Cheapest Smart trainer?

[trener1]

Originally Posted by oldguy00

Thanks, I saw those on Nashbar, but couldn't tell by the description if the trainer simply reports its power numbers to other applications (zwift, etc), or if it in fact allows said applications to control its resistance.

Yeah that Smart B+ looks great for the price, however beware, it will only report to Zwift, or other smart apps, but it won't let the apps control the resistance etc.. of the trainer which I think the OP was looking for.

[cmbicycles]

Originally Posted by trener1

Yeah that Smart B+ looks great for the price, however beware, it will only report to Zwift, or other smart apps, but it won't let the apps control the resistance etc.. of the trainer which I think the OP was looking for.

The Qubo B+ only reports I think, but the Qubo digital interactive (older model) let's the app control resistance... at least that's my read from Elite's (pretty awful) website.

[trener1]

Originally Posted by cmbicycles

The Qubo B+ only reports I think, but the Qubo digital interactive (older model) let's the app control resistance... at least that's my read from Elite's (pretty awful) website.

Yeah that is exactly the case.

[simplemind]

Any other smart trainers (controlled resistance) that I should consider?

[Epicus07]

Originally Posted by oldguy00

Correct me if I'm wrong, but that one only works with their own app, not the online stuff like TR or zwift. For those, I think you need their more expensive 'smart control' version (569 at rei)

I'm using the Kinetic with TR and my Android phone. It works great. Transmits Bluetooth so it should work with any device.

[merlincustom1]

Originally Posted by oldguy00

Correct me if I'm wrong, but that one only works with their own app, not the online stuff like TR or zwift. For those, I think you need their more expensive 'smart control' version (569 at rei)

You don't need a smart trainer for Trainer Road. You can use their virtual power configuration.

[AngryScientist]

there is probably newer stuff out there this year, but last year i was very pleased with my tacx vortex smart. about this time last year, it was the least expensive "smart" trainer you could get if bought from europe.

worth looking for a deal on one still, i would say.

[stien]

Kickr snap?

On a somewhat related note: I made a 12v cigarette lighter adapter for my kickr and now I can warm up next to the car with it.