I Never Thought I'd Say This As I've Always Hated The Things....

[jay clock]

Apologies to go a little OT as I don't think this question deserves its own thread - is it OK to keep the Turbo QR skewers on whilst riding on the road or should I really keep swapping to and fro? thanks

Yes. Or at least I hope so as I have had mine on for four years. They are just retro styled QR levers, that's all

 

[123456789]

Yes. Or at least I hope so as I have had mine on for four years. They are just retro styled QR levers, that's all

Thanks that what I hoped. A lot less faffing

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Mine arrived today, I'll set it up on one of my bikes tomorrow and start working out targets and routines. I dug out my old heart monitor earlier on and its still working so I'm almost good to go.

 

[Smokin Joe]

Yes. Or at least I hope so as I have had mine on for four years. They are just retro styled QR levers, that's all

And with the enclosed cam they are a lot better than the modern cheapskate rubbish.

 

[400bhp]

I tried to use one in the past - lasted an hour on it then sold it.

I've now bought a v expensive jobby, stuck it in my hall, have a laptop stand in front and use Zwift to workout on it. I stick Radio X on pretty loud in the living room.

I actually quite enjoy it which has surprised me.

I put this mainly down to a few things:
1. The set up. Having it in the garage would mean going outdoors into the cold and lugging various paraphenalia from house to garage, no doubt forgetting this, that or the other. Now it's all within half a dozen footsteps from the sofa, and a few footsteps from the loo.
2. Stats - I have a trainer that accurately measures power and it links well with the Zwift app. As I'm a bit of a stats geek I need something that I can rely on stats wise and the trainer/zwift/Strava do this. I am finding the Zwift app a bit buggy though but will stick with it for a while longer.
3. goal - I've set myself a goal to raise my ftp over the next 2-3 months and it's pretty hard to do that outside, in particular at this time of year.

 

[Bollo]

I tried to use one in the past - lasted an hour on it then sold it.

I've now bought a v expensive jobby, stuck it in my hall, have a laptop stand in front and use Zwift to workout on it. I stick Radio X on pretty loud in the living room.

I actually quite enjoy it which has surprised me.

I put this mainly down to a few things:
1. The set up. Having it in the garage would mean going outdoors into the cold and lugging various paraphenalia from house to garage, no doubt forgetting this, that or the other. Now it's all within half a dozen footsteps from the sofa, and a few footsteps from the loo.
2. Stats - I have a trainer that accurately measures power and it links well with the Zwift app. As I'm a bit of a stats geek I need something that I can rely on stats wise and the trainer/zwift/Strava do this. I am finding the Zwift app a bit buggy though but will stick with it for a while longer.
3. goal - I've set myself a goal to raise my ftp over the next 2-3 months and it's pretty hard to do that outside, in particular at this time of year.

Which trainer are you using 400?

I bought a Wahoo Kickr about a year ago to replace a knackered Cyclops Fluid Pro. Even though I could get power out of the Pro using a powertap hub, the Kickr adds a whole new dimension, especially in Erg mode.

 

[400bhp]

Which trainer are you using 400?

I bought a Wahoo Kickr about a year ago to replace a knackered Cyclops Fluid Pro. Even though I could get power out of the Pro using a powertap hub, the Kickr adds a whole new dimension, especially in Erg mode.

I've got the Elite version of the wahoo Kickr, the Elite Real Turbo Muin B+. I too find the ERG mode really helps with the training as it will adjust the resistance but stay at the quoted power. The direct drive I guess makes the cycling as realistic as possible too.

 

[huwsparky]

To all those who have bought expensive turbo's for the power estimate, wouldn't have made more sense to have stuck with a cheap trainer and spent the money on an actual power Meter? Just interested that's all as some of these turbos for some reason are ridiculously expensive.

 

[400bhp]

To all those who have bought expensive turbo's for the power estimate, wouldn't have made more sense to have stuck with a cheap trainer and spent the money on an actual power Meter? Just interested that's all as some of these turbos for some reason are ridiculously expensive.

If you can only afford one or the other then yes, it's a valid point.

 

[400bhp]

some of these turbos for some reason are ridiculously expensive.

Generally the expensive ones have 3 things that make them expensive:
1. Accurate power meter
2. ERG modes meaning the power can be controlled via a 3rd party app or a Garmin/power meter device
3. direct drive meaning little loss of power to the transmission and also relatively stable power readings

Other types are cheaper because the don't have some or all of the above.

 

[steveindenmark]

I go out in the wind, rain and cold.

It makes summer riding so much nicer.

 

[Bollo]

To all those who have bought expensive turbo's for the power estimate, wouldn't have made more sense to have stuck with a cheap trainer and spent the money on an actual power Meter? Just interested that's all as some of these turbos for some reason are ridiculously expensive.

It's a fair question and I did exactly this for a few years. I suppose the added feature is the ability of a smart trainer to vary resistance. In Erg mode the trainer adjusts resistance so that you are forced to hit a target power, either by pedalling with low cadence at high torque or at a higher cadence with less torque, which keeps you very very honest. There's also the convenience/feel factor of direct drive, but I wouldn't want to overstate these.

 

[Stinboy]

The main problem I have with turbo training is it's just so damn uncomfortable. I can ride for hours on the road with little discomfort, but after half an hour on the trainer I'm in agony. Back, neck, shoulders, arse all killing me. Not sure if anyone else finds this.

 

[jay clock]

The main problem I have with turbo training is it's just so damn uncomfortable. I can ride for hours on the road with little discomfort, but after half an hour on the trainer I'm in agony. Back, neck, shoulders, arse all killing me. Not sure if anyone else finds this.

certainly the barse takes a battering on the turbo

 

[400bhp]

The main problem I have with turbo training is it's just so damn uncomfortable. I can ride for hours on the road with little discomfort, but after half an hour on the trainer I'm in agony. Back, neck, shoulders, arse all killing me. Not sure if anyone else finds this.

No. Suggests set up is incorrect.