How do I enable ERG mode within the Tacx app.

Swimcrossley over 3 years ago

I am ok with setting it in Zwift but cant find a switch anywhere in the tacx app

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8224124 over 1 year ago in reply to Swimcrossley +1 suggested

I have a wahoo kickr18 and wanted to use the tacx app instead of swift to get all rides with maximum data collected in Garmin, like training stress. But it's still not possible to set erg mode and it's…
2886987 over 1 year ago in reply to Patxi Arribas +1

The entire purpose of ERG mode is that you don't have to look at the graphs all the time. While I acknowledge that widgets are functional, there is no reason to cover the entire screen.

What's even…

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0 egondoyer over 3 years ago

I don't have the answer....but the same question!

0 1257830 over 3 years ago in reply to egondoyer

me too!

+1 Swimcrossley over 3 years ago

I think I have the answer. There is no switch like in zwift. However if you do a training session in power mode it automatically sets the trainer up in erg mode. The control precision is not brilliant. If you allow your cadence to drop, for instance, the power will drop but after a second or two it will increase the load and eventually get the power back to the set power. I am not a esp powerful cyclist (ftp 2.5W/kg) and the control is better if I set the bike up in a lower gear. Hope I have expressed myself clearly but if not let me know. Also I am not 100% sure my understanding is correct so interested to know what you think

0 8224124 over 1 year ago in reply to Swimcrossley

I have a wahoo kickr18 and wanted to use the tacx app instead of swift to get all rides with maximum data collected in Garmin, like training stress. But it's still not possible to set erg mode and it's much harder to keep the power without so that you cannot just cycle and watch some movies, you have to concentrate on the right cadence and torque to get the power. That's very bad for nearly 10€...

0 Patxi Arribas over 1 year ago

En los entrenamientos el modo erg se activa automáticamente, con las rutas de video o gps, el modo erg está desactivado para hacer el paseo más real.

0 Swimcrossley over 1 year ago in reply to Patxi Arribas

I think you are correct

0 6936173 over 1 year ago

If you encounter any difficulties or are unable to find the ERG mode option within the Tacx app, referring to the Tacx app's user manual or contacting Tacx customer support directly can provide more specific guidance based on your device and software version.

0 2886987 over 1 year ago

So, to use ERG mode you need to start a workout. While workout you can watch a movie, but the whole screen is covered with widgets. My question is: is there a way to hide widgets, or use erg mode without workmode?

0 Patxi Arribas over 1 year ago in reply to 2886987

Intentaré explicarme lo mejor que pueda. En los entrenamientos el modo erg se activa automáticamente, no se puede desactivar, En los entrenamientos no se puede configurar la pantalla, no se puede desactivar los widgets. Por otra parte de que te sirve hacer un entrenamiento si no ves la gráfica y los datos que vas desarrollando.

En las rutas de video y gps, el modo erg está desactivado, la dureza se ajusta según el recorrido, tal y como sucede en la carretera.

0 2886987 over 1 year ago in reply to Patxi Arribas

The entire purpose of ERG mode is that you don't have to look at the graphs all the time. While I acknowledge that widgets are functional, there is no reason to cover the entire screen.

What's even more peculiar is that there is no justification for blocking the function of modifying widgets in workout mode. Tacx has already developed a hide/show function, so why restrict it? The entire app feels like a product stuck in the development stage, frozen in 2018.