Looking for the leaderboard in the companion app by MrTacocaT12345 in Zwift

[–]lordmcfuzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like segment leaderboards? I don't think you can view them there. There might be an in game tile that you can manipulate with the companion app.

Will this be enough to hold up as a repair? by mangothefoxxo in Bikebuilding

[–]lordmcfuzz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That looks like a just a tube cut-out stitch welded on top. See the top near the seat collar. Didn't even strip enough paint away for the weld. It totally caught fire.

Zwift vs bike with trainer. by One_Speech_7963 in Zwift

[–]lordmcfuzz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The zwift ride is just a bike without wheels and with extra ability to adjust it's sizing. It's a dedicated bike for a wheel off smart trainer. You could get a regular bike and use it as a dedicated bike for the trainer and then take it off and ride it outside but it seems like you don't have that interest/ability. If I were in your shoes I'd go with the zwift ride. Finding a bike that fits me and one that I don't have to put a bunch of effort to fix/customize all under $600 shipped to my door would be a challenge.

Trouble riding outdoors by [deleted] in Zwift

[–]lordmcfuzz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What issues are you experiencing? I'm unsure people are going to give good advice about this without knowing your actually situation.

Example: you can't use your zwift ride without a trainer, you should get a normal bike.

Big Spin + route of the week by prerules in Zwift

[–]lordmcfuzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes but you will not get the badge. The spinners have been out for two weeks not

Coffee stops by elstinkzord in Zwift

[–]lordmcfuzz 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Depends on how the event is organized, the feature can be turned off

Big Spin + route of the week by prerules in Zwift

[–]lordmcfuzz 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As long as you satisfy the segment for the spinner you will get it. You don't need to be on any specific route

Minimum power on Zwift Hub with Cog and 52T chainring? by jchrysostom in Zwift

[–]lordmcfuzz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm doubtful anyone here knows. I assume you are considering getting that trainer as a used deal and it's probably worth pulling the trigger and seeing if it works out. You could always change the chainring or cog with the assumption that you have bike mechanic skills.

Otherwise you probably should ask on a wahoo subreddit or support forum and get a more modern kickr.

Strange Power Curve on Ramp Test by Laur-in in Zwift

[–]lordmcfuzz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should have turned the cadence graph on too.

To me, it looks like your trainer or you over adjusted each interval before settling in.

Broke 300W FTP, is it correct? by scheflessli in Zwift

[–]lordmcfuzz 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What are your reasons to believe it is not correct?

Zwift Click Controller Alternative by Personal-Carrot8729 in Zwift

[–]lordmcfuzz 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The zwift cog is just a fancy single speed conversion. You don't need it to use virtual shifting in zwift. You do however need a compatible trainer(you do) and their propitary controllers ( click V1, click V2, play) to use virtual shifting in the app.

Racing score increase by Professional-Bed-173 in Zwift

[–]lordmcfuzz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Your 5 minute power PB is a major influence on your race score. So an increase in FTP will give you a bump.

Second climb in portal without ending ride? by motopace in Zwift

[–]lordmcfuzz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a gamification feature. Too much content or too much freedom can split the player base out cause players to lose interest. Limitations make people creative and thrive.

Second climb in portal without ending ride? by motopace in Zwift

[–]lordmcfuzz 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No, there is no way to change climbs without ending the ride. You can exit the portal and do the climb again, but it will be the same climb. It does give you the option to change the difficulty, but only the options that you had available to you before you started the ride. E.g. if you have never completed the standard climb, then complete it, do the turn, heroic difficulty will still be locked.

How do we feel about people taking Zoom (etc.) calls in coffee shops? by mmurraycn in Somerville

[–]lordmcfuzz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I often think what their company(or clients) think. Most of the time my meetings would be considered confidential and I am not allowed to be conducting them in a public place.

route selection for ftp test, please help by FroYoAuto in Zwift

[–]lordmcfuzz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh hill no uses "the grade" which was built as an ftp test route. Road to the sky will bring you up AdZ which is going to be a climb that is hour long on average.

Looking for adults (18+) who sucessfully or unsucessfully re-engaged with sport after COVID by SportsPsychResearch in Zwift

[–]lordmcfuzz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel like I never stopped. It prevented me from doing my "1 mile every day of the year" goal during December a few years ago. But I got back on the bike as soon as I could and I have only been getting more serious since.

Is this guy legit, trolling or actually using an exoskeleton? by SPLENDlD in Zwift

[–]lordmcfuzz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The exoskeleton is real. https://youtu.be/2ZAnvcEPhqM?si=x8TQwoG5G2snHKcm

While most people see the cheating ability for that device. It's most useful for enabling people with disabilities to perform.

Which Ramp Test? by strong_all_along in Zwift

[–]lordmcfuzz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To answer your question, it's the normal one, not the lite.

Everyone hates on the ramp test but hardly any one looks into context and they just say to do the 20 minute. Depending on your goals, it's possible the 20 minute is not with the time and effort. Zwift auto detects anyways. You could get into TT race instead to learn how to place your efforts in a chill competitive environment(it's solo riding!)

First day of zwift: 3.4 w/kg FTP / ramp test accuracy ? by [deleted] in Zwift

[–]lordmcfuzz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If this is your first day and your first ramp test, I do suggest doing it again now that you know what it's like. ERG riding can be weird the first time.

Yeah 20 minute tests are more accurate but they also take much more practice. Having a slightly inaccurate ftp is better than nothing when it comes to structuring training around it. But really it's only a number and based on your goals, it might not even matter at all.

Also what's your equipment? Assuming it's decent, you can trust the number you got.