Anyone using Zwift?

[Trek man]

I'm on zwift runing from pc to tv I have 1m usd cable and ant+Bluetooth dongle working perfectly.  

Edited August 24, 2022 by Trek man

[Schmorglebot]

2 hours ago, Sprockets said:

Anyone know how much data usage mywhoosh uses? or even zwift for that matter

I used my phone as a mobile hotspot once when my wifi was being funny and over 2 hours it didnt use more than 100MB. That's for Zwift, I can't comment on MyWhoosh but seeing as a lot of stuff is done server-side I'd imagine it would use marginally more

[Frosty]

My mate Google reckons about 55Mb/hour. She’s it that smart and doesn’t have an answer for MyWhoosh

[Frosty]

Lights on, but no-one’s home:

[ChrisF]

7 hours ago, Sprockets said:

Anyone know how much data usage mywhoosh uses? or even zwift for that matter

 

At a guess the bulk of the data is used during the updates, as this is when the routes are downloaded.

 

 

In race the data can be minimal, depending on your internet connection.  Zwift reduces the number of "other riders" if your internet connection is slow.

[Frosty]

2 hours ago, Frosty said:

Lights on, but no-one’s home:

They did respond by email, like any coach does: it depends.

[splat]

This looks interesting: 
$500.00 trainer from Zwift

https://cyclingtips.com/2022/09/zwift-launches-499-zwift-hub-direct-drive-trainer/

[shaper]

https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/09/zwift-hub-499-smart-trainer-hands-on-a-competition-killer.html

[splat]

It would be interesting to see if these will become available in SA, at what price and who would distribute and support them. Ordering directly from Zwift may not be such a good idea from a backup point of view.

[ChrisF]

Exchange rate ..... import tax .... not that much cheaper than the real KICKR.  With any luck it may just help curb price increases from the others.

 

 

What is happening inside the electronics ?

 

Will this Kickr-copy work on other platforms ?

[Vetplant]

22 minutes ago, ChrisF said:

Will this  JetBlack Volt work on other platforms ?

https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/07/jetblack-volt-smart-trainer-in-depth-review.html

https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/09/zwift-hub-499-smart-trainer-hands-on-a-competition-killer.html

– App Compatibility: Every app out there basically (Zwift, TrainerRoad, Rouvy, RGT, The Sufferfest, Kinomap, etc…)

– Protocol Compatibility: ANT+ FE-C, ANT+ Power, Bluetooth Smart Trainer Control, Bluetooth Smart Power (everything you need)

Edited September 7, 2022 by Vetplant

[HdB]

I see Saris has also released a new model:
Saris Announces New Upgraded H4 Smart Trainer

Pretty unexciting update, unless you have a 12-speed groupset on your roadbike.
Our H3 and H2 are still working great, don't see a need to upgrade any time soon.

[Schnavel]

My H1 is still going strong.

If the release of the H4 results in a sale on the H3 trainers, I may use the opportunity to upgrade my old unit.

[shaper]

Zwift being sued by wahoo over their new smart trainer

https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/wahoo-sues-zwift-over-smart-trainer-patent-infringement/

[wattnow]

Going to be an interesting case to follow....

The amount of trainers Wahoo sold for the purpose of using Zwift... going to be a messy divorce....

 

[madmarc]

22 minutes ago, shaper said:

Zwift being sued by wahoo over their new smart trainer

https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/wahoo-sues-zwift-over-smart-trainer-patent-infringement/

Also Jet Black who manufacture the trainer - Shame Wahoo feeling threatened