Published: 2021-05-24, Author: Jon , review by: pocket-lint.com
Small footprint,Rock steady stability,No calibration required,Accurate measurements of power / cadence / cycling dynamics,Easy setup,Cheaper than the competition
Gear changing and the gearing takes some getting used to,No realistic road feel features such as side-to-side sway / ascent/descent / 'road feel',Integration with some third-party apps is not perfect,Not as quiet as other top-end trainers/bikes
At first glance the idea of paying the price of a mid-level road bike for one that goes nowhere might seem a little indulgent, but the market for this technology is growing, and Wattbike has put out a really solid offering at a price point quite a bit bel...
Incredibly easy to set up, Customization to fit most riders, Wide range of resistance levels
Can't connect to wearables, Can't charge attached phone/tablet, Tricky to tell which gear you're in
The Wattbike Atom is a fantastic indoor exercise bike if you're looking for an all-in-one machine for daily use. Wattbike has reworked the entirety of Atom's innards, resulting in a more realistic ride for those uphill exercises, along with a wide-array o...
Published: 2019-03-17, Author: Leon , review by: T3.com
Smooth pedal feel, Packed with connectivity, Very solidly built unit
Takes up plenty of space, Sluggish gear changes
Wattbike Atom serves up elite road cycling realism from tip to toe – and that includes the price tagDue to the lofty asking price of this product, only the most ardent indoor training fanatics are likely to plump for it over a 'smart' £400 turbo trainer...
Published: 2020-10-22, Author: DC , review by: dcrainmaker.com
The ATOM 2020 is both an incremental and major upgrade from the original ATOM 2020. But figuring out which is which can be tricky. Under the hood is a major upgrade, with a sweeping change to how they handle resistance. That's a change that long term will...
Published: 2020-01-28, Author: Chris , review by: bgr.com
Abstract: If you've turned on the TV at any point in the past three months or so you've surely seen a flood of personal fitness ads. We've reached a point where mirrors can walk us through a daily workout routine, while companies like Bowflex and Peloton are buying...
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Published: 2019-10-30, Author: DC , review by: dcrainmaker.com
Abstract: Within this post I break-down all the features of each bike and compare them side by side. Literally, they're side by side next to me right now. Note however that I'll give you a spoiler up-front: None of these bikes are perfect. For all of them you're go...
Published: 2017-11-21, Author: DC , review by: dcrainmaker.com
In many ways Wattbike did what no one else dared to do: Make an incredibly tech-laden indoor bike that's on the cutting edge of indoor trainer standards, and most importantly: Make it actually well priced. They're doing all of this essentially a year befo...
Published: 2017-09-04, Author: DC , review by: dcrainmaker.com
Abstract: And while it's easy for some to dismiss a stationary bike as not a real bike and trainer (I'd often do the same), upon reviewing the specs…and pricing…this thing is pretty darn compelling for a solid chunk of folks. It's going to be the standard bearer fo...
