So I am training for my first triathlon - Sprint and have not done any physical activity since forever!
I am 34, 181 height and weight 78kg - trying to get into a routine and build stamina etc.
I have a pool at my condo and I am swimming there. There is a small gym with equipment and I am using the bikes there and have also gone out to a bicycle track and rented a bike there.
I am thinking of getting a bike trainer for home to train at home and also the garmin fenix 5 Plus.
Which one would you say is a priority?
I want the bike trainer and bike so I can ride at home and Zwift appeals to me. I live in Bangkok with crazy (and deadly) traffic so wont be going out on the road, however I can get out of the city by taxi to a track and rent a bike there. It's a hassle really and cost wise and time wise I can only do some weekends.
So Fenix 5 Plus or a bike trainer and bike combo? Can't afford both at the same time!
Does the fenix help with my cycling? Will it tell me how much power I am putting in? Watts wise? How will I know if I am going at a good pace? Does anyone know of any cheap power meters for bike?
If I go for the Bike and trainer:
Which trainer and what bike?!
I have investigated and visited to bike shops - Magnus OPs and Wahoo Kickr Core are the two options. The Magnus is a wheel on and slightly cheaper that the kickr Core.
Also what bike. Obviously a beginner and looking to get into the sport, I am enjoying cycling and want to pick it up. I am looking at bikes from decathlon, would you recommend any there?
https://www.decathlon.co.th/en/?q=bike&idx=decathlon_thailand&p=0&dF...
Also would these be compatible with the trainers? The shop that was selling the wahoo kickr core said I would also need a cassette and they offered a 105 11speed cassette. I would need the bike to be compatible with that if I am getting the kickr.
I have also seen a bike promotion 2014 Marin Argenta SE A6 size 52.5 - Thats the only 'Cheap' bike they had at the bike shop.
So yeah, what setup should I go for to train indoor with Zwift.
I am now leaning towards the bike plus trainer instead of the garmin.
Thanks!
EDIT: I am also looking at swimming lessons, to improve my stroke. I def need this, however at the minute I am just going by myself. Its a 400 m swim I think I can go at it alone this first time and then maybe for the next one get a few lessons in.
I am 34, 181 height and weight 78kg - trying to get into a routine and build stamina etc.
I have a pool at my condo and I am swimming there. There is a small gym with equipment and I am using the bikes there and have also gone out to a bicycle track and rented a bike there.
I am thinking of getting a bike trainer for home to train at home and also the garmin fenix 5 Plus.
Which one would you say is a priority?
I want the bike trainer and bike so I can ride at home and Zwift appeals to me. I live in Bangkok with crazy (and deadly) traffic so wont be going out on the road, however I can get out of the city by taxi to a track and rent a bike there. It's a hassle really and cost wise and time wise I can only do some weekends.
So Fenix 5 Plus or a bike trainer and bike combo? Can't afford both at the same time!
Does the fenix help with my cycling? Will it tell me how much power I am putting in? Watts wise? How will I know if I am going at a good pace? Does anyone know of any cheap power meters for bike?
If I go for the Bike and trainer:
Which trainer and what bike?!
I have investigated and visited to bike shops - Magnus OPs and Wahoo Kickr Core are the two options. The Magnus is a wheel on and slightly cheaper that the kickr Core.
Also what bike. Obviously a beginner and looking to get into the sport, I am enjoying cycling and want to pick it up. I am looking at bikes from decathlon, would you recommend any there?
https://www.decathlon.co.th/en/?q=bike&idx=decathlon_thailand&p=0&dF...
Also would these be compatible with the trainers? The shop that was selling the wahoo kickr core said I would also need a cassette and they offered a 105 11speed cassette. I would need the bike to be compatible with that if I am getting the kickr.
I have also seen a bike promotion 2014 Marin Argenta SE A6 size 52.5 - Thats the only 'Cheap' bike they had at the bike shop.
So yeah, what setup should I go for to train indoor with Zwift.
I am now leaning towards the bike plus trainer instead of the garmin.
Thanks!
EDIT: I am also looking at swimming lessons, to improve my stroke. I def need this, however at the minute I am just going by myself. Its a 400 m swim I think I can go at it alone this first time and then maybe for the next one get a few lessons in.