Old 07-25-21, 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by rousseau
Zwift is a game-changer. To those of you who don't like trainers but haven't tried Zwift, you don't know what you're missing.

Protip: Make or get yourself a rocker plate to allow for side-to-side motion to better mimic the experience of real outdoor riding (if your smart trainer doesn't already incorporate that). The main problem with traditional trainers is the static position your bike is stuck in. It feels like you're perched on top of a hatchet.

https://youtu.be/DHS0XyEQ1tI
Agree about Zwift. As to the rocker plate, this is a very interesting suggestion for those of us who are already deeply in to using our trainers. I'm not a DIY kind of guy, but it's something to think about. For the OP, I think he's got some more basic stuff to work out first.
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