Spin bike, not enough Watts, everyone passes

Does this make a difference or would it be the same as sticking flat on the wheel?

Not sure if it makes a difference but it replicates how the sensor would be placed on the axle of a bike which is why I went with it. Had no issues at all.

Sorry for all the questions but do you know what size the bracket you used was?

Hi @Ecca

With a speed sensor on Zwift you will get “Random” power numbers. Zwift cant use the speed from the speed sensor to calculate accurate power because the power curve vary as you change the resistance knob.

@Gerrie_Delport_ODZ I understand that a speed sensor isn’t really gonna give me an “accurate” reading, but I just want something that’s going to allow me to at least keep up with some people and not feel like I’m pedalling as hard as I can and still only getting 100w.

I know in an ideal world I would buy a power meter, or better still a smart trainer and bike, but these things aren’t possible for me at the moment. And I’d rather have fun with less accurate measurements, than sit at the back all the time and feel demoralised.

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With a speed sensor you would be able to ride at 400w while reading a book. :joy:

100w is not that low. How fast are you riding outside?

How do you pair your spinning bike?

It’s the same bike as the others on this thread “nero sport”, so I believe it’s just cadence sensor built in to the bike.

I don’t cycle outside, so have got nothing to compare with, I got the spin bike as a way to get fit and fell into zwift almost by accident, never heard of it till then.

It will also need at least a speed sensor.

How do you pair the spinning bike does it pair as a power meter or as a speed sensor. If it pair as a speed sensor what trainer did you select?

It pairs as a power meter, Bluetooth from the lcd display thing thats wired to the bike