JuhaL
Guru
Not bad FTP at all, even if it came by accident. Good starting point to improve that for a next outdoor seasonJust noticed in the ride summary in Strava it has estimated my FTP at 231W
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Not bad FTP at all, even if it came by accident. Good starting point to improve that for a next outdoor season
Trouble is, I'm not sure I believe it
Its possible that it was higher earlier in the year when I was doing regular big rides I guess, but I dont have a power meter so even if it's calculated it from a decent data set it will have had to have made a lot of estimations along the way...Think I'll stick with the 197 Zwift calculated for now - I'm going to be doing the 6 week FTP builder training plan starting on Monday. Zwift will automatically update the FTP figure if it notices its not quite right won't it?
Second day in a row where I couldn't do a proper race in Zwift 
After much trouble signing in I finally was able enter a race only to realize I forgot change power source from Bkool to 4iiii. I decided to use the race as warm up for the DBR - Danish Bike Riders Race Series. With the Bkool power I could have easily destroyed the A riders but stayed with the B riders and eventually didn't finish the race.
I re-entered Zwift, changed my power source and went riding. As the time for the next race neared I was not given the choice to enter the race. No amount of sign-in/sign-out reboot would take me to the race. Companion App and ZwiftPower knew I was signed up for the race but apparently Zwift didn't?
After much trouble signing in I finally was able enter a race only to realize I forgot change power source from Bkool to 4iiii. I decided to use the race as warm up for the DBR - Danish Bike Riders Race Series. With the Bkool power I could have easily destroyed the A riders but stayed with the B riders and eventually didn't finish the race.
I re-entered Zwift, changed my power source and went riding. As the time for the next race neared I was not given the choice to enter the race. No amount of sign-in/sign-out reboot would take me to the race
. Companion App and ZwiftPower knew I was signed up for the race but apparently Zwift didn't?
Brusgaard
Über Guru
- Location
- Skive, Denmark
Second day in a row where I couldn't do a proper race in Zwift
As the time for the next race neared I was not given the choice to enter the race. No amount of sign-in/sign-out reboot would take me to the race
Yep, everyone had the same problem. I just did a 40km slowish pootle instead...
bobinski
Legendary Member
- Location
- Tulse Hill
Seems like a server issue affected lots of organised rides and runs.
theboxers
TheBoxers on Cycle Sim sw
- Location
- OTC (on the couch)
Apologies if this has already been covered (in fact I'm sure it has but new models of Turbos are released so often that I wanted to ensure I had the most up to date info).
I'm currently on my 3rd Elite Qubo Digital Smart B+ trainer (replaced twice under warranty) and it's starting to show signs of impending failure again (resistance unit stops working part way into a ride).
To be honest I bought The Qubo as it was about the cheapest trainer on the market at the time, that was fully Zwift compatible, as I didn't want to lay out any more money just in case I didn't take to Zwift.
I've now passed the 14,000 mile point and so I'm thinking I'll probably stick with it and so I'm looking at investing a little more money on something a bit more reliable/accurate.
I'm currently looking at either another Elite (possibly a Directo) or a Tacx (trying to decide if the extra expense of a Neo over a Flux is worth it).
I'm looking for something reliable that needs the minimum of setting up/calibrating.
Any recommendations (either for or against) from people with experience of different trainer models would be gratefully accepted.
Thanks.
I'm currently on my 3rd Elite Qubo Digital Smart B+ trainer (replaced twice under warranty) and it's starting to show signs of impending failure again (resistance unit stops working part way into a ride).
To be honest I bought The Qubo as it was about the cheapest trainer on the market at the time, that was fully Zwift compatible, as I didn't want to lay out any more money just in case I didn't take to Zwift.
I've now passed the 14,000 mile point and so I'm thinking I'll probably stick with it and so I'm looking at investing a little more money on something a bit more reliable/accurate.
I'm currently looking at either another Elite (possibly a Directo) or a Tacx (trying to decide if the extra expense of a Neo over a Flux is worth it).
I'm looking for something reliable that needs the minimum of setting up/calibrating.
Any recommendations (either for or against) from people with experience of different trainer models would be gratefully accepted.
Thanks.
berty bassett
Legendary Member
- Location
- I'boro
can only comment on tacx neo - i am really pleased with it , direct drive so no wheel slip , no setting up , ultra quiet and touch wood, no issues so far at all
i had a bkool pro but didnt suit me as when standing up , the back wheel kept slipping when steep gradients and a bit noisier - compared with the neo its poorly made imo
others on here have other models of direct drive turbos and are equally pleased - and even pairing them with the climb now with good results
The Kickr Core is virtually the same in specifications to it big brother the Kickr. It has nearly the same power and incline capabilities. It's several hundred pounds cheaper making it mid range in price. Setup isn't complicated (10mins) one spin down test via Wahoo fitness app, that's it. You only need to do other spin downs if you move the Kickr to another setup
The Neo is a damned good bit of kit as is the new silent Kickr'18, but are £800+
The Neo is a damned good bit of kit as is the new silent Kickr'18, but are £800+
Randyberlin
Guru
- Location
- Sitka, Alaska
There was some ad that said "to match your level of dedication" . For the level I ride the Bkool pro is good enough but hanging out here has infected me with disatisfaction. So now I'm looking at the Core or Flux with its new design it seems like a good deal. By telling my wife about @theboxers new climb has helped prep the way.
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JuhaL
Guru
What trainer you have?. That tells a bit how reliable that FTP is. I trust direct drive trainers pretty much, especially Elite Drivo 2 what i have. Power output numbers fit very well with Quarq Riken R powermeter what i have as well.Trouble is, I'm not sure I believe it
Think I'll stick with the 197 Zwift calculated for now - I'm going to be doing the 6 week FTP builder training plan starting on Monday. Zwift will automatically update the FTP figure if it notices its not quite right won't it?
theboxers
TheBoxers on Cycle Sim sw
- Location
- OTC (on the couch)
Go for the core then you can tell SWMBO you're saving £300 or $ by going down a level in trainer to get the climb half price 
JuhaL
Guru
Not underrate any other products but i think Kickr Core gives probably best value for money about direct drive trainers.
Brendan Parker
Veteran
- Location
- essex, england
I took the plunge last week with the kickr climb as I was nearing the end of my wiggle platinum spell (my only rational explanation to the wife!) The one thing I have noticed is no more numb turbo ass from staying in same position for a long while.
Doing alpe de Zwift in the morning so give it a proper go.
Doing alpe de Zwift in the morning so give it a proper go.
