There’s nothing better than new Zwifty goodness under the Christmas tree, and there are piles of good deals right now on the things Zwifters love most.
Here’s a list of items I use and love daily on Zwift. Most are on sale currently! (Bonus: purchasing items through this page’s links helps support the Zwift Insider site.)
Small Pain Cave Upgrades
Affordable gadgets to improve your Zwift setup
WiFi Smart
Power Strip
Plugging your trainer and fan into this beauty lets you turn everything on from your phone. Simples!
Adjustable
Riser Block
Neck hurting because your screen is too high? Want to raise your front wheel, but not sure how much? Quick fix here!
Sweat
Net
Sweat is corrosive. Protect that beautiful bike of yours with this affordable sweat net from Rock Bros.
Universal Phone
Adapter
Stick this guy on your phone case and voilà ! – your phone can be attached to your Garmin mount, so the Companion app is nearby.
Garmin
Mount
If you buy the Universal Phone Adapter you’ll need a handlebar mount for it too. They come in loads of colors…
Play Controllers 50% Off
Take your Zwift experience to the next level with the Play controllers. Steering, virtual shifting with compatible trainers, easy access to Ride-Ons and powerups, and more. Currently just $49.99US!
Wireless Keyboard
with Touchpad
Zwifting from a PC? Get quick access to all of Zwift’s keyboard shortcuts with the compact, durable K400 keyboard from Logitech. Mine is still going strong after 8 years of sweat sessions!
Wearables
Look good, alone in your garage!
Sweatband
Set
Keep the extra sweat out of your eyes AND rock the 80s look! An essential for “unhaired” men like myself…
Wireless Bluetooth
Earbuds
Chill tunes or podcasts for recovery rides. Up-tempo stuff for races. And of course, Discord. Serious Zwifters need serious earbuds, and I’ve used and love both the Apple Airpods Pro 2 and Jaybird Vista 2.
Bigger Pain Cave Upgrades
It’s time to level up!
Discounted Direct Drives
Still using a wheel-on trainer or an outdated direct drive trainer? There has literally never been a better time to upgrade to a new direct drive trainer, because prices have dropped crazy low while features are the best they’ve ever been.
Our top three recommendations right now are the Wahoo KICKR CORE Zwift One + Play bundle (a great deal with the Play Controllers thrown in), the JetBlack Victory (the new leader for price/performance, even if you have to pre-order for later delivery) and the Wahoo KICKR Move (Wahoo’s top trainer on sale for $999)!
Zwift Ride Smart Bike 20% Off!
Of course, the biggest news in indoor cycling hardware in the past year is the new Zwift Ride Smart Bike, thanks to its killer combination of features and affordability. If you’re tired of putting your bike on and off the trainer, or want a single setup you can share with your partner, this may be the solution for you. (The frame is also available as a standalone item.)
Use code cyclingride20 to get 20% off your Zwift Ride purchase.
JBL Bluetooth
Speaker
This speaker from JBL fits perfectly into your bike’s bottle cage and puts out impressive sound. Useful indoors and out, plus it’s waterproof (or better yet: sweatproof)!
Big TV
Screen
If you’re still Zwifting on an iPad or laptop, it’s time to upgrade. Big, beautiful TVs are more affordable than ever, including this 55″ beauty from Insignia for only $209. Pair it with Apple TV 4K (3rd Generation) and you’ve got a simple, solid Zwift setup.
Rocker Plate
Rocker plates make your Zwift experience more comfortable and realistic. I’ve been loving the full-motion Velocity Rocker (read review), but there are plenty of others including KOM Cycling’s rocker on Amazon (read review).
Wahoo Headwind
Bluetooth Fan
There are fans and then there are FANS! The Headwind is smart, able to change speed based on your heart rate or speed.
Custom Indoor
Training Mat
Make your Zwift station your own with a sturdy, beautiful, custom mat from VeloMats. (Use discount code ZWIFTINSIDER for 10% off!)
Withings
Smart Scale
The Body from Withings is perfect for those pre-race weigh-ins, even if auto-updating is currently broken on Zwift (but here’s a hack to make it work.)
Training Aids
Because we all need a little help these days!
Sweat/Snot
Hand Towels
These are well-made, soft towels at a great price. We’ve used and washed ours many times and they’re still going strong!
Pro tip: buy a color you don’t already use at home so you don’t mix them up with other towels.
Caffeinated
Gum
Chew this before your ride; easier on the tummy than coffee!
Foam
Roller
Because the local masseuse isn’t always around when you need to roll out your legs!
Decoration/Inspiration
A little something to cover that hole in the wall of your garage
Watopia Map
Poster
Easiest way to see where you’ve been and where you’re going! (Doesn’t yet include the just-released Jarvis Island, though.)
Zwift Merch
Zwift’s online shop includes smart trainers and lots of apparel and accessories, and lots are on sale right now. (Unfortunately, lots of the good stuff is also sold out!) Here are a few favorites that I use regularly…
Core Bottle Set
Most cyclists have lots of bidons rattling around their cupboards… but it sure is nice to get a clean, matching pair.
Core Color Block Socks
If you don’t love new socks, are you even a cyclist? Zwift’s Core socks come in 4 colors, and the custom-dyed yarn woven with silver ions reduces odor while being moisture-wicking and breathable!
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