duanelr Posted January 10, 2020 Posted January 10, 2020 Hi all, What is the cheapest smart indoor trainer that is compatible with zwift?It has to be the one that can automatically change the pedaling resistance according to the app. Trying to get an IDT set up going without breaking the bank... So far I have :* An old laptop / ipad* Internet* Old fan * Old roadbike* Space in the garage / house Any other equipment I need? If anything I've mentioned above has been covered elsewhere please do me a favor and post links? TIA Dexter-morgan 1
Vetplant Posted January 10, 2020 Posted January 10, 2020 Hi all, What is the cheapest smart indoor trainer that is compatible with zwift?It has to be the one that can automatically change the pedaling resistance according to the app. Trying to get an IDT set up going without breaking the bank... So far I have :* An old laptop / ipad* Internet* Old fan * Old roadbike* Space in the garage / house Any other equipment I need? If anything I've mentioned above has been covered elsewhere please do me a favor and post links? TIALook for a Computrainer, I picked mine up for about R2200 in the classifieds, including delivery. Zwift has the right code to control a Computrainer natively, whereas other Apps don't do it natively, so just beware you will need to add some other costs in the future if you do abandon zwift and go to Sufferfest or the like. Otherwise you are looking at about R4000 to R6000 for a Smart trainer 2nd-hand. Please ensure that the unit you buy is controllable, as there are a couple of trainers that claim to be "smart" but they do not allow control of resistance by Zwift. duanelr 1
Vetplant Posted January 10, 2020 Posted January 10, 2020 (edited) All of these should be an option for controllable resistance: Cheapest:https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/indoor-trainers-and-accessories/1785/tracermate-computrainerhttps://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/indoor-trainers-and-accessories/386687/computrainer-pro More future proofhttps://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/indoor-trainers-and-accessories/387595/tacx-flow-smart-trainerhttps://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/indoor-trainers-and-accessories/387131/taxc-bushido-t2784https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/indoor-trainers-and-accessories/140566/wahoo-snap-2-plus-complete-training-wheel Pick your poison and budget. Indoor training on Zwift was a game changer for me, especially with young children in the house. Edited January 10, 2020 by Swift&Aero JohanDiv and duanelr 2
JohanDiv Posted January 10, 2020 Posted January 10, 2020 Also don't forget to budget for the Zwift monthly subscription fee of R241,96. And make sure your wife doesn't get into Zwifting because then it becomes x2.... Vetplant and duanelr 2
Karman de Lange Posted January 10, 2020 Posted January 10, 2020 Zwift is R2500 per year, maybe consider one of free apps and spend money on a better trainer
Stiggy Posted January 10, 2020 Posted January 10, 2020 Zwift is R2500 per year, maybe consider one of free apps and spend money on a better trainer You mention free apps. Which ones are you referring to?Thanks
Veebee Posted January 10, 2020 Posted January 10, 2020 haven't come across any free virtual apps.Trainerroad / rouvy / sufferfest all come at a cost.
ChrisF Posted January 10, 2020 Posted January 10, 2020 LOTS of information on this thread - https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/160110-show-us-your-winter-pain-cave/?hl=pain+cave punchline - Zwift allows a low resolution setup which allows a basic PC to run it. Most others require a strong PC with decent graphics card to run these simulation packages. Yes, Zwift is one of the more expensive. But there are many reasons why it is also one of the most popular. During summer I just use the free miles each month, the rest I am out on my bike. Winter time I am happy to spend the Zwift fee. JohanDiv and duanelr 2
lechatnoir Posted January 10, 2020 Posted January 10, 2020 haven't come across any free virtual apps.Trainerroad / rouvy / sufferfest all come at a cost. IIRC, Rouvy on Mac is currently free (beta), but can't see anything Mac being cost-effective - unless you already have one
Duane_Bosch Posted January 10, 2020 Posted January 10, 2020 Even RGT is not free anymore. I have 2 spare Rouvy logins going if anyone is prepared to part with a few ront for one. Dexter-morgan 1
HdB Posted January 10, 2020 Posted January 10, 2020 Golden Cheetah is the only program I can think of that is free currently, that can control smart trainers. Vetplant 1
Dexter-morgan Posted January 10, 2020 Posted January 10, 2020 Even RGT is not free anymore. I have 2 spare Rouvy logins going if anyone is prepared to part with a few ront for one. Now you tell me after I renewed my annual subscription.
Dexter-morgan Posted January 10, 2020 Posted January 10, 2020 basically you need an Ant" dongle, Speed and cadence sensor.Hi all, What is the cheapest smart indoor trainer that is compatible with zwift?It has to be the one that can automatically change the pedaling resistance according to the app. Trying to get an IDT set up going without breaking the bank... So far I have :* An old laptop / ipad* Internet* Old fan * Old roadbike* Space in the garage / house Any other equipment I need? If anything I've mentioned above has been covered elsewhere please do me a favor and post links? TIA duanelr 1
Karman de Lange Posted January 10, 2020 Posted January 10, 2020 Even RGT is not free anymore. I have 2 spare Rouvy logins going if anyone is prepared to part with a few ront for one. https://www.rgtcycling.com/pricing/ still show free option, or am I missing something obvious?
bertusras Posted January 10, 2020 Posted January 10, 2020 (edited) All of these should be an option for controllable resistance: Cheapest:https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/indoor-trainers-and-accessories/1785/tracermate-computrainerhttps://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/indoor-trainers-and-accessories/386687/computrainer-pro More future proofhttps://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/indoor-trainers-and-accessories/387595/tacx-flow-smart-trainerhttps://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/indoor-trainers-and-accessories/387131/taxc-bushido-t2784https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/indoor-trainers-and-accessories/140566/wahoo-snap-2-plus-complete-training-wheel Pick your poison and budget. Indoor training on Zwift was a game changer for me, especially with young children in the house. Also keep the Tacx Satori Smart in mind. I passed mine down The Girl when I upgraded to a controllable trainer, and was even forced to use one during the holiday for my injury recovery and it's fine. I love my direct drive ERG trainer to bits, but in a pinch the Satori works just fine. Bear in mind you'll probably need to get a trainer tyre as well for longevity. Edit: And it doesn't require electricity, so you can still get your workouts in when Eskom inevitably drops the ball, or you can even go put your bike outside in the garden if that's your vibe. Edit: Missed the part that it needs to be automatically controllable. Edited January 10, 2020 by bertusras Vetplant 1
Vetplant Posted January 10, 2020 Posted January 10, 2020 basically you need an Ant" dongle, Speed and cadence sensor.He wants automatically controlled resistance... so unfortunately that won't suffice
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