raybrown2007
Oct 21

Turbo Trainer

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I know I've asked a couple of individuals about this but thought I'd put this on here. I'm after a trainer (ASAP) but I've never used one or even seen one in action. I have no idea how to set them up so I'm a real beginner on them. The only thing I do know is it needs to connect to computer (probably Zwift - purely because that's the only one I've heard off lol) Finally it needs to be cheap (I'm only a poor Trucker driver lol) Any suggestions

raybrown2007
Oct 21

Is that a direct drive one do you mate?

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jason.titley
Oct 21

No mate I'll send a pic of my set up.

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jason.titley
Oct 21

Hi ya Ray I'm not an expert it them but I have a Trax vortex only used it a few times with Zwift but it works seems to work well (I'm new to Zwift as well) not the most expensive on the market. Like I say I've only just started to used it but it was easy to set up and along with Zwift etc. So far so good.

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n.benno
Oct 21

Hi Ray,

i haven’t got a turbo myself as I prefer to get out but after last years snow I’m looking at it.

i‘d got it down to a Tacx one which can connect to Zwift but I’m no expert I’m afraid either.

wahoo kicker seems very popular but I haven’t looked closely at that as yet.

Nick.

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raybrown2007
Oct 21

Heard a lot about the Tacx and they sell them at Halfords so may be able to get some discount as well 🤔 thanks Nick really appreciate help 👍👍

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raybrown2007
Oct 21

I think I'm looking more towards the ones where the rear wheel is removed. Must admit it's a bit of a mind field to be honest lol

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jason.titley
Oct 21

To be honest I would go that way if I had my time again it was the cost that put me off and at the time I didn't know how good they were.

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Dan Czyzyk
Oct 22

Just give me a shout when you want to have a go.

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raybrown2007
Oct 23

Thanks pal could possibly do this Sun if that's any good for you?

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Gary Chesney Hawkes
Nov 14

I have a wahoo kickr snap and it’s amazing, use it with Zwift and it automatically dials in the resistance 👍🏻

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