Zwift HUB Game Changing Updates! Virtual Gears / Zwift COG / 10Hz Data / 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.
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Video Index:
0:00 Intro
0:09 What's New - Summary
0:30 Virtual Gearing - It's GOOD!
0:55 Race Mode
1:48 Virtual Shifting/Gearing
3:20 Hands on with Virtual Shifting
7:15 Zwift COG & CLICK Hardware
8:38 Questions and Answers
10:36 Zwift Changing the Hardware Game!
11:39 Wrap-Up
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[@tanderson278]

Message to Garmin/Tacx - You have had the hardware capability for years (Neo/Neo2/Neo2T), it's about time you wake up your software engineers to deliver better functionality! Why will users like myself chose your products when the Hub is now more functional at half the price?

[@gplama]

In really hope they’re working on something big. The 2T is over four years old now and in need of a feature refresh.

[@krzysztoftylek787]

@@gplamado you think let’s say using this with zwift play and tacx trainer would be possible at some point?

[@gplama]

That’d be a nice combination. Will it ever work? That’s up to Garmin and Zwift working together….

[@drjekyll832]

+1! Tacx/Garmin, please support virtual shifting ASAP - and I know that‘s asking a lot, but please do it way back to my trusty NEO 1 prettyplease?! And with these changes, if my NEO 1 were to fail tomorrow, I‘d look very closely at the Zwift Hub.

[@valderramaktm2391]

Yo tengo un Tacx Neo2T y desde hace 6 meses tengo mi propia solución compatible con cualquier plataforma (Rouvy, Zwift, ...) y cualquier rodillo Tacx Neo o protocolo FTMS, pero no sé si puedo comercializarlo. Para el rodillo Tacx Neo2T proveo además análisis de pedal tipo cacahuete y vibración de motor al cambiar de marcha

[@acanfield87]

Admire what Zwift is doing here--really pushing the envelope and providing useful updates to draw consumers into their ecosystem.

[@augustgames6502]

This just changed my buying decision 180 degrees. I was stone set on buying a kickr V6. But with this; being able to interchange my 11 speed and my wife's 10 speed without any fuzz, using the same casett (zwift cog) is a true game changer.

[@maxonsax5595]

BUT now you could use any cassett. Also if you have a 11 speed and wife is using 10 speed you can use the 11 speed cassett for the 10 speed bike. Just do not shift. Mount the bike on a fix gear and use the virtual gear changer... So actually there is no need for the zwift cog...

[@grimdonkey1]

@@maxonsax5595 I think it's possible the different derrailleurs on the bikes do not perfectly align to the on-hub cassette, causing some clicking and annoyance. Not sure, just speculating (I also use it with 2 bikes, that right now have the same cassette but if wife buys di2 and I don't, it will be iffy again).

[@augustgames6502]

@@grimdonkey1 Good point. how did they fix the alignment with the zwift cog? It can move freely or something like that?

[@holdencaulfied7492]

@@augustgames6502 You just shift the derauleur to where it lines up with the Zwift cog.

[@patiogreen9738]

@@grimdonkey1 the chain line doesn’t need to be exact like a fixie, it’s just like using the middle gear of your cassette on the road in the big ring or little ring. The chain line isn’t dead straight, but it doesn’t matter.

[@COYSMike]

I really hope we see Wahoo adopt this as soon as possible. If it comes to the Core I'm buying immediately. It's also a great idea for people with one bike who aren't confident making those minor adjustments to tweak the indexing when their wheel cassette doesn't quite align with their trainer cassette.

[@gautambose5200]

Agreed! Always such a hassle to be adjusting this when going between the wheel and trainer as well!

[@runorjohn2]

Please give us this option wahoo. Otherwise I switch my trainer and sell the Kickr.

[@johnkemp3592]

Agree, it would be awesome if Zwift Cog or similar was available for the Kickr core.

[@StefanSiegl23]

I’d really appreciate virtual gearing on my Kickr Core, hopefully they’ll add support to existing firmware. The cog is more like nice to have IMHO

[@johnkemp3592]

@@StefanSiegl23 Yes, you're right. Now that I think more about it adding virtual gearing the the Kickr Core firmware would be the real winner - I'd happily pay a reasonable price for remote buttons. Cog would be a nice thing too and make swapping bikes easier but virtual gearing is the big thing and would really improve my indoor setup.

