Smart Trainers
Smart Trainers, looked at using the Zwift Gear Test protocol
Wahoo’s Black Friday deal means a free app?!
Friday 27th November, 2020 – Wahoo, the indoor fitness company desperately trying to get outdoors, has today announced a special Black Friday offer for customers who purchase any of their smart trainers via the Wahoo website. Available over the whole Black Friday weekend – ending midnight on Monday – anyone who buys a KICKR SNAP,…
Kinetic R1 Smart Trainer Review – Zwift Gear Test
Over the last few years, the direct mount smart trainer has been recognised as the gold standard when it comes to indoor bike training. Kinetic has long relied on the Rock and Roll system to differentiate from rivals, but the lack fo a direct mount trainer has been a sore point. Not any more!
Elite Zumo TRAINER REVIEW | ZWIFT GEAR TEST
With the Elite Zumo, Elite seems to be adopting a Mercedes approach to smart trainers, produce a trainer for every possible niche, and every possible price mark. Available at £427, the Elite Zumo is the cheapest direct smart trainer on the market, let’s take a look at what might be Elite secret weapon for 2020
Saris H3 Smart Trainer Review – Zwift Gear Test
The Saris H3 is an update their existing smart trainer showing successes squashing some previous bugs. Will the Saris H3 review find new ones?
Tacx NEO Bike Smart Review – Everything You Wanted to Know
Some products take longer than others to come to market. The Tacx NEO Bike Smart has been a particularly long gestation. So, time for the full Tacx NEO Bike Smart Review!
Elite Direto X Smart Trainer Review | Zwift Gear Test
There are many challengers to the title “Best mid-range smart trainer” – in this Elite Direto X Review, can the Elite keep the crown
Wahoo KICKR CORE Review – Can It Earn the KICKR Name?
The Wahoo KICKR CORE is the companies budget direct drive smart trainer. But is the littlest turbo good enough to be called a true KICKR?
Tacx NEO Bike Smart Early Review – Worth the Wait?
We’ve been waiting a while… Reportedly held up by legal regulatory issues, the Tacx Neo Bike Smart is now in the wild! These are my initial thoughts after a week
Tacx Desktop App Review – Can Tacx Compete?
Tacx has had a version of training software for the last few years, but it is only in the last year or so that we’ve seen a real doubling down on the their efforts in this area. Let’s see what they have – now in 4k
Wahoo KICKR Bike – Wahoo Joins the Smart Bike Fight
It was inevitable. Having multiple trainers, a desk, a hill simulator and a fan, Wahoo at some point was going to have to connect their kit, and join the smart bike party. At Eurobike they did!
Elite Direto X Eurobike Reveal 2019
There is a whole world of smart trainers now. With options for every person and every budget. But when it comes to budget, coming in at around £500 with offers, the Elite Direto has been the best trainer in terms of price and features. Will Elite be able to maintain that with the new Elite Direto X?
Elite TUO Turbo Trainer Preview – Wheel on Italian Style
The Elite TUO trainer shows that there is still life in the class bike trainer market. Given that Elite is very much committed to direct-drive units like the Suito and Direto X, what have Elite done to draw buyers eyes to the wheel-on Elite TUO?
Tacx NEO 2T Smart Trainer Review | ZWIFT GEAR TEST
An additional letter, and some fiddling under the skin. The Tacx NEO 2 was previously the best smart trainer on the market. Are the Tacx NEO 2T changes enough to justify Tacx keeping the crown? Read on for the lastest Tacx NEO 2T review to find out!
Elite Suito Turbo Trainer Revealed
Elite fires the first shots in the 2019 turbotrainer wars. Releasing a “Ready Set Go” package the Elite Suito can be ridden out of the box, and plays nicely with Apple TV
Elite Nero Smart Rollers Preview – True bike training?
The Elite Nero Smart Rollers are my first ride in the world of parabolic rollers. This is my preview of the Elite Nero system, and initial feels as to Elite new training tool.
Tacx Flux S Trainer Review | ZWIFT GEAR TEST
The Tacx Flux S – A new casing, redesigned leg setup, & a series of new copper internals replacing older aluminium innards… AND a low price!
Tacx NEO 2 Review | ZWIFT GEAR TEST
A lick of new paint and some changes under the skin, doesn’t sound like much in the world of smart turbo trainers. Has Tacx done enough to keep the Tacx NEO 2 in the game? Read on for the lastest Tacx NEO 2 review to find out!
Tacx NEO 2 Smart Trainer & Tacx NEO Smartbike - Preview
It’s 2018 trainer season, and Tacx has updated their flagship trainer. The Tacx Neo 2 has been developed as a result of engineering feedback from the Tacx NEO Smart Bike and a deeper understanding of the complex magnets which go to give the unique characteristics of the Tacx NEO 2. So let’s see what is…
Elite Drivo II Smart Trainer Review | ZWIFT GEAR TEST
Another year and another crop of turbo trainers. It looks like this is going to be a big one, Elite, Tacx, Cycleops, Kinetic all have new units this year. One of the first on the shelves is the Elite Drivo II – now in black