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I have seen this website and wondered if it is any good as something to use during winter? I was looking to start using Zwift but as I am not sure how often I will actually use a turbo trainer, I cannot commit to paying a monthly fee, despite the fact it looks pretty good.
From what I can make out, all I will need is an Ant+ dongle to hook up with my speed/cadence sensor, and I can get all sorts of information through the laptop and also compete in virtual racing.
It also says it is compatible with an iPad but I assume it is limited as you cannot connect and Ant+ stick to an iPad.
Anyway, if anyone has any comments on this, please let me know.
From what I can make out, all I will need is an Ant+ dongle to hook up with my speed/cadence sensor, and I can get all sorts of information through the laptop and also compete in virtual racing.
It also says it is compatible with an iPad but I assume it is limited as you cannot connect and Ant+ stick to an iPad.
Anyway, if anyone has any comments on this, please let me know.
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It looks like a free to use version of Trainer Road - since I cancelled my TR sub to pay for Zwift I might give it a look!
Yes all you should need is the ANT+ dongle for your speed sensor (as long as that is ANT+!)
And you can get an ANT+ dongle for iPad - this one http://uk.wahoofitness.com/devices/wahoo-key-16.html I have it for my iPhone and it works (you need a 30pin to lightening adapater)
There is a £5 a month charge for premium membership, I think that gives you access to more workouts etc.0 -
And you can get an ANT+ dongle for iPad - this one http://uk.wahoofitness.com/devices/wahoo-key-16.html I have it for my iPhone and it works (you need a 30pin to lightening adapater)
Thanks for this. I see that Garmin offer a similar product for about half the price, although the reviews are not as good0 -
And you can get an ANT+ dongle for iPad - this one http://uk.wahoofitness.com/devices/wahoo-key-16.html I have it for my iPhone and it works (you need a 30pin to lightening adapater)
Thanks for this. I see that Garmin offer a similar product for about half the price, although the reviews are not as good
Don't buy that one, that's locked down to only work with Garmin apps. The Wahoo one is the only one on the market AFAIK that will work with anything.0 -
as I am not sure how often I will actually use a turbo trainer, I cannot commit to paying a monthly fee, despite the fact it looks pretty good.
Thats the problem there - you need to commit.
Go to Trainerroad and check out their programs and see if you can find one that suits your time and your commitment. Its only what a tenner a month and you can ask for your money back if you're not happy.0 -
Appears to be a British version of TR for a fiver a month. Will give it a try.0
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And you can get an ANT+ dongle for iPad - this one http://uk.wahoofitness.com/devices/wahoo-key-16.html I have it for my iPhone and it works (you need a 30pin to lightening adapater)
Thanks for this. I see that Garmin offer a similar product for about half the price, although the reviews are not as good
Don't buy that one, that's locked down to only work with Garmin apps. The Wahoo one is the only one on the market AFAIK that will work with anything.
My Garmin one works fine with Zwift, and turbotraining.co.uk says that it's compatible.0 -
My Garmin one works fine with Zwift, and turbotraining.co.uk says that it's compatible.
We're talking about two different things. One is the Garmin ANT+ USB stick which you're right does work with Zwift etc.
The other is the Garmin ANT+ dongle for iPhones & iPads which is locked down to their app.0 -
I have been using the free trial on this and it has been really helping me train properly. I select my workout and then basically match the power line to the target profile. I noticed they are doing a black Friday promo for £35 for the year.
My main aim is to get faster over distances such as 10 & 25 miles. Hoping this software will help!0
