{"id":187,"date":"2021-11-11T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-11T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=411979"},"modified":"2021-11-11T18:19:13","modified_gmt":"2021-11-11T17:19:13","slug":"best-zwift-setup-for-every-rider-from-budget-smart-trainers-to-the-ultimate-indoor-bikes","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/best-zwift-setup-for-every-rider-from-budget-smart-trainers-to-the-ultimate-indoor-bikes\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Zwift setup for every rider \u2013 from budget smart trainers to the ultimate indoor bikes"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Simon Bromley\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 11 November 2021 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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With Zwift taking the indoor cycling world by storm at the moment, giving riders the chance to immerse themselves in a virtual universe and train more efficiently than ever, are you thinking about taking the plunge and investing in a dedicated Zwift setup?<\/p>\n

It can be hard to know exactly what you need or how much money you should spend to get your ideal Zwift setup. So, with that in mind, we\u2019ve examined all of the options and put together a guide to the best Zwift setups for every rider and every budget.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve covered it all; from the cheapest Zwift turbo trainer to the ultimate high-end indoor training pain cave<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Otherwise, check out our complete guide to Zwift<\/a> for more on the virtual cycling platform, as well as our round-up of the best smart trainers<\/a> and best indoor cycling apps<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Why should you use Zwift?<\/h2>\n

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There\u2019s a Zwift setup for practically every budget \u2013 painting your living room is optional, though.<\/span><\/figcaption> Zwift<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Zwift is a great way to race and train, enabling you to reap the benefits of indoor training<\/a> while having fun \u2013 or stoking the competitive fire \u2013 along the way. It can be used throughout the year, at any time of the day or night.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s an online cycling game with different worlds to ride around, virtual group rides<\/a> to join, Zwift workouts and training plans<\/a> to complete, and FTP and ramp tests<\/a> to benchmark your fitness. There are even Zwift races<\/a> to be won and lost.<\/p>\n

Zwift is great not just because it takes the boredom out of indoor cycling<\/a>, but because it\u2019s so feature-rich that it can be considered an ideal complement to riding outside, rather than an alternative.<\/p>\n

How to sign up to Zwift<\/h2>\n

You can sign up to Zwift on a Mac or PC via zwift.com\/create_account<\/a>, or on a compatible tablet or mobile device via the Zwift app, which is available through the Apple App Store or Google Play.<\/p>\n

You can also purchase a digital membership gift card on Zwift.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve created an account, you\u2019ll get a seven-day free trial if you signed up online, or 25km of free riding if you joined via the Apple App Store.<\/p>\n

Once that\u2019s finished, you\u2019ll need to sign up for a subscription, which costs \u00a312.99 \/ $14.99 per month.<\/p>\n