Zwift Chat

[bobinski]

Place for new belts for you Kickr owners;

https://www.bearing-king.co.uk/bear...ming-belt-15mm-wide-5mm-pitch-170-teeth/18801

 

[<Tommy>]

Regarding drop outs as Bob says it’s powerline for the win! I bought powerline plugs that also omit a WiFi signal too and I never got a drop out in either wireless or wired connection.

#pro tip: Don’t tell teenaged WiFi hoggers you have powerline adapters, let alone the codes!

 

[Whorty]

Place for new belts for you Kickr owners;

https://www.bearing-king.co.uk/bear...ming-belt-15mm-wide-5mm-pitch-170-teeth/18801

This is the exact one I bought that still slips. I'b buy from there again if I need to and hope that I can set the realism on the Kickr rather than what I have to do at the moment and keep it so I never go above 8% gradient

 

[CXRAndy]

I might be upgrading this winter to the 2018/9 silent Kickr, just need to confirm from my supplier cost

 

[bobinski]

This is the exact one I bought that still slips. I'b buy from there again if I need to and hope that I can set the realism on the Kickr rather than what I have to do at the moment and keep it so I never go above 8% gradient

There’s 3 Zsunr using them so I could ask about fitting if you want.

 

[Aleman]

I keep thinking of the kickr/climb, but @Whorty s trouble with the belt puts me off somewhat. That's why I'm leaning towards the neo .... But then no climb ...

I suppose I really ought to look at swift as well

 

[Whorty]

There’s 3 Zsunr using them so I could ask about fitting if you want.

If you don't mind, that would be great. I'd happily drive to someone who is near enough to have someone help me fit it properly (assuming it is me that's at fault which is a high possibility!). Cheers

 

[Del C]

Yeehaa!

I've Zwifted myself up to Level 10, which I think unlocks Alpe d'Zwift?

Looking forward to this to see how it compared to the real world.

 

[CXRAndy]

I keep thinking of the kickr/climb, but @Whorty s trouble with the belt puts me off somewhat. That's why I'm leaning towards the neo .... But then no climb ...

I suppose I really ought to look at swift as well

The Kickr is pretty much bomb proof, mine is the original V1, no belt issues. I think Carl's issue was unlucky he got a Kickr which had sat still for a considerable period. And he fubared the refit of the belt.

When I get home Carl I'll pull the covers and do some measurements for you, also photos

 

[berty bassett]

Yeehaa!

I've Zwifted myself up to Level 10, which I think unlocks Alpe d'Zwift?

Looking forward to this to see how it compared to the real world.

let us know what you think to the comparison please - hope you enjoy

 

[berty bassett]

are you still on your travels Andy ? / where are you now ?

 

[bobinski]

When I get home Carl I'll pull the covers and do some measurements for you, also photos

let us know what you think to the comparison please - hope you enjoy

Simon Warren reckons it’s as near as dammit in ems of gradient and feel- though he rode it on a vortex

 

[CXRAndy]

are you still on your travels Andy ? / where are you now ?

Yes Lee. Last few days now, back in Perth for return flight . It's has been a fantastic holiday, visited all six states. If I was a younger man I would move to Australia. It's a lovley place. Me and the wife will revisit to explore the areas we really like one day

 

[CXRAndy]

Simon Warren reckons it’s as near as dammit in ems of gradient and feel- though he rode it on a vortex

It is very realistic to the real Alpe. I reckon my time difference was down to Zwift ignoring bike and equipment weight. I'll re adjust my total weight to ride it again. I'll reckon it will be spot on for time.

 

[Norry1]

That is ZA Workout #6 done. Quite tough - 4 minute intervals.