Smart trainer decision

[stephen_sharp9124 (stephen)]

OK…hit abit of a crossroads with Zwift. I’ve been bumped upto CAT A with a dumb trainer set up…really enjoyed the experience until today’s first A race - totally smashed and miles slower on the normal course I do.

So, Im all for getting a smart trainer as I believe the dumb trainers are capped at 400w, but I struggle to hit that even when sprinting all out - so what’s the point?

I’ve used a wattbike over the years when injured and numbers have always been good with a solid running back ground(3.43 1500m).

Any advice, help would be great.

[Craig_D_Mart (Craig)]

@stephen_sharp9124

So, Im all for getting a smart trainer as I believe the dumb trainers are capped at 400w, but I struggle to hit that even when sprinting all out - so what’s the point?

I’m fairly confident you’ll get much higher than 400W sprinting with a power meter or smart trainer. Based on VO2 you should hit A+ with legit power pretty quick if you’re still in sub 4min 1500m shape or not too far removed from it.

[stephen_sharp9124 (stephen)]

Hey…thanks for reply.

Picked up my Wahoo kickr today and dabbled in a race to halfway as I had done a hard Ski session…game changer. Start was way better and could keep up on hills. Can’t wait to race.