Tacx T2400 Satori Smart Trainer $299, Pushy's - Free Post

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  testeagles on 05/07/2017 - 12:47

  Would personally spend the extra and get the Vortex as a minimum.

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  [Deactivated] on 05/07/2017 - 12:54

  I use the Vortex but could probably cope with changing the resistance manually on the Satori

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  hoxygt on 05/07/2017 - 13:04

  It is a progressive curve no matter what the manual setting though, so want more resistance just drop gears and stand up and grind.

  Personally I purchased a pre-loved classic trainer $150 and added Bluetooth cadence and speed $80, so for those who can afford a little more the smart trainers (like this one) start to come within reach AND its new and from an Aussie retailer!

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  jayz on 05/07/2017 - 13:31

  Manual resistance? Sorry for the dumb question, but does that mean Zwift can't adjust it electronically?

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    Your Friend on 05/07/2017 - 14:15

    yes, you need to manually adjust the resistance on the trainer itself

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      hoxygt on 05/07/2017 - 14:19

      Thats correct Jayz no direct feedback from Zwift, gotta shell out more bucks for that…

      The minor upside is it has a small battery i.e. no mains required, so you can put the trainer anywhere and no need for cords.

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        slipperypete on 05/07/2017 - 14:33

        How do you connect this with zwift? Do you use an adaptor module thingy or can it connect direct to a laptop?

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        hoxygt on 05/07/2017 - 17:32

        +1

        @slipperypete:

        I just use an iPad (or an iPhone but the picture is a bit teeny), otherwise yep you'd need an adapter thingy with ANT+ or BT

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        slipperypete on 05/07/2017 - 17:51

        @hoxygt:

        Ah yes that's an idea. Maybe can use apple tv to display it on the screen

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        astevens on 05/07/2017 - 20:33

        +1

        @slipperypete: or, you can use an Android phone. Make sure computer and smart phone are on same WiFi, and use Zwift app on said smart phone for Bluetooth connection.

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        slipperypete on 06/07/2017 - 00:06

        @astevens:

        Thanks for that

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        bargain lover on 07/07/2017 - 21:24

        @slipperypete:

        You get Z power ie the Zwift app links to the speed sensor, uses the calibrated power curve to guessimate the power you are generating, and uses that to give you a speed in Zwift land.

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  slipperypete on 05/07/2017 - 14:32

  I have one of these….bores me to death. Even with crap weather and a broken collar bone I still don't use it. Others will disagree and I have even heard some people love them!!

  The manual adjustment is fine but as hoxygt said you can just change bike gears.

  It is handy for power reading measurements and developing your own Functional Threshold Power (FTP) but is has a significant variation compared to my bike power meter.

  Despite that it is a good price!

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  RideCurbs on 05/07/2017 - 14:43

  Looking for a smart trainer… This is a winning price so far, will be my first trainer, I'll have a think

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  Spending2Much on 05/07/2017 - 15:52

  I'm interested. Its not the recent $99 trainer, or the $49 trainer that was on here.
  Whats the general consensus on this one for a complete unfit amateur?

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    slipperypete on 05/07/2017 - 17:50

    +1

    Hey, this is more for more serious bike riders. It would definitely do the job but you are paying for stuff you prob don't or won't use. Unless you are pretty involved, chance are that it'll end up in the shed.

    If you are in Albany, I'd put the money towards a better bike and just wait for the sunnier days….you've got some great riding and enough hilly sections for a decent workout.

    Maybe do the odd spin class in between to improve fitness

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    hoxygt on 05/07/2017 - 18:46

    +1

    Well the Tacx aren't a no name brand so you can expect it to last a while. Its a magnetic trainer with a fairly long wind down so the ride feel is pretty decent and it isn't noisy at all.

    The best thing about this unit over the cheap ones is that you can use the free apps that it comes with or fancier aftermarket ones that have a cost per month like Zwift. Benefits of apps for an unfit amateur;

    • Apps make riding on a trainer far less boring than looking at a wall
    • You can ride with real people (virtually)
    • You can receive a bunch of measurements on your device/ watts/ calories burnt/ heart rate tracking (if you have a HRM), which some enjoy (I do)
    • You can set or train to programs, see if you improve or aim to reach a goal with time

    I'd also expect you could flog this unit on Gumtree for $200 quite readily should the relationship not work out…