Home Blog

All About the New Miche Deva RD 62 Wheelset in Zwift

Eric Schlange
-
0
All About the New Miche Deva RD 62 Wheelset in Zwift

All About the New Miche Deva RD 62 Wheelset in Zwift

Zwift’s latest release includes the first-ever in-game wheelset from Miche. The Deva RD 62, along with the RD 52, are Miche’s flagship road-racing wheelsets:

They saw their grand tour debut with the Groupama-FDJ United team in the 2026 Giro d’Italia, paired with the Wilier Filante SL ID2 frame which also debuted this week on Zwift. Here’s how the Miche Deva RD 62 wheelset is described in the Drop Shop:

Thirty years in the making. The Deva RD 62 uses Vonoa carbon spokes and the Miche Formula, a blend of CFD, wind tunnel testing, and real-world validation, to refine every detail. All with one goal: to create the fastest and lightest Miche wheel yet.

The wheels are now available in the Drop Shop, accessible at level 29 and above, for 650,000 Drops. They are rated 4 stars for aero and 3 for weight, just like some other top all-arounder wheelsets. But how do they rank? Since Zwift’s 4-star rating system isn’t precise enough for our tastes, we ran these wheels through our standard battery of tests to determine exactly how they perform in Zwift and stack up against other wheelsets.

Let’s dive in and learn all about the in-game performance of Miche’s first Zwift wheelset!

Aero (Flat/Rolling) Performance

The Deva RD 62 turns in a strong performance in our flat tests, clocking a time that puts it just behind the most aero non-disc hoops in game (including the Swiss Side HADRON Ultimate 650 and Princeton Carbonworks Wake 6560).

Across an hour of flat riding, the Deva RD 62 puts 43.1 seconds into our stock 32mm carbon wheelset on the flats. The top non-disc hoops, the Swiss Side HADRON Ultimate 650, are ~3.5 seconds faster than the Deva RD 62, while the fastest disc wheel (DT Swiss ARC 1100 DICUT 85/Disc or Swiss Side equivalent) is ~7 seconds faster.

Climb Performance

The Deva RD 62 holds its own on climbs as well, keeping in step with the current crop of “super wheels” sporting deeper profiles and light weight. These wheels come in just ahead of the Swiss Side HADRON Ultimate 650 on climbs, but still behind the category-leading Princeton Carbonworks Wake 6560.

In an hour of climbing, the Deva RD 62 beats our stock 32mm carbon hoops by 7.2 seconds. The Princeton Carbonworks Wake 6560 are ahead of the stock wheels by 12.7 seconds, while the best climbers in game, the Princeton Carbonworks Alta 3532, are 14.5 seconds ahead.

Note: all test results above are from a 75kg, 183cm rider holding 300W steady using the Zwift Carbon frame.

Conclusions

Miche’s Deva RD 62 are a strong in-game debut for the Italian manufacturer, holding their own against all but the very best all-arounders in Zwift. They could be seen as a more climb-focused alternative to the Swiss Side HADRON Ultimate 650, or a more aero-focused alternative to the ENVE SES 4.5 PRO.

These wheels have been, or will soon be, added to the following posts:

Questions or comments?

Share below!

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.

Notable Zwift Events for the Weekend of June 27-28

Eric Schlange
-
1
Notable Zwift Events for the Weekend of June 27-28

This weekend’s picks include two different events on TT bikes – one with drafting enabled, and one without! We’ve also got a charity ride, a Volcano challenge, and a L’Etape event on Col de Sarenne. See our picks below…

🥇 Fellowship All Out TT

✅ Time Trial　 ✅ Mass Start

Here’s a unique event – a mass-start time trial on Jarvis Seaside Sprint (15.3km, 131m). TT bikes provided, just bring your legs and be prepared to give it your all!

Riders are categorized, but everyone starts together, and drafting is disabled.

Saturday, June 27 @ 1:10am UTC/9:10pm ET/6:10pm PT
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/5623614

🤝Pedal For A Purpose Banded Charity Rides

✅ Good Cause　✅ Banded Rides

Join the Fudging Slackers team as they ride in support of Team Rynkeby, raising funds for children battling cancer and their families.

These are banded rides on Watopia routes. There are four different timeslots to choose from

4 time slots this weekend
See events on ZwiftHacks

🤝WOW – High Speed Ride on TT bikes with draft

✅ Kit Unlock　✅ Upgrade Hack　✅ Popular

Want to accumulate lots of miles quickly? Join this popular group ride, which puts everyone on the fastest TT bike in game (Cadex Tri with DT Swiss disc wheels) with double draft enabled.

