I won a Wahoo Core in a raffle a few days ago... it hasn't even arrived, but I am getting SO EXCITED to use it after watching the videos you and others have shared about your experience! My bike hung in the garage for about 15 years, but I started riding again about a year ago and I think this indoor setup is going to help me take my riding to a level I never imagined!
Hey! Oh myyy this is awesome! It really will allow you to keep progressing over the next few months especially when its a little more wet and icy outside for sure! Its a great bit of kit and super versatile! Happy riding! x
I've had my Kickr Core a few years now and I love it. And I've used Wahoo SYSTM which is cool. I especially like the Michael Coty training rides, he's a great trainer. But rides tend to be redundant, and I noticed how slow they are to add new rides. I've been on the fence with transitioning over to Zwift, but you've inspired me to take that plunge now. Plus my employer will reimburse me up to $100 if I submit proof of 5 weeks of consistent training so it's pretty much a no brainer. But thank you Anouska for putting this video out there. 👍🚲🚲🚲
The thing I love more than anything is THE HEAT.I did a 40 miler last Sunday and was in pain from the cold most of the way.every time I ride indoors I lose myself within minutes.I’m on alpe de huez in THE HEAT. with no cold hands/feet etc.great vid.thank you.
Completely agree! The cold puts me off riding so much, I am sure our bodies just simply don't work in that kind of weather.. and don't get me started on headwinds, they are good for one thing Q/KOMS haha!
@@ALittleBitAnouska it’s gale force winds again this morning.so even with the best intentions I’m not riding on my own in that.besides I live in winchcombe so might get hit by a meteorite 😂😂so back on the turbo.have a great day😁👍👊
You would be a natural TV presenter. The fact that you are not sponsored and have no affiliates lends credibility to your reviews. That's a rare thing these days. I'm happy to recommend your channel to people that I know. Good luck. Stay safe and keep those videos coming. A well deserved pat on the back.
Hi Roman! Thank you so much for your lovely kind comment! This is such a lovely thing to read & means so much that you spent the time to write so thank you! x
Yes I just got a Kickr Core because of your influence and I love it! I used to hate the idea of virtual cycling during the start of the lockdown here in the Philippines which was March last year.
Really friendly informative video. I found all the content really useful and inspiring. I had just ordered a Wahoo Kickr Core and am planning to use it with MyWhoosh. Thanks Anouska. Really appreciated.
Great video, and very helpful for me as I have progressed from a "dumb" trainer (Kurt Kinetic Rock and Roll mark 1) to a "semi-smart" trainer (Kurt Road Machine Smart), that only transmits power data, to now being ready to hit the "Buy" button on a direct drive trainer, so that things actually get harder on Zwift hills, rather than me just plodding along but seeing my online speed getting slower. I've decided on the Kickr Core and, while all the snazzy tech info from DC Rainmaker and Shawn GP Lama have been absolutely stupendous, it was really helpful to hear you relate your personal experience of using the Kickr Core in conjunction with Zwift. Until recently, I would only ride my dumb trainer if there was cycling or rugby to watch on TV, but recently (past 2 weeks) I have found Zwift really motivating. With the reactive experience of a direct drive trainer, like you I hope to do a lot more structured workouts. Keep the videos coming! I know they take a lot of work.
Hi David! Thank you so much for your comment. So glad you decided of a Kickr Core I really don't think you'll be dissappointed! It is such a great piece of kit to train with for sure! It will be great to see how well your FTP improves over the next few weeks too! Happy riding! x
You have a beautiful bike! Wow! I have a Wahoo Snap and was wondering if I should upgrade to the core. You have a good boyfriend! He is cheering you on! I wish my wife would get into cycling. Thanks for your video!
Hi Matthew! Thank you so much for your comment, the Snap is a great bit of kit though & can still give you a mega workout! The great thing about the Kickr Core though is the whole new host of options it offers you & it really does give you the hidden extra 25% I think which we can often ignore in our own ability.. I know I certainly improved very quickly when I started riding it! Haha he is pretty amazing, very very supportive so I am lucky for sure! Happy riding!
Thank you! So recognisable...all of it. Great to see your enthousiasm and openess! Started out on the kickr core and zwift this december...and hooked 🤗
For a fan, can I suggest you get a decent Gym fan. I got an Arlec ABF200GB (catchy name) out of Homebase for £25. It's 50cm, floor mounted and produces a gale at high speed setting. I only use it on setting one and it's great. Well up to the job of keeping me cool up that Alpe Du Zwift!
Great idea! I actually use an aircon unit normally as I had one anyway but a snazzy fan would be better for sure! Ill keep an eye out especially at that price!
@@ALittleBitAnouska Just to add a bit of info. on my experience of it. The fan seems to move a larger volume of air towards you in a breezy way if you know what I mean, so you are not getting a narrow blast of air coming at you, like a Dyson would for example. It gives you that evaporative cooling you need, without being uncomfortable. Being a large diameter fan it is fairly quiet too. Oh, I confess I am not as yet a full fledged Alpe Du Zwifter haha. I am new to these trainers as you are aware, and I just found out the trainer in Zwift is set to 50 percent assist on climbs, so that Alpe Du zwift run I did last was as if I had a 50 tooth sprocket on the back lol. I actually thought it was a bit easy, in terms of gearing, so I'm quite chuffed the trainer will be up to the job of re-creating the proper experience when I'm fit enough to try it at full resistance. Really enjoyed the ride up there though, and without that slider thingy I would have blown up, so it's good they have it. I'll just decrease the assist as I go and it will be a great training tool. Allez Allez!
