BionicMan wrote:
I own a KICKR but have ridden a CT a few times. Both are great choices. I like the open and current platform (for software choices) of the KICKR better. I also just keep a bike on it most of the time so I can get on and be going in less than a minute. No worrying about tire pressure or tire wear. With the CT each time I've ridden one it had to be calibrated and it took 10 minutes or so and a few times to get it right. Some user error I'm sure, though I was just the rider and not the person setting them up. I know others will say it's not difficult and you can just be warming up while waiting. That is fine but it seems like a pain to deal with.
Keeping my backup bike on the trainer was major selling point for me on getting the Kickr without the use of a back tire involved. The drive chain is clean so the whole setup remains clean with just a light oil on the chain now and then. I was just too nervous after reading so many people having trouble with tires and flat using the CT. Maybe it is not as bad as what I have read. One friend that uses a CT on a regular basis told me he had to change 3 flats in the same week. Since I have never used one I don't know and it just made me too nervous after hearing or reading those kinds of issues. I am very time crunched and need to get on and go.
For the Kickr I am not sure about accuracy as I am reading more forum threads these days with unhappy Kickr users stating a difference with their power meters. I tested mine against my TT bike equipped with a Quarq and it was very close on that particular test day. I am getting into the groove for a certain warm up protocol for the equipment before doing a spin down and then I begin the training session. It works for me too since I need a little extra warm up before starting a high intensity session.
Having never used the CT I am not sure what I am missing when it comes to the pros and cons. I do know that the Kickr has been one of the best purchases I have made for training and that is because I do the majority of my training inside year round because of where I live and my work schedule. I was very happy using the combination of eMotion rollers and a Powertap G3 for inside training for a couple of years, but I haven't touched the rollers in a month and I actually look forward to getting home to train on the Kickr. I just hope it holds up for many years.
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Felt_Rider: Sep 30, 14 4:15