Recent content by jsmith123

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    Fluid Trainer Resistance

    Yeah same here. Only used my trainer a couple of times long time ago when I bought it. Now it's getting a real workout. And so am I!
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    Fluid Trainer Resistance

    Alright then. Thanks so much for all the help.
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    Fluid Trainer Resistance

    Hi King Boonen. Thanks for the welcome and the info. 6.45w on the big ring for 30kph? Ugh there is no way I can hold that for long. So is it fair to say that this is because of the resistance on this specific turbo?
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    Fluid Trainer Resistance

    Hi Jay. Well maintaining that 130w is no problem more than an hour. Most of my rides are around an hour so I don't know how long more I can go but its not pushing definitely.
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    Fluid Trainer Resistance

    Hi Jm, thanks for your reply and feedback. I'm so sorry I forgot to mention that this is a direct drive trainer so the tire isn't an issue. Yeah I mean it definitely is giving me more of a workout but I'm just wondering why it's virtually impossible for me to use my big ring because there's...
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    Fluid Trainer Resistance

    Hi, I'm using a Elite TurboMuin Smart B+ trainer. I notice however that the fluid resistance seems really high. It's been like that since the day I bought it. I can barely ride anything past 39x17 for a long duration as the resistance is too high. I have never been able to use my 52 chain ring...