[@BobKYOHTN]

Brilliant. With virtual shifting, I can envision setting up a dedicated trainer bike. Cheap aluminum frame, 1x crank, no derailleurs or brakes, cheap front wheel. Game changer

[@gplama]

That’s what I’ve done with the Scott single speed in the Lama Lab. Works a treat. 👌🏼

[@adamguest1986]

This truly is brilliant. I was about to invest in a WattBike but now want to do this. I'm completely illiterate when it comes to bike building though. Would anybody be able to kinda itemise out all the "bits" i'd need?

[@grimdonkey1]

I wonder if there is an easy way to do this for a household with 2 riders of different heights (so no bike switching on the trainer). For seat height there are quick-release clamps but I wonder if there are ways to quick-adjust the front bar position somehow. Then i wouldn't be tempted at all to buy a 3.000$ easy-adjust smart bike. :)

[@adamguest1986]

I guess this also opens up usage to sticking on my hybrid bike I use to cycle with my daughters in the holidays. I know the geometry isn't ideal, but if I can use zwift to do all gearing and changes, then sticking a hybrid on this will do the job surely?

[@iaincrawford1608]

You don’t even need a front wheel. I have my front forks attached to a bracket on a small turntable atop a MDF wooden box. Very stable and shortens the length of the whole unit. Which is great if space is at a premium.

[@richiejames928]

This hub one idea is absolutely brilliant. seems mad it’s only just been thought about! So simple. love to see Zwift pushing the industry forward.

[@geocat1067]

I have a zwift hub and couldn’t be happier with it. Due to life, I was in the market for a second trainer…. This was an instant buy, never even looked at the wahoos they have in their shop now 😊

[@mrcycling7007]

When will we be able to buy all the above in Australia? 😢

[@freebird61885]

Instantly regretting buying Kickr Move now. This looks awesome

[@EricT43]

I have been close to buying a trainer for the last 2 weeks. I'm glad I waited, this will allow me and my wife to use the same trainer even though we have different cassettes.

[@chrisstrider]

I had a Zwift hub in my basket in the Zwift shop 😮 Now I’m going to buy this instead 😊

[@gplama]

If the Cog doesn’t work out, you can use the freehub it comes on and install a standard cassette too. 👌🏼

[@5mattcolour]

Watched this with a massive grin on my face. Lovely to see innovation like this. Zwift absolutely killing it with their hardware. Kickr user since 2016 but this would tempt me over to the Zwift hardware for sure.

[@brolaf37]

Same.. I have a kickr bike but would love to ‘downgrade’ to a zwift hub

[@bsharp771]

Thanks for the great video Shane and massive kudos to Zwift. This really is a game changer. I think to me the big takeaway is that it seems that you can now take any old bike frame and turn it into a full smart bike easily. I was considering a Wahoo Kickr Shift, but now seems I can have all the same features (perhaps even better?!) on any frame I want for a fraction of the cost. The icing on the cake would be a set of proper Zwift shifters / brifters. Granted, this is a bit more of a niche product as a lot of people will not have a dedicated frame on the Hub, but for those who do, this would be full smart bike integration!

[@giodc8599]

That's amazing! How many times have i heard of people trying to make trainers work with two different bikes and struggling to actually find a solution. This seems to come to the rescue for that specific case! Plus, no need to buy another cassette!

[@mikebrooks215]

Great work Lama! Nailed it again! Other manufacturers need to up their game!

[@Roy-ud1db]

Respect Zwift. Massive respect what they have done here. Elite come on. Latest firmware has been fantastic, but you need to respond to Zwift, and I think you will.

[@8rk]

AMAZING. And with this, I'm definitely selling my Wahoo Bike and keeping the Z-hub. As much as I love the Wahoo Bike, I want to be mobile because next few years is gonna be constant apartment / between countries moving. Virtual shift is something I really miss on the Z-Hub and now I'll have it. Amazing.

