I replaced the PCBA myself, it’s pretty easy to DIY, definitely not worth the bother of sending the trainer back to get JB to do it for you. This video shows you what needs doing:
Unfortunately it didn’t solve my wifi issues. I think the firmware updates solved mine. Although my wifi router has been messing about for a while now and I have had it replaced and haven’t had any dropouts since, so maybe it was my router causing the issue.
Thank you so much Mark for the reply and link to video. My internet/router is decent and have repeaters around the house. Only device I notice with drop outs is the JBV.
I’ll do the PCBA change and if I still have issues I think it will be time to look at other trainer options. OR just use JBV with Bluetooth and additional cadence sensor.
The only time i’ve had a similar issue to yours, regarding the cadence, is when I was dual recording power data and I used a phone app via BT to calibrate my secondary power meter. Even though I quit the app on my phone, it still somehow interfered with Zwift and wouldn’t let my cadence drop to zero. Since that incident I now calibrate the power meter before I turn on my PC and JB Victory. Do you have any other programs/apps running in the background that could be causing a similar interference?
I use the JBV for power, cadence, controllable etc. I record the activity on my Garmin 540 and use the Zwift companion app on a spare phone.
Other than that no other devices to pair or apps open.
I have Favero power meter pedals on my outdoor bike but they would be in sleep mode. Thinking I might test them out on Zwift Ride and use them as power and cadence and see do things improve.
Hey everyone,
Just wanted to share my experience. I finally got my Jetblack Victory this week and was super excited to get going. The first ride was great, but on my second ride, I got hit with the dreaded WiFi connection bug.
Afterwards, I started reading up and saw all the negative sentiment about it. A bit of a downer, to be honest.
My trainer is on firmware 4.22, which I’ve read was supposed to address some of these WiFi issues.
For those of you who have been through this, is it worth trying to troubleshoot and fix it? Or would you recommend just sending it back under warranty? I’m kind of on the fence about what to do next.
Thanks for any advice!
If WiFi is important, try to get a refund. I’m satisfied with Bluetooth so I’m keeping the Victory. Dropouts are unacceptable.
David