Hi Jamie! Thank you for your comment, where are you in Canada? We are heading there to ski in 2022! Its a little like that where I live in the UK.. we get a lot of rain haha! x
Ah the long awaited review! Nice to see you’re progress. Well done ! Since your first video I have gone and picked up a wahoo kickr and started zwifting... I’m a full on zwift addict! Still on level 12, but making slow steady gains! Thanks for the video! And Ride on!
Hey! It really is long awaited! I do apologise for being so very slow haha! Lockdown in UK helped create some extra time! Glad to hear you are enjoying your riding and getting the most out of Zwift! X
Good Happy Wednesday 😍 Anouska, 💯👍👍😎🤗💪 Wahoo Kickr Core & Zwift Performance with a 😎🤗 sky outfit, a beautiful hairstyle, the perfect walk entertainment for me, thank you. Kind regards, Felix
Finally someone who explains other features on the Wahoo like how to use the Bolt. I’m getting my Core tomorrow. Two questions: What Bianchi model is that? And how Big is your house. 😀
Thanks for posting this video. It's really helpful. I am hoping to pickup my Kickr Core tomorrow. I'm also getting a new bike to replace my 25-year old Bianchi. I love that bike but it's a little dated these days. I'm trying to figure out how to fit the bike & kickr into my house. How long is the space you need for your setup?
Hi David! Thank you so much for your comment! So glad you enjoyed the video! Hope you picked up your new toy okay? What bike did you choose too? I hope your Bianchi is going to be staying though!? The space you need is quite literally the length of your bike :)
@@ALittleBitAnouska Thanks for your reply. I'm almost there. I have the Kickr, but it's waiting for a bike. I have an Orbea Orca on order. Hopefully, it will be here in about 2 weeks! I'm very excited. And don't worry: I'll find a good use for the Bianchi. It's still a beautiful bike.
Hi Anouska, what you said about racing rings true with me. I've been zwifting since last October and generally do the group D rides which I enjoy! Racing does seem daunting but will give it a go sometime! Hope you do too and you record it for your channel. Keep up the good work and will look forward to see you racing 😀
Hi Anthony! Thank you so much for your comment! I am so glad to hear that I am not the only one & you have 100% encouraged me to get going on a race for sure! Happy riding! x
What a perfect set up! I still don’t even have a bike lol I’m a musician so it’s tough to have two addictions.Guitars and studio equipment plus a bike etc is pushing it
It's great to see females cycling - it took me a while to convince my sister to cycle with me, but she just got a new job that allows her to safely bike commute so she's been cycling to her workplace for the past month or so (she's on my old Avanti Giro C2 that is pretty much the same celeste colour as your Bianchi! It goes without saying that she loves it 😁). I've now been trying to convince my sister about indoor trainers - I think you ran through it very well and in plain language that most people can understand (I'll probably have to explain watts and cadence to her but that's simple), so I'm intending to show your video to her tomorrow! 👍
Hi! Thank you so much for your lovely kind comment! I am so glad you enjoyed the video and hope she does too! I agree, there should be more of us girlies out riding for sure! Two wheels just makes everyone so much happier! Stay safe! X
Be sure to mention training on a smart trainer is much safer than outdoors, not traffic stops etc to watch out for so you can go hard, jump off and straight into the shower! And the fitness and strength gains definitely make the outdoor riders way more fun.
Really useful review, thanks for that. Ive been using my old fluid 2 trainer on Zwift for the past two months but think Im going to upgrade to the wahoo mainly for the erg mode and decent power meter.
Hey! Thank you so much for your comment! This is the exact reason why we chose this trainer too as its so handy having the data and erg mode is just so helpful! Happy riding! X
Do you not normally use a sweat guard for your bike? I use one, and I've got a dedicated 16 year old turbo bike, but for this one that looks very new, I'd be wanting to keep that corroding sweat off of the frame and bolts. As an aside, I know you are using Zwift, but have you tried RGT? They have a free membership, and if you pay the £6.99 a month, you can utilise magic roads, which is a bit like what you were talking about riding actual rides where the turbo simulates the gradient - in this case it will do it, but also provide you some auto generated scenery to match those gradients, and you can also ride it with other people, or with the in app 'bots' should you wish :-)
Hi Dan! Thank you so much for your comment! I actually do normally use one but I was filming my bike, forgot to put it on then instantly regretted doing so haha! I refuse to leave my bike once I am in the swing as otherwise my legs feel utterly dead lol! I actually use a super cheap one from Chain Reaction by Lifeline. It makes all the difference for sure! I havent tried RGT but I'll look into it for sure! Perhaps that would be a good next video! Thank you for the advice!
Considering the Core but I’ve heard other comments that because the bike is slightly offset to the right compared to the units legs, there is a bit of lean. Hard to tell but watching people’s videos it almost looks like when standing on the pedals or pushing hard there is a slight lean to the right on each stroke. Have you experienced this? Like your video but it would also be good to hear the trainer without any music overlay just to hear how noisy or quiet it is. Thanks,
Hi! Thank you so much for your comment. It does sit on the side and whilst it doesn't have any lean at all you are aware that it isn't centred which can trick your mind a little. You do need to make sure it is nice and tight on the trainer though to avoid any lean :) Noise wise the trainer itself is very quiet but my Bianchi does give some noise off from the chair for sure!
