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Old 09-13-2017, 09:40 PM
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For small apt compact setup I use a Kurt kinetic road machine 2.0 + Stages PM on my one and only bike (I keep at home).
Any trainer would work here, cycleops, etc, but the Kinetic is solid and has a pretty good road feel.

Works great with Zwift, trainer road etc. can easily set up and stow in closet when not in use-can't keep trainer permanently setup.

Not having a smart trainer, I do lose out on the simulation aspect of Zwift, but don't have to worry about spin down calibrations etc. every time I setup(Stages calibrates in like 10 seconds) and frankly even without terrain simulation I still have a blast on Zwift doing group rides, races and workouts, and have no problems getting quality training in. In fact these days, it's generally more convenient for me, and safer than riding out on the road; even at my mediochre speeds, it's very difficult to go out and find open road where one can safely execute say, an uninterrupted 2x20, eg, interval session in NYC.

Bonus: same power measurement indoors and out.

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