Better rides start inside.

Independent reviews, smart comparisons and real-world advice to help you build the perfect indoor cycling setup.

A home pain cave: a smart trainer set up in front of a screen running a Zwift group ride, brick walls, motivational posters and The Watt House branding.

Not always fun, but always efficient.

Rain, dark evenings, or just no time — efficient training for whenever the outside world doesn’t cooperate.

— The Watt House
New to indoor cycling?

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Everything you need to know to get started with indoor training — kit, space, and the first sessions.

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A rider mid-session on a smart trainer, Zwift running on the TV and laptop in front of them.
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Build a better pain cave.

Optimize your setup. Dial in the details. Ride better.

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A fully optimised home pain cave setup.
Smart trainer picks

Find the trainer that fits your ride.

We test, compare and explain so you can choose with confidence.

Wahoo KICKR Core 2

Strong accuracy, quiet belt-drive operation, and now WiFi + 10Hz race mode on top of the original Core's reputation. Ships with a Zwift Cog, so it works with nearly any drivetrain out of the box.

Accuracy±1%
Max gradient16%
Price
AffordableAverageExpensive
Watt House score9/10
From inside the Watt House

Built by a cyclist, not a content team.

I’m a passionate amateur cyclist and Zwift racer. Everything here is based on my own experience building and optimising my indoor setup.

About the Watt House
Portrait: the pain cave, mid-session