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  1. #51
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    Did my first workout on trainer road last night. Shit is freaking hard. I am doing the DH specific low volume program. 3 one hour sessions per week. Basically interval sprint training. 30 seconds going as fast/hard as you can. 30 seconds of rest. Repeat. Using a garmin speed and cadence sensor via ANT+ on my macbook pro.


  2. #52
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    I've heard good things about these videos and might give them a try. 10 weeks post acl surgery, it's all about the indoor trainer. Looking forward to getting outside again. Having trouble deciding between a new Ibis, either the Ripley LS or the Mojo 3 - the light at the end of the indoor trainer tunnel.

    http://thesufferfest.com/collections/cycling-videos

  3. #53
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    Been a few years since I've dropped by TGR. Moved up to Sapporo and since Japan get's just a little bit of snow, I'm interested in getting a trainer. I read the thread but it doesn't seem like too many people here have them.

    Does anyone have any experience with the Wahoo Snap (since this is all I can get in Japan), CycleOps Powerbeam Pro, or Tacx Vortex Smart? Looking to buy one of these so I can train November - April. I'd love to hear any advice about these or the trainer you have. Cheers!
    パウダーバカ!!

  4. #54
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    I can't get into trainers and absolutely love riding my fatty everyday. Couple inches of fresh over a packed trial is sublime, but maybe you get too much snow?
    Put a ski rack on it and ride to the lifts.

  5. #55
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    Shredhead, hows the fatty with a foot of fresh?? Sounds fun!
    パウダーバカ!!

  6. #56
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    If it's light and fluffy, maybe. 6-8" is about my max and then I'm putting on my XC skis to pack down the trail.

    There are worse problems to have.

  7. #57
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    I've seen a lot of guys with fatties up here, might have to look at that as an option. But, I'm still thinking indoors. Cheers!
    パウダーバカ!!

  8. #58
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    How's everyone fairing in the pain cave? I am actually starting to almost enjoy it! Using TrainerRoad with the mini window while watching something on Netflix makes the time fly by.

    So, do trainer specific tires make a big difference? I seem to get alot of sliding with my regular tire. Running a Conti with gatorskin or whatever its called, and the rubber just seems too hard to get good grip on the roller. Even if I clean it with ISO, etc. Really don't want to buy yet another tire!

    Also, TR gave me a free month to give away. Anyone need?

  9. #59
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    I've got the bike trainer set up but I can't bring myself to actualy get on the damn thing
    Lee Lau - xxx-er is the laziest Asian canuck I know

  10. #60
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    Some friends are using Zwift and smart trainers; they are addicted. My boring old fluid trainer is a torture machine, so goddamn boring; but after a Zwift demo from friends, I can see the appeal of smart trainers. Direct drive, so tires are irrelevant; graphics and road-feel are very good. I'm thinking I need to upgrade.

  11. #61
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    Just sold my indoor trainer today. Fuck that shit.

  12. #62
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    I borrowed a magnetic trainer off of GF

    I noticed she didnt use it last year eitehr
    Lee Lau - xxx-er is the laziest Asian canuck I know

  13. #63
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    Still never really took to Zwift. I did order a magnetic resistance unit for my rollers to up the ante for some harder intervals. Generally try to use indoor time for long tempo/sub-lt work and pedal efficiency/etc, then a few winter group rides for hard efforts. Starting my real training plan soon getting prepped for early May racing

  14. #64
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    Got direct drive and Zwift and love it, but I've not been on it in a few weeks as I've been skiing a lot. Once I'm back to skiing weekends only I'll jump on during the week. TR definitely has superior workouts compared with Zwift, but I enjoy the free rides with other people, different courses, and their structured workouts. I've checked out TR workouts and have made my own interval sessions based on wattage/time that TR has that Zwift doesn't. I only logged 1200kilos since last September/October through Dec, but I like how I don't need nearly as much saddle time inside vs outside and get a better workout. A pain cave isn't for everyone, but it suits me just fine. This is the strongest I've ever been for the winter season so I am chuffed!
    パウダーバカ!!

  15. #65
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    WG, I'd actually really like to try it, but won't touch it until after ski season. If you still have the code then I'd love to get it to try out once I start cycling FT again.
    パウダーバカ!!

  16. #66
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    BTW, anyone in central OR looking for a Cycle Ops fluid trainer, let me know.

  17. #67
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    I've just been doing unstructured trainer rides watching netflix this winter, I don't seem to have the motivation to go hard right now. I'd love a smart trainer...maybe next year.
    "High risers are for people with fused ankles, jongs and dudes who are too fat to see their dick or touch their toes.
    Prove me wrong."
    -I've seen black diamonds!

    throughpolarizedeyes.com

  18. #68
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    FYI, trainer specific tires make a HUGE difference. I got a Vittoria one for 30 bucks. Much quieter, no slippage, better power control, etc.

  19. #69
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    Bumpity.

    I’m old and broken and trying to build and maintain fitness and need all the help I can get. Mostly ride dirt with an emphasis on vertical, pavement when I have to with same. Hit the gym for cross training and weights a couple times/week, emphasis on core and upper body. Have a shitty mag trainer which I hate. Have some basic rollers which I much prefer. Been doing some unstructured stuff in the garage or on the back deck when I don’t have a time or weather window for anything else. Recently have been using HR for some intervals or to maintain steady effort. Found I can still top 200 bpm at age 45, which surprised me. Supposedly hit 209 the other day on a top-out sprint on one our local road climbs. Don’t know if that good or bad though, haha.

    Anyhow, got a screamin deal on a power meter for the roady and just ordered an Element Bolt with all the sensors (cadence is redundant with the power meter but whatev). So the question is: can this stuff basically turn my rollers into a smart trainer? I’m tubeless on the road bike and run 80-85 psi, that provides a bit of resistance and with the gears I’m pushing I’ve got some room. Do I need variable resistance or can I get by just with my derailleur? Sounds like TR might cater to my needs? Anyone have any input?
    There's nothing better than sliding down snow, and flying through the air

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