Flow Book Review

[Cora Devries]

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People in Need Review in one flow are definitely not affecting your live flows. There is no such thing of people not going into a flow because they are in need review for another flow.

The only reason why someone would not go through a flow is either because they are not doing the thing that is triggering the flow (like they are not added to list or not starting checkout or placing order or whatever) OR they are blocked by flow filters (meaning they done something that is filtering them out of the flow but this would depend what kind of flow filters you have)

Sorry i know this is not the best and most precise reply but from the info you gave I could only give you general response.. for more detailed reply i will need more details but the general question you had is NO people in Need Review in one flow are not blocked from going through other flows..

In the traditional upright AeroPress method, coffee starts flowing through the coffee bed pretty much instantly. If you are wanting to stall the brew to increase the time coffee and water get to hang out, it can be done by placing the plunger in the top and pulling back slightly, creating a vacuum. Even with this technique, coffee still manages to leak through before you are ready to plunge.

While the standard cap made a good, well rounded and balanced coffee, the AeroPress Flow Control Cap produced a better experience. It blunted the edges of the bitterness and emphasized the sweetness in this brew.

The other great benefit is that the Cap provides a much less stressful experience when it comes to the flip. No heart-in-your-mouth moments as you take the AeroPress from inverted and place it on your cup.

Since AeroPress was purchased by Tiny Capital Ltd, they have really expanded their product range (see the AeroPress XL, the coloured AeroPress sleeves, the Organizer Stand, etc). The Flow Control Cap is in the same vein.

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It has a \u2018pressure-actuated valve\u2019 which will only open when you press down on the plunger. It is designed to help create more pressure and result in a beverage that is similar to classic espresso.

I\u2019ve tested the pressure at which AeroPress Flow Control Cap opens, using some bathroom scales. For context, the 9 bar required for proper espresso is roughly the equivalent of 25kg on the scales. Here are the results:

Sure, you can press down harder to build more pressure. This will introduce a bit more air and turbulence to your brew, creating \u2018crema\u2019. But it\u2019s not crema, and will taste and feel nothing like an espresso.

As a result, I found the coffee with the Cap was much tastier, due to the extraction being better. It was sweeter, the body was \u2018bigger\u2019 in the mouth, and was overall a much better experience than the traditional cap.

It won\u2019t allow you to make espresso (we\u2019ve covered this). But it will make your brews better by allowing you to rock \u2018inverted\u2019 style brews without the potential of third-degree burns.

People searching for espresso at home are really after a coffee with big mouthfeel, a lot of body, and some bold-ass flavours. Unfortunately, the AeroPress Flow Control Cap won\u2019t satisfy those desires.

French Press - very much not espresso, however it will create a awesome coffee with a lot of body and strong flavours. It won\u2019t satisfy those \u2018creamy' mouthfeel dreams, but they\u2019re cheap as chips and easy to use. And if you\u2019re making coffee for guests, you can smash out a liter in no time.

So, if you get that message, then simply give it one turn to one direction and try again. Same message? Give it two turns the other way and try again. Repeat this until you finally get the colorful chart. Once you have that, then you can fine-tune it.

However, ability to hit the specified targets was challenging and required me to tweak the gearing a bit. Again, I outlined that in detail up above. Still, for completeness, here was the gearing I was using for each of those intervals:

You can hear the exact noise in my video at the 9:52 minute marker (top of post, or linked to the exact point right here). Again, it is what it is, and up until a few years ago it was the norm for everyone.

For me, in my testing, I used Zwift and TrainerRoad as my two main apps (which are the two main apps I use personally). In the case of Zwift, I used it in regular riding mode (non-workout mode, aka SIM mode) as well as ERG mode (workout mode). Whereas in the case of TrainerRoad I used it in a structured workout mode (ERG mode). I also used Kinomap in ERG mode. I dig into the nuances of these both within the power accuracy section.

Still, there was no meaningful shift in wheel-speed across this chart, so basically, we see that given that constant, the only shifts in power accuracy seemed to occur based on wattage levels. And as for cadence on this ride? Perfectly fine:

(Note: All of the charts in these accuracy sections were created using the DCR Analyzer tool. It allows you to compare power meters/trainers, heart rate, cadence, speed/pace, GPS tracks and plenty more. You can use it as well for your own gadget comparisons, more details here.)

I use Apple TV for Zwift the vast majority of the time, but also just for watching YouTube/Netflix/etc on the trainer. The Apple TV remote sucks though. This $8 case fixes that, it's a silicone strap that makes it easy to grab, but also has a strap to easily place on the edge of your handlebars. Boom! Note: Not compatible with 2021 Apple TV Edition.

I've got three of these $12 fans floating around the DCR Cave, and I frequently use them on rides. They work just fine. Sure, they're not as powerful as a Wahoo Headwind, but I could literally buy 20 of them for the same price.

This desk is both a knock-off of the original KICKR Desk, but yet also better than it. First, it's got wheel locks (so the darn thing stays put), and second, it has two water bottle holders (also useful for putting other things like remotes). I've been using it as my main trainer desk for a long time now and love it. Cheaper is better apparently. Note: Branding varies by country, exact same desk.

This is by far the best value in trainer desks, at only $59, but with most of the features of the higher end features. It's got multi-tier tablet slots, water bottle holders, non-stick surface, adjustable height and more. I'm loving it!

One of the most popular trainer fans out there, rivaling the Wahoo Headwind fan in strength but at a fraction of the price. It doesn't have smartphone/ANT+/Bluetooth integration, but it does have secondary outlets. I've been using it, and a similiar European version lately with great success (exact EU variant I use is automatically linked at left).

To build on your calibration tip: I would also suggest you calibrate at least once a week even if everything is the same (tire pressure, bike not moved). I used the Vortex Smart for a while and would see some drift along the week even if I kept my tire pressure the same.

As for the trainer tires, I think I did include them. However, my past testing has found that they are actually slightly louder than regular tires (or at least, the tires I used). They do however cut-down on tiny bits of rubber spewing around your room if in a living room or such.

Loved your review but I have a quick question. Do you know if there is a weight limit on using this trainer? would love to have something in this price point when weather is not cooperating. Currently a big guy and using a bike to try and loose weight.

I have a Vortex, currently my back up unit to an H2, I never had any issues with the knob from a functionality standpoint and it always moved smoothed. My one issue with the knob is the threads need to be the opposite hand, when you think you need to go in, it should be righty tighty. If it had been a long time between adjusting or putting the bike back on the trainer I would always forget.

I never had to adjust too much from on and off as long as long as tire PSI was managed.

I am not the fittest, and am on the heavier side (185cm tall and 95kg). Would this fit within your definition of a heavier rider and therefore be a possible reason to prefer the KICKR Snap with its better gradient and power range Ray?

I am 85kg with a Snap. I have Zwift set at 100% and everything over 10% feels the exact same. These are high power low speed situations though. I believe that is more pronounced the more one weighs, from what I have read. The true power trainer capabilities seem complicated by Ray does an outstanding job laying it out.

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