[@danabc322]

⁠​​⁠@gplama your review of the Kickr Snap first got me into smart trainers, and this review has just seen me order my first direct drive trainer!

[@jaysayshello]

Garmin get your shit together! We need this on the Tacx line up ASAP!

[@FliskerX]

The Race Mode seems to be significantly faster even than Wahoo implementation, that's quite interesting.

[@justus1995]

Thank god this is available as an upgrade. I just bought my hub 4 weeks ago.

[@davidrowe8747]

Yes, Zwift really seem to be thinking of everything!

[@themikecycle9886]

Purchased a hub about 2 months ago. And equally relieved

[@markandr]

Great info as always, Shane. Cool innovation. Always having an optimal or near optimal chain line is a nice benefit.

[@beepbop9]

If there is one thing that benefits the consumer, its competition. Zwift really showing other brands how it's done with features, product lifecycle and price

[@timdixo]

This is huge. I’ll go this route to free up a bike. A cheap gumtree frame,crank and derelict front wheel and you’re good to go. I’ll use bullhorn bars for enhanced hand ergonomics.

[@Gixer750pilot]

Love the idea of virtual gears to help reduced some of the wear and tear on the power train, just a bit .

[@hpk4917]

Hello 👋 Thanks for all that work. Sounds exciting to me. Maybe that's something for me 😉 Greetings from Austria to you and your family 👍

[@syrus3k]

The cog is really good because it means you can easily switch what bike you use on the trainer.

[@DarenC]

I have a perfectly good Neo 2, yet find myself considering the Hub One. Good work, Zwift!

[@jamesmckinney9639]

Llama, great presentation. Great business planning by Zwift from the initial hub pricing to this functionality and now willing to license this to other$. I wonder if virtual shifting/gearing is included in their recent settlement/agreement with Wahoo. As you would say ,"stay tuned...."

[@wallaceharvey2574]

Awesome update as usual. Thanks for this. I’m hoping this virtual shifting will result in even less wear and tear on my chain and associated components over time as well. An added bonus maybe ?

[@Hill_Walker]

Regardless of these new toys, I'm looking forward to putting my bike back on the trainer imminently this winter.

[@HansWernerL]

How cool is this? Im into indoor cycling on my zwift hub for around 1 month now. My ONLY issue is the loud drivechain noise on "extreme" gears. Especially on the bigger chainring the drivechain will be louder. Using zwift in ERG Mode theres nearly no noise. Ive purchased the zwift cog instantly just because i love the idee to shift virtually in any gear without crosschain or louder gears on both ends of the derailour. Additional ive purchased zwift play... Well just because i really love zwift for keeping me into sports even in the cold season!

[@Peakabike]

So I upgraded from the Wahoo Snap and so far so good ! I can"t say the "road feel" is a lot better, I suppose it was already very good on the Snap (something you'd mentioned in your review if memory serves) and if anything there's less "inertia" (i.e. the wheel doesn't spin as long as on the Snap when you stop pedaling). I used to connect my Assiomas to Zwift as the "power meter" on the Snap was just not accurate enough but I still see an improvement in "game experience". I don't know if it's thanks to the 10Hz updates but it's now much easier to ride in a pack, if you fall behind a quick acceleration brings you back instantly. My bike is also a lot more stable than with the Snap where it tended to tilt, especially when getting out of the saddle. As you pointed out in your Q&A the hub is a tad noisy, might put a cassette to see if it helps. I read it wasn't compatible with the Yahoo climb but I can lift the front of my bike almost as easily as with the Snap, have they made some hardware changes maybe ? Oh and "virtual shifting" is great, I placed the Click on the outside of the drops (like DCR) and it's perfect when riding on the hoods. It also comes in handy with the rather annoying constant percentage variations in Zwift's "worlds", something I've never liked as it really doesn't happen IRL in my experience, i.e. quick shifts of -3% to +3% in a matter of a few meters sometimes. I'm not sure why they've never fixed this ! On the actual climbs (AdZ, Ventop and Climb Portal the problem isn't there).

[@paceline]

Just rode 53km on Race Mode and it is awesome!

