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Game changer, well done Zwift.
I really hope other trainer manufacturers & virtual training platforms adopt this. If they do I really hope it can be retro-fitted to old trainers (like mine) not just newer models.
I really hope other trainer manufacturers & virtual training platforms adopt this. If they do I really hope it can be retro-fitted to old trainers (like mine) not just newer models.
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Agree that it's a game changer. Biggest issue for me still is that the virtual shifting is done via the trainer software. Feels like too much hardware/software "lock-in" to me. I guess time will tell if this is actually an issue or not..
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I wonder if you can whip the hoods off an old bike now if you can get the virtual gears going.
No need for a cassette is another plus.
No need for a cassette is another plus.
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suspect you could put together a pretty barebones bike to run something on Zwift now... maybe a basic set of bullhorn bars and that Zwift One virtual gear thing and you're pretty much done
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How long til the other manufacturers offer it?
I wonder if it could be offered on older trainers with a firmware update?
I wonder if it could be offered on older trainers with a firmware update?
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What has happened to AHDR? Last time I did it I am sure there was 400 people in it. Tonight, 100!
* I could only hang on for 2 laps *
* I could only hang on for 2 laps *
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i've only done it a few times (and relatively recently), but i reckon the most i saw was 100 in my grade.. maybe.. I reckon there has been a steady decline in riders. I wonder if some of their price rises has been taking a bit of a toll?
for what it's worth .. hanging on for 2 laps is better than sitting on the couch .. well played
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Im trying to build up some fitness to do the Great Vic Bike ride end of November. So no real choice.CLP wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2023 8:30 pmi've only done it a few times (and relatively recently), but i reckon the most i saw was 100 in my grade.. maybe.. I reckon there has been a steady decline in riders. I wonder if some of their price rises has been taking a bit of a toll?
for what it's worth .. hanging on for 2 laps is better than sitting on the couch .. well played
I think the fact there are SO MANY events these days has lessened the amount of riders. I remember looking at events and there would be 3 or 4 in an afternoon that would be available. Now I am scrolling forever.
More need to stick to the advertised w/kg though. Last night the flew up a hill at 3w/kg. A few years back that was ok for me, but not now trying to build my fitness.
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I'll be interested in how you go on the Great Vic Bike Ride. As I understand it, there's typically a few thousand riders? I suspect I'd last a day before losing my shit
If you like that style of event but want fewer people, have a look at some of the BikeSA events. They cap theirs at 200 riders.
People in Zwift rides not sticking to the advertised W/kg is a long standing issue and is one reason i don't typically bother with Zwift events. There's always those few heroes that smash the group. I actually find the pace partners are pretty good for a hit out. You know exactly what sort of w/kg range you are going to get
If you like that style of event but want fewer people, have a look at some of the BikeSA events. They cap theirs at 200 riders.
People in Zwift rides not sticking to the advertised W/kg is a long standing issue and is one reason i don't typically bother with Zwift events. There's always those few heroes that smash the group. I actually find the pace partners are pretty good for a hit out. You know exactly what sort of w/kg range you are going to get
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I am only doing the 4 day ride, so i should be able to remain calm. It will be how I cope with camping that might break me.
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Zwift is now offering a yearly subscription if you're looking to save a little bit of coin.
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