Hi Anouska! Thanks for the great video. One question: If I want to connect the wahoo to my PC, do I have to buy some gadget like Ant+ dongle or can I connect Wahoo directly somehow (I don't have bluetooth)? Thanks so much!
Hi! Thank you so much for your comment! Huge update to the Pain Cave.. its now in a different space completely, I will 100% do a new tour haha! We did buy a BIG fan which is much preferred to the Air Con interestingly! x
Hi Anouska, love the video. Your videos are always so lovely & well produced. Your pain cave is gorgeous, look forward to seeing your new one too. Good on you for building up your training & strength on the kickr core before racing. But I think you will ace your first race. Start with a small one.
Hi Mel! Lovely to hear from you & thank you for your kind comment! Looking forward to having a bigger space again where you won't hear my pain so much whilst riding haha! Hope you are well xxx
Hi Katrina! Thank you so much! I bought mine from Country Cycles in Swansea, South Wales. I contacted most of the Bianchi dealers in the South of UK to find her! x
Great video. just got hold of a smart tacx trainer. . Any recommendations on where to start with a training programme? Maybe your next video. I am runner, wondering if there is a couch to 5k equivalent for cycling 👀
Thank you so much! Awesome news! If you aren't ready to use ZWIFT then check out the GCN workouts on UA-cam and follow a few of those to begin with! On Zwift I love an FTP builder plan!
Hey! Thank you so much for watching & I am so happy they have that effect! Yes absolutely! When I first started out I had a standard turbo trainer and I would just put a GCN workout video on and follow that which was great too but this really does motivate you and makes you work super hard for sure so I would 100% recommend! x
Hi Anouska, Great video and love the bike! I am looking at getting a Kickr Core and just wanted to ask you about riser blocks for the front wheel. Do you use one? Is one required/recommended? Thanks
Do you find it cumbersome to pop your bike off the Kickr when you want to go out for a ride? I’m wondering if a second bike is better, especially for the summer.
Hi! Great question! Not at all, because I keep a cassette on the Kickr I literally pull my wheel on and off in seconds. HOWEVER.. this is an excellent excuse to buy a second bike for sure 👍
Hi! Thank you for your comment! I would also like to see this because it would be a miracle if I were to run haha! Unfortunately my running skills are appalling and I was not blessed in that department lol!
@@ALittleBitAnouska well I don’t have a treadmill but I use my Apple Watch as the speed sensor and the heart rate and have footpod. It works out pretty well. I have been working out every day doing it down the house hallway
@@Astronomical1 Ah that is super cool! I had no idea you could do it without a treadmill but that does make sense! Thats the way though, just keep training as much as you can as it makes you feel so good!
@@ALittleBitAnouska Yep i believe but he will not stay with u all the time when u wanna Zwifting ! Keep that in mind :) After u cant reach riders in front of u if water or towel is lost even with gaining some serious watts :)
Hi, This is the Core and not the V5 version right? Around 700 GBP? Is the top end model worth the extra 300? Also there appears to be no availability for any of these in the UK, thanks
Hi! Thank you for your comment! Thats correct, we didn't pay the extra for the next one up as we didn't feel it was worth it. This provides more than enough power & resistance! We signed up to stock alerts so that when one became available we could grab it! X
Hi Rizal! Thank you for your comment. I mean.. one is warmer than the other haha! But in all seriousness I so find riding on the road is more comfortable especially when climbing out of the saddle because of the flexibility on the bike. BUT the smart trainers are so cool because the gradient is so real! x
Thanks for the info!!! Looking to buy this or snap. How loud is it? New sub!!! I feel off my bike 2 days ago lolol rolling to a red light unclipped my left but for some reason i wanted to put my tight foot down lolol just started using clips last week.
Hi! Thank you so much for your comment, omg this has happened to me more than once too! I am more worried about scratching my bike than grazing my skin though haha! Keep going! I Really rate this over a non smart trainer for the sound as the only noise you really get is off of the drive chain :) x
Fellow Kickr Core owner here! I love it! 🤩 Next purchase will be the climb... 😎 Random question, but just wondering where you got your shorty bib shorts from? Iv been trying to find a pair for ageeessss but they all seem to be on the longer side! Or short shorts with no bib. 🤯
Hi Jen! Thank you so much for your comment! Its so much fun isn't it! Such a mega bit of kit! I would so love a climb too! So these ones are from Monton who I think are an Asian make but I bought them online and have two pairs from them which I really rate! I k ow exactly what you mean in terms of length, short shorts in the summer are much better for tans too lol! Xx
@@ALittleBitAnouska ah, thanks! Can you remember what they are called? Just had a wee look and all the bib shorts on the site seem to look quite long... 🤔 The climb really is awesome, my bf has one and he let me connect my bike to his setup (Kickr and Climb) to try it out before I bought my own Kickr Core and I really loved it. He thinks the climb prob isn’t that necessary, but I think it’s too cool not to have! 😂🤣🙌🏼
@@jenmarr1645 I just took a look and they have them in white on monton.com but not the UK site which is annoying! You could try velo vixen too as they have beautiful kit! X
@@ALittleBitAnouska ah, found them, thank you! I’ll maybe drop them a little FB message to see if they are coming back into stock at some point! 👍🏼 thanks lovely! Good luck in your journey! ☺️
That's a beautiful Bianchi Anouska. My twin loves those, he'd flip if he saw that one. I'll stick with my good 'ol CAAD12. )))) I've got an Elite Suito Trainer. What a carry on getting hold of it! I got mine ordered on 2nd of Jan when I think I caught everyone napping after the festivities lol. It was in stock on the morning, all gone by the evening. I got on Zwift, and have gone up the Alpe Du Zwift already. I love it and am going up again very soon.
