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That’s kind, thank you. I’ll see how I go, I have a few club mates with various smart trainers about I can try if needs be.
One question, what is it about erg more that makes it so worth it? One thing I like about the dumb trainer is that it helps you learn to hold a steady target power. Or is there a hidden training stimulus that erg provides?
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Less mental load means I find harder sessions 'easier'.
I don't race anymore or ride proper hills so holding power...I dunno if I need that skill. Eg at the weekend I did 2 x 30 whilst watching the final hour of last year's Omloop. 90% FTP intervals passed by uncomfortably but very quickly.
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One thing I like about the dumb trainer is that it helps you learn to hold a steady target power
Sounds like you already have what you need :-)
Erg mode could certainly be useful, as you could use a mtb with lower gearing, or even a singlespeed. I don't do structured training like you, so I got a smart trainer primarily for sim mode, as the trainer for me is essentially just a way of me getting my legs turning when I'm unable to get outside
After trying out TrainerRoad, Zwift, Bkool, Virtugo and Maximum trainer, I think I've settled on Rouvy
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ERG is quieter and better for your drivetrain. You can watch TV and spin. It's hard to keep focused in some intervals, like a long session of VO2 sprints. After the 40th sprint you'll be glad you're not shifting.
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I just like ERG mode as it removes one more thing to think about if I'm working on a specific session. As @onyerbike said, it makes it easier if you're on a hard session but it's not really any different for gentle stuff.
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I'd try a different trainer, but it could be just something you'd need to get used to.
I have had to adapt a bit, (not that much) to my Kickr Core going from a dumb fluid turbo...but it's well worth it for Erg mode.
PS if east welcome to try my Core.