Simon, Shane and Nathan are back together for more Zwiftchat and gossip. The trio kick off discussing a heart-warming story about a Zwifter in rehab who was helped out by a younger rider.
It leads on to a bit of a grumpfest about the slow pace of development in the game. The chaps wonder why voice in-game – which would no doubt lead to more social interaction – seems to be taking so long. Simon reveals that a chat with pro rider Taylor Phinney reveals him to be a big Zwifter – and a huge gamer, and that prompts a thoughtful discussion about how gaming techniques and features could develop the training tool aspect of the game, and even improve the feel of racing.
Shane goes into rant mode – justifiably, many would say, after Simon’s interview with a Zwifter who cracked his frame on the trainer, and then had a long dialogue with Specialized, who, initially at least, claimed that their frames are not warrantied for use in turbo trainers. The chaps agree that this situation is a mess, with inconsistency between some bike brands’ marketing and their warranty policies.
The chaps move onto the race scene on Zwift, with results service guru Glen Knight making an appearance to talk about improvements to the service. Simon, Shane and Nathan follow up with an interesting discussion on whether racing in Zwift has become flat and one dimensional. They agree that more gaming style features could bring beneficial changes.
Simon’s final feature after his visit to the Tacx factory takes a look at the highly automated nature of the trainer company’s production – and includes the revelation that the company’s best selling trainer is its most expensive – the Neo. The chaps discuss the implications of this for Zwifters and their expectations around indoor training.
This podcast rounds off with an update on Shane’s new trainer review blog and all the latest from Zwift Community Live.
The Final Zwiftcast: Zwift Vs Wahoo + all the Zwifty news and chat
Ep 104: We go big on everything Zwifty - it’s Zwiftcast XL
Ep 103: It’s all about the new things! Zwift Bike, Home Screen, Clubs and maybe Peak Zwift?
Episode 102: Neokyo - The Verdict, plus all the Zwifty news and gossip
Episode 101: Shiny New Things!
Episode 100: A century of Zwiftcasts!
Ep 99: Nathan braves a tornado as the Zwiftcasters chew through all the latest Zwifty news and chat
Ep 98: A Conversation with Zwift's Chief Product Officer - the man with the plan
Episode 97: Yumezi - was it worth the wait? The community verdict
Episode 96: Zwift Re-thinks Height/Weight Call; Zwift Hub Rescue and Zwifting in Jail
Ep 95: Return to Home at last; Blob Behaviour and all the Zwifty news and chat
Ep 94: Let's talk, say Zwift. Strava shake it up (again) and all the Zwifty news and chat
Ep 93: Peak Zwift, Coco is Cara! Zwift Power + all the Zwifty chat
Ep 92: Where is Zwift going this winter? Plus the Worlds and what Coco said next
Ep 91: Insight on the Pacer Bots from HQ, Ray Maker on indoor cycling and the gigantic success of WTRL + all the Zwfty chat
Episode 90: Zwift CEO Eric Min discusses 2020 and Zwift's new thinking
Ep89: The big catch up! Steering, PacerBots, all new Academies, the eWorlds, The Fence and more
Ep 88: La Belle France and the Tour virtuel + all the Zwifty chat
Episode 87: New Roads to Ride? TdF on Zwift and all the Zwifty chat
Episode 86: Game Updates, the massive success of Team TT and all the Zwifty chat
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