Any Zwifters out there?
- Thread starter FatMuz
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For what it’s worth, I’ve recently got into Zwift and using an Apple TV (4th gen I think, not the latest) + companion app and it’s been flawless. No drop outs at all. They are pretty cheap too (and plenty of this model on scumtree).
FatMuz
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Did a 30 km Race tonight.... D Grade (because I'm old and fat).
Took the win tonight... as verified by ZwiftPower. The race had about 20 starters in D Grade (about 60 overall) but as the race progressed some dropped out (too hard, too early). A couple of riders actually finished in front of me, but were disqualified by ZwiftPower for exceeding D Grade power parameters. If you haven't used ZwiftPower it's a necessity for Zwift Races...helps to rub out the sandbaggers and cheats. Can provide some good riding data too.
Took the win tonight... as verified by ZwiftPower. The race had about 20 starters in D Grade (about 60 overall) but as the race progressed some dropped out (too hard, too early). A couple of riders actually finished in front of me, but were disqualified by ZwiftPower for exceeding D Grade power parameters. If you haven't used ZwiftPower it's a necessity for Zwift Races...helps to rub out the sandbaggers and cheats. Can provide some good riding data too.
treble
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For those having Ant/Bluetooth dropout issues. I solved mine with a 2 meter long usb extension cable. I run the Garmin ant+ adaptor on the end and have cable tied it to the front of the bike so it’s near everything and away from my laptops wifi receiver. Has been running The Kickr while reading power meter and heart rate strap for 12+ months with no drops.
rockmoose
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Apple tv runs a dream. Supposedly, you can only run 2 bluetooth devices through it, and need to run a third through the companion app. Perhaps it's an update with the new iteration, but I run my trainer, HR and cadence straight through it, and it is rock solid.
FatMuz
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Yep...the newest version of Apple TV runs 3 BT devices as well as the remote... so no need to run things via the companion app... but the companion app is still great to use for the map and coms with others.
rockmoose
his flabber is totally gastered
Yeah I still run the companion app. I got a computer monitor when I switched to apple tv, so now use the tablet for companion. Leaves my phone free to ogle pood's only fans, as I struggle up the climbs.
rockmoose
his flabber is totally gastered
Pre dawn is where it's at.
ozzybmx
taking a shit with my boobs out
I'm a late person... to bed after midnight and don't surface till 10am on my days off.
rockmoose
his flabber is totally gastered
Shift work is appalling for healthy body clocks. I've done plenty in my time, but can't do it anymore........ except when I still have to.
ozzybmx
taking a shit with my boobs out
It definitely is. Apart from when I was an apprentice and 18 months when I came here, I have been a shift worker for nearly 30yrs.
I don't mind it and everyone has their way of dealing with it (some deal with it by whinging), mine is just late nights and sleep ins for as long as my body says sleep... the day after my last nightshift regularly sees me sleep for 14-16hrs.
Spent the last 2 days building a caravan mount for my shuttle rack, got in bed this morning at 7:30am, missus dropped something in the bathroom at 10am... woke with the bike rack mission in my mind, got up and finished it, back to bed soon after some lunch and I'll paint it tomorrow.
Plankosaurus
Spongeplank Dalepantski
Work was chucking out an old tv, so I figured I'd upgrade the setup a little for all the time I won't spend in here over summer 
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ForkinGreat
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What smart trainer do you have?Work was chucking out an old tv, so I figured I'd upgrade the setup a little for all the time I won't spend in here over summer
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Plankosaurus
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Power meter on a dumb trainer. Lacks the realism I guess, but I still have to ramp up the sweat to hold groups on a hill so I'm not feeling like it's innefective. I've thought about going all in and getting a proper smarty pants trainer, but I can't bring myself to use a wheel on type again and direct drive smartys are many dollarydoos that could be spent on 26" tyres and 32mm rockshox forks.
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rockmoose
his flabber is totally gastered
That would make Ven-Top and Alpe du Zwift far less vomit inducing.
Plankosaurus
Spongeplank Dalepantski
I assure you I feel those climbs for days after. There's no getting around 1hr + at threshold or above (because no way is THAT guy beating me up the hill by 30 seconds)
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beeb
Dr. Beebenson, PhD HA, ST, Offset (hons)
Plankosaurus
Spongeplank Dalepantski
6am climbs every day. The guy is a machine
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