Why Mountain Bikers Should Zwift!

[@dowroa]

Old comment, but I hope someone else finds this if they are a 1x MTB (on their drive train). This does NOT work well for MTBs in the social or normal event sense since the gearing, speed and competition is setup for gear ratios that reach higher speeds than the typical MTB rations. Since the front gear on some of the most modern MTBs leaves you with a top speed around 20mph / 32kph, you will absolutely get dusted / dropped in anything competitive. One way to resolve this is to change the 1x front to a larger ring, but that requires a chain length chain as well. So, if you want to get out and get some Zwift miles by yourself - go for it. I rode about 100k like this before i gave up, got a different bike on the trainer and then felt like I was on a level playfield / distances made sense again (for higher average top speed and wattages).

[@steelzMan]

I was just thinking about hooking up my 30 X 11-42t bike! Sounds like a bad idea, if I wanna maintain an average of 30kmh

[@karlp4443]

For the full experience, will I need to occasionally throw myself on the floor headfirst, and from time to time lacerate my shin on the pedal? 🤔😁

[@ericdowding1614]

Just brought a Wahoo Kickr for these exact reasons, love it and legs feel stronger already even though I’m a seasoned MTBer.

[@davidinnz]

Some added features not mentioned... 1. You never crash, even when cornering downhill at 90km/h. Or meeting another rider at close quarters, in any direction. 2. You don't have to wash all the mud off your bike after a ride. 3. There are structured workouts (including at least one for MTBers) to measurably improve fitness. 4. When pandemic lockdowns occur, Zwift is a life-saver for being able to exercise and "escape" the cabin fever. I ride multiple times per week on Zwift using my old MTB on the smart trainer, and in the forest on weekends. I love the online cycling club I've joined (EVO) for the group rides and race teams and huge encouragement from across the globe. Highly recommended.

[@Pozitivi]

Zwift is absolutely awesome for indoor training 🚲🏡

[@akotoyamamotoikawka]

This is going to be epic!

[@pierreda]

Looks cool!

[@pierreda]

Does the zwift software have first person view? If not that could be a cool addition!

[@__marshie]

It does

[@ginbraiba]

But is worth it to use for a 1x12 set? I nevermind racing on zwift as someone mentioned you run out of ratio on a mtb...but the training sessions to get fit are they ok to use with a xc bike?

[@AllesTinnef]

Yes. Especially if you use the so-called 'ERG' mode where you choose a fixed gear while Zwift automagically adjusts the turbo trainer's resistance to meet the target wattage. Or in other words: When doing workouts in ERG mode, you'll never ever shift your bike. But even on free rides you'll probably be fine with 1x12, since it shouldn't make a real difference between riding your bike outdoors or on a turbo, as long as you don't want to race against others (who probably use a race bike).

[@brauliovara]

It has many advantages to have a very good health

[@brauliovara]

That's good típs

[@bikedude019]

Mountain bikers dont use this product because it is boring to pedal facing a wall or tv. Just go outside even if its raining or get a fat bike if its too snowy.

[@trailpimp6369]

I want one

[@__marshie]

Mtbs do not have the high gear range (large chainring) required to be competitive in Zwift racing or Sim mode. You will spin out before reaching top speeds. Erg mode/training mode only unfortunately. You probably should mention that!

[@christofferosterberg5185]

This should be rather easy to implement. A simulation of a higher gear range. Lets hope they will implement that in the future

[@davidinnz]

You can lower the Zwift Setting called "Trainer Difficulty" to alleviate this to some degree. I have never encountered this as a limitation (maybe I'm too slow?).

[@ARPost-kn2jl]

The peddaling it the least interesting thing for me. I MTB for the complete outdoor fun package. Bet hey, if it sells there's a market.

[@darkm12]

The way I see it is that you can have more fun the more fit you are. You'll ride faster and go longer. It gets very cold in the winter here so I do a lot of indoor base training and building that will allow me to ride more days and accomplish more during the Summer and Fall!

[@ARPost-kn2jl]

@@darkm12 didnt mean to disagree with it. I just hope it doesnt get in the way (in stead) of real biking. Like Online gamjng is replacing real outdoor playing with our kids. Oh, and there is no bad weather, just bad clothing.. I also ride subzero.

[@Taka-wd3jx]

yea is cool, but you can ride in winter and is cooler

[@thewoodenblock.kitchen]

Can i use voodoo hoodoo on the wahoo kickr?

[@peterdevenny7367]

Hmmmmm sales pitch by CRC. ?🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@Bianchiboy]

Who’d have thought a supplier of cycling goods would have the audacity to promote something they sell?

[@eph8334]

Spend ur money on a garmin cycling computer and use their training programs absolutely free yes FREE, for the amount of time a mtb’er will spend on the trainer its a rip off. Mtbers are better spending the indoor time doin any kind weight training than zwift 💩💩💩

[@markdicko73]

its a training tool ! not everyone can get out on the trails 4 times a week so makes sense to have an option so more training can be done to improve the bike when you do get out.

[@jestt600]

€1228.49 😵

[@trailpimp6369]

I want one