Hi all! I recently joined Zwift a couple of months ago and am enjoying it tremendously! I have a Litespeed gravel bike that I have setup on a Wahoo Kickr Move and Climb. When I first setup for Zwift I used Rally pedals for power and was averaging ~240-260W average for my hour long rides which is pretty consistent with what I would expect in the real world. I also felt like the trainer simulation was pretty real world accurate in terms of resistance feels.

I recently swapped the Shimano groupset on my trainer for a newer SRAM Red groupset to more closely mirror my road bike including adding a new 10-33 cassette and XDR hub. I was so excited but after a few rides, I’ve noticed that (a) the resistance feels awfully heavy (can feel a noticeable difference) and (b) my average power has dropped by 20-30 W. I fact, my Strava summaries read something like: your recent workouts were lower than your usual averages despite similar HR zones (showing same level of exertion as usual is not yielding correct power). Lastly and even weirder is that I can’t use the Rally pedals for power because they are absurdly low (ex: read 100-125W where I am exerting at least 250+) and fluctuating wildly (big swings) so I started using power output from the Move.

Any ideas on what could be going on?

My girlfriend is 5'0", and the lowest seat height on our new Zwift Ride is just a bit too tall for her. I already ordered some pedal blocks to try. Any other ideas on how we might make the frame work for her?

Was with a group of friends I've ridden with often in the past outdoors. I am definitely amongst the stronger riders being 90kg at roughly 4w/kg. Other riders are lighter but same w/kg.

I train almost exclusively in ERG mode on Trainer Road, but signed up for Zwift and this race was maddening. I was sling-shotting back and forth non-stop and destroying the pace line. If a gap opened up in front of me increasing my power did nothing until I was at 600w 3 seconds later and sling shotting forward.

This might jsut be a technique issue and I get that riding in Zwift is very different from outdoors, but I just couldn't keep the gap in front of me consistent. At one point I remember increasing my power significantly, and still seeing my 3 second average power dropping 2 seconds later

I eventually dropped after surging to close the gap for the 20th time in 10 min

Any tips or tricks? I have a Tacx Neo first gen (2014) which I heard should be fine, but willing to upgrade if it makes a difference

Hello,

Mostly the title. I took the new update today, and erg mode seems to be working much less effectively, if at all for my structured workouts. Before, it would lag maybe 3-5 sec before it changes resistance based on cadence; now i can be spinning 50 watts above the interval (say 200 in a 150) and it will effectively never correct my resistance, even after a minute or two. I've had to change gear to get the watts to match, which i never used to do in erg mode.

Anybody else have the same?

If there a way to screen for upcoming events to show courses that I haven’t yet ridden?

Looking to knock off all available courses and figured someone smarter than I am has figured this out!

I’m mainly a runner but am nursing a knee injury, so I’ve gone to cycling for my low impact cardio in the meantime. I’ve been using a peloton and wasn’t crazy about the format of spin classes. I enjoy using the bike, just not crazy about the motivational speeches from a model during a workout.

I’m more of a competitive/go out on my own type of guy. I learned about zwift, bought the zwift ride, and am now waiting on it to come in so I can be free from the shackles of dance club spin classes.

I have a decent aerobic base, and prior to my injury a couple weeks ago was able to run up to 10 miles consecutively.

Any tips for someone who doesn’t know their rear end from their elbow when it comes to cycling in general, but more importantly swift? Should I focus mainly on workouts? Are races out of the question for me? Will I ever stop typing?

Anyways, any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance

So I am going back and forth about buying a zwift ride and even though the bike itself is ready out of the box the rest is a little confusing.

I read that some sensors will not connect to certain tablets, lose connection etc.

So, what would be a hassle free tablet with a big screen that does not break the bank? Or should I go with an Apple TV and my old Monitor or something? Have to mention that I want to transmit my heartrate from my Fenix to whatever device.

Thanks for your opinions!

On my Zwift "Paired Devices" page on PC under:
RUN - I have option to connect to Run Speed / Cadence / HR devices, and I can succesfully conect to Garmin Instinct 2. However
RIDE - I only got Power Source and Speed sensor.

Why is that so? How do I connect HR for a ride?
I also clicked on "pair through the phone" on top left, but it doesn't seem to do anything.
On Zwift companion it does not pair to the Garmin (however somehow it did see it on PC under run).

I went ahead and started the ride - but HR is still not read.

What can I do? I feel I tried everything.

I had 2 years break in Zwift, before I used strap, but it had constant issues with loosing signal. But I do remember that there was separate option to connect to HR device. Now it seems to be gone.

