Moved from dumb trainer to smart trainer. Results are...
02-07-21, 10:35 PM
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Moved from dumb trainer to smart trainer. Results are...
Contrary to what's continually claimed, I apparently put out more watts on my smart trainer than the zpower estimate.
Went from a Saris Fluid 2 dumv to a Tacx Flux S direct drive smart.
I use the cassette range more and am suddenly more powerful- what is not to love?
Went from a Saris Fluid 2 dumv to a Tacx Flux S direct drive smart.
I use the cassette range more and am suddenly more powerful- what is not to love?
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02-08-21, 11:09 AM
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I think that the zPower is more often flattering, but the biggest point is that the zPower estimate is not accurate. The Saris Fluid 2 and other trainers that actually have a resistance curve characterized in Zwift are FAR more realistic than using the 'Generic Trainer' though, which is why the Generic Trainer is limited to 400W maximum.
02-09-21, 10:15 AM
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When I moved from a Kurt Kinetic Road Machine to a Wahoo KickR Core my power output went up also-- both average/weighted as well as sprints. Maybe 5-8 W higher excluding sprinting.
