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richde · 01-20-2021, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by nogger

Everything is adjustable. That was after assembly and before initial fitting.

Is there some sort of a converter to figure out positioning from a bicycle's geometry chart?

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nogger · 01-20-2021, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by richde

Is there some sort of a converter to figure out positioning from a bicycle's geometry chart?

They have a fit wizard app that you can take a photo of your bike and use that as a guide. There is also inputs available if you have results from a professional bike fitting. I just did some basic adjustments to do a quick 30 min workout before the babysitter had to leave yesterday. I’ll spend more time getting the fit right this weekend. I might try the photo method with my gravel bike first.

Furiousd1983 · 01-20-2021, 02:42 PM

I knew Wahoo was coming out with a Peleton clone but never saw an annouced price, $3500 *whistles

You can buy the bomb diggity Kickr and still have plenty for a proper road bike for that scratch.

Badler · 01-20-2021, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by nogger

Everything is adjustable. That was after assembly and before initial fitting.

I think that was a joke because of the way the seat post is mounted, not the actual effective angle.

That's a slick looking rig!

richde · 01-20-2021, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Furiousd1983

I knew Wahoo was coming out with a Peleton clone but never saw an annouced price, $3500 *whistles

You can buy the bomb diggity Kickr and still have plenty for a proper road bike for that scratch.

The benefit is that it's a permanent setup and has accurate sensors in it. It may be expensive, but that doesn't mean you don't get value out of it.

Nogger stepped up and got what everyone actually wants.

nogger · 01-20-2021, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by richde

The benefit is that it's a permanent setup and has accurate sensors in it. It may be expensive, but that doesn't mean you don't get value out of it.

Nogger stepped up and got what everyone actually wants.

And it should hold value well. All of the other direct drive trainers have held value well so I expect this one should.

I considered getting a new road bike like a Caad13 and a Kickr core but I went on just one actual road ride all of last year. And my gravel bike with road wheels was well suited for it. I didn’t see a reason to get a road bike that I wouldn’t ride on the road. At that point, I figured a permanent setup would be better. This also makes it easy for my wife to adjust quickly for her to use it.

Rancid · 01-20-2021, 04:46 PM

That Wahoo looks rad! I ordered a Peleton Bike+ recently, should arrive in March. It was cheaper than a trainer + a trainer bike and DCrainmaker testing showed really consistent power tracking with some options to sideload Zwift.

richde · 01-20-2021, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Rancid

That Wahoo looks rad! I ordered a Peleton Bike+ recently, should arrive in March. It was cheaper than a trainer + a trainer bike and DCrainmaker testing showed really consistent power tracking with some options to sideload Zwift.

That's what they should have started with.

The classes are what they are, but that's an actual training bike.

Tweeder · 01-20-2021, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rancid

That Wahoo looks rad! I ordered a Peleton Bike+ recently, should arrive in March. It was cheaper than a trainer + a trainer bike and DCrainmaker testing showed really consistent power tracking with some options to sideload Zwift.

We just got our Peloton+ or whatever the newer version is called. I really like it and the classes. I am hoping with consistency this winter I will come out of the gate this spring/summer doing longer rides faster than I have been able to this past year.

El Wray · 01-20-2021, 08:31 PM

I thought about doing a peloton in April, but then I remembered I didn't much care for actual spin class or stationary. Have been balls out in the dark at 40F all winter and aiming for 2,000 miles outdoor this year.

bcblues · 01-21-2021, 09:24 AM

We are thinking of a smart bike trainer. A stationary bike like the Wahoo, Wattbike, etc. That would allow us to both use the trainer and just quickly adjust it, rather than have two road bikes in the home gym. Probably wait until next fall/winter, as I am still riding outside and it will likely just get warmer here from this point out. And next year, who knows what trainers will be available, and they should be a bit cheaper....

nogger · 01-21-2021, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by bcblues

We are thinking of a smart bike trainer. A stationary bike like the Wahoo, Wattbike, etc. That would allow us to both use the trainer and just quickly adjust it, rather than have two road bikes in the home gym. Probably wait until next fall/winter, as I am still riding outside and it will likely just get warmer here from this point out. And next year, who knows what trainers will be available, and they should be a bit cheaper....

There might be cheaper options by then. I was glad that I was able to get the Wahoo bike through REI and as a member, I get 10% back in dividends.

K2marer · 01-23-2021, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by nogger

There might be cheaper options by then. I was glad that I was able to get the Wahoo bike through REI and as a member, I get 10% back in dividends.

