rufus748 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 18, 2020 2:23 pm I've got one. Picked it up at the start of the first lockdown second hand (not at the crazy second hand prices that are around at the moment). I really like it, I use it with zwift rather than the wattbike hub. The V1 has a slight lag when powering up or down on Watts (a couple of seconds) which only really causes an issue if following a training plan and you have a 10 second sprint (although as it over runs you tend to catch up as it powers down if that makes sense??). Most training plans are done in ergo mode so no grear changing anyway, just sit/stand and pedal. The Facebook page is pretty good for information and there's a lot of love for rocket plates which are easy to make (DIY). I made one, not the best but the slight movement makes a huge difference. A MUST is a really good fan. I picked up a Vacmaster Air Mover recommended on the forum, rips your face off . There's some great training plans on there or races (if that's your thing?). Easy to set up, and get started. An FTP test is a must as that sets all you trading loads. Currently using mine about five times a week and really feeling the benefit. Zwift is surprisingly immersive although there's several other trainer programmes out there I haven't tried.
Would I buy one again? yup.

whitestone wrote: ↑Wed Nov 18, 2020 8:30 pm Personally I don't get on with Zwift.

Cheddar Man wrote: ↑Fri Nov 20, 2020 9:08 pm I have some Tacx Antares rollers. Way more interesting than Zwift etc,

I mean come on, you don't spend the whole time on Zwift fretting that you may slide off sideways into the wall and bang your head on a chest of drawers while ripping the carpet and getting tyre marks up the sofa do you?

mattpage wrote: ↑Sat Nov 21, 2020 2:38 pm The Atom is either impossible to find, or very expensive 2nd hand at the moment.
But then I guess there same is true for all good turbos at the moment.

Personally I used a Neo2 turbo with an older bike that stays mounted and recently have got a rocker plate to test.
Not convinced on the rocker plate yet, but early days.

You could probably buy a really good full setup with Smart turbo for less than an Atom, so it is worth looking at what is in stock places.

ssnowman wrote: ↑Wed Nov 18, 2020 11:03 am Anyone got one? What do you think of it?

I'm toying with the idea of getting a secondhand one for winter training and using it with Zwift or something similar.

ssnowman wrote: ↑Sat Nov 21, 2020 6:11 pm Thanks Shaf, that would have been ideal but I've just splurged out on a Wahoo Kickr Bike

redefined_cycles wrote: ↑Sat Nov 21, 2020 6:49 pm

ssnowman wrote: ↑Sat Nov 21, 2020 6:11 pm Thanks Shaf, that would have been ideal but I've just splurged out on a Wahoo Kickr Bike

Just googled it... in the words of the Quantum Leap chap... "oh boy".

amazing and hope it last you well. If anyone knows how to make a top end TT then its definitely Wahoo. Bet they've got a bigger user interface to gain exp from too and wouldn't be surprised if my Glenn has upgraded to that (gonna ask him)...