What affordable indoor bike/set up for Zswift?
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Hi all
I used to be an "athlete" and now with this lockdown, it's tough to exercice. Thinking of getting an exercise bike and like the concept of using Zswift where there is some competition (otherwise I won't do anything!).
It looks like your stereotypical Zswift ready bikes like the Wattbike Arom are easily £1,500 and upwards! Is there a way to get to do this for less?
I don't own a bicycle, so getting a bike and a turbo trainer ins't really an option. I would like an indoor exercise bike that is Zswift ready or can be made compatible for not much.
I used to be an "athlete" and now with this lockdown, it's tough to exercice. Thinking of getting an exercise bike and like the concept of using Zswift where there is some competition (otherwise I won't do anything!).
It looks like your stereotypical Zswift ready bikes like the Wattbike Arom are easily £1,500 and upwards! Is there a way to get to do this for less?
I don't own a bicycle, so getting a bike and a turbo trainer ins't really an option. I would like an indoor exercise bike that is Zswift ready or can be made compatible for not much.
Edited by Speed.deman on Saturday 28th March 14:31
https://support.zwift.com/en_us/indoor-bikes-rkRxp...
That’s the list of indoor zwift-compatible bikes, I’ve no idea which are good or bad but given only the Tacx, Wahoo and Wattbike control resistance, the others aren’t going to be worth buying. Wattbike Atom is cheapest and widely used but a decent direct drive smart trainer, iPad and zwift subscription, and good road bike would be about the same...
That’s the list of indoor zwift-compatible bikes, I’ve no idea which are good or bad but given only the Tacx, Wahoo and Wattbike control resistance, the others aren’t going to be worth buying. Wattbike Atom is cheapest and widely used but a decent direct drive smart trainer, iPad and zwift subscription, and good road bike would be about the same...
Can’t you just use a dumb trainer (£100 IF you can find one in stock!) and a pair of speed / cadence sensors, plus an iPad / phone, any old bike.
No need for an ANT dongle I think??
Could be wrong.
No need for an ANT dongle I think??
Could be wrong.
Speed.deman said:
Thank you all for the helpful replies. I've been through the compatible devices list but I think this all probably too expensive! I think I'll just have to forgeo Zwift and just try to be disciplined and do some training "on my own"!
All in one trainers are ludicrously expensive.A wheel on trainer like a Tacx Flow is only £200. A few hundred quid for a bike, £30 for a fan and run it on an ipad, apple tv, pc or phone.
The challenge will be finding one in stock.
ukaskew said:
Yep everyone has had the same idea and with businesses working at reduced capacity this will all be over by the time people start having their trainers delivered!
Yes, can't find a decent smart trainer anywhere at the moment - fortunately I've got a 7-8 year old 'dumb' trainer, which will have to do.ukaskew said:
Yep everyone has had the same idea and with businesses working at reduced capacity this will all be over by the time people start having their trainers delivered!
It certainly seems that way.Quite a few suppliers are claiming that they’ll have Wahoo stock by April though, it is the cheaper ones that will probably be out for longer.
I’ve got mine, but am struggling to get a new bike delivered to use with it, currently 10 days+ lead time due to reduced workforce to send them out.
Edited by kingston12 on Sunday 29th March 14:17
I've had this one for about a year - https://www.halfords.com/cycling/turbo-trainers/st... -
I'm not 100% sure on its power accuracy, the smart part is meant to be the same as the Qobo which DC rainmaker gave a passing review on. For me it reads higher than my single sided power meter on my other bike - however I have an imbalance in legs with my weaker leg being on the power meter side. As long as it is consistent with itself then can track progress.
I'm not 100% sure on its power accuracy, the smart part is meant to be the same as the Qobo which DC rainmaker gave a passing review on. For me it reads higher than my single sided power meter on my other bike - however I have an imbalance in legs with my weaker leg being on the power meter side. As long as it is consistent with itself then can track progress.
I have noticed that smart trainers are out of stock almost everywhere and in fact my Tacx Vortex which was selling secondhand for around £120 at the beginning of March are now going for £350-£450 now which is nuts. I would be tempted to sell now and buy an upgrade later in the year if I wasn't in the same boat as everyone else and needing to use it.
Speed.deman said:
Hi all
I used to be an "athlete" and now with this lockdown, it's tough to exercice. Thinking of getting an exercise bike and like the concept of using Zswift where there is some competition (otherwise I won't do anything!).
It looks like your stereotypical Zswift ready bikes like the Wattbike Arom are easily £1,500 and upwards! Is there a way to get to do this for less?
I don't own a bicycle, so getting a bike and a turbo trainer ins't really an option. I would like an indoor exercise bike that is Zswift ready or can be made compatible for not much.
There’s an 8 week wait for the atom, still waiting for mine. If I had a road bike I’d probably go the cheaper option.I used to be an "athlete" and now with this lockdown, it's tough to exercice. Thinking of getting an exercise bike and like the concept of using Zswift where there is some competition (otherwise I won't do anything!).
It looks like your stereotypical Zswift ready bikes like the Wattbike Arom are easily £1,500 and upwards! Is there a way to get to do this for less?
I don't own a bicycle, so getting a bike and a turbo trainer ins't really an option. I would like an indoor exercise bike that is Zswift ready or can be made compatible for not much.
Edited by Speed.deman on Saturday 28th March 14:31
There are plenty of cheap options for entry to Zwifting without stumping for a Wattbike Atom or Tacx Neo.
My sister bought a Tacx smart trainer form Halfords for about 120 quid. If thats too much still, my friend bought a refurb smart trainer from Tacx ebay store (I think) for FORTY FIVE QUID.
Both on Zwift and both having a great time.
My sister bought a Tacx smart trainer form Halfords for about 120 quid. If thats too much still, my friend bought a refurb smart trainer from Tacx ebay store (I think) for FORTY FIVE QUID.
Both on Zwift and both having a great time.
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