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Smart trainer suddenly not offering "resistance"
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Hey all, haven't had much luck searching the interwebs for solving this issue, but wanted to see if anyone has encountered this problem before.

I've been using my CycleOps/Saris Hammer H2 for over a year, riding 2-3 times every week with never an issue (including a 2 hr ride on Sunday). When I tried to do a ride this morning, there was no "resistance" when moving the pedals. I've never felt that before - it was like the flywheel was not connected. Everything else checked out. Got the right "status" light on the trainer (blue in this case when paired by bluetooth). All 3 applications I tried to use recognized and paired the trainer just fine (over both bluetooth and Ant+), but all 3 did not report any cadence or power when spinning the pedals with my hand. I power cycled the trainer and computer a few times, but no change. I even ran through a few other bluetooth connected things on my computer which all worked fine (so sort of ruled out it being a general computer bluetooth problem).

Anyone else ever encounter something like this on a smart trainer?

I submitted a support ticket with Saris, but haven't heard anything back yet.
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Re: Smart trainer suddenly not offering "resistance" [tanzbodeli] [ In reply to ]
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I has a similar think on my Kickr a few years back, the paws had gunked up with grease and stuck down, therefore not engaging with the teeth so juts spinning. Cleaned up and good as new
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Re: Smart trainer suddenly not offering "resistance" [tanzbodeli] [ In reply to ]
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Maybe the drive belt broke? It seems like you would at least feel the resistance from accelerating the flywheel if the belt was still connected.
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Re: Smart trainer suddenly not offering "resistance" [tanzbodeli] [ In reply to ]
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tanzbodeli wrote:

I submitted a support ticket with Saris, but haven't heard anything back yet.

My PowerSync trainer (Saris/CycleOps) stopped working a few months ago. I put in multiple support tickets and never heard back. I called their office during office hours and talked to someone. I suggest that you give them a call.

For me, it wasn't much help. My trainer was really old and the person i talked to just told me i had to buy a new one. No discount or anything. Since your H2 is a few years newer than the trainer i had, maybe you'll have better luck.
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Re: Smart trainer suddenly not offering "resistance" [tanzbodeli] [ In reply to ]
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Did you hear anything back from Saris? I had the same thing happen to me last night. Totally functional for a ride Monday night and then no resistance on Tuesday. I submitted a report to Saris too and have yet to hear back.

Tx,
Scott


I have deceptive speed.........I'm slower than I look!
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Re: Smart trainer suddenly not offering "resistance" [Skoalz] [ In reply to ]
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Skoalz wrote:
Did you hear anything back from Saris? I had the same thing happen to me last night. Totally functional for a ride Monday night and then no resistance on Tuesday. I submitted a report to Saris too and have yet to hear back.

Tx,
Scott

Yes, Saris was able to resolve the issue. Their customer support was great! I shipped them the trainer and had it back in my hands a little more than a week later and it's working great. I haven't dug through the support ticket to understand exactly what the problem was yet.
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Re: Smart trainer suddenly not offering "resistance" [tanzbodeli] [ In reply to ]
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Thanks for the update. I ran the troubleshooting app and it found nothing and then followed their instructions to check for mechanical issues. The hub just doesn't engage. If it were a regular wheel I'd suspect the pawl spring had failed. I hope I have the same positive experience with their support that you received.

Thanks again,
Scott


I have deceptive speed.........I'm slower than I look!
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