Hi Roy! Great to hear from you & thank you for your kind comment! I felt the same way when I saw her in real life, I wanted one so desperately so when she became available I could barely breathe! haha! Well done getting hold of one, its been a crazy time! Glad to hear you are loving Zwift & making the most of it! Happy riding!
@@ALittleBitAnouska can understand that! Started Rosing last year and got a used Scott speedster. Its ok for me to begin with but streaming of the day that i can get a new one! :D
Hi Drew! Thank you so much for your message! I have actually paused Zwift right now but I do post what I am up to on Instagram @anouskas if you use that! Hope you are loving your Kickr core! x
Hi David! Thank you so much for your comment! I actually didn't really consider it as it was very much out of my budget but in comparison there was not enough of a difference to warrant paying the extra for the V5 x
I just did the short mix for the first time this week haha. It was brutal since I hadn’t ridden in awhile. On average, how long are you able to ride on the indoor trainer before boredom kicks in?
Hey! Ah that is great news! Glad you got the best out of it! I ride 5 times a week but I usually get on very early in the morning & do those shorter rides as I am very time poor unfortunately. I quite like putting a youtube video on my iPad too and sometimes I'll just watch that at that same time if I don't feel super motivated! x
I won a Wahoo Core in a raffle a few days ago... it hasn't even arrived, but I am getting SO EXCITED to use it after watching the videos you and others have shared about your experience! My bike hung in the garage for about 15 years, but I started riding again about a year ago and I think this indoor setup is going to help me take my riding to a level I never imagined!
Hey! Oh myyy this is awesome! It really will allow you to keep progressing over the next few months especially when its a little more wet and icy outside for sure! Its a great bit of kit and super versatile! Happy riding! x
I've had my Kickr Core a few years now and I love it. And I've used Wahoo SYSTM which is cool. I especially like the Michael Coty training rides, he's a great trainer. But rides tend to be redundant, and I noticed how slow they are to add new rides. I've been on the fence with transitioning over to Zwift, but you've inspired me to take that plunge now. Plus my employer will reimburse me up to $100 if I submit proof of 5 weeks of consistent training so it's pretty much a no brainer. But thank you Anouska for putting this video out there. 👍🚲🚲🚲
The thing I love more than anything is THE HEAT.I did a 40 miler last Sunday and was in pain from the cold most of the way.every time I ride indoors I lose myself within minutes.I’m on alpe de huez in THE HEAT. with no cold hands/feet etc.great vid.thank you.
Completely agree! The cold puts me off riding so much, I am sure our bodies just simply don't work in that kind of weather.. and don't get me started on headwinds, they are good for one thing Q/KOMS haha!
@@ALittleBitAnouska it’s gale force winds again this morning.so even with the best intentions I’m not riding on my own in that.besides I live in winchcombe so might get hit by a meteorite 😂😂so back on the turbo.have a great day😁👍👊
You would be a natural TV presenter. The fact that you are not sponsored and have no affiliates lends credibility to your reviews. That's a rare thing these days. I'm happy to recommend your channel to people that I know. Good luck. Stay safe and keep those videos coming. A well deserved pat on the back.
Hi Roman! Thank you so much for your lovely kind comment! This is such a lovely thing to read & means so much that you spent the time to write so thank you! x
Yes I just got a Kickr Core because of your influence and I love it! I used to hate the idea of virtual cycling during the start of the lockdown here in the Philippines which was March last year.
Hi! This is so cool! I am so glad my videos helped your decision and this is the best way to ride during lockdown for sure!
Verry inspired I’m 73 got bit stale and I’m off to get my wahoo well done and congrats on your big improvements
Thank you so much for your comment! This is great news, I am so happy it encouraged you! x
hey young fella; 3yrs on - what are your thoughts on the trainer?
Fantastic , I really enjoyed this. I have just bought a kickr , and was looking for some info on what to expect , Thank you very much 👍
Hi Sam! Thank you so much for this comment, so glad you found it helpful! x
Thanks for sharing your experiences and insight. Very entertaining and motovating. I appreciate it!
Thank you for being so kind :)
Nice pain cave setup. It's nice to have a window to look out while zwifting. Look forward to viewing your next video!
Absolutely! And especially when its daylight outside! Thank you!
Really friendly informative video. I found all the content really useful and inspiring. I had just ordered a Wahoo Kickr Core and am planning to use it with MyWhoosh. Thanks Anouska. Really appreciated.
