One of the newer innovations in the indoor training space for both cycling and running. What's the experience all about for a first-time user? Well, I found out last week at Tacx HQ in the Netherlands.
Tacx Magnum: First Ride (Fully Automatic Treadmill Smart Trainer)
This was the third year running Zwift have ventured 'Down Under' before the winter season really kicks in. This time Auckland was added to the itinerary. I was invited along to each of the events to talk tech, smart trainers, Zwift, and all things bike. Here's the wrap of each stop on the tour!
Below is the data exported from Strava on the same day as the events were run. Some activities don't show a device or M/F, so the totals are ballpark. Finish times/zones/HR/etc is all possible to mine, today I'm looking primarily at the devices used by athletes to upload to Strava.
Just over 12 months down the track from the Wahoo ELEMNT hitting shelves comes the Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT.
Addressing the unique needs of the performance-driven rider, ELEMNT BOLT pairs the ELEMNT’s groundbreaking ease of use and powerful performance with a form factor designed to blend as seamlessly with your bike as it does with your training and racing.
In a nutshell, Wahoo have taken the consumer feedback from the original ELEMNT and packed it into smaller, lighter, and according to their press releases, a more aerodynamic package.
I've been lucky enough to have some hands on with the ELEMNT BOLT just a few hours prior to the official announcement.... let's see how it stacks up:
