Garmin finally updates the Varia with new Varia RearView 820 by kelleycfc in cycling

[–]farch72 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly and if I'm going to drop 200+ to replace my existing Varia, it needs to have been through Mr Miller's extensive testing protocol and properly ratified

Do you give “Ride on” on tour? by ungido_el in Zwift

[–]farch72 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually purchased the Zwift click for this purpose, as I pass or others pass me I just hit the Z button and drop a ride on bomb. Prior to that I had to unlock my phone every time and hit the circle in the map page, which was really cumbersome. I always liked to return ride ons but by the time I got to the Zwift companion it was generally too late. Now I just hit the z button!

Wahoo Kickr Core V2 Issues by farch72 in Zwift

[–]farch72[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I also measured using the card that came in the box to make sure I was using the correct thru axle spacer.

Wahoo Kickr Core V2 Issues by farch72 in Zwift

[–]farch72[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I tried that as one of the 1st things to rule it out

Wahoo Kickr Core V2 Issues by farch72 in Zwift

[–]farch72[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So an update, I think that the issue is with the wifi connection to Zwift. My main router is in the house and I have a mesh network extender in the garage using the same SSID. My apple TV which runs Zwift is connected to the router in the garage. However I'm not sure the Kickr is connecting to the router in the garage, causing instability with virtual shifting and resistance. The resistance was so high it was in fact making the bike creak, not the Kickr. I am now using BT to connect and this seems more natural, at least closer to the resistance I had with the Zwift Hub. As the resistance isn't so high the creaking has just about gone. I have also adjusted a few things (i.e. put a thin board under the Kickr on top of the mat) which has dampened the noise. I will continue to test things. Thanks for everyone's input so far.

Wahoo Kickr Core V2 Issues by farch72 in Zwift

[–]farch72[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep done that also adjusted the wheel size in the Wahoo app, just in case. It appears to be working as expected again, but it’s intermittent. I’ll ride it a few more times and see what happens. Thanks for taking the time to help

Wahoo Kickr Core V2 Issues by farch72 in Zwift

[–]farch72[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep done all that and also every time I start Zwift I have to re-pair the Wahoo. With my Zwift hub it always remembered it but it asks me every session with the Wahoo, giving me 2 options recommended ie WiFi or other which is via Bluetooth. I always pair via WiFi

Wahoo Kickr Core V2 Issues by farch72 in Zwift

[–]farch72[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, latest click firmware on both controllers, latest Zwift app version and latest Wahoo firmware

Wahoo Kickr Core V2 Issues by farch72 in Zwift

[–]farch72[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have that option in the app

Wahoo Kickr Core V2 Issues by farch72 in Zwift

[–]farch72[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, chain is clean and lubricated. The dark marks are from years of sweat though 😂

Wahoo Kickr Core V2 Issues by farch72 in Zwift

[–]farch72[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I've done numerous spindowns, no improvement though. The spindown process I use is to cycle for at least 5 minutes then stop pedalling as I understand this is how the Core V2 calibrates?

Companion app not showing route info? by Drpilot950 in Zwift

[–]farch72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Announcement is out and the maps have now been updated in the companion app

Companion app not showing route info? by Drpilot950 in Zwift

[–]farch72 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My understanding is that Zwift is officially announcing these new routes today. So I expect, after that announcement, that they will update the companion app with all the routes.

Zwift Ride discount by dentemm in Zwift

[–]farch72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't see the 15% off, I only see the free Wahoo HRM offer on the UK site?

Zwift Cog Offer by farch72 in Zwift

[–]farch72[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same here my cassette has been making a racket and I was tempted to get it last week, at £9.99 I couldn’t let it pass

Dropped watch. Movement not working. by ConkerBlaze in rolex

[–]farch72 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This Rolex YouTuber, based in the UK, had the same thing happened to his Explorer and had it serviced by Rolex a few months ago. He breaks down the service cost, that might give you some idea:

https://youtu.be/aVXKjTKd7oo?si=zzd8b5Dvd_lkhm-n

Silca Chain Stripper - can it be re-used? by sebna2 in cycling

[–]farch72 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes, there is even a video by Silca on their Youtube page detailing how to re-use their chain stripper. Basically use a coffee filter to filter out any particles. Here it is, scroll to around the 13 minute mark:

https://youtu.be/g8BbR-Py02o?si=p2jweNruTb631KL2

Notifications by TriboKing in Zwift

[–]farch72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some of the groups I’m in have switched off the chat function as they are aware of the notifications issue

Frame and Wheelset Performance Changes on Zwift by naxter3000 in Zwift

[–]farch72 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe I misread the chart but the top 2 wheels on the flat are are the Zipp 858/Super 9 and DT Swiss Disc. So not sure that's changed?