uclown2002
Guru
- Location
- Harrogate
The profile is in top right of screen.
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The profile is in top right of screen.
Ah ok - I saw that but didn't find it too clear as to where I was on it, but I will look a bit closer next time. Thanks
uclown2002
Guru
- Location
- Harrogate
Yes I did see that showing me the current slope, but looking at that graphic, does it tell me what the slope is going to change to after 2.1%? Whether the slope is about to get steeper or shallower for example?
uclown2002
Guru
- Location
- Harrogate
Not exactly. You use the bottom image to look ahead. You can see there is a big fu*k-off hill ahead!
Bridgy there are no radical changes in slopes. The profile gives you an indication that you are either going up or down next. There is also a full course profile which appears to give you a look at what is coming along. The profile transitions from local around you to full course.
The list of riders are who are near you. It indicates their current effort in W/Kg so can see when they are pushing or cruising. It also gives you and idea of their weight. If i overtake riders with ease going downhill, i know they can be a handful going uphill
The list of riders are who are near you. It indicates their current effort in W/Kg so can see when they are pushing or cruising. It also gives you and idea of their weight. If i overtake riders with ease going downhill, i know they can be a handful going uphill
bobinski
Legendary Member
- Location
- Tulse Hill
Well done Paul. I hope you don't feel tarnished in some way
When you set things up did you set difficulty at 100%? All it does is affect the need to change gears as the road goes up. So at the default of 50% it's easier to spin up a hill while at 100% you are more likely to need to grind out. So 14% feels like 7%. Zwift automatically keeps your speed the same whatever setting you choose by identifying your power output. This allows people with trainers that too out at 7% to ride with people that have neos that top out at 20% I use 75% on social 2w/kg rides or I end up have to grind out to high a gear which will take me to 3-4w/kg.
Surprised you think bkool looks better. Settings can be altered or scaled to a range of equipment.I think bkool has its moments. Both are old school pc games graphics but I think overall Zwift has richer and more convincing detail especially in Watopia.
While I enjoy being on a course with loads of riders you can install an add on to change courses and so be on a course where you will see very few riders. I like the fact there are lots of riders around but appreciate it is not for everyone.
If you do have another look then why not hook up with some of us for a ride? You could get another trial using a different email address.
When you set things up did you set difficulty at 100%? All it does is affect the need to change gears as the road goes up. So at the default of 50% it's easier to spin up a hill while at 100% you are more likely to need to grind out. So 14% feels like 7%. Zwift automatically keeps your speed the same whatever setting you choose by identifying your power output. This allows people with trainers that too out at 7% to ride with people that have neos that top out at 20% I use 75% on social 2w/kg rides or I end up have to grind out to high a gear which will take me to 3-4w/kg.
Surprised you think bkool looks better. Settings can be altered or scaled to a range of equipment.I think bkool has its moments. Both are old school pc games graphics but I think overall Zwift has richer and more convincing detail especially in Watopia.
While I enjoy being on a course with loads of riders you can install an add on to change courses and so be on a course where you will see very few riders. I like the fact there are lots of riders around but appreciate it is not for everyone.
If you do have another look then why not hook up with some of us for a ride? You could get another trial using a different email address.
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Breedon
Legendary Member
- Location
- Long Eaton, Nottingham
ZSUN chaingang tonight at 7.10pm 3-3.5w/kg 4w/kg up hills it's on the London classique course so I think no box hill 30 miles.
Who shall I see there?
Who shall I see there?
Is that 'A' Cat, it will be too pacey to hang in there? Are other categories in there as well? There are two Kiss ride A/B and C/D 5 mins apart at 7PM
bobinski
Legendary Member
- Location
- Tulse Hill
You might see me there IF it goes up box hill. I can hold the pace knowing many slow on the hill but otherwise may find another ride.
Paul the big group rides/races are fantastic, just like road(apart from you cant fall off
) The group moves around like a swarm, you need to keep an eye on position, soon as you drop out of the pack its really hard to get back on.