[@syrus3k]

I'm glad i got a zwift hub a couple of weeks ago. It's solid.

[@davidrowe8747]

Really love the idea of electronic gearing - no more cassette wear, reduced chain wear, no clunking and clanking gear changes, no messing about with indexing ... what's not to like? I'm not sure it's financially viable for me to sell my Kickr Core to buy a Zwift hub, though. I really hope that Zwift and Wahoo can come up with a way to fit the Zwift Cog to Wahoo trainers! Any idea of a timeline on this possibility, Shane?

[@gplama]

Until we see any announcement from Wahoo (or others), this is a Zwift Hub only thing for now.

[@NelankaPerera]

I’m selling my Kickr and Climb. This is awesome!

[@CRBenham20]

ive been using a basic kinetic trainer for the past 2 winters, both on zwift and trainer road (using assioma 1 sided power pedals) and I think this trainer at the price point and with all these features is finally enough to go all in and make the upgrade. ive done 1 winter fully on zwift, and one winter fully on trainer road, but i think this yea i will be going back to a combination of both, using TR for long term plan building and specific workouts, but incorporating zwift for most of my Z2 rides as well as mixing in some zwift racing to keep things interesting and competitive in the off season.

[@ankjaers]

Holy moly I will buy this asap!

[@GregHowesFitnessAndFun]

Looks great - just waiting for any Zwift trainer package to become available here in Japan!

[@mtd87]

As an owner of a volt2, I certainly hope the virtual shifting will get picked up by jetblack and quickly. Let’s go!

[@howedan]

please JetBlack … they’ve gone very quiet and Zwift are making so many updates to there branded unit.

[@murrayhealey4426]

Yes JetBlack have tested, now waiting on Zwift implementation allowing us to go. ETA comes back to Zwift's appetite, allowing the game to identify the Volt using this protocol. FYI, JetBlack is far from quiet, JetBlack launched both 10Hrtz and Auto calibration earlier this year well before Zwift.

[@sippycreek6959]

​@@murrayhealey4426Hi! Just purchased the JetBlack volt 2. Haven't even unboxed it yet. But are you confirming the 10hz race mode is already operational? Thanks!

[@malcolmwade3790]

Will it work with my V1 Volt eventually?

[@murrayhealey4426]

@@malcolmwade3790 yes once protocols are released to us.

[@MichaelSnasdell]

Hopefully they add the option to customise gear ratios at some point (assuming that is possible) Love the virtual shifting on the Neo Bike for that exact reason. Whack a new groupset on when you fancy. Impressive stuff though, if I were in the marker for a trainer now, this would be my choice.

[@jonathanzappala]

I really could use this. I got a saris h3 when it was on deep discount though :( mainly I want that one cog for different speed compatibility. It probably be easier to upgrade my final bike to 11 speed so they are all the same. Very cool none the less.

[@sambrown1779]

Awesome. Thanks

[@brettoau84]

Great innovation!

[@ashleyhouse9690]

Just ordered one of these. Interesting that you show using it with a 1x system with a chain tensioner. I think I'll do that as I already have a chain tensioner as well.

[@lellotrello2338]

I would love to see how the Zwift implementation compares to the "software only" approach of IndieVelo, which afaik just scales the resistance it sets the trainer to based on the current gear, so it doesn't require firmware support. Also, hopefully JetBlack adds the Zwift protocol to the Volt soon.

[@murrayhealey4426]

Yes JetBlack have tested, now waiting on Zwift implementation allowing us to go. ETA comes back to Zwift's appetite, allowing the game to identify the Volt using this protocol.

[@bobhopeandnohope300]

I like the virtual shifting function on the sb20 and use the dream drive function mainly. Would be nice if stages and/or zwift would work together and sort a gear display and turn functions for the spare buttons.

[@lecompte6010]

this may fix EVERYones shifting issues when its on all trainers!

[@bright6903]

Amazing !

[@danieltscharnuter4794]

That is a very good solution to handle different bikes. I would buy one if only it didn't require riding on Zwift.

