Comments on: How Fast Are Zwift’s Newest Bike Frames?

By: Eric

Eric — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 19:37:45 +0000

Hmmmm…someone said something over on the ZR FB page that got me thinking…

Not that you need a ton more work, but what about acceleration performance for the frames. Ie let’s measure something dynamic?

By: Eric Schlange

Eric Schlange — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 15:01:07 +0000

In reply to Eddie Wetbeak. Drafting DOES work, yes. I believe the draft is exactly the same regardless of bike type.

By: Eddie Wetbeak

Eddie Wetbeak — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 13:11:37 +0000

Hi Eric. Does drafting work the same with the gravel/MTB do you know? As in, is there less of a draft benefit if you’re in a pack on a gravel or MTB compared to being on a road bike?

By: Eric Schlange

Eric Schlange — Fri, 08 May 2020 15:44:16 +0000

In reply to Frankus. Just like outdoors... the bike itself is just a small factor compared to fitness! :)

By: Frankus

Frankus — Fri, 08 May 2020 14:40:57 +0000

Great update Eric, thanks! But I have to admit – when I see a pro or semi-pro rider at level 5 on a Zwift Carbon speed right by me on my Dogma F12, I’m immediately reminded that my frame is more fun than fact! 🙂

By: Joel

Joel — Sun, 03 May 2020 19:32:00 +0000

In reply to M4rk0. True, but do you really know all of that information in real world cycling? Make it too easy and everyone just gets the same bicycle unless they really care about the fashionista!

By: mario

mario — Sat, 02 May 2020 08:54:43 +0000

it’s time to tell us how many watts give us the ceramicspeed kit 🙂

By: Eric Schlange

Eric Schlange — Fri, 01 May 2020 22:35:29 +0000

In reply to John.

Yes, whatever you see is true.

The percentile numbers can be a little weird, because several frames might be “tied” with the same time. So you might have 6 frames with the same time on the flat, so they’re all at 85%. Then the next slowest frame (just 1s slower) is 69%. Does that make sense?

That’s the best we can do, unfortunately, since Strava doesn’t get any more granular than 1 second timings.

By: John

John — Fri, 01 May 2020 21:36:16 +0000

Is it true that only 4 seconds flat improvement moves from the 69th percentile to 85? And 17 seconds on climbs goes from 21 to 63rd percentile?

By: Jeff

Jeff — Fri, 01 May 2020 18:12:18 +0000

Actually I think that all frames should be available to all Zwifter’s regardless of Level. If you have the “drop” bucks you should be able to purchase the bike of your choice. Just like walking into a bike shop…if you have the money you can purchase a 16K $$$ Pinarello regardless of your cycling ability!