geoffois Posted October 12, 2016 Author Posted October 12, 2016 But you don't have it in yet! [emoji39] I need to catch up on lost training hours before 94.7 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
BicyclePower Posted October 12, 2016 Posted October 12, 2016 But you don't have it in yet! [emoji39] I need to catch up on lost training hours before 94.7 Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkWe know we know Cant wait till we get them !!
geoffois Posted October 12, 2016 Author Posted October 12, 2016 You would have had your first customer... alas! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Veebee Posted October 12, 2016 Posted October 12, 2016 No need for another wheel and trainer tyre, I've been using a Gatorskin for 11 months now on Cycleops fluid2 then powerbeam and use the tyre on the road also. No issues, just wipe down the tyre before going back on the trainer.
geoffois Posted October 14, 2016 Author Posted October 14, 2016 So... went to cycle lab. Had a look at the kickr and kickr snap. Had a spin on both and decided the snap had a slightly less intrusive tone when cycling at speed. So I decided on the snap particularly in view of the price difference. I am a momentum multiply member and quickly purchased the cycle lab vouchers (12% off) and went to pay. I promptly discovered that I'd qualified for a further R600 off as I am a cycle club member! So all in all, the R12000 purchase turned into a R10000 purchase. Pretty sure I shouldn't have received double discount, but I didn't complain... Connected everything up at home, really sturdy construction and really stable riding platform. Did a quick warm up ride and an advanced spin down. Now downloading zwift and I'll see how it goes! Really impressed with the whole setup. Thanks to everyone for all the advice. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Harryn Posted October 15, 2016 Posted October 15, 2016 Congrats & enjoy. Please post your full review
Help.Me. Posted October 15, 2016 Posted October 15, 2016 So... went to cycle lab. Had a look at the kickr and kickr snap. Had a spin on both and decided the snap had a slightly less intrusive tone when cycling at speed. So I decided on the snap particularly in view of the price difference. I am a momentum multiply member and quickly purchased the cycle lab vouchers (12% off) and went to pay. I promptly discovered that I'd qualified for a further R600 off as I am a cycle club member! So all in all, the R12000 purchase turned into a R10000 purchase. Pretty sure I shouldn't have received double discount, but I didn't complain... Connected everything up at home, really sturdy construction and really stable riding platform. Did a quick warm up ride and an advanced spin down. Now downloading zwift and I'll see how it goes! Really impressed with the whole setup. Thanks to everyone for all the advice. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkYes please full report i am also very keen.........
Peekay Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 I went past Cycle Lab today. Their setup was not operational (TV refused to switch on), but I had a bit of a look. I am in the market, but the more I look, the higher my specs are rising. I started off my research, looking for an "entry-level" smart trainer to be able to use Zwift. Now I am looking at top of the range and is still not sure what I want. Nobody has mentioned Tacx in this thread yet. Their flagship, the Neo Smart don't seem to be all that much available and it seems to be more pricey than the Kickr. The interesting feature on that one is the downhill simulation up to -5%. The only unrealistic feature of all the others are that I still need to pedal downhill as the flywheel will run out of steam. Not a bad thing though, it just makes it a little more difficult than real life, which will then make you train better and perform even better.I am very impatient.... I decided I want a wheel off setup.I managed to get hold of a Tacx Bushido, which does not communicate "open protocol", so I cannot use it with Zwift, so I will be selling it soon.
geoffois Posted October 17, 2016 Author Posted October 17, 2016 From my limited time with the trainer, these are my learning points and answers to the points you've raised. 1. I am using my standard road tire on the snap, no issues thus far and I understand many people do the same with little issue.2. The inertia of the flywheel is quite significant, when going down a simulated downhill, you can freewheel for short periods with no issues. Also, when the brake disengages on a downhill, the pedalling force (particularly at higher cadence) is fairly minimal.3. I have no experience with the tacx indoor trainers, other than my rollers. I have no issues with the rollers though. The price of the tacx neo was, for me, prohibitive. The snap works, works well, and was far more affordable.4. When you plan to use zwift, you need an ANT+ dongle... I learnt the hard way and had to find one the following day. I think as long as you are happy with the digital integration and you feel comfortable riding on the unit, then get whichever suits your budget. Also, as I mentioned before, make sure you're comfortable with the after sales service. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Vlamrouge Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 How do you find the noise/vibrations of the Snap?I am in the market for one and living in an apartment with wooden floors, that plays a big role for me. So would also appreciate a review once you've used it for a few days or weeks.
shaper Posted October 18, 2016 Posted October 18, 2016 How do you find the noise/vibrations of the Snap?I am in the market for one and living in an apartment with wooden floors, that plays a big role for me. So would also appreciate a review once you've used it for a few days or weeks.Put some of these down under the trainer if you are concerned of noise through the wooden floor http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/product/otg-eva-floor-mat
BicyclePower Posted October 18, 2016 Posted October 18, 2016 Hey guys having had a look around on the internet this is what we can find around the noise these trainers generate. Wahoo Kicker 1.0 72dBWahoo Kicker 2.0 61dB CycleOps Hammer 64dB TBC when production starts CycleOps PowerSync 69dB as tested by BikeHub https://www.bikehub.co.za/features/_/gear/previews/on-test-cycleops-powersync-indoor-trainer-r2822 Wahoo SNAP TBC As per a DC Rainmaker comment the amount of noise these smart trainers give off are subject to: The room materials (which can make trainers quieter or louder due to echo, noise dampening, etc…)– The size of the room– The exact distance of the camera and/or decibel meter– The mode of the decibel meter– The type of mics used– The sound levels of the mics used– The exact position of the mics relative to different sides of the trainer– How the mics capture different tones– How I edited the audio (normalized levels)– The speed of the trainer– The cleanliness of the drivetrain on your bike– The shifting accuracy (tuning) of your bike’s drive train– Whether or not I remembered to turn on the @#$@# mics– And other items I’m likely forgetting
bertusras Posted October 18, 2016 Posted October 18, 2016 Put some of these down under the trainer if you are concerned of noise through the wooden floor http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/product/otg-eva-floor-mat Also, sweat puddles!
Vlamrouge Posted October 18, 2016 Posted October 18, 2016 Wahoo SNAP TBC Just found this and translated it from Norwegian I believe. NoiseKickr Snap is clearly quieter than its more expensive big brother Kickr; it marked both the low and high intensity. With a decibel meter app on iPhone and roll placed on a thin Tacx floor mat - on a plain wooden floor - I measured the noise to 54-56 decibels with Kickr Snap when I walked round 300 watts, whereas conventional Kickr measured at 58-62 decibels at the same intensity. Kickr Snap is therefore quieter than big brother Kickr, Tacx Satori, BKOOL and Kurt Kinetic Rock N Roll, and in line with the Tacx Bushido.http://www.landevei.no/Tester/Utstyr/TEST-WAHOO-KICKR-SNAP
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