[@Gillycymru92]

Removed the cassette and upgraded to the cog and click today, virtual gears are a gamechanger! I use a MTB and my partner always complained about the gear shift noise from physical gears. Noise is much reduced and it feels great! Well done Zwift!

[@dylanl9532]

Zwift hub will be my next indoor trainer

[@Miekzz]

yeah that's an actually great smart trainer update. can't be beat

[@mrskeltal3281]

Race mode been available since previous firmware v5.2.0. Been using it for about a month and its way better, although did a 2.5 hour Zwift session last weekend and it seemed to disable 10hz and revert back to normal towards the end of the ride. Not sure why (all I can think of is heat) - will keep testing with 5.2.2

[@robbarmstrong8702]

This is DOPE! Wahoo definitely needs to get on that Virtual shifting. I have a dedicated trainer bike and it'd be great to strip it down even more, to *more streamline its only purpose, Zwift! 😎 #RobbArmstrong

[@galenkehler]

Virtual gearing makes everything else instantly obsolete imo. Ive been asking for it on my neo since 2017, six years is a very long time to still fail to provode this basic functionality. Im going to have a very hard think about selling my neo and getting a Hub

[@shatnersbassoon7155]

OK was going to purchase a Kickr, but these updates have flipped my decision!

[@gregbrown3764]

It's funny, they seem to be building a stationary bike in pieces.

[@gplama]

Well spotted. I’m surprised it took this long to come up in the comments. :)

[@alimaleki217]

Thanks for another in-depth review, Shane! I see you're already taking the cog apart in the next video ; - ) Here's my question: If you were buying a trainer today and could only own ONE (hard to imagine, I know) why would you pay the extra $700 (+ cassette) for a Kickr v6? I assume there are some valid reasons to pay more. Flywheel weight?

[@neilblackburn3133]

Looks awesome, purchased a hub after watching this. You should be on commission 😊

[@gplama]

If you used the link in the video description I'll get a few $. I didn't call it out though and suspect most people will find their own way to the webstore.

[@n22pdf]

Wow great update Shane impressive Zwift have come up with some great updates and the cog and click is awesome.. does it work on Campagnolo chorus 11 speed do you know ? I noticed on GCN they it doesnt work for ekar 13 speed.. Pete 👍👍🚴🏻

[@gplama]

Should work with any Campy setup…. I’m not familiar with Ekar and why that wouldn’t be compatible.

[@saintuk70]

Wonder if they'll be able to bring this to the JetBlack too? (redacted ... I should pay attention to the video first) .Clearly, also, it's getting to that time of year again the the Northern Hemisphere :) Thank you as always for your content.

[@ericcoxtcu8037]

I have a JetBlack as well - I do hope they get the virtual shifting as well. It would make sense that, if Zwift is open to it, they would be able to add it fairly easily. I hope.

[@saintuk70]

@@ericcoxtcu8037 you'd think/hope so.

[@djgandkzr]

Great video GPLama, looks really interesting and great to see Zwift pushing some exciting innovation into the lower ranges of the trainer market. As a Kickr Core and Climb user do you know if the Hub One / COG will work with the Climb? I know the Zwift Hub Classic doesn't due to the fixed hub, I presume this is the same but would be great if it did, cheers

[@gplama]

No pivoting rear axle, so no compatibility with the Climb at this point.

[@nigel47]

As usual, another great video. I'm new in to cycling and especially in door trainers! Is the Zwift cog compatible with SRAM AXS setup?

[@gplama]

It’ll work… but not optimally.

[@estebanfuerte87]

First, great video! In the past you preferred the Kickr Core to the Swift Hub (if I remember correctly due to the accuracy of the power measurement). I assume the innovations haven't changed anything in this area!?!? Do you still recommend the Kickr Core? Thank you and please keep up the great videos!

[@gplama]

The core has the edge for power but Zwift closed that gap a little with the auto calibration. The Core is well overdue for a refresh (DIRCON/WiFi, Race Mode, auto calibration), although that’s what the higher priced Kickr has.

[@smithpauld1501]

Wow! The Wahoo settlement comes into really sharp focus. C’mon, Wahoo, match this - my KICKR v6 is very, very nice but this is tempting. Lama: do I catch a hint that Hub/Cog/Play/Click distribution is going worldwide?

