Torstein Traeen has held onto a breakaway stage win in a thrilling finale to stage 4 of the 2024 Tour de Suisse, as UAE Team Emirates' Adam Yates moves into the overall race lead.With the stage all about the final climb to the line, a number of riders you wouldn't typically see in a breakaway got th...

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The Zwift Ride isnt a trainer, and its not a bike. So what is it? Its an always ready add-on to your trainer setup that instantly brings you to the pointy end of Zwifting. Lets dive deeper.(Image/Zwift)What is Zwift Ride?The team at Zwift has always been vocal about getting more riders (and runners) on their virtual training platform. This new gear offering comes right after a hefty hike in subscription costs, mind you. Zwift feels that the barrier for training comes mainly from gear and a consistent setup that best expresses the platform.(Image/Zwift)Essentially the Ride is a round-up of Zwifts greatest hits packaged with a fairly user-friendly design. The Zwift Ride incorporates all of Zwifts recent technology: Zwift Play controllers and Zwift Core (one cog) trainer with virtual shifting, packaged in an easy-to-use/adjust bike.(Images/Jordan Villella)The new Zwift Ride is like a smart bike and pairs a Zwift Smart Frame with a Smart Trainer (Wahoo Kickr Core). This setup provides an entirely dialed-in Zwift experience without any loose ends from the equipment standpoint, Ride On button and all.Were on a mission to make Zwifting easier by reducing the cost and complexity of hardware. Zwift Ride brings all the advantages of a smart bike at an incredibly affordable price. Its clean, quiet, incredibly simple to set up and adjust, and can be shared with any member of the household. Importantly, when I look at my Zwift Ride, it looks like it belongs in my home. Ive been riding mine for many months, and I cant wait to share the experience with other Zwifters!Eric Min, Zwift CEO and Co-Founder Images: Jordan Villella Zwift Ride Design FeaturesThe main goals when designing the Zwift Ride were simplicity and ease of use. Part of that includes the Frame Key, basically a cool-looking orange 6mm tool. Riders will use this key to set up and adjust their Zwift Ride; its the only tool needed to assemble the entire bike.Images: Jordan Villella Once you build the bike, you can store the Zwift Key in the top tube. A rider can readily access the key to adjust the fit (and will not run off with your tool bench).Images: Jordan Villella What Size Can Zwift Ride Fit?The saddle height, bar height, and reach are all adjusted via three clearly (orange) identifiable points on the frame. Zwift says the Ride smart frame is suited to riders between 5ft (152cm) to 6ft 6 inches (198 cm), but riders can quickly find their fit using the included (super smart) fit card.Images: Jordan Villella Zwifts Great HitsThe integrated handlebars offer an updated version of the Zwift Play with dual control pads and levers that feel like a mix of SRAM and Shimano hoods. The shifters give you complete control of Zwift from your handlebars, like the Play controllers. Riders can navigate menus, give RideOns, or deploy PowerUps with an easy-to-reach button. Riders can configure the new buttons at the base of the Zwift Ride levers to provide additional shortcuts, like Ride Ons and PowerUps perfect when sprinting for the line!Images: Jordan Villella How do the shifters shift? Virtual shifting on the Zwift Ride is silent and uses a simple up/down button configuration. The Ride frame is equipped with a track/BMX-style beefy chain. The virtual shifting, paired with the one cog, is smooth and consistent. The Ride offers gears suited to every Zwift terrain. Zwifters can even select their preferred shifting styleShimano, SRAM, or sequential.Images: Jordan Villella Like a Bike But NotEvery bike needs a place for water bottles, and the Zwift Ride is no different. The Ride has two bottle cages with easy-to-use lift-out cages. The tray at the bar junction also offers a place for the rider to place food, phones, or controllers. The removable/washable rubber cover is non-slip, flat and prefect as a feed zone.Image: ZwiftIf youre a tablet Zwifter, you can purchase an additional tablet holder for $50. It integrates with the front of the bike tray and securely holds the tablet via a quick-release fixing strap.Zwift Ride with Kickr Core Pricing and AvailabilityPricing: $1299.99, 1299.99, 1199.99,$1,999.99 CAN,$2,299.95 AUSRegister early interest on Zwift.com today at zwift.com/shop/products/zwift-ride-kickr-core.Zwift Ride With KICKR CORE will begin shipping on 26 June, 2024.Available in the USA, EU & UK via Zwift.com & Wahoofitness.com, Available in Canada and Australia via Wahoofitness.com onlyImages: Jordan Villella Zwift Ride First ImpressionsWhen I received the Zwift Ride, I was excited to see what a Zwift Smart Bike would be. I was pleasantly surprised and slightly confused when I opened the box; this was like a full-on bike. The deeper I dug into the gear, the more apparent the intentions were, and the more excited I got to assemble this machine.Images: Jordan Villella The Zwift Ride unit ships in two pieces or three pieces if you dont already have a Kickr Core. One is a box for handlebar assembly, and one is for the bike. Both come in typical Zwift style (I say that is a good way) and are easy to assemble. All the Zwift products Ive encountered have easy-to-use instructions or videos that walk you through anything you could have questions about; the Zwift Ride is the same.Images: Jordan Villella Zwift Ride AssemblyAssembly is easy and requires swapping your freehub body to the Zwift Cog (included). After that, you install the Zwift frame on the trainer. The Zwift Ride uses a thicker track-style chain and has a built-in chain tensioner. Images: Jordan Villella You push the tensioner unit down to slack out the chain and then up to tension itvery simple.Images: Jordan Villella Attaching the seatpost, bars, and everything else was intuitive and easy to figure out. The bars have an excellent sliding stem that allows the user to adjust the reach and dial in their size quickly. The fittings are hidden under the rubber mat, out of mind and out of sweats reach.Images: Jordan Villella The stock saddle on the Zwift Ride is a mix of a Specialized Power saddle and a Pro Stealth. Its very comfy, and I havent swapped it out yet, Im actually into it.Images: Jordan Villella No More Cross Threading The bike comes with flat pedals with grip tape. They are easy to install using the Zwift key. Zwift also added extra anti-cross-threading graphics on the crank arms to ensure no mistakes while installing the pedals. The crankarms themselves are a fantastic feature. Though they arent adjustable for length, they have a nice pant and chain guard. These little helper notes speak to the everyone can ride this indoor bike feeling Zwift is looking to cultivate.Images: Jordan Villella Beefy Frame for Zwift PowerThe stiff frame responds well to any power you lay down, especially with the thicker chain. The front wheel is a unique piece that is sturdy and offers a slight amount of mobility from side to side if you push it. It may look weird, but it feels solid enough.Ive spent some time on the bike and am still gathering my impressions, but its a straightforward unit to use. You can easily hop on and start rocking if youre familiar with the Zwift Play controllers and the Zwift universe. However, the fit takes some time to dial in, as the shifters are slightly long, users might want to dial them closer to feel more comfortable.Look for a full review and breakdown of the Zwift Ride, but as far as we discovered, it looks like a tremendous indoor training option that takes you from noob to expert quickly.For more information, check out Zwift.comThe post Zwift Reimagines the Indoor Trainer With All-New Ride Bike appeared first on Bikerumor.

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Yep, Zwift Ride has been resurrected. Its now an entry-level indoor smart bike thats inexpensive to buy, simple to use and easy to live with. A disappointment for seasoned Zwifties perhaps, but a potential delight for newbies.

Zwift didn't stay away from hardware for long, unveiling a new smart bike/smart trainer hybrid in collaboration with Wahoo featuring smart controls

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