Zwift compatible resistance control smart trainer £500?
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Hi.
As per the title I'm after a Zwift compatible resistance controlled smart trainer that's <£500?
Happy with wheel-on or direct drive format.
Will be connected to a Windows 10 laptop.
I originally thought the bkool smart pro would be OK. But then on the Zwift forum I've read of ANT+ connectivity issues. It wasn't clear if this was for iOS users only?
Quite a few cheaper trainers on this list:
https://support.zwift.com/en_us/which-trainers-doe...
say "needs ANT+ FE-C update" But it's not clear how the update is checked for or achieved.
Failing that, I could spend a bit more on the Wahoo KICKR SNAP or Tacx flux.
Any clear advice would be much appreciated.
Cheers.
As per the title I'm after a Zwift compatible resistance controlled smart trainer that's <£500?
Happy with wheel-on or direct drive format.
Will be connected to a Windows 10 laptop.
I originally thought the bkool smart pro would be OK. But then on the Zwift forum I've read of ANT+ connectivity issues. It wasn't clear if this was for iOS users only?
Quite a few cheaper trainers on this list:
https://support.zwift.com/en_us/which-trainers-doe...
say "needs ANT+ FE-C update" But it's not clear how the update is checked for or achieved.
Failing that, I could spend a bit more on the Wahoo KICKR SNAP or Tacx flux.
Any clear advice would be much appreciated.
Cheers.
The Tacx Flux is currently £450 at Halfords and Sigma Sport (possibly an extra 10% off with memberships + cashback with Halfords). Apparently the internals were changed in June/July so the failures people have reported are fixed - although I'll be checking for a manufacturing date on the box if I get one! The same internals are used on the new Flux S (which seems is the same but takes long-cage rear mechs).
The Snap isn't direct drive, which I assume means it makes more noise/vibration if that's an issue.
The Snap isn't direct drive, which I assume means it makes more noise/vibration if that's an issue.
I have the Kickr Snap
You can get a reconditioned one from Wahoo direct for £399.99 sometimes (out of stock at time of writing)
https://uk.wahoofitness.com/devices/bike-trainers/...
But, even at £499.99, I think it is a fair buy
You can get a reconditioned one from Wahoo direct for £399.99 sometimes (out of stock at time of writing)
https://uk.wahoofitness.com/devices/bike-trainers/...
But, even at £499.99, I think it is a fair buy
If you don't necessarily want a direct drive (wheel-off) trainer, you'll be fine with one of these:
https://www.halfords.com/cycling/turbo-trainers/tr...
https://www.halfords.com/cycling/turbo-trainers/tr...
JPJPJP said:
I have the Kickr Snap
You can get a reconditioned one from Wahoo direct for £399.99 sometimes (out of stock at time of writing)
https://uk.wahoofitness.com/devices/bike-trainers/...
But, even at £499.99, I think it is a fair buy
What else would you need to run Zwift if you got this?? You can get a reconditioned one from Wahoo direct for £399.99 sometimes (out of stock at time of writing)
https://uk.wahoofitness.com/devices/bike-trainers/...
But, even at £499.99, I think it is a fair buy
Membership, Laptop/TV, A couple of fans... anything else??
dojo said:
What else would you need to run Zwift if you got this??
Membership, Laptop/TV, A couple of fans... anything else??
I've also ordered this under bed style table to rest my laptop on.Membership, Laptop/TV, A couple of fans... anything else??
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06XD9V1DG/ref...
dojo said:
What else would you need to run Zwift if you got this??
Membership, Laptop/TV, A couple of fans... anything else??
Cadence sensor is almost essential to do the structured training - I have the wahoo oneMembership, Laptop/TV, A couple of fans... anything else??
I use an iPad. Both the trainer and cadence sensor both Bluetooth to it perfectly well
To use zwift properly requires a reasonably good internet connection too
Just to follow up: I bought the BKool smart pro 2. After some faffing with my IT, it works well with Windows 10 using ANT+ dongle.
The Bkool isn't a popular choice I know, but for the money the specification is decent.
On reflection I can see why people spend +£100/200 and get an entry level direct drive trainer.
But I'm happy with what I've got.
Cheers all for the input.
The Bkool isn't a popular choice I know, but for the money the specification is decent.
On reflection I can see why people spend +£100/200 and get an entry level direct drive trainer.
But I'm happy with what I've got.
Cheers all for the input.
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