I have a 1st generation kickr. I always use my Power2Max as power source and the Kickr is linked as controllable trainer. I have a 52/36 11-28 and I never had to go to the small chainring on any of the Zwift climbs... This is not a backdoor brag ;) but my FTP is about 325W (4.6 w/kg). I live in flat FL so my experience riding the same bike on actual hills is limited but I suspect that Zwift is just not realistic or there something else that's wrong with my setup.
My last hilly ride was in Penticton this summer and I spent a lot of time in the small chainring on some of those climbs especially the McLean Creek section and the start of the climb when you get on the highway. Granted I was trying to stay under 260W for that race but still...
Thoughts?
What's your CdA?
My last hilly ride was in Penticton this summer and I spent a lot of time in the small chainring on some of those climbs especially the McLean Creek section and the start of the climb when you get on the highway. Granted I was trying to stay under 260W for that race but still...
Thoughts?
What's your CdA?
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trailerhouse: Apr 2, 18 8:30