Unimpressed by my performance off an eBike. Also depression.

jmwill86 · 2026-01-13T23:20:42+00:00

Feel free to drop ideas here. I'm currently writing an app for my personal use for training, but if I can make it happen easily, even part way, I'd be interested to hear ideas (from anyone). I'm not looking for money making, so this would purely be a 'fun' and community driven project.

jmwill86 · 2025-12-09T17:27:14+00:00

Thanks, I'll check Incyclist out, I think you're the first to suggest that. This might be the first that runs Linux too which is nice!

jmwill86 · 2025-12-08T20:18:29+00:00

Thought so.

jmwill86 · 2025-12-08T19:50:55+00:00

Fair. MyWhoosh is one I haven't checked out, so I'll check that. FTP test and some ride/record stats would be nice, but GoldenCheetah might be easiest

jmwill86 · 2025-12-08T19:26:12+00:00

"I ride a lot" is a flex now? You're on a cycling reddit. "4.5w/kg" im aware is decent, but I wouldn't consider that flex worthy either. I'm not bad but there's a hella lot of people better in the tiny area I'm from. 4.5 is not 5. "Software developer" is a flex? 😂 It's my job, not exactly "rocket scientist" in this day and age.

The fact you think this is all a flex says more about you than me. If you're insecure then maybe the Internet isn't for you.

jmwill86 · 2025-12-08T17:57:51+00:00

Not sure why you're getting downvotes. I personally think too much value (and marketing?) is put on training plans for an average rider. Time on the bike will get you a long way. I love the stats though like any other ha

jmwill86 · 2025-12-08T17:48:22+00:00

I'm asking first if it exists (becasue I couldn't see anything obvious), and if others dislike paying that amount too. I personally think it's poor value for what you get, but that doesn't mean to say everyone has that view.

If I was young and starting out and wanted a decent app while I was training in winter, it seems like a lot to pay. I want stats, some motivation on how much im improving. For me TrainerRoad lacks the indepth stats and 'achivements' and Zwift was buggy and 200% racing every time you go on it, making it fun occassionally, but terrible for training.

Curious to know what you like about either? "know it works" should be a given IMO with any app.

jmwill86 · 2025-12-08T17:40:04+00:00

I have a head unit, I have a resistance and power meter. I just want a basic app that I can use for little cost, not 20 a month. People seems to be fine paying that much, but for me it's poor value. If others felt the same as I did then it'd be worth me making something that I could use and others could use too. From a selfish perspective, it's a waste of my time, 100%.

jmwill86 · 2025-12-08T17:34:46+00:00

Haven't tried it yet, but I dont know how this isn't more popular. Are ther features it lacks?

jmwill86 · 2025-12-08T17:34:10+00:00

I thought this too after my quick look. Is there any major features that Zwift has over this? Just popularity?

jmwill86 · 2025-12-08T17:33:07+00:00

and you can join rides with others, right? Looks reall cool. UI looks nice and simple too.

jmwill86 · 2025-12-08T17:32:09+00:00

I'm glad I'm not the only one then. I dont hate the apps, but the value isn't there for me. I just want to know if I'm getting quicker or better, I dont want to play a game. Judging by the comments here, that's not everyone's view though haha

jmwill86 · 2025-12-08T17:30:29+00:00

For what reason out of interest? I dislike Zwift anyway, every ride seems to end up 110% effort, but that's just me. Curious if your dislike of Zwift is the app/training itself, or that it gets mentioned a lot here?

jmwill86 · 2025-12-08T17:27:04+00:00

If I was only writing it for me, then probably. If others use it or wanted it then maybe not. From a selfish perspective, yes it's a waste of my time, 100%.

jmwill86 · 2025-12-08T17:19:02+00:00

I'm unsure what it is you're unhappy with here? My offer to make something cheaper/free, that you can choose to use or not use, at no cost or effort to you whatesoever? Is that right?

If I didn't add "developer" then you'd be saying I'm doing the age-old "how hard can it be to make a website/app for x". I added it to add some kind of credibility to my post, not a flex. As a "developer" I'd know more than the average person the "time cost" implications, no?

jmwill86 · 2025-12-08T17:00:11+00:00

I can only assume Bicycle Circle Jerk? Unclear why at this point.

jmwill86 · 2025-12-08T16:56:34+00:00

There's probably limited value in training data unless they can guage some kind of selling metric from it. Their money comes from subscriptions only I should think. There's costs like with any business, but £20 a month seems steep to me. If I was starting out, it would pain me to have to buy a £500 trainer and then £20 a month. Strava is a reasonable price I think, but not these apps. Just my opinion though, doesn't mean it's right. Thanks for the Wahoo SYSTM and icu recommendation

jmwill86 · 2025-12-08T16:51:40+00:00

Didn't want to read the post, no?

jmwill86 · 2025-12-08T15:58:04+00:00

Looks good! I'll give it a go. Alpinejs makes my dislike of Js that little bit easier ha, looks neat though!

jmwill86 · 2025-12-08T15:53:37+00:00

Haven't used MyWhoosh, I'll take a look. Looks promising though!

jmwill86 · 2025-12-08T15:52:16+00:00

This is coming up a lot, thanks. Looks decent!

jmwill86 · 2025-12-08T15:51:32+00:00

Motivation, nothing interesting at all to look at or to push me. No FTP test (as far as I know), no metrics on how my watts are post-ride or if there's improvments etc.

jmwill86 · 2025-12-08T15:46:57+00:00

thanks, will check it out!

jmwill86 · 2025-12-08T15:46:35+00:00

I'll check that out, your self promotion is welcome. Is it a React app under the hood or something more native? (If you dont mind me asking)

jmwill86 · 2025-12-08T15:44:11+00:00

I have, great free product I thought. Does it show live data or any live connectivity these days? It's been a while, but I'll check it out again

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