I’m brand new to Zwift AND indoor cycling so I’m starting off with some equipment questions. Basically I need to know what features I will need to get into the complete Zwift experience. I’m thinking of getting a spin bike and hook that up to my PC. 1 - I assume that I will need the bike to have …

so how much money are you thinking of spending? to get the full Zwift experience you need a smart trainer plus bike or a bike smart trainer which is what I think you mean by a spin bike. Either will provide cadence, speed and power. Heart rate can also be added with a HRM. either will take care of t…

With a regular spin bike the best way to experience Zwift is to add a power meter (pedals are the most popular method and Assioma is a popular brand), however a spin bike will never allow you to fully experience Zwift with a sense of hills (grade changes), resistance and ERG for workouts. For that y…

Here are some articles that give a good overview of the options and price points: [image] Best Zwift setup for every rider – from budget smart trainers to the ultimate... How to create the perfect Zwift setup, from budget options to four-figure indoor bikes …

Steve I don’t even know the difference between a spin bike and just a regular indoor bike. I’m going to have to look through all of these articles and do some learning before I make any decision. What is the disadvantage of a spin bike and what are my other options? Looks like I might be headed fo…

DO NOT GET A SPIN BIKE. Read here: [image] The Smart Trainer Recommendations Guide: Winter 2020-2021 For nearly a decade my trainer recommendations guide has been a staple of this time of year, consolidating all the latest trainers into the do and don’t buy list to consider before spend…

A spin bike looks like this and has the little red knob on the frame that you twist to add resistance, some might say they are compatible with Zwift but that is somewhat misleading. [image] A “smart bike” is much more expensive, a few manufacturers like Wahoo, tacx, and wattbike do work well with…

[image] Alex: What is the disadvantage of a spin bike and what are my other options? Looks like I might be headed for a real outdoor bike hooked up to a device to allow me to ride in indoors and also interface fully with Zwift. An outdoor bike with a smart trainer will give you a proper Zwift…

I am amazed and thankful for all of your helpful suggestions. I’ve decided to get this Tacx Flow Smart Trainer. This will allow me to also own a bike that I can ride outside. Now for the REALLY dumb question. What kind of bike should I buy? (I’m 70 years old and have not ridden a bike in many y…

i would definately go to a decent bike store and discuss your needs with them. Getting the right size frame for you is important and yes you will need gears as most likely you will be climbing some hills. Since you havent ridden in a while a set up with easier gears would likely be a better choice -…

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Do not get a spin bike.

Repeat - Do not get a spin bike.

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