Great video, and very helpful for me as I have progressed from a "dumb" trainer (Kurt Kinetic Rock and Roll mark 1) to a "semi-smart" trainer (Kurt Road Machine Smart), that only transmits power data, to now being ready to hit the "Buy" button on a direct drive trainer, so that things actually get harder on Zwift hills, rather than me just plodding along but seeing my online speed getting slower.
I've decided on the Kickr Core and, while all the snazzy tech info from DC Rainmaker and Shawn GP Lama have been absolutely stupendous, it was really helpful to hear you relate your personal experience of using the Kickr Core in conjunction with Zwift. Until recently, I would only ride my dumb trainer if there was cycling or rugby to watch on TV, but recently (past 2 weeks) I have found Zwift really motivating. With the reactive experience of a direct drive trainer, like you I hope to do a lot more structured workouts.
Keep the videos coming! I know they take a lot of work.
Hi David! Thank you so much for your comment. So glad you decided of a Kickr Core I really don't think you'll be dissappointed! It is such a great piece of kit to train with for sure! It will be great to see how well your FTP improves over the next few weeks too! Happy riding! x
You have a beautiful bike! Wow! I have a Wahoo Snap and was wondering if I should upgrade to the core. You have a good boyfriend! He is cheering you on! I wish my wife would get into cycling. Thanks for your video!
Hi Matthew! Thank you so much for your comment, the Snap is a great bit of kit though & can still give you a mega workout! The great thing about the Kickr Core though is the whole new host of options it offers you & it really does give you the hidden extra 25% I think which we can often ignore in our own ability.. I know I certainly improved very quickly when I started riding it! Haha he is pretty amazing, very very supportive so I am lucky for sure! Happy riding!
Thank you! So recognisable...all of it. Great to see your enthousiasm and openess! Started out on the kickr core and zwift this december...and hooked 🤗
Thank you for your lovely comment! Glad you enjoyed the video and are getting some riding in!
Ride on!
For a fan, can I suggest you get a decent Gym fan. I got an Arlec ABF200GB (catchy name) out of Homebase for £25. It's 50cm, floor mounted and produces a gale at high speed setting. I only use it on setting one and it's great. Well up to the job of keeping me cool up that Alpe Du Zwift!
Great idea! I actually use an aircon unit normally as I had one anyway but a snazzy fan would be better for sure! Ill keep an eye out especially at that price!
@@ALittleBitAnouska Just to add a bit of info. on my experience of it. The fan seems to move a larger volume of air towards you in a breezy way if you know what I mean, so you are not getting a narrow blast of air coming at you, like a Dyson would for example. It gives you that evaporative cooling you need, without being uncomfortable. Being a large diameter fan it is fairly quiet too.
Oh, I confess I am not as yet a full fledged Alpe Du Zwifter haha. I am new to these trainers as you are aware, and I just found out the trainer in Zwift is set to 50 percent assist on climbs, so that Alpe Du zwift run I did last was as if I had a 50 tooth sprocket on the back lol. I actually thought it was a bit easy, in terms of gearing, so I'm quite chuffed the trainer will be up to the job of re-creating the proper experience when I'm fit enough to try it at full resistance. Really enjoyed the ride up there though, and without that slider thingy I would have blown up, so it's good they have it. I'll just decrease the assist as I go and it will be a great training tool. Allez Allez!
Great video, I’m a total noob and this is absolutely perfect. That bike of yours is making me jealous too, stunning.👌
Hi! Thank you so much for your message! I am so glad this helped, thats all I want to achieve with my videos :) xx
Thanks for the video. Living in Canada I certainly can’t ride all year round and was looking for a way to maximize my workouts.
Hi Jamie! Thank you for your comment, where are you in Canada? We are heading there to ski in 2022! Its a little like that where I live in the UK.. we get a lot of rain haha! x
@@ALittleBitAnouska I live in Ontario but have lived in BC, Alberta and Nova Scotia. Where you going skiing?
My goodness that's a great-looking bike!
Thanks Christoph! Its my absolute dream to have a Bianchi! xx
Refreshingly nice video. Thanks for the detailed walkthrough 🎉
Love your bike colour!
Thank you so much! It was the colour which first attracted me to Bianchi!
Ah the long awaited review! Nice to see you’re progress. Well done !
Since your first video I have gone and picked up a wahoo kickr and started zwifting... I’m a full on zwift addict! Still on level 12, but making slow steady gains! Thanks for the video! And Ride on!
Hey! It really is long awaited! I do apologise for being so very slow haha! Lockdown in UK helped create some extra time! Glad to hear you are enjoying your riding and getting the most out of Zwift! X
I would interesting to see more on the training aspects of zwift and the how to use them. This was a good video, thanks!
Thank you for your comment! Great idea too, ill be sure to include on my next video!
Good Happy Wednesday 😍 Anouska, 💯👍👍😎🤗💪 Wahoo Kickr Core & Zwift Performance with a 😎🤗 sky outfit, a beautiful hairstyle, the perfect walk entertainment for me, thank you. Kind regards, Felix
Finally someone who explains other features on the Wahoo like how to use the Bolt. I’m getting my Core tomorrow. Two questions: What Bianchi model is that? And how Big is your house. 😀
Hi! Thank you so much for your comment! Hope your Core arrived safely & you are enjoying it! Its an Oltre XR3! Its the best thing I've ever owned!
I’d tell your boyfriend to FO, no one needs a coach lol. Great insight in the kit thanks for uploading.
