[MyWhoosh - free to use]

On 8/24/2023 at 12:03 PM, ChrisF said:

 

MyWoosh works fine on an i3 13th Gen, 8GB, and onboard graphics.

 

Sure it buffers a bit at start-up, then on the auto setting it adjusts the game graphics and it works fine.

 

I do find a distinct different (increase) in "ride resistance" on MyWoosh as compared to Zwift.

 

 

Just a pity they dont have export to Garmin as an option.  Their tech team replied that they are working on this, but I might try transfering the fit file yada yada .... nahhhh, will stay with Zwift until they offer a workable platform

Why not just record on your garmin at the same time.  I do this for all indoor rides and upload for discovery.  Indoor ride mode with trainer set as a power meter and not controllable trainer.  Mywoosh/Zwift/etc control the trainer, garmin just records the info

[Dealing with Garmin South Africa...]

24 minutes ago, nonky said:

Garmin SA customer service does NOT respond to online queries AT ALL.

 

ALL I need is a SCREW (lost it during transit) for a brand new out-front bike mount and paying R900 for a new one is making me want to vom* 

*Apologies for hijack. 

Is it the screw that actually fits inside the mount? Try a hobby shop

[Discovery Vitality weekly goal cap]

27 minutes ago, Frosty said:

Thanks for that...

Click on the technical details button to see how this VO2 is going to work.  Still trying to understand it myself

[Discovery Vitality weekly goal cap]

40 minutes ago, Frosty said:

is this public knowledge, or for brokers at this stage?

Please post a link to where you got the screenshot.

 

Page 28 https://www.discovery.co.za/wcm/discoverycoza/assets/faz/marketing-support/vitality/vitality-2024-discoverer.pdf

[Wiggle/CRC future in doubt]

SSU other sport, Tennis-Point also filed for insolvency, so not looking good for the cycling side.

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/nukeproof-vitus-chain-reaction-cycles-and-wiggle-face-uncertainty-as-parent-company-restructures.html

[Discovery Vitality weekly goal cap]

25 minutes ago, Jono said:

🤯impressive! Don't you ever get sick?

Live a healthy lifestyle and yes I do get sick, but not much and still managed to achieve.  They have recently introduced free weeks (I currently have 2) that I can use if ever I want to take a week off.

You can always walk a Park Run or My Run and get 300 points for doing so, that's 600 points in a weekend for just walking a timed 5km event.

[Discovery Vitality weekly goal cap]

I disagree that it is difficult, I hit 900 points every week without issue or burnout. Currently sitting on 410 weeks streak!

[Wiggle/CRC future in doubt]

Wiggle/CRC possibly going into administration https://road.cc/content/news/wiggle-reportedly-heading-towards-administration-304591

[Di2 charger not supplied with second hand bike purchase]

8 minutes ago, Popit said:

She should have informed you first . Now she should pay for the new charger . It's not like you can just buy a charger at the local electronics shop . The charger is part and parcel of the groupset .

You can buy a charge separate and most bike shops will be able to source one. 

https://www.olympiccycles.co.za/product/shimano-dura-ace-di2-11spd-batt-charger-inc-cord-usb/

[SRAM Announce Eagle Powertrain]

https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/sram-goes-e-biking-eagle-powertrain-deep-dive

[N Squared Distribution liquidation auction]

7 minutes ago, BaGearA said:

it says deposit 

 

But with the last 6 months and dealing with south african co's . deposit is not worth the paper its written on 

Note: The following will be requested to complete auction registration

Refundable deposit (varies for each auction). We only accept instant EFT payments. Cash & Cards are not accepted at our auctions.

FICA documents. This includes ID, Proof of Address and Company documents for businesses (see registration pack for whats needed)

Proof of your bank details for refunds.

Bank details will be emailed to you but can also be seen here. WH Midrand Bank Details bank.whauctions.com Use your surname, ID or company name as reference for payments.

https://www.whauctions.com/howto.php#!/

[Discovery Health - Vitality & Team Vitality plus everything else you need to know]

3 hours ago, Andymann said:

I often have to remind myself of this - I'm not their target market.  Did the Prime View Sprint Triathlon this weekend - used the Multisport function on my Garmin because that's what a Triathlon watch is for right? 600m swim - 10mins. 12km MTB - 27mins. 3km run 14mins.  Total time - 53mins.  Total points - zero.  3 activities, high HR but all under 30mins.

