Guides & advice

Everything we’ve written.

From deciding whether indoor cycling is for you, to picking gear, to building out a full pain cave.

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Apple TV vs PC vs Tablet for Zwift

Which device to actually run Zwift (or any indoor cycling app) on — comparing a TV box, a laptop, and a tablet on graphics, setup, and reliability.

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Direct-Drive vs Wheel-On Trainers

The mechanical difference between direct-drive and wheel-on smart trainers, and which one actually fits your budget and bike.

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How to Improve Your Zwift Connection

Fixing dropouts, freezing avatars, and laggy sessions — and how to tell whether it's a sensor problem or an internet problem.

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Indoor Cycling: How to Get Started

Everything you need to know before your first indoor ride — what gear you actually need, what it costs, and whether it's worth it.

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Is an Indoor Trainer Worth It?

The honest cost-benefit case for indoor cycling — what you actually get for your money, and when it isn't worth bothering.

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Smart Trainer vs Smart Bike: Which One Should You Buy?

The real differences between smart trainers and smart bikes — how they work, what they cost, and which one actually fits how you ride.

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What Is Zwift? Explained for Beginners

What Zwift actually is, how it works with your trainer, and how it compares to other indoor cycling platforms.