On the last Sunday of each month, the ride is extended to be a 100-miler, and finishers unlock the new WOW in-game kit.

Everyone is on Tempus Fugit this week. and there are four pace groups to choose from.

Bike upgrading hack: on rides with forced bikes, whatever bike you’re on when you join the event is the bike that accumulates the distance/elevation/time. So, for example, you could accumulate lots of distance toward a gravel bike upgrade while riding the Cadex Tri in this event.

Sunday, June 28 @ 12:45pm UTC/8:45am ET/5:45am PT
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/5623362

🤝 Cycle Nation Banded Badass Badge Bonanza

✅ Volcano Laps 　✅ Banded 　✅ Route Badge

This weekly ride uses longer routes and Zwift’s rubberbanding feature to help riders grab tough route badges with the help of some friends.

Watopia’s Volcano Circuit is on tap, for 25 laps, so you can unlock all the badges.

Saturday, June 27 @ 3pm UTC/11am ET/8am PT
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/5622759

🤝 L’Etape Climb Portal Challenge – Col de Sarenne

✅ XP Bonus　✅ Unlocks　✅ TdF　✅ Climbing

Zwift’s L’Etape Challenge is underway, pushing thousands of Zwifters to complete in-game replicas of iconic Tour de France climbs featured in this year’s L’Etape du Tour event. This weekend features Col de Sarenne, a high mountain pass that provides a “back door” to the legendary Alpe d’Huez. In the 2026 Tour de France, it’s the last major climb of the Queen Stage (20).

The climb is 12.8km long, with 923 of elevation gain.

Bonus: finish a L’Etape Challenge weekend event to unlock the H2O Audio in-game headphones.

Events scheduled every 3 hours this weekend
Sign up at zwift.com/events/tag/letapechallenge

How We Make Our Picks

We choose each weekend’s Notable Events based on a variety of factors including:

  • Is the event unique/innovative in some way?
  • Are celebrities (pro riders, etc) attending/leading?
  • Are signup counts already high, meaning the event is extra-popular?
  • Does the ride include desirable unlocks or prizes?
  • Does the event appeal to ladies on Zwift? (We like to support this under-represented group!)
  • Is it for a good cause?
  • Is it just plain crazy (extra long races, world record attempts, etc)?
  • Is it a long-running, popular weekly event with a dedicated leader who deserves a shout out?

In the end, we want to call attention to events that are extra-special and therefore extra-appealing to Zwifters. If you think your event qualifies, comment below with a link/details and we may just include it in an upcoming post!

Tiny Race Series – June 27 Routes – W/kg vs W

Eric Schlange
-
0
Tiny Race Series – June 27 Routes – W/kg vs W

Tiny Race Series – June 27 Routes – W/kg vs W

See zwiftinsider.com/tiny for current Tiny Race details.

All About the New Giant Propel Advanced SL Team Frame on Zwift

Eric Schlange
-
0
All About the New Giant Propel Advanced SL Team Frame on Zwift

All About the New Giant Propel Advanced SL Team Frame on Zwift

Zwift’s latest release includes an update to the Propel, Giant’s flagship aero racing bike. The new bike, named the “Propel Advanced SL Team”, is the latest 2026 version. It effectively replaces the Propel Advanced SL Disc in Zwift’s Drop Shop, which was based on Giant’s 2018 model. The Zwift colorway matches the IRL frameset available from Giant:

On Zwift, you’ll need to be updated to game version 1.116+ to see this bike in the Drop Shop. You’ll also need to be at level 40+ with 1,700,000 Drops to buy it. Here’s how it’s described in the Drop Shop:

From breakaways to the final sprint. On flat roads, climbs or descents. The reengineered Propel Advanced SL cuts through wind and maximizes watts, optimizing your energy through every dimension of speed. It’s a bike with pro pedigree and undeniable aerodynamic data, but the all-new Propel isn’t built only for the wind tunnel or the Tour de France. It’s engineered to deliver ultimate speed for all riders.

See our master list of all frames in Zwift >

It’s rated 3 stars for aero and 4 stars for weight, like other top all-arounders on Zwift. But that’s actually a sizeable group of bikes at this point. So how does it actually perform? Since Zwift’s 4-star system isn’t the most granular performance metric, we ran this frame through our precise tests to measure performance in nerd-level detail. Let’s dive in!

