{"id":50,"date":"2021-10-06T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-06T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=440313"},"modified":"2021-10-13T14:03:15","modified_gmt":"2021-10-13T12:03:15","slug":"best-indoor-bikes-2021-everything-you-need-to-know-about-dedicated-smart-bikes","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/best-indoor-bikes-2021-everything-you-need-to-know-about-dedicated-smart-bikes\/","title":{"rendered":"Best indoor bikes 2021 | Everything you need to know about dedicated smart bikes"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Paul Norman\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 06 October 2021 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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The turbo has long been a staple of winter training<\/a> routines but <\/span>indoor cycling<\/span><\/a> is now more enjoyable, effective and realistic than ever, thanks to the growing popularity of the <\/span>best smart trainers<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>training apps<\/span><\/a>. The latest generation of indoor bikes takes that up a notch.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re growing to love cycling in the great indoors<\/span>, whether that\u2019s to beat bad weather or make the most of limited time, a smart bike provides a dedicated training setup designed for the task in hand.<\/span><\/p>\n

Unlike the turbo, a smart bike packages up everything you need to ride indoors in one bundle. You don\u2019t need to worry about using your carbon fibre bike on the turbo trainer<\/a>, nor do you need to be concerned about the increased wear and tear of expensive components. <\/span><\/p>\n

On the flip side, smart bikes are a significant investment and require space for a dedicated pain cave<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s BikeRadar\u2019s pick of the indoor bikes we\u2019ve tested, plus our buyer\u2019s guide on what to look for if you\u2019re thinking about splashing out on smart bike.<\/p>\n

The best indoor bikes reviewed by BikeRadar<\/h2>\n
  • Wattbike Atom (Next Generation)<\/b>: \u00a31,899\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>

    Also consider:<\/p>\n

    • Wahoo Kickr Bike<\/b>: \u00a32,999 \/ $3,500 \/ \u20ac3,500 \/ AU$6,000<\/li>\n
    • Tacx NEO Bike Smart:<\/strong> \u00a32,299 \/ $3,200 \/ \u20ac2,600 \/ AU$5,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>

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      Wattbike Atom (Next Generation)<\/h3>
      <\/div> 4.0 out of 5 star rating<\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div>
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