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If you’ve been considering buying a Zwift Ride but have been putting off the purchase for some reason, you now have a unique opportunity to buy one at the best price since it was launched.
Zwift will run a limited-time sale on the Zwift Ride with KICKR Core between March 7 and 17. It will be discounted by $100/£100/€100. With the code “POWERUP”, you can get an additional 5% discount ($60/£60/€60). The final prices will be as follows:
- US: $1,299.99 → $1,139.99
- UK: £1,199.99 → £1,044.99
- EU: €1,299.99 → €1,139.99
What Is Zwift Ride?
The Zwift Ride is a slightly different smart bike than the other popular options. It is primarily a frame that comes separately or with the Wahoo KICKR Core smart trainer. The frame has Zwift Play-style buttons for a better user experience when using Zwift. You can use them to turn on power-ups, navigate menus, or even take turns and avoid reaching for your mouse, keyboard, or smartphone with the Zwift Companion app.
However, you should remember that it is only compatible with Zwift and trainers that support virtual shifting. Zwift has been working hard to keep people in its ecosystem, and this is another step.
You may also be limited by only one crank length (170mm), and the thick seatpost may interfere with pedaling if you have larger thighs. If you’re using the Zwift with an Apple TV, you won’t be able to connect a heart rate sensor directly, for example, as the trainer takes up one connection and the Zwift Ride the other. You may experience more frequent dropouts when connecting your HR via the Zwift Companion.
