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While both programs have the same basic function, making riding indoors more enjoyable, there are big differences between the two. With the boom in smart trainer options and the growth in popularity of interactive training programs, two programs have come out as leaders in the field: TrainerRoad and Zwift. While some people might brave the short days and cold temperatures and ride outside year round, the more cowardly of us hide inside and ride our trainers, going nowhere fast, to get in the winter miles. With summer rapidly drawing to a close for those of us in the northern hemisphere, its time to start thinking about how you will spend the long winter months training for next season. Zwift: What’s Best for Your Indoor Training Go behind the scenes with the pros on their physical, mental and gear kit in Prokit’s exclusive interviews.Ĭover image: in Vermont.TrainerRoad vs.

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It’s calibration is extremely consistent with my power meter…”įor more, read an in-depth review on everything you need to know from DC Rainmaker. Or head over to to Learn how to Ride Zwift from a Zwift Pro. “I’ve been impressed with the fly wheel on the trainer and real-life road. Also how well it stays calibrated to Zwift and other online platforms. Everything I want, nothing I don’t, absurdly reliable.” Riding on the MP1 Platform.

“ Saris H3 is the hardest working trainer out there.

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Former World Tour Pro in his barn on his Wahoo Kickr.The Prokit community as seen riding in barns, above garages, and wherever the magic can happen. NordicTrack Commercial Studio Cycle ($1999) Note: Doesn’t work with Zwift.

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We’ll continue to update this list as most are out of stock but you can currently still get:

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For Saris, add the MP1 Platform ($1200)ĭon’t want to deal with hooking your bike up to a trainer? You can always get a full indoor training bike. A pricey nice to have for Wahooligans, but not necessary. Go all-in: Mimic the climbing gradient of riding outdoors with the Wahoo Fitness KICKR Climb($599).Go for the Wahoo KICKR Headwind ($249), the Dyson Pure Hot+Cool HP04($650) if you want the luxury of clean air and need to heat a basement/garage, or the old school powerful and quiet Rowenta VU5670 Turbo Silence Extreme($140) Come up with a DIY desk to watch videos or work while you ride, or splurge and make it easy with an adjustable Wahoo Kickr Training Desk ($249) or Saris Training Desk($329).Get a mat so you don’t vibrate through your floor and burn a hole in it with your sweat.Wahoo KICKR Core ($899) – currently out of stock.Perfect for Zwifters or indoor cyclists who want a capable trainer, but don’t want to break the bank. It is one of the quietest trainers and the only that does not require calibration to maintain accurate and reliable data measurement within 1%.

For design lovers, it includes multi-color LED lights that illuminate the floor while riding. With descent simulation, you’ll feel the acceleration as you soar down the backside of the mountain. With responsive road feel you’ll experience the sensation of riding everything from gravel roads and cobblestones to smooth asphalt. The only trainer where you feel the vibration of the virtual roads of Zwift. Max power is 2,000 watts, which should be enough for even the strongest pros. Beyond the price point, people love the reliability, power accuracy, floor stability, responsiveness and updates that have made this Saris’ most quiet trainer yet. Offers a huge 2200 watts of resistance, and the 16-pound flywheel was engineered to provide riders with more precise inertia to recreate an outdoor ride feel while training in Zwift. Other upgrades: automatic calibration, speeding up your time from login to ride and improved accuracy of +/- 1%. The feet can be customized with 3 stiffness settings for a realistic ride feel. The choice of many pros as well as Zwifters looking for the best from The latest update includes AXIS feet which allow the trainer to rock side to side.

Wahoo KICKR Smart Power Trainer ($1199).

Best Smart Trainersįor the legendary feel of riding outside. It turns out the entire world is looking for these, so some are perpetually out of stock. Or maybe you just want a great smart trainer so you can sit back with Netflix or a podcast and ride in peace with the real-life feel of riding outside.

Here’s our list of the best indoor bike trainer set ups for cyclists looking to pair their trainer with Zwift, Sufferfest, Trainerroad or another training app. We’ve scoured the forums and asked our friends.