Chinese indoor trainer

Started by Willos, August 28, 2025, 02:58:40 PM

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Ludo

No decathlon in Canada? Could be your best option. 11/11 may bring some good discount?
I ended up not buying as the PayPal discount went away as I Was filling my mat cart...

cramy

Any feedback from the new owners?

Dan S.

Quote from: cramy on November 05, 2025, 02:43:13 PM
Any feedback from the new owners?

Had some initial issues with accuracy with the R200, thought it's a faulty unit, but I guess it needed some calibration (apparently it's automatic). Now it works well. Also received the virtual shifter clicker thingie. But since I've done 2 sessions in ERG mode, haven't had the chance to properly test it.

Also Patty is about to drop a video review on this unit soon.

Ludo

Received the r200 today and set it up. That was easy. Put the gravel bike on it and rode it for a 50 mins interval training session, just linking. I am Lacking any good reference so take it with a grain of salt, but I found it to be stable and solid feeling. I think I will have to play with spacers on the back of the cassette (mtb 11-52) to have it perfectly set up so it shift smooth and is quiet like on the bike. Next is to find an app for the surface tablet to make things a bit more entertaining. I don't think I would ever be able to do 3-4h on that thing, but 1-1h30 could be manageable and the long ride outdoor on the weekend

Scott902

Quote from: Ludo on November 04, 2025, 12:52:23 AM
No decathlon in Canada? Could be your best option. 11/11 may bring some good discount?
I ended up not buying as the PayPal discount went away as I Was filling my mat cart...

we have one. D 100 with click is $490.
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Domane SL6 G4

cramy

R200 or Thinkrider X2 Max; which one will you go with?

Ludo

I went for r200 and very happy with it.

cramy

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Quote from: Ludo on January 07, 2026, 09:49:24 AM
I went for r200 and very happy with it.

what made you choose the r200?

I can get the X2 max for 211Euros and the R200 for 243Euros

then I have to add the cassette for the R200 and I can buy the sort of zwift and cog for the X2 max https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/1005010630634537.html?

Ludo

I got it for $198 delivered, it had a slightly better accuracy and higher wattage rating (although at my level of power I think it's irrelevant). I don't think there is much to distinguish them to be honest.

Scott902

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Domane SL6 G4

Davide Panzeri

Hi,
I purchased the ThinkRider XXPRO interactive home trainer.
It's my first experience with home trainers.

I wanted to ask your opinion.
I can't figure out if it's normal and correct for the pedaling to feel very hard and resistant; for example, I struggle to get the 50/11 gear ratio to turn, and even with a more agile gear, such as a 34t chainring, it doesn't seem so easy.

Can you please tell me if the feeling is correct or not, and how I can fix it?
Thank you.

Dan S.

Quote from: Davide Panzeri on April 23, 2026, 12:14:35 AM
I can't figure out if it's normal and correct for the pedaling to feel very hard and resistant

What do you use to control the trainer? Any app?

Davide Panzeri

Hi,
Thanks for your reply.

I'm trying to connect it with mywhoosh.
Hi