Zwift Ride gets new cranks:
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Just FYI - itās an add on you have to do after purchase. Hopefully they just start putting them on the bikes, but for now itās DIY.
I found the provided table terrible to be honest.
Im short at 5ft 6 but have long legs for that height so the seat ended up way to low. Best setting it up the normal way or to match an existing bike then make note of your positions on the sliders.
I also find the shifter hoods awful to hold compared to shimano 105/ult/da etc
I reckon Cave Works Rivet is the way to go https://caveworks.co
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Hi all.
Apologies to the Mods if this is not the latest thread, or incorrect post, but hopefully its OK.
I have been contemplating getting dedicated indoor training bike for some time now, as I would say easily 80% of my training is indoors. I am a big fan of TR as it works for me, is affordable and with the āAIā features, removes barriers for me to get some sort of training in.
So with all that being said, initially I was going to try sell one of my much under used road bikes and put the money towards a Kickr Core Bike Shift. However, its been near impossible to shift the bike and even more impossible to find somewhere that will sell the Core Bike Shift and send to IE without adding another 3-4 hundred euros on the price.
So with that being said, I am considering the Zwift Ride. Currently a BF deal has it at 999e with the Kickr Core.
I get that I could potentially just spend the saving on getting a Zwift sub that I do not have, however I have two friends who rave about Zwift and also got the Zwift Ride and are very pleased with it.
So, to the point, are there any TR users out there who got a Zwift Ride as their indoor bike? Any experiences with using it with just TR?
Initially, as I use ERG all the time (donāt come at me, again it just works for me), I would be just using the bike with TR, but down the line I want to encourage my wife to start using the bike for gentle exercise (another reason why I want an indoor specific bike) and may in time get a Zwift Sub.
Any insight would be appreciated.
I went from a Tacx Neobike to a Zwift Ride & are far happier with my choice.
The NeoBike was great when it worked, but so unreliable it was to difficult to look after (5 replacements in 2 year)
The Zwift Ride & KICKR Core combo on the other hand has been faultless with zero issues.
I use it to do any Zwift events or TT,s races etc and use it for TR as it controls the trainer via ERG mode.
Without ERG mode on, there is no way of changing gear etc without using Zwift or Rouvy. Other apps can work but you need a middleman app like Domyos.
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I have 400 miles on mine and the brake button failed on it. Stuck on, even when sensitivity is turned to off in Zwift. So I have a new handlebar unit coming on Saturday. It sounds like both talking to Zwift and Wahoo (where I ordered the Zwift bike) it is a known issue. Not sure why Zwift doesnāt let you fully turn off or remap the button. Also Zwift hides all posts on the topic on their forum.
Other than that Iām happy with the Ride. My 16yo son has ridden it a couple of times.
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I donāt own one (yet), but my plan is to buy one next year when my wife and I move from a large home to a much smaller apartment. Weāll share it and use 2 seat posts so we can both have our own saddle. Just writing to say youāre not alone in thinking itās a good solution for a 2 person bike share. Also, your assumptions are correct for all Iāve read that it can be easily used with other apps in erg mode. My wife has zero interest in Zwift or any form of gamification or a training plan. She just needs a few simple workouts in each zone that she can choose between on days she decides to ride, so Iāll be creating her a small catalog she can choose from.
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I have a Tacx Neo 2T which I like - but my wife recently got into indoor cycling and we bought a Zwift Ride/KICKR Core2 when they had a great deal on. She loves it and I have to say Iād have no issue getting one myself.
She has the Tablet holder and uses that as her Zwift screen - and has a stand next to the bike where she has her iPhone to watch shows etc.
If you wanted to use other Apps like Rouvy, then maybe Iād look at getting a different turbo/bike but for TR and Zwift it is awesome.
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Rouvy works with the Zwift virtual shifting too.
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Thanks to all who have replied, appreciate any and all of your insights.
Thought I would update this for any others in a similar position.
I have the ZB over two months now and I am pretty damn happy with the decission. The ease of set up and adjustability are exactly what I wanted. I have tentatively been playing around with my fit using it, however I am still trying to learn more before going wild.
In terms of qualtiy, I see no issue so far, and its a pretty solid piece of kit.
I went for the bundle with the Kickr Core, and TBH if I was to do it all over, I would actually only go for the ZB on its own, and not the bundle. I had a Tacx Flux S, that technically isnāt compatible with Zwift and virtual shifting. So this is why I initally went for the bundle.
However, as it transpires, I havenāt bothered signing up to Zwift and I am just using TR (sometimes starting at the TR page, sometimes Podcasts / music etc for entertainment).
I have only used erg mode and have so far not found a need for virtual shifting. Furthermore, I prefer the feel of the Flux S over the Kickr Core.
Now, does that make the overall package ābadā, or āworseā. Nah, just trying to give some more insight for those who may be in a similar situation. Hindsight and all that.
There are 3rd party apps that make the Zwift virtual shifting possible with not compatible devices if you do think you will be going with Zwift.
On top of all this I am not rulling out gettin a Zwift sub in the future.
Anyways, my thoughts on it, hopefully it helps. Post a Q or DM me if you would like more info.
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