Thanks for watching!
Keep up on videos just bought me kickr core and was wondering how to set it for a 700c setting but might be already pre-set? Any info is appreciated!
Thanks for posting this video. It's really helpful. I am hoping to pickup my Kickr Core tomorrow. I'm also getting a new bike to replace my 25-year old Bianchi. I love that bike but it's a little dated these days.
I'm trying to figure out how to fit the bike & kickr into my house. How long is the space you need for your setup?
Hi David! Thank you so much for your comment! So glad you enjoyed the video! Hope you picked up your new toy okay? What bike did you choose too? I hope your Bianchi is going to be staying though!? The space you need is quite literally the length of your bike :)
@@ALittleBitAnouska Thanks for your reply. I'm almost there. I have the Kickr, but it's waiting for a bike. I have an Orbea Orca on order. Hopefully, it will be here in about 2 weeks! I'm very excited. And don't worry: I'll find a good use for the Bianchi. It's still a beautiful bike.
Hi Anouska, what you said about racing rings true with me. I've been zwifting since last October and generally do the group D rides which I enjoy! Racing does seem daunting but will give it a go sometime! Hope you do too and you record it for your channel. Keep up the good work and will look forward to see you racing 😀
Hi Anthony! Thank you so much for your comment! I am so glad to hear that I am not the only one & you have 100% encouraged me to get going on a race for sure! Happy riding! x
What a perfect set up! I still don’t even have a bike lol I’m a musician so it’s tough to have two addictions.Guitars and studio equipment plus a bike etc is pushing it
Good things come to those who wait! You'll get one for sure! Its hard finding the time though I know to enjoy everything! X
It's great to see females cycling - it took me a while to convince my sister to cycle with me, but she just got a new job that allows her to safely bike commute so she's been cycling to her workplace for the past month or so (she's on my old Avanti Giro C2 that is pretty much the same celeste colour as your Bianchi! It goes without saying that she loves it 😁). I've now been trying to convince my sister about indoor trainers - I think you ran through it very well and in plain language that most people can understand (I'll probably have to explain watts and cadence to her but that's simple), so I'm intending to show your video to her tomorrow! 👍
Hi! Thank you so much for your lovely kind comment! I am so glad you enjoyed the video and hope she does too! I agree, there should be more of us girlies out riding for sure! Two wheels just makes everyone so much happier! Stay safe! X
Be sure to mention training on a smart trainer is much safer than outdoors, not traffic stops etc to watch out for so you can go hard, jump off and straight into the shower! And the fitness and strength gains definitely make the outdoor riders way more fun.
@@chrisoman87 very good point! x
Really useful review, thanks for that. Ive been using my old fluid 2 trainer on Zwift for the past two months but think Im going to upgrade to the wahoo mainly for the erg mode and decent power meter.
Hey! Thank you so much for your comment! This is the exact reason why we chose this trainer too as its so handy having the data and erg mode is just so helpful! Happy riding! X
Thanks for the video. Very informative and inspirational. Many thanks.
nice content, subscribed. Would like to see you vlog a ramp test.
Hi Randy! Thank you so much for your message, I had a feeling this might be something everyone would like to see so I will definitely film my next!
Really good video!! Some great tips that I think some ppl dont think about! 👌
Hi Pete! Thank you so much for your kind comment, I am so glad you enjoyed the video & hope it helps everyone :)
That bike is gorgeous
Thank you so much 💓
Do you not normally use a sweat guard for your bike? I use one, and I've got a dedicated 16 year old turbo bike, but for this one that looks very new, I'd be wanting to keep that corroding sweat off of the frame and bolts. As an aside, I know you are using Zwift, but have you tried RGT? They have a free membership, and if you pay the £6.99 a month, you can utilise magic roads, which is a bit like what you were talking about riding actual rides where the turbo simulates the gradient - in this case it will do it, but also provide you some auto generated scenery to match those gradients, and you can also ride it with other people, or with the in app 'bots' should you wish :-)
Hi Dan! Thank you so much for your comment! I actually do normally use one but I was filming my bike, forgot to put it on then instantly regretted doing so haha! I refuse to leave my bike once I am in the swing as otherwise my legs feel utterly dead lol! I actually use a super cheap one from Chain Reaction by Lifeline. It makes all the difference for sure! I havent tried RGT but I'll look into it for sure! Perhaps that would be a good next video! Thank you for the advice!
Best video yet 👍 well done!
Thank you so much! I've got lots more to come hopefully!
Considering the Core but I’ve heard other comments that because the bike is slightly offset to the right compared to the units legs, there is a bit of lean. Hard to tell but watching people’s videos it almost looks like when standing on the pedals or pushing hard there is a slight lean to the right on each stroke. Have you experienced this? Like your video but it would also be good to hear the trainer without any music overlay just to hear how noisy or quiet it is. Thanks,
Hi! Thank you so much for your comment. It does sit on the side and whilst it doesn't have any lean at all you are aware that it isn't centred which can trick your mind a little. You do need to make sure it is nice and tight on the trainer though to avoid any lean :) Noise wise the trainer itself is very quiet but my Bianchi does give some noise off from the chair for sure!
Hi Anouska! Thanks for the great video. One question: If I want to connect the wahoo to my PC, do I have to buy some gadget like Ant+ dongle or can I connect Wahoo directly somehow (I don't have bluetooth)?
