# Which bike?! **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [September 28, 2018, 8:45pm UTC](https://forums.zwift.com/t/which-bike/13415 "2018-09-28T20:45:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Steve\_Haran](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/gozwift/user_avatar/forums.zwift.com/steve_haran/32/536_2.png) [@Steve\_Haran](https://forums.zwift.com/u/Steve_Haran)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2018, 8:45pm UTC](https://forums.zwift.com/t/which-bike/13415/1 "2018-09-28T20:45:10Z")
Hey, I’ve just discovered Zwift and I’m excited! I want to buy an exercise bike for this, and one that will change resistance as Zwift goes up a hill for example? I think this will do that: > **[Wattbike Atom](https://wattbike.com/products/wattbike-atom#gbaid577144)** > > The next-gen Wattbike Atom smart bike recreates outdoor cycling, indoors. Ride, race, train, spin. App compatible. The best just got better. But are there any cheaper alternatives? ie: [https://www.powerhouse-fitness.co.uk/bodymax-b200-commercial-indoor-studio-cycle.php](https://www.powerhouse-fitness.co.uk/bodymax-b200-commercial-indoor-studio-cycle.php) Would that work? Thanks in advance. Steve ---
**Author:** ![Paul\_Allen](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/gozwift/user_avatar/forums.zwift.com/paul_allen/32/414916_2.png) [@Paul\_Allen](https://forums.zwift.com/u/Paul_Allen)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2018, 8:50pm UTC](https://forums.zwift.com/t/which-bike/13415/2 "2018-09-28T20:50:30Z")
Here is a link for compatible hardware for Zwift: [What You Need To Ride](https://zwift.com/hardware#error=login_required&state=5fe0d99f-57cb-410f-8a3b-974bc97080b8) Here is a good place for reviews: [Annual Winter 2017-2018 Bike Trainer Recommendations | DC Rainmaker](https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/10/annual-trainer-recommendations.html) If you already have a bike you would need just need a smart trainer to simulate elevation changes. A Wattbike Atom is a good choice if you don’t already have a bike. ---
**Author:** ![David\_Zylberberg](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/gozwift/user_avatar/forums.zwift.com/david_zylberberg/32/605_2.png) [@David\_Zylberberg](https://forums.zwift.com/u/David_Zylberberg)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2018, 12:13am UTC](https://forums.zwift.com/t/which-bike/13415/3 "2018-10-03T00:13:23Z")
I recommend a bicycle and a smart trainer. That way you have a B bike just in case. I bought a wahoo kickr and got tired of swapping out the bicycle so i picked up a one year old Cannondale Caad8 with 105 components for 600, so now when my A bike is in the shop, i have a bike to ride outside still ---
**Author:** ![Ravage\_Reaper](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/gozwift/user_avatar/forums.zwift.com/ravage_reaper/32/152345_2.png) [@Ravage\_Reaper](https://forums.zwift.com/u/Ravage_Reaper)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2018, 12:37am UTC](https://forums.zwift.com/t/which-bike/13415/4 "2018-10-03T00:37:35Z")
N+1… You’re very disciplined to only have an A& B bike. I envy your restraint.