Just set up my MTB 1x12 on Wahoo Kicker Smart Trainer. Unreal, so much fun. At the same time, I have predominantly been sticking to Training and using ERG mode - (amazing and enjoying it).
My issue is that I recently tried a race and course in Zwift - i.e. no ERG mode. I quickly found out that the gearing setup on my MTB does not work well within these modes. Even with my trainer set to MAX (in the settings), on flat roads, I spin out quickly at 90RPM+ 190-220watts. When climbing hills, it works great even at 5 degrees I am downshifting to get on top of the gear. so hills work great. The issue I have, however, is spinning out on the flats at 1.2w/kg is killing me…
I read the Thread conversation about this and am highly aware that this is due to my gearing setup. What I have not been able to find are some recent threads on this topic. Outside of changing my front gear ring to a larger one, are there any more updates/fixes to address this?
I did notice on the most recent update that when in training mode and with ERG disabled, you can manually increase the resistance of the trainer. This would certainly fix my issue when in races/road rides. From what I have read, these updates appear to be for testing, with the hopes that they will be rolled out to all aspects of the game in the future…?.
Outside of me buying a used road bike and or replacing my front cog, does anyone have any other recommendations to help? pumping out 180wats @/1.2w/kg on the flats is killing me… thanks in advance for your help/reply.