Thanks so much!
Is there an update on the pain cave?! Any improvements on the setup?
Hi! Thank you so much for your comment! Huge update to the Pain Cave.. its now in a different space completely, I will 100% do a new tour haha! We did buy a BIG fan which is much preferred to the Air Con interestingly! x
Hi Anouska, love the video. Your videos are always so lovely & well produced. Your pain cave is gorgeous, look forward to seeing your new one too. Good on you for building up your training & strength on the kickr core before racing. But I think you will ace your first race. Start with a small one.
Hi Mel! Lovely to hear from you & thank you for your kind comment! Looking forward to having a bigger space again where you won't hear my pain so much whilst riding haha! Hope you are well xxx
Great video would love to see more videos
Hi! Thank you so much for your comment! I've got lots of ideas for sure!
Hey love the video! What do you have your trainer simulation level set to?
Hi Max! Thank you so much for your message, I am actually using Wahoo Systm at the moment and I use 1% because I am a wimp haha! xx
Thanks for the video! I get my Core in a couple of weeks! Could you list the Zwift rides that you mentioned in your video?
Hi! Thank you so much for your comment! I love Emily's Short Mix & Hill Route for short workouts! If you want to smash yourself try the Wringer! x
I love your bike, where can I get one please. I have a bianchi but could do with an upgrade.
Hi Katrina! Thank you so much! I bought mine from Country Cycles in Swansea, South Wales. I contacted most of the Bianchi dealers in the South of UK to find her! x
You can use that app in swift to just disconnect the core from zwift but use it to control the power and hay presto just up you watts as Normal
Hi Luke! Thank you so much for your comment! I haven't tried this out I don't think so I'll give it a go!
You can also use you wahoo bolt or element to do the same control your core.
I really enjoyed watching this video!
Hi! thank you so much for your comment :)
Managed to get my hands one a Core last week, really like it.
Fantastic news! They are like Gold Dust right now! Happy riding!
@@ALittleBitAnouska greedy old me also got the Headwind fan this week... :-) Game changer
@@MaartenOverweg This is super cool! I can imagine! I think a Headwind is going to be an essential in the Summer for sure!
Nice place and nice house 🙂 the kicr is a great choice keep up the hard work 💪
Thank you so much!
Great video. just got hold of a smart tacx trainer. . Any recommendations on where to start with a training programme? Maybe your next video. I am runner, wondering if there is a couch to 5k equivalent for cycling 👀
Thank you so much! Awesome news! If you aren't ready to use ZWIFT then check out the GCN workouts on UA-cam and follow a few of those to begin with! On Zwift I love an FTP builder plan!
@@ALittleBitAnouska yep. Already signed up to Zwift. Looks fantastic.
Hot bike chick just works! Great videos 👍🏼
Haha! Hello! And thank you for that very kind comment! Made my day! x
Super new rider here. All your videos are very motivating! Would it help to get this kind of trainer? Is it new rider friendly? :)
Hey! Thank you so much for watching & I am so happy they have that effect! Yes absolutely! When I first started out I had a standard turbo trainer and I would just put a GCN workout video on and follow that which was great too but this really does motivate you and makes you work super hard for sure so I would 100% recommend! x
Hi Anouska, Great video and love the bike! I am looking at getting a Kickr Core and just wanted to ask you about riser blocks for the front wheel. Do you use one? Is one required/recommended? Thanks
Hi Jonny, thank you so much for your comment. I don't use any risers but I am considering getting a rocker plate to try out for realness!
What a nice pretty rider
Thank you for your kind comment!
@@ALittleBitAnouska you're welcome, it's my pleasure
Do you find it cumbersome to pop your bike off the Kickr when you want to go out for a ride? I’m wondering if a second bike is better, especially for the summer.
Hi! Great question! Not at all, because I keep a cassette on the Kickr I literally pull my wheel on and off in seconds. HOWEVER.. this is an excellent excuse to buy a second bike for sure 👍
I would love to see you use Zwift for running
Hi! Thank you for your comment! I would also like to see this because it would be a miracle if I were to run haha! Unfortunately my running skills are appalling and I was not blessed in that department lol!
@@ALittleBitAnouska well I don’t have a treadmill but I use my Apple Watch as the speed sensor and the heart rate and have footpod. It works out pretty well. I have been working out every day doing it down the house hallway
@@Astronomical1 Ah that is super cool! I had no idea you could do it without a treadmill but that does make sense! Thats the way though, just keep training as much as you can as it makes you feel so good!
Its good if u have a towel and water with hydration tablet when Zwifting :)
Absolutely! Or in my case I had a very handy husband to pass me everything I needed so I didnt have to move too far haha! X
@@ALittleBitAnouska Yep i believe but he will not stay with u all the time when u wanna Zwifting ! Keep that in mind :) After u cant reach riders in front of u if water or towel is lost even with gaining some serious watts :)
Hi, This is the Core and not the V5 version right? Around 700 GBP? Is the top end model worth the extra 300? Also there appears to be no availability for any of these in the UK, thanks
Hi! Thank you for your comment! Thats correct, we didn't pay the extra for the next one up as we didn't feel it was worth it. This provides more than enough power & resistance! We signed up to stock alerts so that when one became available we could grab it! X
HI, how the different between kickr core with real ride on the street? is it the same feel?
