Has anyone used TruTrainer’s September 2019 “smartload” rollers? It was name “smartload” because it generates its own power without the need of electricity, and works with training apps like TrainerRoad and Zwift. Price is a hefty $1,499. Not many reviews that I can find.

Then it coul be a tablet Samsung tab A ( ant plus) is not sufficient hardware/software to controll it?

I have a classic one and wonder if it’s worth to upgrade to Smartload ? Already have a Quark Dzero PM on the bike. Just thinking it would be nice to have ERG function (if it does perform well with TR, otherwise I’ll be happy with the classic roller).

Could be but I am no expert on their product, just a user.

Up to now, every attempt to controll the rollers by Rouvy,TrainerRoad, Fulgaz has failed. Their native app only is able to controll its power in three modes:target power, manual load, or wind and grade.Still I dont know wether it may depend on the hardware I am using (Samsung Tab A)

Excuse me Trainerroad, didnt try because a code is needed to try it bifore subscription.

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My Trutrainer Smartload seems to be well controlled by its on app, but not so by third party apps.

I think the TruTrainer app uses Bluetooth but for third party apps the rollers are only controllable over ant+. Try turning Bluetooth off on your device and then connecting to the rollers over ant+.

You are right,I tried but it says on the screen: your device cannot be connected as controllable.I wonder why. Thank you for your kind reply.

Interesting. If you haven’t yet, it’s probably a good idea to reach out to the TruTrainer folks via their website. They’ve been pretty responsive in the past to my questions. They may know what’s going on or be able to offer up solutions.

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Has anyone used TruTrainer Smartload Power Roller

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mcneese.chad November 15, 2020, 8:01pm 11

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