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You might ping Geoff -- he had a kickr v1 that was gathering dust. I was interested, but the shipping would be a killer...
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You might ping Geoff -- he had a kickr v1 that was gathering dust. I was interested, but the shipping would be a killer...
@TurboTommy I'd be interested in what you think of the WattBike Atom when you get it and start to use it in anger. I can't afford/justify just a power meter for my Boardman, but if I do come to replace the BKool Pro then it would be either a direct drive turbo or something like the WattBike.
I've used training bikes before in gyms and they didn't feel like riding a real bike so be interesting if these are better.
Maybe next year I'll move to a more realistic 'power' trainer so that @bobinski can keep up with me on ZwiftDemotion from Cat B to D will be almost certain
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Wattbike's are a little different to gym bikes Whorty as you can adjust the fit to replicate your own bike. They're used by lots of pro athletes for this reason.
In your case if you have the budget for an atom I'd probably recommend you spend the money elsewhere. If it was me I think I'd be more tempted to upgrade my bike and buy a mid range turbo trainer.
@TurboTommy I'd be interested in what you think of the WattBike Atom when you get it and start to use it in anger. I can't afford/justify just a power meter for my Boardman, but if I do come to replace the BKool Pro then it would be either a direct drive turbo or something like the WattBike.
I've used training bikes before in gyms and they didn't feel like riding a real bike so be interesting if these are better.
Maybe next year I'll move to a more realistic 'power' trainer so that @bobinski can keep up with me on ZwiftDemotion from Cat B to D will be almost certain
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There was a Tacx setup, like the Atom, styled on the Neo, previewed at one of the bike shows. DCR was told 2.5-3k Euros for it when it launches next year. His reply was apparently "that's too much". iircYeah I agree. Seems like lots of the big players are bringing out new machines. I'd be very surprised if the wattbike came down much in price anytime soon though. The demand for the atom is already pushing the wait list back further and further. It'll be for the others to be competitive with the pricing line wattbike have drawn in my opinion.
Direct from Wahoo, version 1 Kickr is £649 refurbished. 1 year warranty. Fits road bikes and 135mm wide disc brake bikes.
The only other downside I can see is getting it into a loft or leaving it in a shed or garage. Otherwise it seems a no brainier for the reasonably well heeled cyclist looking for probably the best trainer.The advantage I can see to the atom is a complete bike trainer package. The downside is what to do with it when you're not using it, where you can pack away a turbo trainer. If room is not required then atom looks good
The advantage I can see to the atom is a complete bike trainer package. The downside is what to do with it when you're not using it, where you can pack away a turbo trainer. If room is not required then atom looks good
I agree, I'd need to shed 2 kg .... does that mean I can change my BKool weight to 137kg for the October CG leagueYou do realise that the max rider weight is 135kg!
You will be able to use it Tommy on any platform from what I've read. I suspect that it will be disadvantaged on Bkool against the pro units. Hopefully it has the full analytics of the original.
Thing is, I can't justify a new bike as there is nothing wrong with the Boardman. I could possibly justify an upgrade to the turbo (hence direct drive or WattBike) but I'm good with the bike. If I got a new bike I'd be getting myself a Single Speed to replace the one I used to have in London that was nicked by some scumbag.Wattbike's are a little different to gym bikes Whorty as you can adjust the fit to replicate your own bike. They're used by lots of pro athletes for this reason.
In your case if you have the budget for an atom I'd probably recommend you spend the money elsewhere. If it was me I think I'd be more tempted to upgrade my bike and buy a mid range turbo trainer.