Since its launch, the Zwift Ride has established itself as an affordable alternative to significantly more expensive smart bikes: a complete indoor frame including a trainer, virtual gear changes and full Zwift integration. With the V2, Zwift has addressed the shortcomings of its predecessor – without raising the price.
Editorial assessment
Zwift isn’t reinventing the indoor bike, but the changes made since the first version are opening the door to indoor cycling, particularly for shorter people. Until now, the Zwift Ride indoor bike was suitable for riders 1.52 m and taller. Adjusting the crank length? Not an option. The new version is designed to suit riders from 1.46 metres in height and offers several crank length options that can be easily swapped between. Anyone who already owns a Zwift Ride can retrofit the cranks and a new seatpost, which provides a greater range of adjustment for the saddle.
I would have liked the crank lengths to start at under 160 mm – I myself ride 155 mm cranks on my gravel bike. – Sandra Schuberth, editor
Key points at a glance
- Price: €1,199.99
- Height: 146 to 198 cm (4'10" to 6'6")
- Crank lengths: 160 / 165 / 170 / 172.5 / 175 mm – included as standard
- Seat post: revised, allowing for greater forward/backward adjustment
- Availability: with immediate effect
- Retrofit for V1 owners: Cranksets and seatposts as accessories on zwift.com
What has changed?
One criticism of the Ride V1 was its limited adjustment range: it stopped at 152 cm – shorter riders were left out in the cold. That’s now a thing of the past. The V2 frame has been made more compact and now accommodates riders from 146 to 198 cm in height.
Then there are the adjustable cranks. You simply screw the pedals into the relevant thread to select the correct crank length. There are five lengths to choose from, ranging from 160 to 175 mm.
The redesigned seatpost also allows for greater fore and aft adjustment of the saddle. With a wider range of adjustment options, it should be easier to fine-tune the fit to match that of your own road bike or gravel bike.
The concept remains the same: Smart Frame plus Trainer, virtual gear changes.
Are you thinking of getting a smart trainer this year? Let us know in the comments.
Zwift Ride: V1 vs. V2 – a comparison
| Zwift Ride V1 | Zwift Ride V2 | |
| Price (€) | 1,199.99 | 1,199.99 |
| Height | 152–198 cm | 146–198 cm |
| Crank lengths | A length | 5 lengths (as standard) |
| Seat post | Standard | Revised, wider adjustment range |
Sandra Schuberth
Editor
