Smart bikes

Every smart bike we’ve tested.

A dedicated, all-in-one machine — no separate bike required. Here’s the full range, from a budget frame-plus-trainer bundle to flagship units with tilt and virtual shifting.

Zwift Ride (with KICKR Core 2)
Dedicated Zwift riders who want a smart bike without smart-bike money
Zwift Ride (with KICKR Core 2)

A smart bike frame that clips onto a Wahoo KICKR Core 2, with Zwift Play controls built into the handlebars for full in-app control. Far cheaper than a purpose-built smart bike.

Affordable8/10
budget friendlyzwift onlybeginner smart bike
Wahoo KICKR Bike Shift
Riders who want most of the Kickr Bike Pro experience for roughly $1,000-1,450 less
Wahoo KICKR Bike Shift

Keeps the 5-point fit adjustment, virtual shifting that replicates real Shimano/SRAM/Campagnolo groupsets, WiFi, and Direct Connect (solving the Apple TV Bluetooth-limit problem) — at a meaningfully lower price than the Bike Pro.

Average9/10
premiumvirtual shiftingwifino tilt
Wattbike Atom (Next Generation)
Riders who want detailed pedal-stroke analysis and wide app compatibility, at a lower price than Wahoo or Tacx's flagships
Wattbike Atom (Next Generation)

A virtual flywheel with fast resistance response, ±1% accuracy, a two-in-one road/TT handlebar setup, and pedalling-efficiency analysis that few other smart bikes offer — at a meaningfully lower price than the Kickr Bike Pro or Neo Bike Plus.

Average9/10
mid premiumpedaling analysiswide app compatibility
Wahoo KICKR Bike Pro
Riders who want the single most realistic indoor bike experience available
Wahoo KICKR Bike Pro

The only smart bike that physically tilts up and down to match virtual climbs and descents. Adjustable crank length, virtual shifting for 11/12-speed drivetrains, WiFi, Race Mode, and app-driven fit adjustment.

Expensive8/10
premiumtiltingvirtual shiftingwifi
Tacx NEO Bike Plus
Riders who train and race seriously and want the best pure ride feel
Tacx NEO Bike Plus

A virtual 125kg flywheel for the most realistic resistance feel of any smart bike, plus built-in fans, dual USB charging, a tablet holder, and the ability to run without mains power.

Expensive8/10
premiumrealistic ride feeltraining focused