Have an H2 now, have an opportunity to sell it to a friend and get a new H3 for an extra $200. One thing i know is improved is noise which is definitely a bonus for me since it will help keep the noise levels down for when my wife is studying in the evenings or sleeping in some mornings. Is anythin…

Just as an aside, when I used to shut off erg mode on TR, Standard was my go to on the Kickr. There’s little practical difference between standard and resistance modes AFAIC.

That definitely could be the case. The thread I read stated it was the only trainer that did not have resistance mode but did have slope/standard mode available in TR, but I have not done any other research to verify that this was correct. Your feedback is much appreciated!!

[image] kurt.braeckel: There’s little practical difference between standard and resistance modes AFAIC. Yes, essential characterized as follows: Resistance mode = linear progression, more like the magnetic trainers of old Standard mode = non-linear or exponential progression, more like the…

Thanks Kurt! I kind of assumed they would be similar other than resistance mode might have a little more granularity to fine tune the power produced for a specific gear setting.

[image] basshunter: The thread I read stated it was the only trainer that did not have resistance mode but did have slope/standard mode available in TR I’d have to read that thread (link if you have it), but that is exactly backwards to my experience. I will add, that there is a very intere…

Hmmm, interesting. I will have to play with my H2 tonight. Been a few years since I actually used it, so stuff could be different or I am just have a faulty memory (entirely possible :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye: )

[image] mcneese.chad: I will add, that there is a very interesting option with the H3 trainer. If you give it power from the wall, and do NOT connect it to any actual control device (phone, head unit, etc.), it will act like a fluid resistance trainer. It applies a generic but exponential power …

It could work that way, but honestly… these are not my first choice for traveling. They are big, heavy and just a pain to haul around. Even with my Neo2 being self powered, it is not a toy to move around. I’d much rather grab my old Kinetic Road Machine or one of those fork mount roller options (…

Problem I run into with my old CycleOps Fluid 2 (15 years and still going strong!) is disc brakes for my trainer wheel and my lack of thru-axle adapter for it otherwise. But yeah, I wouldn’t lug a Kickr or a Hammer for that. More likely to just find some decent roads nearby or spring for one of thos…

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basshunter June 20, 2022, 7:36pm 961

Here is the thread with the comments regarding lack of resistance mode:

https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/trainerroad-and-saris-h3-constantly-riding-high-gear/66610/10?u=basshunter

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