Comments on: On the Hoods, In the Drops: How Zwift Determines Avatar Hand Position

By: Artemis Kahn

Artemis Kahn — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 14:02:41 +0000

I’ve ridden long enough to know when I’m in the draft but I have sauce and that let’s me know exactly where I need to be.

By: Cougie

Cougie — Sat, 25 Mar 2023 14:50:44 +0000

Level 38 and I didn’t know this. Thanks !

By: Jørgen Westh

Jørgen Westh — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 08:43:40 +0000

Thx for all articles etc. This has puzzled me. So a very good explanation.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 20:34:48 +0000

Its not the drafting position for me I just like to see my Avatar on a normal looking bike.

By: Craig

Craig — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 16:44:57 +0000

In reply to Mike. Looking at the Tron, there is only one hand position - so not sure how the avatar can change

By: Fred

Fred — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 03:58:33 +0000

In reply to Mike. Let's be real here: the only reason it's not in the game to date is because this would require graphics work to be done on the drafting position/transition frames, and Zwift has decided it's not important to do so.

By: Steve Fleckenstein

Steve Fleckenstein — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 22:18:59 +0000

Aha! I wondered why my Tron Avatar did not sit up when drafting, figured he was just lazy! Thanks for the info.

By: J L

J L — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 04:10:02 +0000

In reply to Curtis. Selfishly, I wish the Tron showed draft status. But I agree with Curtis that it's a fair tradeoff.

By: Carrie

Carrie — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 19:28:31 +0000

Thank you, I have asked this in group rides!

By: Chan Stevens

Chan Stevens — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 13:20:07 +0000

In reply to chris.

I think the article accurately explains a confusing visual contradiction–when you’re receiving the aero benefit of drafting your avatar will be shown in the very non-aero upright position (i.e. enjoying that draft). When you’re not receiving the aero benefit of drafting but you are moving at 32+ kph your avatar will appear in the very aero position in the drops (i.e. working solo to reduce your drag).

The least confusing visual representation is when you’re not drafting and lollygagging around at <32kph, in which you'll be shown in the non aero upright position.