I know those are relatively cheap.

Not all trainers are set up to need a wheel raiser to mimic normal road riding, you can check by putting a spirit level between the front and rear axles.

 

[Legs]

I've had a fault with my Elite Sterzo steering block (non-responsive), and I have to say that I'm extremely impressed with Elite's customer service. From sending a message on Sunday, they're sending me a replacement circuitboard already with instructions for how to install it.

Still wouldn't buy one of their turbos, though.