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Previously it didnt work because i didnt update my kickr software (it connected but didnt allow for virtual shifting). That was 2 days ago, now i wanted to take a ride again and the click doesnt show up. The click software seems to be up to date, and it works to connect to the zwift app on my phone but wont connect to my PC?

I have a Zwift Ride. I ride Zwift all winter. My wife uses the Peloton in our gym but has been thinking of trying my Zwift Ride mostly out of ease of use (having it in our apartment over going to the gym). My question is how to get her using it in a way that she’ll actually like it. Can the Zwift Ride be used with the Peloton app? Or any advice for getting her into Zwift instead? She likes the peloton classes and doesn’t really have much interest in Zwift. I tried showing her workouts but she likes Peloton better as of now.

Get on discord or DM eachother annoying mofos. Nobody wants to read about your friend's accident or how you feel today.

Just had an email from DHL regarding a shipment from "Adaptive DCS Ltd". Looking at their website, this looks like the distribution company JetBlack may be using in the UK?

Anyone else who pre-ordered have a similar email?

Hey all, these may fall in the ‘stupid questions’ category but I could find the answers quickly so figured I’d just post. Started cycling about 6 months ago on the peloton and eventually took it outdoors. I have a basic specialized allez road bike.

Winter has come here in New England and the peloton isn’t doing it for me these days. Zwift seems like a fun way to keep rides interesting and the interactive routes/climbs would be awesome. I love big climbs during my outdoor rides and find that hard to simulate on the pelly.

What is the advantage of buying the zwift ride frame, is it a waste of $? Should I just buy the kickr core and figure out how to attach my frame or another bike frame to the trainer? And how would that affect the experience? Total beginner here so any insight is appreciated

Hello to everyone! I know that is a recurring topic but is also true that the thing in this world change quickly so .. I am thinking to start to use Zwift but not enought money to get a 1200 $ bike for that, do you have some cheap alternatives that could work for a start-up? My idea is just to make like 45 minutes of cycling after my 1 hour daily walking so maybe Zwift can help me on that!

And for watch the app do you suggest a pc? a smartphone? a tv? or I need to buy like a tablet

After that maybe I could upgrade things! Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I just purchased the Zwift Cog v2. I already use a Zwift Hub that has a SRAM XDR freehub body installed. Before purchasing I checked their website and it says that the Cog V2 is designed for Shimano and SRAM freehub bodies. However, it seems to be impossible to install the Cog V2 on a SRAM XDR freehub. Am I missing anything? Has anyone managed to install this?

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The Tech Specs say: "Designed to fit a Shimano/SRAM freehub body"

Hy guys. On sunday I did the FTP ramp test and it increased my FTP from 208 (score from the grade climb) to 249. Yesterday I rode the attack the bunch baseline training and suffered like hell. I think the ramp test overvalued me.

Should I set my ERG to 250 and go for 20-60 min ride when I’m rested?

Thank you in advance.

Hi all,

Tl;dr
You guys motivated me to get into Zwifting and it changed my life: lost 20 kg, my cardio improved drastically, making me a better person overall, enjoying life as it should. This was a life changer for me and I thank you guys for it!

Not one for posting much, but others in this subreddit motivated me to take back control of my life by managing my weight and cardio, so seemed only fair to me to share my story. Even if it's just to get it off my chest 😅

I'm a 42 yo male who used to be fit in body & mind in his 20's. Started a family in my 30's and couldn't find time and/or discipline to continue my 20's lifestyle, so kilo's started adding in quick tempo and my mental state of mind started slipping slowly through the years. Tried to get back on the proverbial horse during this time, but with no success: just didn't had enough time or discipline and when I started something, boredom and/or the feeling of being rushed just took over my weak ass and I gave up.

This all added up to a 110+ kg weighing, slightly depressed and burn-out sensitive dude that just wasn't happy with himself, knowing I could do so much more/better.

This year, after returning from our summer vacation, I was - once again - shocked by seeing myself in the holiday photo's, I was sick of the feelings of shame and anger towards myself for being this way, I decided this had to change, for real this time.

I started looking for possible ways to achieve my main goals: loosing weight without having to drastically change my diet (which was kinda ok, but had take away food too much and ate a (pack of) snack(s) every night just before bed) and increase my cardio condition, so I could get more active in life.

Around this time I saw an ad for the Zwift Ride and it was kinda love on first sight 😁 I loved the aesthetics of the thing, and got me thinking of all the potential it had for my goals and how the bike and indoor cycling would fit in my life in a consistent/long term way. It checked all the boxes. Since it's not the cheapest sport option (Bike, cloths, shoes, ventilator, Zwift subscription, etc.), it took me a couple of weeks to let it all sink in, after I decided to go for it!