[@gplama]

No indication of them expanding their distribution… which is going to frustrate people even more with these improvements.

[@smithpauld1501]

@@gplama That’s a sore point with the Canadians on my TTT team. C’mon Zwift; team with Amazon or something.

[@androiduro]

I don't have a roller. I want to buy a zwift. For road bikes mainly. My bike has a 12v sram rival. sporadic use when there is bad weather and also 1 afternoon a week 1 hour. Better to buy the hub one or the classic now. thanks for the video

[@williwinkie8112]

Great video Shane thanks - Do you know how many devices can connect to the hub simultaneously?

[@gplama]

As many as you like with ANT+. I’m not sure with BLE. I’ve only connected one BLE device to it at a time.

[@stuarthart4498]

Hi Shane, great video - I am looking at either the Zwift Hub at £549 or the Wahoo Kickr Smart Trainer V5 at £499 - which would you choose (is Wahoo likely to adopt this update?) I already have the Zwift Play...

[@-Bonobo-]

I really hope the virtual shifting comes to the wahoo kikr snap. I really hate having to spin up my flywheel to stupid speeds just so I can do a Z2 group ride without ERG.

[@daviddoherty2842]

Great video thanks. What are your running Zwift on?

[@gplama]

Windows 11 with an Nvidia RTX 2060.

[@jameswillett118]

Really cool, when will Zwift play controllers be available for purchase in Australia?

[@gplama]

That's one for Zwift support. I keep asking.

[@chrisjenkins1]

I feel like this has come in the nick of time for me

[@andyfairclough1968]

This is exactly what ive wanted for ages but they've done all the other trainer manufacturers a favour here by not interfacing the play controllers directly.

[@sitoudien9816]

Wahoo Rollr should be competing with this! Similar function. Change bikes, no fuss. Drop the price and include a power meter.

[@bathsalts1st]

i hope this give wahoo good old kick, for V7 kickr 😛😛😛😛

[@nick_velokicks]

Thrilled to see another Zwift release not available in Australia

[@higuy57]

This looks awesome. You mentioned that you can change the cog to regular cassette cog. Do you think changing it to a gates belt drive system would work and be more maintenance free (since don't need to maintain the chain) and quiet than using the chain?

[@gplama]

That'll work. You'll lose a few watts with the belt drive vs chain though.

[@avigulwadi]

This is so good. I’m using the wahoo snap and was looking to upgrade. Is this available in Aus? Doesn’t look like it. Am I correct to assume that Jetblack are selling it here under their brand?

[@murrayhealey4426]

Yes JetBlack have tested, now waiting on Zwift implementation allowing us to go. ETA comes back to Zwift's appetite, allowing the game to identify the Volt using this protocol. Should not be too long.

[@paulhaughney7511]

What were you using in place of the derailleur? Love the vids by the way.

[@gplama]

That’s a Surly Singleator.

[@nickderijcke9288]

I am waiting for the opportunity to use my DI2 shifters to change the gears of the hub. Should be easy to make as a 3rd party especially with the wireless 12speed. (DI2 to BT) Heck I might even build it myself using an Arduino or something.

[@gplama]

In a perfect world your Di2/eTap could pair to your software of choice indoors and allow you to use the same shifting buttons/setup with virtual gears. I doubt this will ever be a reality.

[@nickderijcke9288]

I don't think it is that far away as we think. Yeah native support will be far away but considering the connection methods (bleutooth capabilities on DI2 and Zwift companion app on your phone or the transmitting protocol of the click) it might not be that hard to build an app. Thinking about the Karoo video you made which is similar. The hard part will potentially be the bleutooth adress of the click but there are workarounds for that.

[@Krilin84]

Great info. Insta-ordered the cog and click thing. A question: can you pair the click thing through the zwift hub or does it need a separate BT connection?

[@gplama]

Click pairs to Zwift. If you’re on Apple TV it’s best to use the companion app to get around the connection limits on that unit.

