Zwift’s December update included the third frame in game from New Zealand-based Chapter2. Named the “TOA”, Chapter2 says it’s the next evolution of their TERE frame which is also available in Zwift… an all-road, integrated race bike.
Here’s how the Chapter2 TOA is described in the Zwift Drop Shop:
“The TOA is the culmination of all the CHAPTER2 frames that have come before it. TOA, which means ‘to be victorious, win’ in Maori delivers an all-out, no-compromise carbon fiber race-ready frame platform designed, engineered, and manufactured to the most exacting standards. Inspired by the TERE’s Performance All-Road DNA and the AO’s versatility, the TOA has all its cables/hoses tucked away from sight and the wind, creating an aerodynamically seamless transition between the MANA bar and the TOA’s Kamm-Tail chassis.”
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This frame is priced at 426,000 Drops and level-locked at 18. It is rated 3 stars for aero and 2 for weight, and includes a color slider so you can pick your look.
Here’s everything you need to know about the performance of the new Chapter2 TOA frame in Zwift.
Aero (Flat/Rolling) Performance
The TOA turns in a solid aero performance, but nothing that makes it a top choice for flat races. It just barely beats the Focus Izalco Max 2020 and Scott Addict RC, putting it at around the 81st percentile.
Its test time of 51:22 is 14 seconds faster than the default Zwift Carbon frame given to all Zwifters. By comparison, the fastest frame in Zwift (Cervelo S5 2020) turns in a time of 51:17.5 on our test course, which is two laps of Tempus Fugit, totaling 34.6km.
Climb Performance
Due to Zwift’s Dura-Ace 9200 bug (see “Still Not Fixed” note at bottom of page here), we already knew the TOA wouldn’t be winning any hill climbs. It turns in the same time as the Specialized Allez Sprint, ranking in the lower 45th percentile.
Without the bug, the frame would theoretically climb around 19 seconds faster, which would boost it to 2nd place in the overall climbing rankings. But that’s all silly talk until Zwift gets the bug fixed.
The Chapter2 TOA currently turns in an Alpe climb time of 49:13. By comparison, the fastest climber in game (Specialized Aethos) completes the test is 48:50.
Note: all test results above are from a 75kg, 183cm rider holding 300W steady using Zwift’s stock 32mm carbon wheelset.
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Conclusions
Without Zwift’s Dura-Ace 9200 bug, the new Chapter2 TOA frame would be beating the Scott Addict RC as the best all-arounder in game. But thanks to the bug, the frame’s performance is nothing special.
Watch this space, though, because it looks like once Zwift fixes their groupset weight issues, this frame will be an all-around winner.
The TOS’s numbers will be added to the following posts, and it can also be found on our Master Zwift Frames List:
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Important note: this post contains speed test results for Zwift frames or wheels. These results may change over time, and a bike's performance relative to others may also change. We don't always revise posts when performance rankings change, but we do keep current, master versions of our speed test results which are always available. See the frame charts, wheel charts, and Tron vs Top Performers for current performance data.
Cant wait to see Cube Litening C68X… I have it IRL 😁
many zwifters now have known use tronbike in race, canyon speedmax in TT.
don’t like to buy bikes or wheels performance ordinary, the zwift design of drops, should have a better way to spand
Is there a list of frames that are affected by the Dura-Ace bug or another way of finding out?
I’ve been listing them in each month’s update, as Zwift releases new frames that have the bug. 🙂 So the latest list is here: https://zwiftinsider.com/update-1-20-0-100241/ under the section about new frames.
You can also tell just by looking at the bike in the Drop Shop. The buggy Dura-Ace 9200 is all black and says Dura-Ace on the crank. The old Dura-Ace is silver…
This Dura Ace bug is becoming increasingly annoying!!!
“Without the bug, the frame would theoretically climb around 19 seconds faster, which would boost it to 2nd place in the overall climbing rankings.”
Sounds weird considering it’s humble 2-star weight rating!
You said it’s already on par with the 3-star Allez Sprint and theoretically could top the 4-star Scott Addict!
Are you sure the bug hasn’t been fixed now?
Yes, I’m sure the bug hasn’t been fixed. I tested it again today!
My guess is the star ratings take into the account the weight of the groupset – not just the frame. So this frame gets a 2 because of the Dura-Ace bug. Maybe.
It’s either that, or the star ratings are hard-coded and not based on actual weight or aero settings. But that would be a very bad thing!
Ok, thx for checking.
Considering the huge down rating of the weight stars for the Tarmac SL7 (from 4 stars down to 2), whereas the Canyon Aeroad weight rating survived the bug (still 3 stars), there might be some magic going on… I am very keen on your updated frame timings.
Hi Thomas, my thoughts are similar. I’m afraid that we have to live with this Dura-Ace issue forever, so that this is not only a temporary “bug”. I can’t imagine that ZHQ wants to hype a rather unknown/unspectacular, low-level, mid-priced frame like Chapter2 as the new allrounder king. I rather believe that ZHQ calculates all new frames with this permanent weight issue from the groupset. I thought the same after Eric’s Uranium tests. A frame for only 184′ would be the fastest (aero) with solid climbing without the “bug” ???
I’m afraid that we have to say good-bye to former top allrounders like Aeroad21 & Dogma F and that we have to stop dreaming that all new frames could be potential Tron-beaters without the Dura-Ace issue … because ZHQ didn’t say anything since 3 months that they are working to solve this “problem”.
I share the same line of thinking at this point.
I suppose you’re right. Top dog at lvl 18, 426k drops seem rather unlikely…
Just bought the frame and I’m showing three stars for both weight and aero. My game updated this morning.
Thanks. 2 stars seemed a bit off!
If that was the logic, it seems strange that the have added a buggy groupset to e.g. the Prinarello Dogma F (level +32, 1,029,500 Drops). Also, I doubt that Shimano will appreciate all Zwift-users trying to avoid their flagship groupset …!?
Of course, I bought the Scott Addict, so something comes along that (would be) better than it. I haven’t bought the new fastest aero setup, so that should be safe for now.
I honestly think we should stop referring to it as a “bug”. We arnt racing in a what if universe but with the game we have. So lets make a new chart of times that reflect what is in the game now.
Has the Dura Ace bug been fixed and so the frame would now be second fastest frame?
Yes. It’s the best all-arounder now… see data at https://zwiftinsider.com/charts-frames/
The new update added weight to this bike so probably it is not that fast on the climbs anymore 🙁
+9s on AdZ and +8,5s in Tempus … so it’s only a solid Allrounder-frame like the earlier Tarmac SL7 before this was nerfed on AdZ without a clear reason