So in practice this means after calibrating in Rouvy or My E-Training I would get some offset or spin down number and then I'd just plug that number into TrainerRoad somewhere and I'd be good to go, right? At least until calibration for the Hammer or Direto is native within TrainerRoad.

I also get the impression that direct drive trainers don't have to be calibrated as often as wheel on trainers since there aren't as many variables. With my PowerBeam I calibrate every ride, and sometimes more than once a ride. How frequently do you recommend calibrating direct drive trainers, once a week? Month?

Thanks!

No, you'd use the manufacturer's app, run the calibration, then open TR and pair it. That way the trainer will be reporting correct power (or as correct as it'll ever be) to TR.

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The point is, ladies and gentleman, that speed, for lack of a better word, is good. Speed is right, Speed works. Speed clarifies, cuts through, and captures the essence of the evolutionary spirit.

Even at 10% off, this is the direction I'm leaning.

I had also considered trying to snag one of the reconditioned kickrs, but the thru-axle compatibility isn't ideal until the latest model.

Yes, it looks like the 20% sale has expired. Therefore, 10% off is the current deal. $810 for the Direto.

As Toby mentioned, you will just calibrate in Rouvy or My E-Training and then switch to TrainerRoad and you will be good to go. The calibration data is stored locally on the trainer itself so if you calibrate in a different app, it remains calibrated when switching to TrainerRoad.

Cheers!

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What is the difference between the in-app spindown calibration of TR for the Hammer versus doing it through Rouvy?

I do the spin down calibration in TR before most of my rides with the Hammer. I assume I should I wait till my next FTP test to do it through Rouvy? Will it change the reported power much?

From my experience, quite a lot...

The Hammer will not calibrate with TrainerRoad at this time, so there could be a considerable difference. Some versions of the app have removed the option to calibrate for this reason, however this is not true for all versions. We are working with CycleOps to get the Calibration function up and running, however we do not have an ETA for this feature.

Cheers!

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My recommendation is to always use the trainer specific app to calibrate. Plus, with direct drive trainers, you only need to do this once every few weeks. NEO and Elite Drivo don't require calibration at all.

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I have had Direto since early November and really very happy with it. Using with TR and a bit of Zwift. The calibration in my iPad eTraining app takes about 30 Secondsand I do it every couple of weeks.

Great value.

Wait, running the calibration in one app vs another changes the reported power that much?

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The point is, ladies and gentleman, that speed, for lack of a better word, is good. Speed is right, Speed works. Speed clarifies, cuts through, and captures the essence of the evolutionary spirit.

Sorry I can't comment on all the trainers. This fall I went from a CycleOps Pro 300 (spinning bike with lots of adjustability and a PT hub) to a Kickr (with my bike and P1 Pedals). Absolutely love the change, the Kickr is rad. Enjoying trainer road as well.

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Can't you control the Hammer in ERG mode through Sufferfest via ANT+ FE-C? The Sufferfest site seems to suggest this:
https://thesufferfest.zendesk.com/...mpatibility#cycleops

I guess it's less convenient than using Bluetooth and your phone, but with one of those ANT usb dongles I imagine it would be straightforward using a labtop.