Zwift Chat

[CXRAndy]

Anyone know when this finishes ? Haven’t I got a lot to do !

Stage 9 is being run on wednesday 30th, so follow up events could be Wednesday onwards for a couple of days

 

[bridgy]

Stage 9 is being run on wednesday 30th, so follow up events could be Wednesday onwards for a couple of days

Stage 9 is 29th and 30th (Tuesday and Wednesday) and catch up days 2nd and 3rd of Feb (Saturday and Sunday )

 

[Aleman]

Having ANT+ disconnect issies in zwift, have used an active 5m lead , swapped that out for a new one, finally using a powered Belkin USB hub ... Still happening .. not happy

Looking to replace the ANT dongle as it's the one that came with the BKool ... What's recomerec? I was thinking of the Tacx T2028 but at almost £45 need to be sure it'll do the job.

Zwift tells me that ANT+ is connected but no signals being picked up from any devices so Trainer, HRM, Cadence sensor or Vectors ... Sort of eliminates a possible low power signal from the trainer as a cause.

 

[peterob]

Having ANT+ disconnect issies in zwift, have used an active 5m lead , swapped that out for a new one, finally using a powered Belkin USB hub ... Still happening .. not happy

Looking to replace the ANT dongle as it's the one that came with the BKool ... What's recomerec? I was thinking of the Tacx T2028 but at almost £45 need to be sure it'll do the job.

Zwift tells me that ANT+ is connected but no signals being picked up from any devices so Trainer, HRM, Cadence sensor or Vectors ... Sort of eliminates a possible low power signal from the trainer as a cause.

I got the lifeline one from Wiggle for about £20 when I got the Kickr. Never had any issues.

https://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-ant-usb-stick/

 

[peterob]

I'm happy for you to include my times - but don't think it would be fair to accredit others who haven't done a stage with my time. Last week on the Alpe in particular I was using zpower on a dumb turbo and I am not convinced the power was comparable with what I normally show on my flux. I'm also still learning some of the techniques, like making best use of drafting.

Sure - I’ll add you to the all-star table but not include any of your times as a ‘max’.

I’ve too been trying to learn some Zwift techniques recently. I tried the ‘supertuck’ yesterday on the descents of Box Hill but found I was spat out the back of any groups that passed me so don’t know if it’s better to save energy that way or stay with the group but expend energy.

 

[CXRAndy]

Having ANT+ disconnect issies in zwift, have used an active 5m lead , swapped that out for a new one, finally using a powered Belkin USB hub ... Still happening .. not happy

Looking to replace the ANT dongle as it's the one that came with the BKool ... What's recomerec? I was thinking of the Tacx T2028 but at almost £45 need to be sure it'll do the job.

Zwift tells me that ANT+ is connected but no signals being picked up from any devices so Trainer, HRM, Cadence sensor or Vectors ... Sort of eliminates a possible low power signal from the trainer as a cause.

If you use a program called https://zwiftalizer.com/ Just use the link. It asks to access your PC to read the error logs from Zwift. It analyses your Ant+ connection, graphics and bluetooth. It makes suggestions what to do. I improved my Ant+ by going to powered extension lead. The biggest improvement was having the Ant+ dongle directly underneath the trainer.

Also bear in mind it might not be the Ant+ dongle or PC, but the trainer/power pedals dropping the connection

 

[kipster]

Due to do the 10am stage 8, but legs feeling it after yesterday's faster than expected outdoors ride. So it might just be a case of trying not to lose too much time rather than trying to gain time.

 

[Whorty]

Sure - I’ll add you to the all-star table but not include any of your times as a ‘max’.

I’ve too been trying to learn some Zwift techniques recently. I tried the ‘supertuck’ yesterday on the descents of Box Hill but found I was spat out the back of any groups that passed me so don’t know if it’s better to save energy that way or stay with the group but expend energy.

I never do the super tuck as it takes quite a bit of effort to get the kickr spun back up again. I prefer to keep the legs turning over as this helps me get rid of the excess lactic too. I ser others tuck though and they usually stay with me so maybe weight plays a part in it?

 

[CXRAndy]

Due to do the 10am stage 8, but legs feeling it after yesterday's faster than expected outdoors ride. So it might just be a case of trying not to lose too much time rather than trying to gain time.

See you on the start line. I dont have a great PB for Boxhill let alone 3 attempts. There isnt enough flatter section to either pull back lost time or stretch a lead.

 

[tallliman]

Looking at the results sheet above and comparing to my shorter length (1.5laps) time of 1:03:10 today, you guys are much quicker than me! Gotta say seeing the quicker riders come round to lap me gave me a kick up Box the 2nd time.

 

[mjd1988]

Sure - I’ll add you to the all-star table but not include any of your times as a ‘max’.

I’ve too been trying to learn some Zwift techniques recently. I tried the ‘supertuck’ yesterday on the descents of Box Hill but found I was spat out the back of any groups that passed me so don’t know if it’s better to save energy that way or stay with the group but expend energy.

I like the aerotuck, the heavier you are the better it works, but you need to be going 58kph and I've noticed if you are going down a hill it needs to be at least 7% to be worth your while, preferably in the draft. It's best for the super steep hills, but you need to keep an eye on the group you are in- if they are throwing out a lot of watts/kg then they will disappear and then it's pointless.

You also need to start pedalling before the hill ends or you lose your group. I was using it desperately after box hill as my heart rate was v high

 

[Perky77]

See you on the start line. I dont have a great PB for Boxhill let alone 3 attempts. There isnt enough flatter section to either pull back lost time or stretch a lead.

I saw someone go past me yesterday doing the super tuck Sagan or Froome style. How do you do it?

 

[Norry1]

I saw someone go past me yesterday doing the super tuck Sagan or Froome style. How do you do it?

Just stop pedalling. As @mjd1988 says, it needs to be on a reasonably steep down slope and you travelling fairly quick. The exact levels are published somewhere.

 

[Norry1]

For Zwift to put you into the supertuck position three conditions must be met:

1. You must be travelling at least ~36MPH (~58km/hr)
2. The decline must be at least 3%
3. Your power output must be below 11 watts

Zwift will automatically place you in the supertuck if all of the conditions are are true.

https://zwiftinsider.com/supertuck/

 

[Perky77]

Just stop pedalling. As @mjd1988 says, it needs to be on a reasonably steep down slope and you travelling fairly quick. The exact levels are published somewhere.

Cheers, i’ll give it a go