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[Closed] Help a thicky get onto zwift etc

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OK, so the turbo is on order (kickr snap). I've got iphone, ipad and windows 10 laptop with built in bluetooth. I guess I need a heart rate monitor and a dongle to connect trainer and heart monitor to laptop (or is this bluetooth?)

Really need specific help here - any links of what to buy?

Thanks


 
Posted : 16/11/2017 10:11 pm
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I'd get an ANT+ dongle for the laptop.

I tried the bloetooth and it was crap


 
Posted : 16/11/2017 10:29 pm
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Ant+ dongle and a USB extension lead. I leave the Ant+ on the turbo trainers leg then run the cable to the laptop. Just means the signal is stronger as the ant+ is near the turbo and cadence sensor.

You might also want a Garmin speed and cadence sensor on the bike. Just improves data and accuracy


 
Posted : 17/11/2017 9:30 am
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https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss/258-7961669-5553254?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=ant%2B

I also use an extension cable from there to move the dongle closer to the trainer.


 
Posted : 17/11/2017 9:33 am
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Cadence sensor is needed. I ended up getting a Wahoo Tickr and Wahoo Speed and cadence sensor for my set up (all of which connect direct to my Ipad with bluetooth along with my smart turbo). A fan is definitely needed also some form of a mat too, so you do not destroy your floor.


 
Posted : 17/11/2017 10:18 am

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