To recognise who you are in the pack, is at first a little confusing if you all wearing the same outfit( these change from each team). The screen moves around and keep your icon/rider central in the screen, whilst in the pack you look like your riding on the hoods whilst everyone else is on the drops. This indicates you're drafting and can ease off the power a little.
) The group moves around like a swarm, you need to keep an eye on position, soon as you drop out of the pack its really hard to get back on. To recognise who you are in the pack, is at first a little confusing if you all wearing the same outfit( these change from each team). The screen moves around and keep your icon/rider central in the screen, whilst in the pack you look like your riding on the hoods whilst everyone else is on the drops. This indicates you're drafting and can ease off the power a little.
That actually explains a lot Bob - because it felt like the resistance on a 7% hill for example wasn't anything as tough as Bkool, but a quick glance at my speed did suggest I was going just as slowly as I normally would!Well done Paul. I hope you don't feel tarnished in some way
When you set things up did you set difficulty at 100%? All it does is affect the need to change gears as the road goes up. So at the default of 50% it's easier to spin up a hill while at 100% you are more likely to need to grind out. So 14% feels like 7%. Zwift automatically keeps your speed the same whatever setting you choose by identifying your power output. This allows people with trainers that too out at 7% to ride with people that have neos that top out at 20% I use 75% on social 2w/kg rides or I end up have to grind out to high a gear which will take me to 3-4w/kg.
Surprised you think bkool looks better. Settings can be altered or scaled to a range of equipment.I think bkool has its moments. Both are old school pc games graphics but I think overall Zwift has richer and more convincing detail especially in Watopia.
While I enjoy being on a course with loads of riders you can install an add on to change courses and so be on a course where you will see very few riders. I like the fact there are lots of riders around but appreciate it is not for everyone.
If you do have another look then why not hook up with some of us for a ride? You could get another trial using a different email address.
I haven't changed any settings - where do I do this? I have looked on the app and the sim and can't find anywhere to do it? Do most of you guys tend to stick with the default setting or change it to 100%?
Don't worry - found where to change it now!
bobinski
Legendary Member
- Location
- Tulse Hill
http://zwiftblog.com/using-the-trainer-difficulty-setting-in-zwift/
And graphics settings
100% except when on slow group or recovery rides
Breedon
Legendary Member
- Location
- Long Eaton, Nottingham
TUESDAY, MARCH 28TH
7:15PM BST
ZSUN Chain Gang Ride (33.6 mi / 54 km)
DESCRIPTION
ZSUN Chain Gang. This ride is a medium to fast paced training ride.
Riders must be able to maintain 210 Watts on the flat and between 3.5 & 4.0w/kg on the hills
There will be no sprinting with the objective to remain as tight as possible for the full ride distance.
Please follow the ride leader's instructions and text if you need any help.
Join us on facebook groups: ZSUN https://www.facebook.com/groups/985532344865361/
Our Discord voice service can be found
@ https://discord.gg/pj2WVqn
Please use Push to Talk to avoid echo feedback.
GROUPS
3
3.5
10
LAPS
Route:London Classique
I don't think you do go up box hill
For me it's a case of hanging on for long as possible
It's cat A
7:15PM BST
ZSUN Chain Gang Ride (33.6 mi / 54 km)
DESCRIPTION
ZSUN Chain Gang. This ride is a medium to fast paced training ride.
Riders must be able to maintain 210 Watts on the flat and between 3.5 & 4.0w/kg on the hills
There will be no sprinting with the objective to remain as tight as possible for the full ride distance.
Please follow the ride leader's instructions and text if you need any help.
Join us on facebook groups: ZSUN https://www.facebook.com/groups/985532344865361/
Our Discord voice service can be found
@ https://discord.gg/pj2WVqn
Please use Push to Talk to avoid echo feedback.
GROUPS
3
3.5
10
LAPS
Route:London Classique
I don't think you do go up box hill
For me it's a case of hanging on for long as possible
It's cat A