Note: test results below are from a 75kg, 183cm rider holding 300W steady using Zwift’s stock 32mm Carbon wheelset on the un-upgraded version of the frame, unless otherwise noted. Test results have an error margin of approximately 1 second.

Aero (Flat/Rolling) Performance

The new Propel is a solid performer on the flats, reflecting its IRL aero performance. It puts ~5 seconds into the older Propel across an hour of flat riding.

The frame’s time puts it 61.7 seconds ahead of our baseline frame across an hour of riding. That’s just behind the handful of leading aero frames in Zwift, which are led by the new Cervelo S5 at 63.5 seconds.

Climb Performance

The latest Propel Advanced SL is lighter than previous versions, and this shows in how much its climb time improved over the previous Propel, trimming ~18 seconds off across an hour of climbing.

The frame’s climb test time puts it 43.5 seconds ahead of the baseline frame after an hour, which is ~14 seconds behind the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8.

Upgrading Your Giant Propel Advanced SL Team Frame on Zwift

Like all frames in Zwift, the Propel Advanced SL Team can be upgraded in five stages. It uses the Distance, High-End upgrading scheme, giving it the following characteristics:

Performance At Each Upgrade Stage

This chart shows how many seconds this frame will save across 1 hour of riding compared to our stage 0 baseline frames (Zwift Carbon or TT). This is based on a 75kg rider, 183cm tall, at 300 watts, riding on tarmac.

Upgrade Stages (Distance, High-End)

Stage12345Totals
km2002603203804401,600
cost100,000200,000350,000500,000750,0001,900,000
upgradeAeroWeightDrivetrainAeroWeight
  1. 200km: Aero Upgrade for 100k Drops
  2. 260km: Weight Upgrade for 200k Drops
  3. 320km: Drivetrain Upgrade for 350k Drops
  4. 380km: Aero Upgrade for 500k Drops
  5. 440km: Weight Upgrade for 750k Drops

Conclusions

The new Propel Advanced SL from Giant is a strong all-arounder, and the best-performing bike Giant has had in game thus far. That’s notable in itself.

It holds its own in terms of aero performance, and while it loses a bit to the category-leading Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 and Cannondale SuperSix EVO LAB71 Team superbikes on the climbs, it’s in the second group just behind along with the Canyon Aeroad 2024 and Wilier Filante SLR ID2. (The Pinarello Dogma F 2024 is somewhere between those two groups.)

It’s a strong improvement over the previous generation of the Propel Advanced SL, so if you’re a fan of Giant, this is the bike you’ll want to race on Zwift.

We’ll be adding this bike to the following posts soon:

Questions or comments?

What do you think of Giant’s updated Propel in Zwift? Share below…

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.

All About the New Wilier Filante SLR ID2 Frame on Zwift

Eric Schlange
-
3
All About the New Wilier Filante SLR ID2 Frame on Zwift

All About the New Wilier Filante SLR ID2 Frame on Zwift

Zwift’s latest update includes the first-ever Wilier to arrive in Zwift. It’s the Filante SLR ID2 model, which is the company’s flagship race bike, developed hand-in-hand with the Groupama-FDJ United Cycling Team:

The frame is a beautiful “firelight red”, just like the pros ride, and Zwift added the Miche Deva RD 62 wheelset to the game this week as well, so your in-game bike is quite close to the IRL version above!

On Zwift, you’ll need to be updated to game version 1.116+ to see this bike in the Drop Shop. You’ll also need to be at level 40+ with 1,700,000 Drops to buy it. Here’s how it’s described in the Drop Shop:

The fastest version of yourself. Developed with the Groupama-FDJ Cycling Team, the Wilier Filante SLR ID2 combines lightweight construction, razor-sharp responsiveness, and exceptional aerodynamics. Designed around the rider, it delivers maximum efficiency, comfort, and control in every condition. When the pace rises, the Filante SLR ID2 is ready to answer.

See our master list of all frames in Zwift >

It’s rated 3 stars for aero and 4 stars for weight, like other top all-arounders on Zwift. But that’s actually a sizeable group of bikes at this point. So how does it actually perform? Since Zwift’s 4-star system isn’t the most granular performance metric, we ran this frame through our precise tests to measure performance in nerd-level detail. Let’s dive in!

