Re:Peloton S-1
by jdietrich on Wednesday August 28, 2019 @12:40AM
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A modern smart trainer will continually vary the resistance level based on software cues to simulate inclines, head/tailwinds and the effects of drafting. If your Zwift ride arrives at a steep climb, you'll need to downshift and get out of the saddle to keep up, just as you would do in the real world.
Peloton has a mechanical knob that controls the resistance.
It's clear that a lot of people love the Peloton experience, but it's a pretty lousy training tool for any kind of real cycling.
Re:Peloton S-1
by rtkwe on Wednesday August 28, 2019 @09:48AM
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"Thing is bad at something it's not built at all for." Peloton is a fancy spin class bike it was never meant for actual training about road riding, beyond the aerobic training aspect it's completely separate from biking.
Peloton has a mechanical knob that controls the resistance.
It's clear that a lot of people love the Peloton experience, but it's a pretty lousy training tool for any kind of real cycling.