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Author:  oldskool [ Mon Jun 08, 2020 12:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Zwift-ing?

Hey all, is anyone using Zwift on an indoor trainer bike (not attached to your regular bike via smart trainer). Has anyone synched up a power meter to use in the app? Which one? Does it work (obviously not as well as it would on a smart trainer/real bike setup) to participate in the training rides? Not looking for races.

Thanks
:cheers:

Author:  Dirtrider [ Mon Jun 08, 2020 2:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Zwift-ing?

My daughter is doing something like that and I think it's this program. I'll ask her

Author:  ajdonner [ Mon Jun 08, 2020 5:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Zwift-ing?

Can the trainer bike resistance be controlled by Zwift? If not it kinda defeats the interactive nature of Zwift.

What trainer bike do you have/want to use? Need more details of what you have and are trying to do.

Author:  oldskool [ Tue Jun 09, 2020 11:20 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Zwift-ing?

ajdonner wrote:
Can the trainer bike resistance be controlled by Zwift? If not it kinda defeats the interactive nature of Zwift.

What trainer bike do you have/want to use? Need more details of what you have and are trying to do.


It's a pretty basic/low tech indoor exercise bike that my daughter and wife use. Just honestly looking for something that would be a bit more engaging while on the bike than sitting there on the bike watching Netflix.

THX

Author:  ajdonner [ Tue Jun 09, 2020 4:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Zwift-ing?

Gotcha. If you've googled the trainer make/model and zwift and came up with nothing, sounds like you're out of luck.

Alternatives:
1) you might be able to find some used rollers for cheap. Those spice up ones indoor workouts until one gets the hang of them.
2) if you like road racing, a subscription to NBC Sports Gold will get you lots of event replays to watch. I use my Garmin 530 to control my smart trainer and ride around Europe on days like today when it's stupid hot outside.

Author:  OldDogDan [ Tue Jun 09, 2020 6:58 pm ]
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I assume the TV in front her with Netflix will play YouTube, and there are a lot of free cycling exercise videos. Some have a power meter display that she could visually match her output to.

Author:  J.A.M. [ Wed Jun 10, 2020 9:16 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Zwift-ing?

The Nordic Track bike is good and much less $$ than the Peloton if that is in your budget.

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