Note: test results below are from a 75kg, 183cm rider holding 300W steady using Zwift’s stock 32mm Carbon wheelset on the un-upgraded version of the frame, unless otherwise noted. Test results have an error margin of approximately 1 second.

Aero (Flat/Rolling) Performance

The Wilier Filante shows exceptional aero performance, essentially matching the speed of the Canyon Aeroad 2024 which was, until this week, the most aero road bike on Zwift. (It’s been superseded by the new Cervelo S5, which is a scant half-second faster.)

The frame’s time puts it 62.9 seconds ahead of our baseline frame across an hour of riding.

Climb Performance

The Filante’s climbing performance doesn’t keep pace with its aero performance, though. While it climbs better than the Cervelo S5, it’s actually behind the Canyon Aeroad 2024 and the other three top all-arounders: the Pinarello Dogma F 2024, the Cannondale SuperSix EVO LAB71 Team, and, of course, the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8.

The frame’s climb test time puts it 42.5 seconds ahead of the baseline frame after an hour, which is ~15 seconds behind the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8.

Upgrading Your Wilier Filante SLR ID2

Like all frames in Zwift, the Filante SLR ID2 can be upgraded in five stages. It uses the Distance, High-End upgrading scheme, giving it the following characteristics:

Performance At Each Upgrade Stage

This chart shows how many seconds this frame will save across 1 hour of riding compared to our stage 0 baseline frames (Zwift Carbon or TT). This is based on a 75kg rider, 183cm tall, at 300 watts, riding on tarmac.

Upgrade Stages (Distance, High-End)

Stage12345Totals
km2002603203804401,600
cost100,000200,000350,000500,000750,0001,900,000
upgradeAeroWeightDrivetrainAeroWeight
  1. 200km: Aero Upgrade for 100k Drops
  2. 260km: Weight Upgrade for 200k Drops
  3. 320km: Drivetrain Upgrade for 350k Drops
  4. 380km: Aero Upgrade for 500k Drops
  5. 440km: Weight Upgrade for 750k Drops

Conclusions

The new Filante SLR ID2 from Wilier is a strong first entry into Zwift for the company. Its aero performance rivals the very fastest road frames in game, and in fact, it could be seen as a superior frame to the new Cervelo S5, since it outclimbs it by 2-3 seconds.

Its climbing performance lags behind the top all-arounders, though, so if you’re looking for a race bike that helps you when the road pitches upward, you may want to look elsewhere.

We’ll be adding this bike to the following posts soon:

Questions or comments?

What do you think of Wilier’s first bike in Zwift? Share below…

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.

All About the New Cannondale SuperSix EVO LAB71 Team Frame on Zwift

Eric Schlange
-
19
All About the New Cannondale SuperSix EVO LAB71 Team Frame on Zwift

All About the New Cannondale SuperSix EVO LAB71 Team Frame on Zwift

Zwift’s latest update includes a new bike frame from Cannondale, and it’s a notable update to the brand’s fastest in-game bike, the Cannondale SuperSix EVO LAB71. This new version is the Team edition, sporting the colorway ridden by EF Pro Cycling for their 2026 season:

The previous Cannondale SuperSix EVO LAB71, added in March 2025, was already firmly ensconced as one of the top four all-arounders on Zwift. In that elite group, it was the second-fastest climber, sitting a few seconds behind the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8. The new model should perform even better, given that the IRL bike has a new cockpit and weighs 148 grams less!

On Zwift, you’ll need to be updated to game version 1.116+ to see this bike in the Drop Shop. You’ll also need to be at level 40+ with 1,750,000 Drops to buy it. Here’s how it’s described in the Drop Shop:

Some bikes chase speed. The SuperSix EVO LAB71 chases podiums. Straight from the LAB with a focus on pure race speed, this WorldTour-proven machine inspires the most combative riders to go faster everywhere. Blending ultra-light weight with low-drag performance, the LAB71 is your ticket to the top step.

See our master list of all frames in Zwift >

It’s rated 3 stars for aero and 4 stars for weight, like other top all-arounders on Zwift. But that’s actually a sizeable group of bikes at this point. So how does it actually perform? Since Zwift’s 4-star system isn’t the most granular performance metric, we ran this frame through our precise tests to measure performance in nerd-level detail. Let’s dive in!

Note: test results below are from a 75kg, 183cm rider holding 300W steady using Zwift’s stock 32mm Carbon wheelset on the un-upgraded version of the frame, unless otherwise noted.

