Have both here. Happy to get any workout done on either. Quick summary:
Thanks for taking the time Shane. A random note first. I read your answer without reading who wrote it. And I thought, ok good to know. And then I thought, who the F@$% had enough money to casually have two trainers like that without one being their partner or child's. Then I saw it was you and it made more sense. Appreciate your reviews and everything you do.
Since they're "basically di2 buttons" is there a hack to be able to shift from the aerobars?
I'm just having a hard time committing since it's not an everyday purchase and I'm gonna stick to it for say 2+ years but hopefully more.
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Chan wrote:
What are your experiences? Thoughts?
SB20:
- It's a SOLID unit. A tank. Will take anything you throw at it. It doesn't move.
- Massive cheese-wheel flywheel. Nice smooth ride feel to it.
- Close to silent.
- Gear change buttons aren't the best. They work and you get used to them. It's like pressing on a soft banana, not clicking through gears.
- Great for sprint work as you can grab the brakes and instantly turn on the resistance.
Kickr Bike:
- Solid enough to take a beating. Feels more 'alive' due to the tilt and small amount of flex.
- Not silent. Not loud.
- Ride feel is fine.
- Best levers of all the Smart Bikes. They're effectively Di2 copies.
Back to your question - Do I miss the tilt while on the SB20? Only after I've been on the KickrBike and have to adjust my expectation that the SB20 doesn't move when hitting % gradients.