Originally Posted by
jefnvk
I am curious, for those of you who have smart trainers, what apps and electronics are you using with them? I picked up a Wahoo Kickr earlier this year, and while I have played with the Wahoo app a bit, I'd like to get into something like Zwift or similar. Is it worth the $15 a month? Is there a cheaper/free alternative that works well? Any recommendations on which one/how to rig up a tablet to control it and display the app?
I was sceptical about Zwift for a long time, but then joined this winter when Rowan was in hospital recovering from his accident. I wanted to do something to stay in shape and also burn stress, but I'd visit him after work, and by the time I got home, it was cold and dark and the last thing I wanted to do was to go outside.
One of my coworkers uses Zwift a lot and has told me quite a bit about it. So in early May, I asked him what I needed to set it up, he told me, I got it, and started riding with Zwift.
It was great! Exactly what I needed.
Then, when Rowan was discharged in early July, I set him up too and he rode Zwift with me as part of his rehab.
We can actually ride together on Zwift!
Now that spring is here, we've been riding outside, but we plan to use it again.
Edit: I used to do commercial intervals, which were all right ... but it's fun to ride with people.