The JetBlack VOLT, when sold with JetBlack branding was $849USD, or 749EUR (though, it went for about 700EUR street price, including an 11-speed cassette). Just for context, these specs are very similar to the Wahoo KICKR CORE, which costs $899 without a cassette (figure another $50 for that). Meaning, if you can’t find stock of the 12sp version, and you don’t mind buying your own 12sp cassette, you can buy a different version (e.g. Note that the unit is the same regardless of which cassette is attached. – Pricing and Availability: $499USD, £449, 499EUR – Power Cable Required: Yes, power block compatible with 100-240v – Max Wattage: 1,800 watts resistance (or 1,300w 40KPH) – Skewer Compatibility: All the skewers and adapters you could ask for: Road 130mm, 135mm, 142x12mm, 148x12mm – App Compatibility: Every app out there basically (Zwift, TrainerRoad, Rouvy, RGT, The Sufferfest, Kinomap, etc…)
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– Unique Party Trick: Can rebroadcast your heart rate sensor within a single channel, ideal for Apple TV Zwift users (who are Bluetooth channel limited) – Protocol Compatibility: ANT+ FE-C, ANT+ Power, Bluetooth Smart Trainer Control, Bluetooth Smart Power (everything you need) – Handle: This unit lacks a handle, which continues to make it slightly awkward to move around Only the sound of your drivetrain is heard Which is then officially compatible with Shimano and SRAM drivetrains (unofficially, 11sp Campagnolo will also work on Shimano cassettes, just as many users do so today on JetBlack and other trainers) – Cassette: A cassette is included, and you choose how many speeds (8/9/10/11/12) upon ordering on Zwift’s site. – Flywheel: It has a flywheel weight of 4.7kg – Direct drive trainer: This means you remove your rear wheel With that – let’s begin! The Specs:įirst, just a quick run through the top-line specs, which are identical to the JetBlack Volt V2 because it’s the same hardware (something Zwift confirmed as well, there are no changes here): If you found this review useful, consider becoming a DCR Supporter – which gets you behind-the-scenes videos and generally makes you awesome. That new unit also includes the final firmware implemented to address some earlier accuracy issues I had (and it includes a different factory calibration process, which is why they sent new hardware just to be sure).īoth of these will go back to them once I’ve finished up here, as usual. That was then replaced with a different unit in mid-September, which I’ve used since. The first back in August/Early September, which I wrote my initial hands-on piece about. With that out of the way, I’ve been testing two different Zwift Hub media loaner units. Keep in mind, Zwift isn’t selling this through retail channels, so they don’t have to account for a retail markup. I don’t doubt that, looking at OEM costs elsewhere, the pricing lines up. Further, while Zwift’s goal with this trainer is heavily focused on attracting new subscribers and recurring revenue to the platform, the company says it’s not selling this trainer for a loss – but is in fact making a small profit. It follows all of the ANT+ & Bluetooth Smart trainer/power standards, and works with any platform out there (for example, I’ve used it with TrainerRoad just fine). While we’ll get to all the nitty-gritty details in this review, it’s notable that this trainer isn’t limited to Zwift.
However, Zwift has doubled down on this with a revamped setup ‘experience’ that aims to make it easy to get up and running, even if you know almost nothing about bike parts. Most trainers with these specs tend to float in the $799-$999 price ballpark, thus making this potentially one of the best deals in the smart trainer world. Announced about a month ago, this ‘new’ smart trainer is essentially a repackaged JetBlack VOLT V2 trainer, but at a substantially lower price point than virtually every other direct drive trainer: $499. Today Zwift starts selling their first smart trainer, the Zwift Hub.
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