Took some time to get schooled on how indoor cycling training works, set up a training schedule of mostly custom Z2 workouts, decided I would be cycling most of the days in the early morning (5:00), limited myself to 1 fatty/take away diner per week, stopped late night snacking, started making (delicious!) protein shakes instead and just went for it.

Since that moment - 3,5 months ago - I have been loving every minute and aspect of it 😍
Cycling early in the day really gives you wings for the rest of the day, physically and mentally: my work (office job) is less stressful, my energy levels are way higher, making me a nicer and more active person.

Z2 workouts (1 hour) are perfect for me: put in my Airpods, set up some streaming service and just spin & relax.

The effect on my weight was instant and clearly noticeable: I've been loosing 4 to 5 kg per month, making me 92 kg today 😎

Having strength growing back in my legs again is amazing!
I've always cycled a lot my whole life (Dutch people ej 😉) , but the last decade it was all electrically supported, so I lost a lot of leg power, This in combination with the weight, really made me feel like a turtle sometimes,..
But now, with power growing back and kilo's flying off, I feel like I'm floating 😂

The gains that I made overall (strength, cardio) with Zwift in these last months is absurdly satisfying: I started with an FTP of 256 and I'm now at 315! And still I feel the gains every day!

The most satisfying part of it all is the fact that I love the process! It fits in my life perfectly and I can keep this up for a long time, since it already feels as a part of my life.

And Zwift has been a crucial part of all this personal success, making goals achievable for people like me without a lot of hassle. The bike and trainer are just lovely and the app has so much variety and potential in it for my goals. Thanks heaps Zwift!

But the biggest and most heartfelt 'Thank you!' goes out to this subreddit and you guys!
I'm learning and getting motivated by you guys every day! Couldn't have done it without you 🫶

I'm doing a pebble pusher gravel traing program right now, and I am supposed to 8 bursts of 235w for 20 secs each, with 95w in between for 10 secs each. I do these 8 three different times. Each time, the 235W is no problem, although I'm typically at a higher cadence than needed and have to kind of back it off......but when I switch to 95w for 10 seconds it takes about 5-7 seconds for the freewheel to slow down enough that I'm not just spinning out with zero resistance. This is all in ERG mode. Any ideas or do I need to clarify anything else?

Not finding any of the Zwift events particularly interesting. Maybe because they figure folks are doing other things in December?

I’m 55kg which suggests Lite, but my max 1min power based on outdoor power readings is 311 and I read that the lite test maxes out at 300. Never taken an FTP test before. Do I try to max out the lite or try the normal ramp?

Has anyone tried the tennis ball "rocker plates" that are on Etsy and Amazon? Do they have a big impact on power? I'm interested in trying them out, but don't want to see a big drop in wattage :-) I need every watt I can get in those races and on those climbs.

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Just want to start a discussion about robopacers and the routes they ride. Let me know your thoughts below

I personally ride during zwift’s dead hours (9-11pm pacific) so often times the events are lackluster and I end up riding with a pacer bot. I always see these bots on the same routes: volcano flats, volcano loop, flat route, sugar cookie, etc. I totally understand why they are on these flat routes- it’s easy to zone out and keep in touch with the group. But it would be nice to have these bots (even rarely) do uniquely hilly routes.

I’m not saying we cant have robopacers on flat routes that are popular nor having only the hard bots on hilly routes, but a random variation. Maybe 20% of the time the robo pacer is put on a hilly route. So about 2 pacers at a time would be doing a hilly route. It’s just at the moment none of the bots seem to do any route with much true climbing or exploration (pretzel routes for example)

Anyone agree? Disagree?

Hello everyone! I’m quite new to cycling and zwift and not anywhere near a pro cyclist. But I do enjoy long rides and workouts on the bike and recently since I’ve been zwifting more, I’ve realized that my butts ceiling is 30km. I’ve done 50km outside and it wasn’t bad but on zwift I’m forced to sit in the saddle 99% so no butt breaks. I havent changed the saddle (giant approach) on my bike but I’ve read a saddle switch could help with that? Another thing is the bibs, obviously a higher end is better than amazon. So I’ve decided to invest into that too and realllyyy liked maap for the colors, plus the sale rn is really sweet.

Basically, my questions are: are maap bibs good? Or do I just get one and do the trial and error method, since everybody’s different? And try something else in the future if maap doesn’t work? Should I switch the saddle? I don’t get chafing, only this sore when you sit for too long. Or just getting the bibs will work for now? What saddle would work for ladies? There are so many options out there I’m lost lol. I know it depends on the width etc too…

Sorry lol, I really wanna do longer rides but I feel like my butt is stopping me from doing so. I’m slowly discovering the ins of biking and it’s a bit tough to navigate since there are so many options to choose from!!! I’d really appreciate any advice, thank youuuu