I am decided that I want to sign up for Trainerroad and am wondering what the best setup is in terms of all the gear necessary like for example Trainer, PowerMeter, laptop/ipad, headunit, and whatever else? In other words, if budget is a non-issue what would be your ideal TR setup? Context: I am …

Just my 2c based on my experience and what you describe: Trainer - any high end trainer Neo2, Direto XR etc etc. Tablet - for TR TV with some sort of streaming device (Apple TV, Android TV, Chromecast etc) - for entertainment. Rocker Plate - for comfort Hardtail MTB frame with same gearing as t…

A dedicated shed cooled to about 0C.

If money is no factor, get a few good fans and wireless headphones. I wish I had some wireless headphones for the trainer (that I didn’t care about getting all sweaty)!

Money not a factor? Dedicated training room with picture windows of a great view. AC, fans, surround sound & a couple mounted TVs. A 15k bike in the to stare at…wishing you were riding it outside. Kickr bike (don’t want to wear out the s-works). :blush:

Kickr bike on saris mp1 rocker plate Wahoo headwind fan Wahoo desk iPad for trainer road Computer with large monitor for streaming entertaining or running Zwift or fulgaz along with TR

Same bike inside and outside, and bike has a PowerMeter of course. Mount to Tacx Neo 2T smart trainer. Push TR workouts to headunit, Garmin 1040 will give you the best experience but I’m really happy with Edge 530. Then run Zwift or RGT or … in sim mode and follow the workout on your Garmin. Challen…

Dedicated Ti frame built to match your outside bike geometry and same components, quarq crank power meter, kickr + InsideSide Kickr E-Flex Dedicated pain cave with awesome fans + big TV with dedicated Mac mini great wireless earbuds. Nice shelf / table for towel, bottles, etc

Money no factor - bike with exact same geometry that you use outside or, custom / completely adjustable to match different geometries. Could either go with something like a full TacX bike or custom. And, add a sauna big enough to do heat acclimation workouts inside on the trainer.

I would have 2 fans…otherwise good list.

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HLaB July 1, 2022, 9:43pm 6

Ideal? Something not posted by me in this thread Let's see your paincave!

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