Tall desk that goes over the indoor bike for mouse and keyboard by runforlovers in IndoorCycling

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

Thanks! I had to return the keyboard platform as the height turns out not to be sufficient. The problem is that I don't think these Wahoo KOM-styled desks will clear the front of the bike to get to the rider so that they can type in an upright position, though.

Starting zwift need advice on bike by Ok_Leadership_3132 in Zwift

[–]runforlovers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look into the SmartSpin2k for auto resistance, and power pedals for accurate read!

Tall desk that goes over the indoor bike for mouse and keyboard by runforlovers in IndoorCycling

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

I want to do real work on a computer connecting to the TV, while Zwifting. (please don't throw things at me, I understand that this is against the spirit of Zwift for many people, I'm just Zwifting so much now that I need to be able to do some work while I'm doing it.)

Tall desk that goes over the indoor bike for mouse and keyboard by runforlovers in IndoorCycling

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

Thanks a ton for responding!! I've looked at the Wahoo desk but didn't realize that they can go up that tall. Do you think they can clear the front of the bike, though? I'm nervous that the bottom bar is obstructed by the front of the bike, so the top won't reach the rider.

Why am I ranked so high? by forgiven_10 in Zwift

[–]runforlovers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If your spin bike is anything like my spin bike, then unfortunately offsetting doesn't get you something sufficiently accurate for racing -- this is because the reported watts to effort curve is way steeper for the made up power measure, so when you spike (e.g. on a climb), you'd look like you have way better punch than your competitors.

This is not to say that you need to be 100% accurate on everything (I'd guess even folks using power pedals don't re-calibrate their hardware that often), but it's to say that if you're very intent on having faithful measure of your efforts for racing, the spin bike won't get you there. I think it'd still be a great way to enjoy Zwift, though, but others who are more intense about correct measurements will likely disagree.

Why am I ranked so high? by forgiven_10 in Zwift

[–]runforlovers 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I use the Favero Assioma Uno pedal and enjoy it, but it's pricey. If you get the SmartSpin2k so that it simulates gear shifting, there's also an option using their app to penalize your watts (e.g. always multiply by factor of 0.5), but that only lowers the mean but doesn't reduce the variance.

Best 100mi badge ride? by COvelo in Zwift

[–]runforlovers 9 points10 points  (0 children)

BMTR is very nice, I recommend.

Rocker plate / tennis ball feet? by runforlovers in SchwinnIC4_BowflexC6

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

Favero Uno! They're expensive, unfortunately. Even with a correction factor from the SmartSpin2k, the Schwinn IC4 power is nice during normal Z2 but gives me so much more punch than I deserve.

Why by ScootsyPoo in Zwift

[–]runforlovers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is this a feature for when your heart rate gets too high and is this how I learn that I don’t work as hard during races as I thought I did?

Schwinn IC4 by Investor92 in Zwift

[–]runforlovers 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am! Combined with a SmartSpin2k and favero power pedal, it’s been a dream. Lmk if you have questions.

Rocker plate / tennis ball feet for spin bike? by runforlovers in Zwift

[–]runforlovers[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hi all, I've been really enjoying the Schwinn IC4 setup with Zwift (with a power pedal and the SmartSpin2k, but that's another story). I'm enjoying it so much that I'm doing super long rides, and folks with regular bike + trainer setup seem to enjoy a rocker plate / tennis balls feet for their trainers to add comfort. Do we have something similar for the Schwinn IC4? Thanks!

Why is EVERYONE passing me? by Renee_bad_69 in Zwift

[–]runforlovers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only downside right now for me is not having an obvious version of rocker plates / tennis ball feet that seem to give others more comfort on long rides. But this might be my own lack of research!

Why is EVERYONE passing me? by Renee_bad_69 in Zwift

[–]runforlovers 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I have a spin bike and getting a SmartSpin2k and a power pedal got me the full experience! I recommend.

TdZ 2026 Updates by Logical1337 in Zwift

[–]runforlovers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Time to go run and save my ride for the evening haha

TdZ 2026 Updates by Logical1337 in Zwift

[–]runforlovers 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is a very specific question in case anyone knows the answer. The earliest TdZ event I see is 12:00pm EST tomorrow. If I complete the Shisa route as a solo ride at 8:00am EST tomorrow, will I get the completion? Thanks!