Aero (Flat/Rolling) Performance

Across an hour of flat riding, the new SuperSix manages to trim just over a second off the previous model’s flat time, making it an even more fully-qualified race weapon.

The frame’s time puts it 62.6 seconds ahead of our baseline frame across an hour of riding, which means it’s just 0.9 seconds behind the current king, the new Cervelo S5 which was also released this week.

Climb Performance

The SuperSix has always shined as a climber, and this new model does that better than ever before, trimming almost 2 seconds off the previous model’s climb time across an hour.

The frame’s climb test time puts it 55.4 seconds ahead of the baseline frame after an hour, which is ~2 seconds behind the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 but well ahead of the other two top all-arounders, the Pinarello Dogma F 2024 and Canyon Aeroad 2024.

Upgrading Your Cannondale SuperSix EVO LAB71 Team

Like all frames in Zwift, the SuperSix EVO LAB71 Team can be upgraded in five stages. It uses the Distance, High-End upgrading scheme, giving it the following characteristics:

Performance At Each Upgrade Stage

This chart shows how many seconds this frame will save across 1 hour of riding compared to our stage 0 baseline frames (Zwift Carbon or TT). This is based on a 75kg rider, 183cm tall, at 300 watts, riding on tarmac.

Upgrade Stages (Distance, High-End)

Stage12345Totals
km2002603203804401,600
cost100,000200,000350,000500,000750,0001,900,000
upgradeAeroWeightDrivetrainAeroWeight
  1. 200km: Aero Upgrade for 100k Drops
  2. 260km: Weight Upgrade for 200k Drops
  3. 320km: Drivetrain Upgrade for 350k Drops
  4. 380km: Aero Upgrade for 500k Drops
  5. 440km: Weight Upgrade for 750k Drops

Conclusions

If you’re looking for a Zwift racing bike with strong performance in all situations, this one is definitely worth a look.

The new SuperSix EVO LAB71 Team from Cannondale puts a bit of polish on last year’s model, giving it a fresh “pro” look and trimming a few seconds off on flats and climbs thanks to reduced weight. The previous model was already a strong all-arounder (#2 in our list of Top 10 Road Bikes), which means this edition will be even more tempting to riders!

In fact, I’d go so far as to say the new SuperSix is on par with the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8. If you compare the times of fully-upgraded versions of both bikes, they essentially “trade seconds”, with the Cannondale being 1 second faster on flats, while the Specialized is 1 second faster on the climb.

With the Tarmac having almost taken over the Zwift peloton, this is a good sign. Hopefully, we’ll see some variety in bike choice thanks to this new offering.

We’ll be adding this bike to the following posts soon:

Questions or comments?

What do you think of Cervelo’s zippy new S5 in Zwift? Share below…

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.

All About the New Cervelo S5 Frame on Zwift

Eric Schlange
-
19
All About the New Cervelo S5 Frame on Zwift

All About the New Cervelo S5 Frame on Zwift

Zwift’s latest update includes a new bike frame from Cervelo, and it’s a special one. Say hello to the latest version of Cervelo’s flagship S5 line, in a limited “Lupine” colorway:

The Cervelo S5 has always been fast on Zwift – first the 2015 version, then the 2020. This latest iteration, released in mid-2025, has a unique one-piece cockpit, deeper fork blades, and other changes which, according to Cervelo, make it 124 grams lighter and 6.3 watts faster than the outgoing model.

(You may have seen this very bike recently winning the Giro d’Italia, in fact. With a little help from Jonas Vingegaard, of course. He rode a custom pink version into Rome on the final day, complete with Reserve 34/37 wheels, which Zwift also added to the game today.)

On Zwift, you’ll need to be updated to game version 1.116+ to see this bike in the Drop Shop. You’ll also need to be at level 40+ with 1,800,000 Drops to buy it. Yes: it’s currently the most expensive road bike in Zwift! Here’s how it’s described in the Drop Shop:

When the pace explodes and the sprint banners come into view, the Cervélo S5 comes alive. Built for pure aerodynamic speed, this race machine slices through the wind with aggressive tube shaping, deep integration, and WorldTour-proven handling. Whether you’re attacking off the front or chasing the fastest lap, the S5 is engineered to stay fast when every watt counts.

