Originally Posted by
monstorr
I just sold my Kurt Kinetic "dumb" trainer. All you need to do is buy the upgraded part that automatically controls the resistance if that is what you want. I piece mailed my smart trainer and was able to get a full auto resistance trainer for under 400 bucks. It is honestly a great machine, and you will get your workout if you want it. I also enjoyed Zwift before getting the auto resistance part.
That's exactly what I did. Bought the upgraded Kinetic smart control trainer after selling my old dumb one. Unfortunately, it is not doing any "adjustment" of resistance to simulate changes in terrain in Zwift. It pairs up fine, but doesn't change resistance when going up- or downhill. The base resistance on the unit is controllable via the iOS Kinetic app using the "Trainer Fluid Level" control on the "settings" page, but nothing else
My configuration;
Zwift running on a Microsoft Surface Pro
USB dongle for ANT+
Garmin speed & cadence sensors
Assioma Duo power pedals
2013 vintage BMC Teammachine SLR01 running a full Campy EPS V1 group.