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Or this: https://www.takealot.com/smart-sync-charge-hub/PLID52292313 Not too expensive, so could try it. Not sure if my tablet supports the specific mode that allows using OTG and charging at the same time, but only one way to find out.

I tested various combinations of selecting the power meter (P1 pedals) and trainer (Tacx Vortex Smart), though I have not checked if I get different options during a workout - I'll give it a try. As for the number of connections, it appears to be a Zwift specific issue, as I can connect even more devices at the same time using Rouvy (HR, P1 left and right for power separately, plus cadence from the pedals, and the trainer) on the same tablet. Also need to test ANT+ again, it is not officially supported I think (on Android at least) - I've been sticking to bluetooth on the tablet, as I can connect either the charger or the ANT+ dongle, and Zwift understandably is rather heavy on battery.

Performance on the latest update is definitely an improvement, much smoother on my mid-range tablet than previously. All my sensors pick up (all the BLE ones at least, haven't tested ANT+ recently), but I need to choose between my trainer and power meter. If I don't connect to the trainer, I can get stable cadence and power from my pedals; but as soon as I connect to the trainer Zwift stops reading from the power meter. I guess it wouldn't bother me so much if I didn't look at the power data from the pedals on my Lezyne. It is still as good workout - just feel a bit guilty climbing comfortably at "250 - 260", when the pedals show 210-220.

Bronchitis, three weeks from the Amashova. FML. I do seem to be recovering faster than my wife, who has been on antibiotics for three days with bronchitis and laryngitis. Will see what the doc says tomorrow, but if it looks like it won't clear up in time I will probably just leave the bike at home and have a mini holiday.

Yeah, I've got 'Chad le Clos' as friend, and he must be on a rest week, not a single point so far... Mine:

The one that links to your phone? It is about as reliable as a Gupta! It happens way too often that my drive to somewhere is recorded, but not the one back. Or the trip recording starts after having driven for a good few minutes. I like the concept, I think all insurers should use something like it. But then it has to work, consistently.

Not a bad idea, I assume the biggest concern would be the cost of insurance? Losing a bike would be a much smaller insurance claim than someone losing a limb in a crash.

"MUHAHAHAHA! FRESH MEAT!" Followed by panicked clicking and nearly instant death...

The Butcher nearly gave me a heart attack the first time I played that demo!

New update out on Android: Release 1.0.29500 + Added Screenshots while riding and customizing + Fixed download bug for Group Workouts and Audio + Improved Bluetooth scanning and connection logic + Improved Tacx trainer support I've completed the two required ZA races and four group rides; just the last four workouts left. If the above bluetooth improvements mean I can use my pedals as the power source, I am going to suffer, as the Vortex has been reading quite a bit higher than the pedals.

I did it last night, it is definitely not a fun one (4 was also tough, I was worried I'd fail it due to my trainer's slow response). The 'free ride' sections where you have to do your own thing are the worst for me. Looks like I've missed Stage 1 of the Tour of Innsbruck, I don't see any more repeats. Pity

Rouvy's UI needs some work, I can't seem to filter only on HD videos, for example. But certified routes with video, over a hundred apparently. Lots of videos of climbs, probably less of flat routes. You don't have to download them prior to riding, as far as I know, although you do have the option. I have not done a comparison of the two though. Last time I tried the new Tacx app on my tablet, it didn't like the aspect ratio of the screen plus would crash far too often. Edit: Right now I'm using mainly Zwift on Android, trying to finish the Zwift Academy thing. They're a bit slow to update the Android beta, in my opinion, we'll see how it looks by the time I've finished ZA, then I might go back to mostly Rouvy.

And entered My plan is drop back and ride with my dad for his 21st. Looking forward to it!

I've only done the first two workouts, two group rides and one race so far. Third workout tonight, probably.I suspect my trainer is overestimating my power, but until the Android version plays nice with all my sensors it will have to do.

If I had R17k lying around, I'd have a Kickr Core plus a new CPU and mini-ITX motherboard. Sadly I don't have nearly enough time left for gaming, to be able to justify this kind of cost on a single component.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 – South African pricing Nearly R17k for the cheapest option currently?! Uhm, nah, I'm good, my Radeon 390 is still able to run most things at playable rates even if I have to deselect a few options.

Cheapest at $500... Its ok - I'm so far behind on my games list, that it will be years before I get to the newer stuff that would benefit from this. "Jones on fire" does not need raytracing I'd like a small-ish one that would play nicely in a mini-ITX case.

182cm, M on my 29r, L (58cm I think) on my road bike. I should probably look at a slightly smaller frame, M or 56cm, when I upgrade my road bike.

I'm currently using both. I can see the appeal of Zwift, though I can't be bothered with the social part while riding up a climb for 22 minutes. Looking forward to testing the "Augmented Reality" update to Rouvy. Once that is out I might pick one or the other, or keep both and alternate as I do now. The great quality videos of famous climbs I will likely never get to ride in real life, is a big plus to Rouvy for me.

New Android update available today, maybe it solves the issue. You might have to uninstall and re-install the app, if it keeps crashing during loading

Your other question, I don't think you need to supply anything for the free trial to start. I subscribed after my free trial ran out, I'm pretty sure I only gave billing details at that point. The issue with other Bluetooth devices showing No Signal only started, for me at least, after the app updated to the latest version (25th July, I think?). Before that my HR strap worked fine.

Are you using the Android version, or ipad/iphone? I'm having issues with the Android version since the last update, HR connects but says No Signal

I'll test again on Rouvy next week when I home again. Though my Vortex Smart only goes to 6%, maybe that's why I have not really felt this