See our master list of all frames in Zwift >

It’s rated 3 stars for aero and 3 stars for weight, like the top road racing bikes on Zwift. But how does it actually perform? Since Zwift’s 4-star system isn’t the most granular performance metric, we ran this frame through our precise tests to measure performance in nerd-level detail. Let’s dive in!

Note: test results below are from a 75kg, 183cm rider holding 300W steady using Zwift’s stock 32mm Carbon wheelset on the un-upgraded version of the frame, unless otherwise noted.

Aero (Flat/Rolling) Performance

The new S5 delivers pack-leading aero performance, edging out all other frames in our tests. It doesn’t win by a huge margin, of course, but it’s always news when a new king arrives in the jungle!

The frame’s time puts it 63.5 seconds ahead of our baseline frame across an hour of riding, which means it’s half a second faster than the previous king, the Canyon Aeroad 2024.

Climb Performance

While the new S5 isn’t a standout climber, it improves significantly over previous S5 versions, trimming more than 8 seconds off the 2020 model’s time thanks to its lighter weight.

The frame’s climb test time puts it 39.8 seconds ahead of the baseline frame after an hour, which is ~18 seconds slower than the best climbers in game (frames like the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8, Specialized Aethos S-Works, and Cannondale SuperSix Evo LAB71).

Upgrading Your Cervelo S5

Like all frames in Zwift, the S5 can be upgraded in five stages. It uses the Distance, High-End upgrading scheme, giving it the following characteristics:

Performance At Each Upgrade Stage

This chart shows how many seconds this frame will save across 1 hour of riding compared to our stage 0 baseline frames (Zwift Carbon or TT). This is based on a 75kg rider, 183cm tall, at 300 watts, riding on tarmac.

Upgrade Stages (Distance, High-End)

Stage12345Totals
km2002603203804401,600
cost100,000200,000350,000500,000750,0001,900,000
upgradeAeroWeightDrivetrainAeroWeight
  1. 200km: Aero Upgrade for 100k Drops
  2. 260km: Weight Upgrade for 200k Drops
  3. 320km: Drivetrain Upgrade for 350k Drops
  4. 380km: Aero Upgrade for 500k Drops
  5. 440km: Weight Upgrade for 750k Drops

Conclusions

The new Cervelo S5 earns a 100/100 aero rating in our ZIMetrics, meaning it’s the fastest road frame in Zwift, at least for now. While I wouldn’t recommend it for a race that includes any sort of climbing, its unique color and slippery nature will surely appeal to many Zwifts, particularly those who love Cervelo and those who love to race.

We’ll be adding this bike to the following posts soon:

Questions or comments?

What do you think of Cervelo’s zippy new S5 in Zwift? Share below…

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.

Zwift Update Version 1.116 (162481) Released

Eric Schlange
-
27
Zwift Update Version 1.116 (162481) Released

Zwift version 1.116 begins its phased rollout today. It includes significant additions to Zwift’s Drop Shop: four new bikes and four new wheelsets! See details below…

New Bikes and Wheels

Four new bike frames have arrived in the Drop Shop. Three of the frames are updated iterations of bike models we’ve already seen on Zwift, and the fourth is the first Wilier on the platform.

All of the bikes are strong performers, but the standouts so far appear to be the new Cervelo S5 (very fast, although it’s not a standout climber) and the new Cannondale SuperSix (improves slightly on the LAB71 SuperSix already in game, which was already a strong all-arounder). Watch this space for detailed test results this week.

The update includes four new wheelsets as well: two “mixed depth” wheelsets from Reserve, an all-arounder wheelset from Cadex, and Miche’s first hoops in game:

Like the new bikes, we’re testing these wheels. Watch this space for detailed performance data!

Drop Shop Removals

This update removes five bikes from the Drop Shop:

If you already own these bikes, they’ll remain in your garage. This change just removes them from the Drop Shop, making them unavailable for purchase.

Release Notes

Zwift supplied these additional release notes:

  • Fixed an issue where selecting an item in the garage could reset the equipped bike paint color to default.
  • Fixed an issue where other riders on recumbent bikes or handcycles could appear to have incorrect pedaling animations.
  • Improved connection reliability for trainers connected via Wi-Fi and Ethernet.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause riders to move slower than expected in some locations in New York City when in meet-ups with the “Keep Everyone Together” option enabled.
  • iOS, tvOS: Fixed an issue that could potentially cause delays when logging in.

Discuss this update in Zwift’s forum >

Questions or Comments?

If you spotted any other changes or bugs in the update, please comment below!