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Rancid · 01-25-2021, 10:04 AM

This pandemic is really cramping my MTB riding, but holy cow the Creo SL is a fun road/gravel bike. Before, I would do weekend 40-60 mile rides and feel pretty dead the rest of the day. Now I'm doing 50-80 mile rides and feeling mostly awesome the whole time. Such a fun bike...

...but I still want to move somewhere with better trail access. Park City full-time one day!

thechickencow · 01-27-2021, 10:19 PM

But a small hitch in the eMTB plan.

Wife says I’m lazy and doesn’t think I should do it.

My response “of all the things you say yes to this is gonna be the one you’d at no on???”

I think I’m gonna have to threaten her with a 911 purchase.

n7slc · 01-27-2021, 11:24 PM

I ordered the Bowflex C6 stationary bike since I need something low impact to maintain some cardio.

I’d ride in the cold if there wasn’t snow on the trails. I hate winter.

the_saintusa · 01-28-2021, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by thechickencow

But a small hitch in the eMTB plan.

Wife says I’m lazy and doesn’t think I should do it.

My response “of all the things you say yes to this is gonna be the one you’d at no on???”

I think I’m gonna have to threaten her with a 911 purchase.

Get both

thechickencow · 01-28-2021, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by the_saintusa

Get both

This is something I think she couldn’t even begin to argue.

shikataganai · 01-28-2021, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thechickencow

But a small hitch in the eMTB plan.

Wife says I’m lazy and doesn’t think I should do it.

My response “of all the things you say yes to this is gonna be the one you’d at no on???”

I think I’m gonna have to threaten her with a 911 purchase.

Say you're doing polarized training and this is a way to up your zone 2 percentage to stick with the plan.

bcblues · 01-28-2021, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thechickencow

But a small hitch in the eMTB plan.

Wife says I’m lazy and doesn’t think I should do it.

My response “of all the things you say yes to this is gonna be the one you’d at no on???”

I think I’m gonna have to threaten her with a 911 purchase.

Tell her: "Yeah, you are right. I think I am going to start hill climb motorcycling."

steve · 01-28-2021, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thechickencow

But a small hitch in the eMTB plan.

Wife says I'm lazy and doesn't think I should do it.

My response "of all the things you say yes to this is gonna be the one you'd at no on???"

I think I'm gonna have to threaten her with a 911 purchase.

I ride a lot of bikes in the Spring/Summer, but never as much as when I got my ebike. I ride that thing everywhere.
Tell her it's a for your mental health, then **** on the floor to prove your point.

thechickencow · 02-09-2021, 02:45 PM

Finally joining the 1up rack gang.

I've got a trip coming up where I'm renting a pop up (see the yota bro thread) - It will take away the ability to use my hitch rack. The pop up has a little basket in the front I'm hoping can hold the kids bikes, I'll put my wife's and mine up top.

Other news, I got my daughter a new bike yesterday. It's a Trek Roscoe 24. My son has one and it's been really good so we got a new one. Full rigid but 2.8" 24" tires so a bit more cushion/traction. His has been real solid and she's super stoked about it.

quentinberg007 · 02-09-2021, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by thechickencow

Finally joining the 1up rack gang.

I've got a trip coming up where I'm renting a pop up (see the yota bro thread) - It will take away the ability to use my hitch rack. The pop up has a little basket in the front I'm hoping can hold the kids bikes, I'll put my wife's and mine up top.

Other news, I got my daughter a new bike yesterday. It's a Trek Roscoe 24. My son has one and it's been really good so we got a new one. Full rigid but 2.8" 24" tires so a bit more cushion/traction. His has been real solid and she's super stoked about it.

I have a Scott 24” bike coming in the next month or so for my 8 year old. A friend of mine had it for his daughter and is moving her to a 26” bike. I’ll get it to the powdercoater when it arrives to freshen it up. Need to buy a drivetrain and other cockpit bits for it, too.

I still might buy a plus bike similar to what you’ve done specifically for MTB.

thechickencow · 02-09-2021, 04:51 PM

She was so stoked. It’s a nice light blue color but the fork had an issue so they warrantied it right away before sale and it’s black. She’s like “it’s one of a kind” in the cutest way possible to the salesman.

She’s 9. I like my kids on bikes that are a bit smaller for them so they have the strength to maneuver them. That’s part of why I wanted full rigid and I will never buy another bike without disc brakes again, they are just so much less trouble for kids who are rough on things.

richde · 02-09-2021, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thechickencow

She was so stoked. It’s a nice light blue color but the fork had an issue so they warrantied it right away before sale and it’s black. She’s like “it’s one of a kind” in the cutest way possible to the salesman.