[@Bambeakz]

I am looking at this and the Elite Direto-XR-T for my 27.5 mountainbike. What trainer would you advice after this update? The Direto will be more expensive because i will need a casette but close enough that it doesn't matter.

[@stephenbetley9596]

Two things. Virtual gears. That does look very nice. Wahoo missed a trick there. 10hz game mode for a trainer in that price range is also a game changer. Renders Kickr v4/5 almost obsolete.

[@stephenbetley9596]

This aged well. 🤣

[@repmortskcab8483]

Really nice but lacks the possibility to connect with LAN cable. Else I would have upgraded from my Kickr v5 with dircon, network cable connection and racemode. Performance and stability cannot be compromised. Still waiting for racemode support for any Kickr bike.

[@bobwatkins1271]

Is there any tactile feedback when shifting, such as the virtual "thunk" on the KICKR bike? If not, do you miss it?

[@gplama]

No, but the resistance change is fast so you know a change has taken place. It’s far better than on the SB20 smart bike where you’re never sure the gear change happened in a lot of cases.

[@nationsnumber1chump]

It would be nice to change between gravel and road bike without changing cassette. But I have different brands of drivetrain. Is it interchangeable or do you purchase one for each? Also, still have to shift to an unknown middle gear to prevent derailleur damage?

[@RedshiftDougal]

Interesting presentation and analysis, Shane. Thank you. Can we assume that the new hardware is only being shipped to US/UK/EU, like Zwift Play? Any idea of when Zwift will open the door to the people in the rest of the world?

[@gplama]

Same markets as before. No change there.

[@JeremyDawesJezweb]

😢

[@tyecm]

Zwift continues its march towards a two tier game experience. Makes a mockery of the platform.

[@darthvulcanis4002]

I hope the fixed all the connection dropouts on my current Zwift Hub (yes, i have evidence of each dropout; two were mid-race)

[@paceline]

I purchased a Bluetooth antenna and USB extention cable. Placed the antenna next to my drive train and finally no more drops! Or maybe this recent update fixed the problem. 😅

[@banderoguitar]

Hello and thank you for review. Q: do you still need microadjust rear derailleur with this cog?

[@gplama]

It depends. I didn’t need to on my geared bikes.

[@KdM_BigRingBubba]

Interesting that the sprint wattage shortfall occurs when you're in the small ring vs. the big ring. I understood trainer accuracy to be superior in the small ring vs. big ring due to flywheel speeds... any thoughts on why that happens?

[@gplama]

They acknowledged the issue but didn’t give specific detail as to ‘why’.

[@ovning]

Is there a axle for trackbikes for the HUB? I would like to set up my singlespeed, My Neo og har survived all my 3bikes only got my track bike left.

[@RyonBeachner]

Stages SB20 “Dreamdrive” setup is virtual shifting, and very adjustable/tunable. I absolutely love it, and it’s cool to see it coming to ‘normal’ smart trainers.

[@josemanuellopezdona6040]

Hi Shane, are the physics preserved with virtual gears? For instance, more inertia on high slopes and less on flat roads?

[@gplama]

With the flywheel speed being in a locked ratio with cadence, the inertia/ride feel will depend on the physical gearing you use for virtual shifting.

[@dieterdetroyer9443]

I read somewhere that it's best to set trainer difficulty to max to have the best virtual shifting. Were you able to test this?

[@darrenhaines1]

Just picked up a Kickr core wondering if I’ve made a mistake. But the Zwift hub isn’t available and Aus and I guess the Jetblack version doesn’t support the virtual shifting either?

[@uglybean]

Next question sir :-) is it possible to change virtual gears for example 5 up or down by holding button? Or somehow? Simulating changing from big ring to small ring at front

[@gplama]

Pressing and holding will keep changing gears up/down. Single clicks are faster though.

[@bigring5113]

Why did I buy a Jet Black volt thinking it was just a Zwift hub?

[@derx6666]

Now the beef between Wahoo and Zwift is over, and they seem to be happy again working with each other, might we get an update from Wahoo for lets say the Kickr Core to have similar 10hz update on BT (as it seems to be just a software "problem" to implement that) and virtual shifting support?