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Forum: Road Cycling

01-14-18, 09:07 AM

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My first visit to Watopia

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Posted By dmanthree

Funny, I was thinking the same thing. There are...

Funny, I was thinking the same thing. There are lots of climbs and some flat routes, but a route with some rolling hills would be nice. Maybe it's there; I haven't ridden every route yet, but I...

Forum: Road Cycling

01-12-18, 11:25 AM

Replies: 61

My first visit to Watopia

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Posted By dmanthree

That damned grade surprised me, too. I was in the...

That damned grade surprised me, too. I was in the big ring, as well, but managed to get to the 2nd big ring in the back so I could stand for the short climb. Second and third time up that hill were...

Forum: Road Cycling

01-11-18, 07:56 PM

Replies: 61

My first visit to Watopia

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Posted By dmanthree

As long as the bike is locked in you'll never...

As long as the bike is locked in you'll never simulate reality perfectly. I know that. But compared to other indoor solution, it's pretty damned good.

BTW, my cadence on that 15% grade in the...

Forum: Road Cycling

01-11-18, 11:37 AM

Replies: 61

My first visit to Watopia

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Posted By dmanthree

When I set it to 100% my cadence dropped, but my...

When I set it to 100% my cadence dropped, but my power output and speeds didn't change. So I'm leaving it at 50% where I'm more comfortable riding. Not worried about any exact simulation of real...

Forum: Road Cycling

01-10-18, 05:48 PM

Replies: 61

My first visit to Watopia

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Posted By dmanthree

Clearly, you have underestimated my cheapness. :)...

Clearly, you have underestimated my cheapness. :)

Honestly, it's not an issue when it's set up properly. No complaints about the Snap.

Forum: Road Cycling

01-10-18, 04:34 PM

Replies: 61

My first visit to Watopia

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Posted By dmanthree

Funny, I tried setting it to 100% and only...

Funny, I tried setting it to 100% and only experienced a little wheel slip and lower cadence. I didn't like it. My aging knees prefer 50%.

Forum: Road Cycling

01-10-18, 04:32 PM

Replies: 61

My first visit to Watopia

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Posted By dmanthree

Well, it is my reality, probably until March. :) ...

Well, it is my reality, probably until March. :)

Honestly, it's better than I expected for an indoor training solution. Greatly cuts down on boredom. No, it's not real, but I don't care.

Forum: Road Cycling

01-09-18, 04:41 PM

Replies: 61

My first visit to Watopia

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Posted By dmanthree

I realize it's not the same as a real hill, but,...

I realize it's not the same as a real hill, but, well, it's way better than nothing. And my speeds up Watopia's hills are pretty similar to my speeds in real life. "Close enough for government work."...

Forum: Road Cycling

01-09-18, 12:43 PM

Replies: 61

My first visit to Watopia

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Posted By dmanthree

I've seen them on ebay for reasonable prices,...

I've seen them on ebay for reasonable prices, like this one.
...

Forum: Road Cycling

01-08-18, 02:51 PM

Replies: 61

My first visit to Watopia

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Posted By dmanthree

Yes, but you'll need to use a speed sensor to...

Yes, but you'll need to use a speed sensor to monitor speeds and won't be able to change resistance automatically. I'd look for a used smart trainer first if the budget is tight.

Forum: Road Cycling

01-08-18, 02:50 PM

Replies: 61

My first visit to Watopia

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Posted By dmanthree

My average speeds are actually lower on Zwift...

My average speeds are actually lower on Zwift than my road rides! It's a nice thing for bad weather riding. And having a smart trainers really enhances the usefulness.

I'm hooked.

Forum: Road Cycling

01-07-18, 07:44 PM

Replies: 61

My first visit to Watopia

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Posted By dmanthree

Thanks, good info. I need to get the mobile link...

Thanks, good info. I need to get the mobile link since I'm too far from the PC mouse and keyboard to make changes while I'm riding. I'll mount the phone on the bars.

I'm connecting to a Mac using...

Forum: Road Cycling

01-07-18, 07:11 PM

Replies: 61

My first visit to Watopia

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Posted By dmanthree

Ah, OK. At my age, this could get embarrassing. :)

Ah, OK. At my age, this could get embarrassing. :)

Forum: Road Cycling

01-07-18, 06:58 PM

Replies: 61

My first visit to Watopia

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Posted By dmanthree

ftp?

ftp?

Forum: Road Cycling

01-07-18, 05:25 PM

Replies: 61

My first visit to Watopia

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Posted By dmanthree

If I do, it will be the first time I've ever...

If I do, it will be the first time I've ever raced.

:)

Forum: Road Cycling

01-07-18, 01:42 PM

Replies: 61

My first visit to Watopia

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Posted By dmanthree

Bummah. No Mac support.

Bummah. No Mac support.

Forum: Road Cycling

01-07-18, 01:26 PM

Replies: 61

My first visit to Watopia

Views: 6,218

Posted By dmanthree

Never heard of Rouvy. I'll take a look. Real...

Never heard of Rouvy. I'll take a look. Real routes sounds good.

Forum: Road Cycling

01-07-18, 12:07 PM

Replies: 61

My first visit to Watopia

Views: 6,218

Posted By dmanthree

My first visit to Watopia

Well, the low temps and ice-covered roads finally drove me inside to the trainer. I made my first Zwift ride and it's a decent way to ride a trainer. For those of you with Zwift experience, can you...

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