Luckily I'm an old hand at this and cycled with my Bike Garmin which I left running in Transition for an hour to get 300 points.  Crazy that you should have to game the system, but yup - not their target market.

Crazy how you can do a sprint triathlon which is proper exercise and get Zero points, yet you can eat KFC sitting on the couch watching TV at a Virgin Active Gym and earn 100 points.....

You could have just logged it as an outdoor sporting event "triathlon" and uploaded your result to get the points. https://www.discovery.co.za/portal/individual/vit-partner-outdoor-sporting-events

No need to game the system, just know the system and know where to log a multisport event recorded as a multisport event.  I do it for all my triathlons and get the points a day or 2 after.

Quote

How can I earn fitness points for race events?
Discovery Vitality members are able to earn fitness points by taking part in any timed and verified race events locally or internationally in the disciplines of cycling, walking/running, swimming and major multisport events in line with our fitness points table. You will be able to submit your race event details manually on the race events capture form. Points for race events are allocated depending on the discipline and distance of the event.

https://www.discovery.co.za/vitality/help-points

 

 

[What happened to rouvy run?]

They stopped supporting it. It is no longer, https://www.facebook.com/groups/rouvyrunning/

[Creating a Carbon texture]

Maybe carbon wrap the bike or parts of it?

[Shimano Ultegra R8000 crank failure]

DA9000 was launched in 2012, my crank is on the list, but think it would have failed by now if it is going to....

[La Vuelta a España 2023]

[Mavic Exalith Brake Pads]

21 minutes ago, Dan4 said:

Hi there Aurora

I currently have the same issue. As far as i know you can only run the Mavic specific brake pads on them. As far as I know it is Swisstop pads but I stand to be corrected. My first set was wearing very quickly and I need to replace them, espicially the back wheel.

They are not Swisstop

6. Which pads for Mavic Exalith rims?

Only use original Mavic Exalith 2 pads for all Mavic Exalith rims.

https://www.swissstop.ch/support/faq/

[Unlock Your Potential: Personalized Training Plans with FitPlanConnect! 🏃🚴‍♂️🏊‍♂️]

Any such training site that requests me to sign up without being able to review what it is about, the faq, the pricing etc without being able to review if suitable for a persons needs will loose more potential customers than gain.  Just an observation for you!!

[La Vuelta a España 2023]

19 minutes ago, lechatnoir said:

hard not to see it as 'Rog&Ving vs Pog' mkII... 

Pog is sitting this one out! Almeida is the lead for UAE

[The Women’s WorldTour: News, Updates, Chirps]

EF to disband https://www.eurosport.com/cycling/ef-education-tibco-svb-longest-running-women-s-cycling-team-to-disband-in-2023-sponsorship-challenge_sto9748326/story.shtml

[SA Gravel Champs 2023]

46 minutes ago, betaboy said:

… and then.

There was silience.

😂😂😂

Only responses asked for are from those who actually rode it.... I suspect all other responses will be ignored or deemed irrelevant

[Mark Cavendish]

19 minutes ago, Danger Dassie said:

Netflix produce entertainment doc more than anything, not objective story telling. 

Unchained showed that. 
Objectively, Cavendish is a personality, and in any team that can create conflict, particularly if coming up against strong personalities. It can quickly become toxic. 

Personally, I feel Cavendish is relatively complex and wants everything to revolve around him and when it doesn’t and things don’t go his way. It’s always someone else’s fault and/or he’s a victim. I’d imagine working with him is a nightmare for most teams. The flip side though, absolutely fire when everything goes right and definitely one of the sport’s greatest athletes. 

You should watch the doc.  Whilst it highlights certain conflicts, it is actually more about his recovery from epstine barr virus, depression, eating disorder and recovery to race again.

The doc is not about having his way in life and getting everything to revolve around him or even blaming others. It does delve into the man himself both good and bad.

I watched it and found it quite an emotional rollercoaster.

[Joules 2.0 (broken) with Cycleops Pro300]

The 300 Pro is ANT+ https://www.cycle-ops.com/ant-technology.html

A garmin should be able to pick up and record the data. have you tried?  Anything that records ANT+ should be able to view and record the power

[4iiii Power Meter Repairs]

 

[Power tap firmware update]

See a comment here about using SRAM AXS app for G3 https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/powertap-p1-s-psa-use-the-sram-axs-app/31304

Also comment about bricking a P1 pedal !!