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Old 10-09-2016, 06:31 PM
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I did some Zwifting when i broke my hand, and will start once the rains come hard. its fun, the routes got a bit stale, but it sure beats staring at a wall. As others have said, get a good fan, or 2. i also keep towels around, like lots of em.
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Old 10-09-2016, 08:25 PM
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Ok- tacx vortex smart or cyclops powersync - both about $500 on the nose. Either of those good options for zwifting?
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Old 10-09-2016, 08:44 PM
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Ok- tacx vortex smart or cyclops powersync - both about $500 on the nose. Either of those good options for zwifting?
Do these have power meters in them? Variable resistance? I might get on the zwift bandwagon but I'm not sure which trainers will work and which ones have power meters.
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Old 10-09-2016, 09:52 PM
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Ok- tacx vortex smart or cyclops powersync - both about $500 on the nose. Either of those good options for zwifting?
I don't have any experience with the cyclops but I do own a Tacx Bushido Smart (similar to Vortex) and it works awesome with Zwift.
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Old 10-09-2016, 09:55 PM
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Ok- tacx vortex smart or cyclops powersync - both about $500 on the nose. Either of those good options for zwifting?
Vortex is ~$330 and probably the best value.

http://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/t...ry_country=191
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Old 10-09-2016, 09:56 PM
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Do these have power meters in them? Variable resistance? I might get on the zwift bandwagon but I'm not sure which trainers will work and which ones have power meters.
Vortex reports power, might be within 10%. Zwift can control the resistance, or you can use the app.
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Old 10-10-2016, 07:49 AM
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Do these have power meters in them? Variable resistance? I might get on the zwift bandwagon but I'm not sure which trainers will work and which ones have power meters.
I have the Bushido TDF, but it has the same functions as the Vortex, as well as being wireless and has a stronger brake. They have power meters in them. They can run in erg mode at a set resistance via the mobile app or external program. In Zwift they will vary the resistance with terrain and speed. If you have an ANT+ power meter, Zwift can use it as the power reference to drive the resistance, bypassing the trainer power meter.
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Old 10-10-2016, 09:33 AM
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Vortex is ~$330 and probably the best value.

http://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/t...ry_country=191
excellent. pretty sure this is the unit i'm going to buy!
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Old 10-10-2016, 10:06 AM
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excellent. pretty sure this is the unit i'm going to buy!
Me too, this should be fun
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Old 10-10-2016, 10:06 AM
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I have the Bushido TDF, but it has the same functions as the Vortex, as well as being wireless and has a stronger brake. They have power meters in them. They can run in erg mode at a set resistance via the mobile app or external program. In Zwift they will vary the resistance with terrain and speed. If you have an ANT+ power meter, Zwift can use it as the power reference to drive the resistance, bypassing the trainer power meter.
That sounds good
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Old 10-10-2016, 10:09 AM
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Im on a wahoo kickr i got at rei during sale time. was around 500, variable resistance, reads power, etc etc. makes the hills too damn hard!
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Old 10-10-2016, 11:06 AM
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I bought a Vortex and a Bushido at the same time. I had been using a Fortius, which was the old version of the current Genius. My wife has been using the Vortex several times a week (with Zwift), it feels similar to a fluid trainer when pedaling. The Bushido...I used it a few times and hated how it felt. Kind of like pedaling through 6" of mud. It's been gathering dust, I still use my Fortius. I know of a number of people who are happy with their Bushidos, but I am not one of them. I need to sell mine but I am afraid the buyer will not like it and it's a hassle to ship due to the size and weight.
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Old 10-10-2016, 11:07 AM
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Im on a wahoo kickr i got at rei during sale time. was around 500, variable resistance, reads power, etc etc. makes the hills too damn hard!
Kickr for $500, that's a great price.
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Old 10-10-2016, 12:02 PM
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OK, i just purchased the vortex! one step closer!

i didnt need to purchase the "upgrade for smart" - did i?

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Old 10-10-2016, 02:04 PM
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My Zwift set-up;
  • 4 year-old Mac Book Pro. (I had to update the OS to Sierra this year to get Zwift not to crash..)
  • Wahoo Kickr
  • Suunto movestick mini w/ usb cable to get it next to trainer (this solved the intermittent drop issues)
  • Mini display port to HDMI adapter (this is to get the display to my TV) I believe Apple TV would make this more seamless/wireless??
  • Customized (cheap!) iphone mount to control the Zwift app; http://blog.trainerroad.com/custom-phone-mount/
  • Bluetooth JBL speaker to crank the tunes from the same iphone i'm using to control the Zwift app.
  • Fan
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