She’s 9. I like my kids on bikes that are a bit smaller for them so they have the strength to maneuver them. That’s part of why I wanted full rigid and I will never buy another bike without disc brakes again, they are just so much less trouble for kids who are rough on things.

Yup..

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01-20-2021, 02:42 PM	#17128
Furiousd1983 Scooby Newbie Member#: 295099 Join Date: Sep 2011 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Straight outta Shompton Vehicle: 2013 Not so Hot HB	I knew Wahoo was coming out with a Peleton clone but never saw an annouced price, $3500 *whistles You can buy the bomb diggity Kickr and still have plenty for a proper road bike for that scratch.

01-20-2021, 04:46 PM	#17132
Rancid Scooby Guru Member#: 3272 Join Date: Dec 2000 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: I'm a pirate. Vehicle: 2014 BMW i3 Black	That Wahoo looks rad! I ordered a Peleton Bike+ recently, should arrive in March. It was cheaper than a trainer + a trainer bike and DCrainmaker testing showed really consistent power tracking with some options to sideload Zwift.

01-20-2021, 08:31 PM	#17135
El Wray Scooby Newbie Member#: 303030 Join Date: Dec 2011 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: CA Vehicle: 2009 STI DGM	I thought about doing a peloton in April, but then I remembered I didn't much care for actual spin class or stationary. Have been balls out in the dark at 40F all winter and aiming for 2,000 miles outdoor this year.

01-21-2021, 09:24 AM	#17136
bcblues Scooby Specialist Member#: 17256 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: South East Location: America's Outback Vehicle: 18 Outback on the road....	We are thinking of a smart bike trainer. A stationary bike like the Wahoo, Wattbike, etc. That would allow us to both use the trainer and just quickly adjust it, rather than have two road bikes in the home gym. Probably wait until next fall/winter, as I am still riding outside and it will likely just get warmer here from this point out. And next year, who knows what trainers will be available, and they should be a bit cheaper....

01-25-2021, 10:04 AM	#17139
Rancid Scooby Guru Member#: 3272 Join Date: Dec 2000 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: I'm a pirate. Vehicle: 2014 BMW i3 Black	This pandemic is really cramping my MTB riding, but holy cow the Creo SL is a fun road/gravel bike. Before, I would do weekend 40-60 mile rides and feel pretty dead the rest of the day. Now I'm doing 50-80 mile rides and feeling mostly awesome the whole time. Such a fun bike... ...but I still want to move somewhere with better trail access. Park City full-time one day!

01-27-2021, 10:19 PM	#17140
thechickencow Scooby Guru Member#: 16840 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: CO Vehicle: 17 4Runner	But a small hitch in the eMTB plan. Wife says I’m lazy and doesn’t think I should do it. My response “of all the things you say yes to this is gonna be the one you’d at no on???” I think I’m gonna have to threaten her with a 911 purchase.

01-27-2021, 11:24 PM	#17141
n7slc Scooby Newbie Member#: 443545 Join Date: Mar 2016 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: SLC, Utah Vehicle: 2015 WRX Limited CVT Lightning Red	I ordered the Bowflex C6 stationary bike since I need something low impact to maintain some cardio. I’d ride in the cold if there wasn’t snow on the trails. I hate winter.

02-09-2021, 02:45 PM	#17147
thechickencow Scooby Guru Member#: 16840 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: CO Vehicle: 17 4Runner	Finally joining the 1up rack gang. I've got a trip coming up where I'm renting a pop up (see the yota bro thread) - It will take away the ability to use my hitch rack. The pop up has a little basket in the front I'm hoping can hold the kids bikes, I'll put my wife's and mine up top. Other news, I got my daughter a new bike yesterday. It's a Trek Roscoe 24. My son has one and it's been really good so we got a new one. Full rigid but 2.8" 24" tires so a bit more cushion/traction. His has been real solid and she's super stoked about it.

02-09-2021, 04:51 PM	#17149
thechickencow Scooby Guru Member#: 16840 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: CO Vehicle: 17 4Runner	She was so stoked. It’s a nice light blue color but the fork had an issue so they warrantied it right away before sale and it’s black. She’s like “it’s one of a kind” in the cutest way possible to the salesman. She’s 9. I like my kids on bikes that are a bit smaller for them so they have the strength to maneuver them. That’s part of why I wanted full rigid and I will never buy another bike without disc brakes again, they are just so much less trouble for kids who are rough on things.