Zwift Chat

[<Tommy>]

They use bitex bx305 hubs, can't say I've heard of them but they use standard cartridge bearings so will be easily serviced

I’ve not heard of them either. Not that I’m too knowledgeable about hubs. I have the same hub on three wheel sets (dt Swiss 240’s). And all the wheels are noticeably different feel wise. So I suppose even if I did know the hub first hand, I couldn’t say how the wheel rides. Hopefully very well indeed!

Just to sound like a broken record I’d say get a power meter before deep wheels as the wheels make so little difference in real terms. But let’s face it, they do put a big smile on your face and that’s what it’s all about really.

 

[Freelanderuk]

Hey, I’m charged £12.99 for Zwift but my pay pal has an additional &12.99 charge for ITunes.
Why is their a duplicate payment?
Can you have the Zwift service without ITunes?

It depends on what you are using for Zwift , if using a iOS device it may be set up threw iTunes and PayPal, if threw android or a pc it’s paypal or it could be direct debit by credit card
https://support.zwift.com/en_us/how-do-i-join-rJxgAkSQ

 

[bridgy]

flat race with a pack, light riders easily go with the big riders. Only when its one against one that bigger rider will triumph

So no excuses for Emma Pooley - or @berty bassett - then?

 

[Norry1]

Thank you for your order with us here at Sigma Sports for the Tacx Neo Smart Indoor Trainer Bike.

Unfortunately, we have received an update today from Tacx and the UK supplier to inform us that it is unlikely we will receive any stock this side of Christmas and most likely it will be early January before they are able to fulfil any orders.

They are unable to give any exact due date but as soon as this information is available we will, of course, communicate this to you.

Sorry for any disappointment this production delay will cause, it appears Tacx have been overambitious with their production schedule which often seems to be the case with most manufacturers when bringing new products to market

 

[bobinski]

To be fair for another £10 you could get yourself a whole new bedroom!

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Morning

 

[bridgy]

Thank you for your order with us here at Sigma Sports for the Tacx Neo Smart Indoor Trainer Bike.

Unfortunately, we have received an update today from Tacx and the UK supplier to inform us that it is unlikely we will receive any stock this side of Christmas and most likely it will be early January before they are able to fulfil any orders.

They are unable to give any exact due date but as soon as this information is available we will, of course, communicate this to you.

Sorry for any disappointment this production delay will cause, it appears Tacx have been overambitious with their production schedule which often seems to be the case with most manufacturers when bringing new products to market

Ooh nice Xmas pressie! Shame it won't be with you till January - will be interested to hear what you think of it when it does arrive

 

[berty bassett]

Hate to admit it - but it made me chuckle as well

 

[berty bassett]

So no excuses for Emma Pooley - or @berty bassett - then?

You shouldn’t believe someone who is affectionally called cuddles !
Its bloody hard trying to hang on for dear life on these flat courses I have learnt that if I accidentally go in front briefly then the pack swarms by

 

[bridgy]

You shouldn’t believe someone who is affectionally called cuddles !
Its bloody hard trying to hang on for dear life on these flat courses I have learnt that if I accidentally go in front briefly then the pack swarms by

Yeah I know what you mean - same happens to me.

Things are a little easier in that regard with the Neo compared to the Bkool Pro though because it's much quicker to react to changes in power. I found there was like a 2 or 3 second delay with the Bkool which meant it took a lot of concentration and pre-planning to avoid yo-yoing constantly between being off the front or back of the group (I often wondered if other riders wondered what the hell I was up to!!)

 

[Milkfloat]

Thank you for your order with us here at Sigma Sports for the Tacx Neo Smart Indoor Trainer Bike.

Unfortunately, we have received an update today from Tacx and the UK supplier to inform us that it is unlikely we will receive any stock this side of Christmas and most likely it will be early January before they are able to fulfil any orders.

They are unable to give any exact due date but as soon as this information is available we will, of course, communicate this to you.

Sorry for any disappointment this production delay will cause, it appears Tacx have been overambitious with their production schedule which often seems to be the case with most manufacturers when bringing new products to market

Hopefully Tacx are too busy sending out my extraction kit and second o-ring to stop my noisy Neo. I am surprised the bike has been such a big seller on launch.

 

[CXRAndy]

You shouldn’t believe someone who is affectionally called cuddles !
Its bloody hard trying to hang on for dear life on these flat courses I have learnt that if I accidentally go in front briefly then the pack swarms by

I dont know if you remember Nibali did Flanders classic race this Spring . He tried to go with one of the Quickstep Riders. I think it was Niki Terpstra, he lasted about one mile before he had enough trying to hold his wheel, peeled off and rejoined the pack.

I had two periods in Tenerife where the terrain suited my attributes . I was able to put the lighter riders under a bit of stress . After pushing hard for 10 mins , I peeled off and sat behind the lead rider. Bloody hell, there I was riding at over 25 mph and literally freewheeling. It wasnt too long before they gave me the lead again. All came crashing down once the road began to tilt upwards again

 

[berty bassett]

Yeah I know what you mean - same happens to me.

Things are a little easier in that regard with the Neo compared to the Bkool Pro though because it's much quicker to react to changes in power. I found there was like a 2 or 3 second delay with the Bkool which meant it took a lot of concentration and pre-planning to avoid yo-yoing constantly between being off the front or back of the group (I often wondered if other riders wondered what the hell I was up to!!)

ah - but have you tried using neo on bkool - they don’t like each other at all !

 

[bridgy]

ah - but have you tried using neo on bkool - they don’t like each other at all !

No - don't like the sound of that at all!

 

[theboxers]

ah - but have you tried using neo on bkool - they don’t like each other at all !

Have you tried using any non bkool trainer in bsim?

Slight drop in power instant drop in speed. Yo-yoing to the max even in the velodrome

 

[Randyberlin]

It depends on what you are using for Zwift , if using a iOS device it may be set up threw iTunes and PayPal, if threw android or a pc it’s paypal or it could be direct debit by credit card
https://support.zwift.com/en_us/how-do-i-join-rJxgAkSQ

I'm on a Mac mini but don't get billed in itunes.