Going From Dumb To Smart Trainer

[BSRU]

Completed Ventoux video this morning and it was way easier than I expected, nice cadence and sweet spot most of the way.
Probably because it's not "too" steep, basically 8% to 9% most of the way, max 12% for very short sections, and just averaging 10% for the last few kms.
First HC video I have completed feeling I could go again, might not feel like that tomorrow.

 

[mjd1988]

A smart turbo really is a game changer, it's hard to describe how much more immersive it is, sounds like you are already reaping the benefits well done

 

[quilkin]

If you enjoy those Tacx videos it migth be worth having a look at Rouvy as well. I've been using it for a few months now.

 

[Dogtrousers]

If you enjoy those Tacx videos it migth be worth having a look at Rouvy as well. I've been using it for a few months now.

When I got my turbo a few years ago I tried Rouvy (and RGT as well). I was very impressed with Rouvy but I didn't want to pay for two subscriptions and for reasons I can't fully remember now I stuck with Tacx.

 

[BSRU]

When I got my turbo a few years ago I tried Rouvy (and RGT as well). I was very impressed with Rouvy but I didn't want to pay for two subscriptions and for reasons I can't fully remember now I stuck with Tacx.

I used the free trial with Tacx and found it did everything I wanted, so being an old stick in the mud/boring fart I couldn't be bothered trying any other.

 

[HLaB]

When I got my turbo a few years ago I tried Rouvy (and RGT as well). I was very impressed with Rouvy but I didn't want to pay for two subscriptions and for reasons I can't fully remember now I stuck with Tacx.

I think I've only ran it once (and I cant even remember what its like) but a lot of RGT users switched to Indie Velo (free) and a few other folk also went to MyWhoosh (also free but pc resource intensive).

 

[BSRU]

Just did a 20 minute FTP test and had the best result I have ever had, since I started measuring my power .
I started measuring my power at the end of 2014, which was my golden year, over 12,000km for the year in all weathers🌧️❄️🌪️.
I have certainly noticed on the few road rides I have managed recently that things feel very good.