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I'm seriously interested in this.
https://wattbike.com/gb/product/atom
It popped up on my FB feed as a friend of mine is "modelling" it in their product video. Anyway from a price perspective it's nearly half of their normal wattbikes and seems to be a great balance of the Wattbike tools but for home use, with the benefit of being able to slot in a phone/pad for Zwift or TrainerRoad for example
Given I'm clearly a massive fair-weather rider and using my Gym membership primarily for PT I'm thinking it'd be a useful addition to my man-cave for wet weekends and winter training.
Any thoughts on one of these V a turbo-trainer (I'd want a second frame rather than using my only bike so would need to bear that in mind from a pricing perspective)?
https://wattbike.com/gb/product/atom
It popped up on my FB feed as a friend of mine is "modelling" it in their product video. Anyway from a price perspective it's nearly half of their normal wattbikes and seems to be a great balance of the Wattbike tools but for home use, with the benefit of being able to slot in a phone/pad for Zwift or TrainerRoad for example
Given I'm clearly a massive fair-weather rider and using my Gym membership primarily for PT I'm thinking it'd be a useful addition to my man-cave for wet weekends and winter training.
Any thoughts on one of these V a turbo-trainer (I'd want a second frame rather than using my only bike so would need to bear that in mind from a pricing perspective)?
These look like a great bit of kit.
I'm a fair weather rider too. Just moved house and set up a BKool Smart Pro with Trainerroad but not getting on with it to be honest. I have my winter frame in there and it's all just a bit of a faff - lots to set up, bluetooth signal constantly drops out, etc.
The gym that I had access to at my old place had Wattbike Trainers in and they were brillant.
I'm very tempted to stick an Atom on a 0% credit card to replace the BKool. I'd be interested to pedal one in anger first to see how the resistance feels vs. the flywheel of the Trainer and Pro models.
I'm a fair weather rider too. Just moved house and set up a BKool Smart Pro with Trainerroad but not getting on with it to be honest. I have my winter frame in there and it's all just a bit of a faff - lots to set up, bluetooth signal constantly drops out, etc.
The gym that I had access to at my old place had Wattbike Trainers in and they were brillant.
I'm very tempted to stick an Atom on a 0% credit card to replace the BKool. I'd be interested to pedal one in anger first to see how the resistance feels vs. the flywheel of the Trainer and Pro models.
Initial reviews are very positive and it is much better than the more expensive watt bike for integration with zwift / trainer road / sufferfest etc.
I haven't seen one in real life and would want to before parting with £1500
Given that a wahoo kickr snap (reconditioned) from wahoo is £400, the £1100 premium is chunky, but much less so if you would need to buy a bike as well (although the bike could be used for real life riding too of course)
I can see the appeal
I haven't seen one in real life and would want to before parting with £1500
Given that a wahoo kickr snap (reconditioned) from wahoo is £400, the £1100 premium is chunky, but much less so if you would need to buy a bike as well (although the bike could be used for real life riding too of course)
I can see the appeal
So if I get a router that will boost my WiFi to my garage, (where there is no power), and I get a Watt Bike Atom battery when they become available, I could...
Do Zwift, wire free, on a bike that I could exactly match the Geo on to my road bike.
The only issue being the 170mm vs 175mm cranks?
Do Zwift, wire free, on a bike that I could exactly match the Geo on to my road bike.
The only issue being the 170mm vs 175mm cranks?
WindyCommon said:
I have a Wattbike Pro (v2). The Atom appears to be both better and cheaper. Did I miss or misunderstand something?
Nope, it's cheaper on account of the fact you have to supply the screen. When you consider that the display was by far the worst part of the original Wattbike, and most of us already have a phone/tablet that would work with the Atom, this seems a rare occurrence of a company *not* gouging their customer. Kudos, as they say.I've used Wattbikes plenty at the gym but would not/could not justify one for home use. I was in the market for a turbo/rollers now though I might seriously consider an Atom.
I'm still pretty new to the sport and essentially casual so from my perspective I'm interested for the following reasons:
- I only have 1 bike currently and wouldn't be keen on using that on a turbo-trainer for a couple of reasons (the perceived effort of installing it / removing for a ride out and also increased wear on the bike). That means I'd need to budget a bit more for another frame although I accept I wouldn't be spending as much
- Looks (not really vital but it looks less cluttered than a turbo and frame I think)
- Noise (Maybe) just can't tell yet if it's any quieter I suspect if it is it's only marginal but
JPJPJP said:
Nothing at all
But you aren't the target market so it is good that you picked up that you shouldn't spend £1500 on one
I am the target market though. I can afford to buy it, I cycle with power, and I hate riding in our winter as its gash. But you aren't the target market so it is good that you picked up that you shouldn't spend £1500 on one
What is their target market if its not me?
okgo said:
I am the target market though. I can afford to buy it, I cycle with power, and I hate riding in our winter as its gash.
What is their target market if its not me?
Someone who doesn't already have power meter equipped bikes and / a (smart) trainer, but who is interested in training with powerWhat is their target market if its not me?
So whilst they aren't going to stop you buying one (!), Wattbike recognise that someone that has power meter equipped bikes and / a (smart) trainer already is unlikely to pay £1500 for the small incremental improvement that might come from a purpose designed indoor use machine over their existing set up.
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