We’re introducing Phase 2 of FutureWorks Steering on paved roads with the August 2020 game release. On-road steering brings new pack dynamics that more closely resemble IRL riding. What does steering do in game? With steering enabled, your avatar will no longer ‘ride through’ other avatars on the …

Is steering limited to free rides, or will we start to see people weaving around in races and events? I don’t fancy a Sterzo Smart personally (expensive, feels unnatural and I worry it puts stress on my frame), but I note there are plans to add functionality for smart bike buttons. Will that extend…

I like that there is more testing of steering occurring. So kudos there. I use a Kickr Climb and love using it for all my rides. I have no desire to trade that out for a device tied to the front wheel. I also would prefer some type of support to either the phone or other device attached to the han…

@Dave_ZPCMR Keep in mind that this is a FutureWorks project. Right now, it’s a trial to see what future evolutions might look like in a racing context. As far as the inputs from say your smartphone running Zwift Companion: the Sterzo Smart provides more consistent steering inputs and enables more …

Thanks, I was referring to buttons actually, rather than my phone. If digital buttons (i.e. purely on/off inputs) will be enabled on smart bikes, I’d like to see something similar for my regular bike’s handlebars.

Thanks, @shooj . I understand it’s in the testing phases, just wanted to weigh in on the current state. I agree with @Dave_ZPCMR . I’d like to see a button system like smart bikes be available for my regular bike’s handlebars. That way I could keep using my Climb.

A thought on this, as it related to Apple TV: since one of the recent updates many users have complained about the pairing through the Companion app. I only pair through the ATV presently (trainer and HRM), but adding the Sterzo would then force me to go through the Companion app. This, of course se…

[image] Dave_ZPCMR: plans i have the original non electronic sterzo, is there a way to buy just the electronics to upgrade? if not, will the handlebar mounted phone with ZCA be allowed for steering on the road too at some point? thanks

I believe That I read in the Zwift Shop page that the steering will only work IF the event or race enables it. Does this mean you can not just free ride with the feature enabled? It seems a real benefit would be as a tactical tool in a race setting but 2 things: 1) How many races are going to enabl…

Ok this steering feature has my attention… One thing isn’t clear in the descriptions. In free rides can you change course at intersections with the steering? Also is android support coming?

@Brad_Coe DC Rainmaker has had the Sterzo Smart unit for some time, and has already made a first impressions video that might give you a better idea of what this feature looks like.

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