Zwift RIDE In-Depth Review // The Best Budget “Smart Bike”?

Everything you need to know about the Zwift RIDE brining smart bike functionality to direct drive bike trainers.

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[dowroa]

I saw you! I saw him! He didn't think we would... but we did!

[Roy-uddb]

Perfect timing. My direto xr just packed up. Considering a KICKR, but for the same price, i can get this. I have two teenagers who want to start indoor training. This setup is perfect git multiple users, don’t have to be faffing about with 3 bikes. Im in.

[Sandis]

Nice review. Keep up the good work.
I have ordered mine yesterday. Been using smart trainer and my roadie for many years now and I like it a lot. The biggest issue I had was keeping my bike on the trainer too long as the weather lately is really unpredictable. So been using my fully outside and roadie mostly on the trainer. Had enough of that and order a permanent setup now. 😊. Can't wait to get it.

[gluon]

Nice review, love it. Definitely for my use case, pure indoor volume base for running, it’s just perfect

[Blacksabbath]

I was planning on getting a Smart bike this fall once the weather turned I live in NY. However saving a $1000 plus seems like a no brainer so Zwift it is !!!

[GusFromDaysPast]

It's adjustable, which is great. What isn't great is the lack of family subscription plans on Zwift. It's simply a manufacturing convenience, not an end user benefit. For what the frame is, I can't say it's a value for $800. Make it $400, and you'll probably see more subscription revenue.

[zardozica]

Just bought one. Arrives tomorrow, we will see how it goes.

[misterpoppy]

I've been asking this on the other reviews but I figure I'll ask here as well. Are the cog and chain ring replaceable? Or will you need to buy a new frame whenever they wear out?

[Vive_in_Nisu]

I almost love everything from the Zwift Ride, but for me the sound is one of the biggest selling points since I would use it in the living room. Unfortunately it‘s too loud.
Maybe they could change the chain to a robust belt in V2

[kjones]

Lover your reviews!!!! I was about to pull the trigger $$ on a KICKR BIKE. now I need to look at

[rabomarc]

I already have a Kickr Core and actually getting the frame at a roughly half of the price of the full setup would be a compelling alternative for me in place of putting my pride & joy bike on the trainer.

[lars_atx]

great review. Would love to see an option for belt drive and trainer with silent hub engagement. As add on options of course. Hopefully the Ride frame alone cost is reasonable.

[neilk]

6:25 Des realises the tablet mount is an extra $50, decides it can sit on his shelf 😂 (But at least they supplied flat pedals which are super useful 🤣)

[wallaceharvey]

Great video. Do you know if this is going to work with the Zwift Hub using their built in cassettes? I have a 10-speed setup with the Zwift click and Play controllers and it works fine - including with virtual shifting. I know it takes tools to swap out the cassette to use the Zwift cog like they have with the wahoo kicker setup. But, I’d prefer not to have to take the cassette off and swap in a Zwift cog if I don’t have to.

[Thomas-fyyc]

No Kickr climb support is a deal breaker, as well as Zwifts prices hikes, I don’t think I want to get locked in unless some competition supports virtual shifting.

[wenlambotomy]

So close. Two chargers needed (and they don’t even supply the block just then lead!) and a chain and not a belt and set crank length and tablet mount should be included. Would happily pay more for a climb option too.

[nicholasschulz]

Thanks for your great review! Maybe a dumb question: but can you use this bike also without the zwift app and „just“ start cycling and use the gear-change to lower or increase the resistance? Like a basic fitness studio bike, where you manually adjust the levels. I want to use the bike with the app, but my gf would like to simply have a ride from time to time and not pay for another zwift account. Thanks!

[rcuadro]

I watched the FIT File podcast… your friend’s frame invention may end up being better depending on price but let’s see how that goes

[ImGlossy]

Has anyone used this on a rocker plate. Any issues or all good?

[neilk]

Deal breakers for me - Zwift lockin for gear shifting, chain noise, no tilting compatibility - i dont believe enough is solved over just using a cheap road bike permanently mounted to a Kickr. I also feel there was a missed opportunity to aesthetically improve the overall look of the typical IDT setup i.e make it look less of a bike and more of an ornament you would keep indoors, like the kickr bike.