RobertWhitehead Posted April 6, 2021 Posted April 6, 2021 Sorry to hear about the latest results, this really sucks! All the best and keep us posted. If support is needed let me know Steven Knoetze (sk27) and Cois 2
Cois Posted April 6, 2021 Author Posted April 6, 2021 Thanks everyone.At least I do not have to spend the night in hospital. That said if I feel any worst, I need to go to emergencies and be booked in.This is rather a hard blow for me to be honest. BigDL and Andrew Steer 2
FootballingCyclist Posted April 6, 2021 Posted April 6, 2021 Stay strong you absolute champ. Cois and Andrew Steer 2
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted April 6, 2021 Posted April 6, 2021 Thanks everyone.At least I do not have to spend the night in hospital. That said if I feel any worst, I need to go to emergencies and be booked in.This is rather a hard blow for me to be honest. Cois, since your initial message today you have been on my mind all day.You are in my thoughts, as much as those little words can help. Thoughts and prayers to your missus too, I know it is equally as tough for those who are not going through but with you every step of the way. Cois, Robbie Stewart and BigDL 3
Cois Posted April 6, 2021 Author Posted April 6, 2021 We assessed the trainer. I hate cyclists selling stuff that was wacked by lighting to people claiming that the device is still working. There is so much damage to the internal parts of the power-back that can't be replaced that it's not even funny. We tried looking for replacements but Tacx used a lot of modules that we can't get replacements for.The software and some of the videos that was suppose to come with the device is missing. So the trainer is a total bust. Just feel bad for my cousin that was taken for a ride by someone who must have known that the device was broken and beyond repair. Steven Knoetze (sk27) 1
Muttley Posted April 6, 2021 Posted April 6, 2021 We assessed the trainer. I hate cyclists selling stuff that was wacked by lighting to people claiming that the device is still working. There is so much damage to the internal parts of the power-back that can't be replaced that it's not even funny. We tried looking for replacements but Tacx used a lot of modules that we can't get replacements for.The software and some of the videos that was suppose to come with the device is missing. So the trainer is a total bust. Just feel bad for my cousin that was taken for a ride by someone who must have known that the device was broken and beyond repair.Cois, you're in my prayers and I know that you're gonna pull through this. Lets get you a trainer- I have no doubt that this will help in your recovery journey. Guys, lets do this Cois and SwissVan 2
MrJacques Posted April 7, 2021 Posted April 7, 2021 CWCycles has a survey where you could win a Kickr 5: https://comms.morecorp.co.za/link.php?M=10832447&N=3531&L=3001&F=H Cois and SwissVan 2
SwissVan Posted April 7, 2021 Posted April 7, 2021 Cois, you're in my prayers and I know that you're gonna pull through this. Lets get you a trainer- I have no doubt that this will help in your recovery journey. Guys, lets do this I'm in on this, start off with a new one and forget the second hand c r a p Maybe a challenge to the expat hubbas who have the advantage of foreign currency and we could all club together and get a decent IDT? Cois, Muttley and Steven Knoetze (sk27) 3
Cois Posted April 7, 2021 Author Posted April 7, 2021 To be honest, I do not want to go 2nd hand. You always get burnt. I have had a few deals on Bikehub that were great, but should something go wrong, you are stuffed. And with this trainer we have a prime example. I have been looking at getting the following trainer: Tacx FLUX S Smart Trainer. I could have gotten one at cost but Tacx was bought by Garmin and my uncle does not deal with Garmin. this far it was the cheapest trainer I could find that was a direct mount. The plus is both our bikes have the exact gear systems. So swapping between bikes will not need a gear change or cluster swap. (yes I was lazy looking for parts between the bikes) I have to go with the direct mount as the wheel on models like the one I tried will not fit into out living room (did I say we stay in a really tiny place). So I will have to use it outside if it is a wheel on.
Muttley Posted April 8, 2021 Posted April 8, 2021 Would this be an option? https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/indoor-trainers-and-accessories/466911/indoor-trainer Cois 1
Cois Posted April 8, 2021 Author Posted April 8, 2021 Would this be an option? https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/indoor-trainers-and-accessories/466911/indoor-trainerSorry for only replying now. Had a crap day at the office today.It would indeed be an option. Contacted the seller.
Muttley Posted April 8, 2021 Posted April 8, 2021 Sorry for only replying now. Had a crap day at the office today.It would indeed be an option. Contacted the seller.I see that this trainer doesn't support ERG mode... not sure if this is NB for you or not.https://trishopsa.com/products/thinkridera5smarttrainer
Cois Posted April 9, 2021 Author Posted April 9, 2021 I see that this trainer doesn't support ERG mode... not sure if this is NB for you or not.https://trishopsa.com/products/thinkridera5smarttrainerI tried to do some reading on ERG mode, but it all is vague in what it does, so I am not sure if it is needed or not. And I could not find English videos on the trainer.
Cois Posted April 9, 2021 Author Posted April 9, 2021 Was to late in any case to get the trainer. It has been sold.
MudLark Posted April 9, 2021 Posted April 9, 2021 How can you do a structured workout if the thing can't do ERG mode? BigDL 1
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