#5396

Smart trainers: Tacx Vortex here. Mid-range, skewer style, does the job perfectly. Might need yaself an ANT+ USB dongle but they’re like a tenner anyway.

#5397

how loud is it? i’m in a second floor flat, will everyone want to kill me?

#5398

What’s the minimum you can spend on a decent one

#5399

if you want a smart one (can connect to Zwift / [other virtual training platforms are available], this guide seems to sum it up:

Cheapest Tacx one on there is £250.

#5400

Not massively loud, can hear a drone downstairs but if the telly’s on its barely noticeable. More the grunting and swearing tbh.

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#5401

Anyone tell me why this is so cheap when it connects to Zwift etc?

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/elite-crono-fluid-elastogel-trainer/

(edit: @japes, all the reviews say this is super quiet)

#5402

don’t bother just get a thicker coat :+1:

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#5403

afaik any trainer can connect to zwift as long as you’ve got speed / cadence on the bike

not all of them are smart trainers though. that one isn’t.

#5404

i’ve never been bothered about being out in shit weather, but the past couple of weeks (when the weather has actually been nice) i just can’t seem to find any enthusiasm for getting on the bike. dunno if this will be any better? figure i can do a few miles while watching telly or something

#5405

that’s the one ive got… but I don’t think its smart :confused:
or maybe im dumb

#5406

I was looking at this one

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/kinetic-road-machine-ii-smart-trainer/

#5407

i’ve got a turbo, i don’t find it makes cycling fun, put it that way

some people love them though :woman_shrugging:

#5408

definitely this^
but good for when its dark/icy
im in a flat, my neighbours downstairs haven’t complained, I have it on a mat, only do it during sensible hours

#5409

Depends what you do with it? Zwift, bkool, trainer pro, rgt, all are pretty great for alleviating the boredom. If you’re following a training plan they’re great ways to crack out what you’re meant to do. Aimlessly just motoring round will end up super dull though unless you’ve got Netflix on or whatever.

#5410

I find turbos incredibly boring, but haven’t tried them on zwift era. Much prefer rollers for indoor training as its great for pedalling technique and core strength work, but there’s no resistance unless you whack it in the 11T

#5411

Day 5. 60 miles cycled in beautiful sunshine from Saint Brevin to Notre Dame de Monts! Strong wind but it was behind me for most of the day.
Crossed the 4km long Passage du Gois causeway which was pretty exciting.
Trail for the last 8 km was through forest tracks…it was amazing cycling.

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#5412

Looking good. How are the tan lines?

#5413

Getting more impressive by the day!

#5414

Milburys circuit after a dodgy reheated prawn curry yesterday led to an amused brother watching me puke into a hedge then collapse on a verge. Lesson learned. Wasn’t very Penge :frowning: :face_vomiting:

#5415

you mean you were pushing the pace so hard that you made yourself puke :muscle:

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