Hi Rizal! Thank you for your comment. I mean.. one is warmer than the other haha! But in all seriousness I so find riding on the road is more comfortable especially when climbing out of the saddle because of the flexibility on the bike. BUT the smart trainers are so cool because the gradient is so real! x
Do you have a setup video?
Hi John, thank you for your comment! I do indeed, check out the other videos on my channel :) xx
Great video! Zwift is most certainly where it's at but most importantly I love your Bike!! The colorway is awesome!!
#RobbArmstrong
Hi Robb! Thank you so much for your lovely comment! She really is a thing of beauty in the celeste!
Thanks for the info!!! Looking to buy this or snap. How loud is it? New sub!!! I feel off my bike 2 days ago lolol rolling to a red light unclipped my left but for some reason i wanted to put my tight foot down lolol just started using clips last week.
Hi! Thank you so much for your comment, omg this has happened to me more than once too! I am more worried about scratching my bike than grazing my skin though haha! Keep going! I Really rate this over a non smart trainer for the sound as the only noise you really get is off of the drive chain :) x
Great video! I am evaluating pros and cons between an expensive peloton bike vs a smart trainer. Very helpful hints. Thanks!
Hi! Thank you for your comment! So glad you enjoyed it! X
Fellow Kickr Core owner here! I love it! 🤩 Next purchase will be the climb... 😎 Random question, but just wondering where you got your shorty bib shorts from? Iv been trying to find a pair for ageeessss but they all seem to be on the longer side! Or short shorts with no bib. 🤯
Hi Jen! Thank you so much for your comment! Its so much fun isn't it! Such a mega bit of kit! I would so love a climb too! So these ones are from Monton who I think are an Asian make but I bought them online and have two pairs from them which I really rate! I k ow exactly what you mean in terms of length, short shorts in the summer are much better for tans too lol! Xx
@@ALittleBitAnouska ah, thanks! Can you remember what they are called? Just had a wee look and all the bib shorts on the site seem to look quite long... 🤔
The climb really is awesome, my bf has one and he let me connect my bike to his setup (Kickr and Climb) to try it out before I bought my own Kickr Core and I really loved it. He thinks the climb prob isn’t that necessary, but I think it’s too cool not to have! 😂🤣🙌🏼
@@jenmarr1645 I just took a look and they have them in white on monton.com but not the UK site which is annoying! You could try velo vixen too as they have beautiful kit! X
@@ALittleBitAnouska ah, found them, thank you! I’ll maybe drop them a little FB message to see if they are coming back into stock at some point! 👍🏼 thanks lovely! Good luck in your journey! ☺️
That's a beautiful Bianchi Anouska. My twin loves those, he'd flip if he saw that one. I'll stick with my good 'ol CAAD12. )))) I've got an Elite Suito Trainer. What a carry on getting hold of it! I got mine ordered on 2nd of Jan when I think I caught everyone napping after the festivities lol. It was in stock on the morning, all gone by the evening. I got on Zwift, and have gone up the Alpe Du Zwift already. I love it and am going up again very soon.
Hi Roy! Great to hear from you & thank you for your kind comment! I felt the same way when I saw her in real life, I wanted one so desperately so when she became available I could barely breathe! haha! Well done getting hold of one, its been a crazy time! Glad to hear you are loving Zwift & making the most of it! Happy riding!
I would ride that bike everyday! Its a gorgeous bike!
Thank you so much! I always knew I wanted a Bianchi & shes everything I dreamed of! X
@@ALittleBitAnouska can understand that! Started Rosing last year and got a used Scott speedster. Its ok for me to begin with but streaming of the day that i can get a new one! :D
you're not wrong the colour is fantastic too
@@chrisoman87 ive now seen that Bianchi offer a custom colour design online too! Giving my lots of ideas!
It is a very good looking bike
Thank you! It was what I wanted for so long!
great video. thank you!
Thank you for your comment! X
What’s your zwift name? I wanna add you ! 👍 just got my kickr core today
Hi Drew! Thank you so much for your message! I have actually paused Zwift right now but I do post what I am up to on Instagram @anouskas if you use that! Hope you are loving your Kickr core! x
Great review--You've inspired me to buy!
Ah fantastic news! You will love it! x
Very nice video and honest review. You are funny and cute. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your comment! Very kind! x
Great video on the Wahoo and Zwift - thank you so much. Did you consider the Wahoo KickR v5 before deciding on the core?
Hi David! Thank you so much for your comment! I actually didn't really consider it as it was very much out of my budget but in comparison there was not enough of a difference to warrant paying the extra for the V5 x
I just did the short mix for the first time this week haha. It was brutal since I hadn’t ridden in awhile. On average, how long are you able to ride on the indoor trainer before boredom kicks in?
Hey! Ah that is great news! Glad you got the best out of it! I ride 5 times a week but I usually get on very early in the morning & do those shorter rides as I am very time poor unfortunately. I quite like putting a youtube video on my iPad too and sometimes I'll just watch that at that same time if I don't feel super motivated! x
no sweat? :D good video! you are like actress
great review and you are stunningly beautiful my GOODNESS what a sight for sore eyes :)
Не стоит морщить лобик, морщины будут!!
Thank you for your comment! I wish I could read your beautiful language!
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