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Wahoo Kickr Virtual Shifting UPGRADE

Virtual Shifting Upgrade Options for Wahoo KICKR CORE Owners!

If you’re an existing Wahoo KICKR CORE owner there are a number of ways you can make use of the new Virtual Shifting feature within Zwift! This video covers FOUR setups that’ll allow you to get rolling with 24 smooth and quiet virtual gears! Initially this feature has been released only for the CORE with […]

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Virtual Shifting Arrives on the KICKR // Wahoo KICKR CORE Zwift One Review

Virtual shifting within Zwift arrives today on the Wahoo KICKR CORE! Zwift are also updating their ‘ONE’ bundle trainer from their Zwift HUB to the Kickr CORE, in turn retiring the Zwift HUB from their line-up. This video dives into all the details and puts the Kickr CORE Zwift ONE to the the ultimate indoor […]

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ZWIFT Update 1.55: Race Timing Display Changes // Christmas Jersey // 10 Things For 2024!

A lighter update for what’s likely to be the final game update for 2023 – Zwift 1.55 started rolling out this week with a few minor updates. In addition to covering what’s new in these updates, I’ll show you how to rock that Christmas Jersey in-game this holiday season and I discuss TEN things I’d […]

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Garmin TACX NEO 3M Smart Trainer Finally Arrives!

The most anticipated (and well overdue) smart trainer update has finally landed. Over four years since the NEO 2T hit the shelves, Garmin have released the TACX NEO 3M. M standing for…. well.. I don’t know. Moderate? More expensive? Likely both. In this video I dive into all the updates and details of this latest […]

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10 Years of Direct Drive Smart Trainers // Generation I vs Generation II

Over the last 10 years there have been many smart trainer model revisions released by all companies with incremental changes/updates, most of these updates would not constitute being called ‘next generation’. In more recent times the new features offered on smart trainers have progressed to a point where there’s a bigger gap between what I’m […]

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Watopia Southern Coast Road Expansion: New Zwift Roads // Eight Routes // 19km

New roads and a load of new routes on Watopia! Zwift today have started the roll-out of game update 1.51 for October 2023 that includes the biggest update seen on Watopia in the last few years. This update introduces 19 kilometers of new roads to explore, along with eight new route badges. Additionally, there are […]

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Zwift COG Hardware Teardown

A closer look at what makes up the Zwift Cog device with a hardware teardown! I answer a TON of questions that have been asked about the Cog, Virtual Shifting, and bike compatibility. And I also demonstrate is how quickly the Zwift Hub can be switched from a quick-release setup to a 12×142 thru-axle configuration […]

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Zwift HUB Game Changing Updates! Virtual Gears / Zwift COG / 10Hz Data / NEW Click Hardware

Zwift has made a groundbreaking advancement with their smart trainer technology with these updates. Introducing the 10Hz ‘Race Mode,’ Virtual Shifting/Gearing, and new hardware in the form of Zwift Cog and Zwift Click. These innovations mark a significant leap forward in the world of smart trainers.   Links: Zwift US Shop: https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/Gmo9ML Virtual Gear Ratio […]

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Wahoo KICKR BIKE SHIFT Smart Bike Review // Cheaper, Quieter, Accurate!

A new smart bike product introduced to the Wahoo indoor training ecosystem for 2023 that brings with it a lower price point with no notable drop in performance. This video covers all the details of the new Kickr BIKE SHIFT and a few setup tips and tricks for getting the most out of this new […]

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Wahoo Kickr MOVE Smart Trainer // A Kickr On Rails!

A new smart trainer product introduced to the Wahoo indoor trainer line-up for 2023 that brings rocker-plate functionality to the Wahoo Kickr! The Kickr MOVE allows for fore/aft movement along with a small amount of side to side tilt with the new frame design and the Kickr AXIS feet. This video covers all the details […]

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