Insomina
Paul in Real Life
- Location
- Northampton
Out of interest what psi will you use for a ride that a Moose would do on a mountain climb.
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I'm sure 110/120 psi would be fine. I never let air out though, just top ups.
Normally, I don't have time for a perfect warm up, but not so for this race. I did a warm up close to what I would do for a real-world time trial. 1/2 an hour in the velodrome, slowly working my way through the zones, and some high intensity intervals in there as well, but still being careful not to build up too much lactate.
I also used a tire and tube I would normally use for time trial, but pumped up a bit higher: Conti GP 4000 S, Michelin latex tubes, 130 psi. Even brought an extra bottle of water and a power gel, just in case
.I also caught myself trying to go into a more aerodynamic position when I had to catch Bill on his breakaways
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Lars_engstrum
Active Member
- Location
- Shoreham
Morning greasy cycling aficionados,
Hope you all to be well and thriving?
Just a footnote to the changing last night from the tacx vortex perspective.
As enjoyable as It was if you are a competitive sprinkler like me you need an evening playing field. The lack of any assistance, whether physical or spiritual on the down hills really took the fun away once I realised the ridiculous rubber banding in effect. I do love the system, though from now on I think I will just ride uphills or flats. Saw the apparent answer from our eec chums at bkool saying this wasn't a feature available to vortex owners? I realise it is not powered but it's quite obvious they have misunderstood the question or have no interest in attracting rival trainers to their system?
The basic bkool model, the very basic one uses speed and cadence sensors, has no powered roller effect. How does this one work with their software?
Zwift, despite my computer being a little impotent sorts this out well and I feel if bkool show no interest, once I have completed the 100 hills I may have to cancel my bkool subscription and go to the enemy. New pc first.
Love to all.
Lars P Engstrum
Hope you all to be well and thriving?
Just a footnote to the changing last night from the tacx vortex perspective.
As enjoyable as It was if you are a competitive sprinkler like me you need an evening playing field. The lack of any assistance, whether physical or spiritual on the down hills really took the fun away once I realised the ridiculous rubber banding in effect. I do love the system, though from now on I think I will just ride uphills or flats. Saw the apparent answer from our eec chums at bkool saying this wasn't a feature available to vortex owners? I realise it is not powered but it's quite obvious they have misunderstood the question or have no interest in attracting rival trainers to their system?
The basic bkool model, the very basic one uses speed and cadence sensors, has no powered roller effect. How does this one work with their software?
Zwift, despite my computer being a little impotent sorts this out well and I feel if bkool show no interest, once I have completed the 100 hills I may have to cancel my bkool subscription and go to the enemy. New pc first.
Love to all.
Lars P Engstrum
bobinski
Legendary Member
- Location
- Tulse Hill
Normally, I don't have time for a perfect warm up, but not so for this race. I did a warm up close to what I would do for a real-world time trial. 1/2 an hour in the velodrome, slowly working my way through the zones, and some high intensity intervals in there as well, but still being careful not to build up too much lactate.
I also used a tire and tube I would normally use for time trial, but pumped up a bit higher: Conti GP 4000 S, Michelin latex tubes, 130 psi. Even brought an extra bottle of water and a power gel, just in case
I also caught myself trying to go into a more aerodynamic position when I had to catch Bill on his breakaways
Ahh, the Team Sky( Bill and LBHIFI) approach to turbo trainer racing
( shuffles off to hide used gel wrapper lying by turbo in loft and too shattered to clear up last night...)
GuySJ
Senior Member
I might be there
GuySJ
Senior Member
Already cleared up the gels (plural)!Ahh, the Team Sky( Bill and LBHIFI) approach to turbo trainer racing
( shuffles off to hide used gel wrapper lying by turbo in loft and too shattered to clear up last night...)
The pro is on sale at Sigma Sport for £337.49 with code SWYS45
http://www.sigmasport.co.uk/item/BKOOL/2016-Pro-Turbo-Trainer/5H3E
Goldwolfie
Veteran
- Location
- Chesterfield
My time for last night's Epic wasn't logged on Bkool when I crawled upstairs to bed last night, which had me a little concerned after all that effort.
I'm pleased to say it is now logged and just needs approving - could someone do the honours when they get the change, as it looks like it will give me a top 10 finish - ok there were only 9 finishers currently logged with times on the Epic stage.
Cheers, Dave
I'm pleased to say it is now logged and just needs approving - could someone do the honours when they get the change, as it looks like it will give me a top 10 finish - ok there were only 9 finishers currently logged with times on the Epic stage.
Cheers, Dave
Just done it there now. Was trying to approve some yesterday evening but the website was playing silly beggars with me. Bobinski - it still wont approve yours for some reason
I'm sure it'll go through sooner or later.
bobinski
Legendary Member
- Location
- Tulse Hill
I upped my weight last week so that may be why? Or it detected too much gel usage last night!Just done it there now. Was trying to approve some yesterday evening but the website was playing silly beggars with me. Bobinski - it still wont approve yours for some reason
I'm guessing from the reply that it does, is it the trainer equivalent of epoWhat exactly are you trying to say there?
wasn't casting any aspersions just wanted to know 