Wattage Cottage Episode 3: Making Zwift Racing Great Again, Club Upgrades, Rocket Espresso, and a Junior Development Team Launch

Eric Schlange
-
6
Wattage Cottage Episode 3: Making Zwift Racing Great Again, Club Upgrades, Rocket Espresso, and a Junior Development Team Launch

Wattage Cottage Episode 3: Making Zwift Racing Great Again, Club Upgrades, Rocket Espresso, and a Junior Development Team Launch

In this episode:

Dave, Shane, and Eric begin by diving into “Making Zwift Racing Great Again”. What could Zwift do to make the experience more engaging, more “indoor-only”, while keeping it all dead simple? From real-time points racing to elimination races without elimination to “Tantopia”, we dig into the possibilities.

Then it’s onto Zwift Clubs. Cycling, particularly road cycling, has always revolved around local clubs. Zwift’s Clubs feature tries to bring some of this to the platform. But how useful is the Clubs feature today, when it’s really just a container for events? Could Zwift build it out to enable better interaction and stronger communities, all within the Zwift ecosystem?

Related: My Top 10 Zwift Clubs Feature Requests >

Next up: Rocket Espresso’s recent announcement of a limited-edition collaboration with Zwift. Feedback from the community was generally negative, with comments focusing on the machine’s price tag. Shane weighs in on how Starbucks drinkers aren’t interested, Eric confesses his espresso obsession, and we all gain a bit of perspective on the world of high-end collabs and influencer marketing.

Lastly, we hit on a fresh piece of news: Zwift is launching a North American junior team in 2027, with partners Canyon and Pedal Mafia. And this is no short-term project, with long-term funding secured and a 10-year goal of putting a rider on the Tour de France podium. What are the motivations here? Will Zwift need to change how it deals with junior accounts? And could this affect Zwift Academy?

Thanks for listening! Leave a review if the show is landing for you, and share us with your cycling friends. Word of mouth is how independent podcasts grow.

Listen On:

Meet the Team

  • Dave Towle: The voice of American cycling, having called some of the biggest races in the country for decades. Now bringing that same sharp eye to the indoor cycling world.
  • Shane Miller (GPLama): Based in Australia, Shane is one of the most followed and trusted cycling tech reviewers in the world. If it connects to a trainer or measures a watt, Shane has tested it.
  • Eric Schlange: Founder of Zwift Insider, the internet’s most comprehensive and reliable resource for Zwift routes, updates, and platform intelligence. The guy who actually reads every release note.

Share Your Thoughts!

This is just the first episode of what we hope is a long-running and useful community Zwift podcast. Share your thoughts below. We’re listening!

Notable Zwift Events for the Weekend of June 20-21

Eric Schlange
-
0
Notable Zwift Events for the Weekend of June 20-21

This weekend’s first two notable events feature the legendary Col du Galibier. We’re also featuring a wild Tiny Race takeover with a 12-race GC, a race that grows every week, and more. See our picks below…

🤝 L’Etape Climb Portal Challenge – Col du Galibier (Valloire)

✅ XP Bonus　✅ Unlocks　✅ TdF　✅ Climbing

Zwift’s L’Etape Challenge is underway, pushing thousands of Zwifters to complete in-game replicas of iconic Tour de France climbs featured in this year’s L’Etape du Tour event. This weekend features Col du Galibier (Valloire), which regularly serves as the “roof” (highest elevation) of the Tour de France at 2,642 meters.

The Galibier in this direction is 18km long, with 1224m of elevation gain.

Bonus: finish a L’Etape Challenge weekend event to unlock the H2O Audio in-game headphones.

Events scheduled every 3 hours this weekend
Sign up at zwift.com/events/tag/letapechallenge

🤝 Phoenix Rising Tronathon (Banded)

✅ Climbing　 ✅ Beginner Friendly　 ✅ Banded

If you want to take on the Col du Galibier (Valloire) climb portal but find it a bit intimidating, join the Phoenix Rising crew on this banded ride. The ride is two hours long, but as long as you keep pedaling, you’ll stay with the group and keep making progress up the Galibier, which is a massive IRL climb totaling 1224 meters of elevation gain!

Sunday, June 21 @ 1:15pm UTC/9:15am ET/6:15am PT
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/5617588

🥇Tiny Races – A-Pex Velo Racing Takeover

✅ Unique　✅ 12-Race GC　✅ Popular

Our friends at A-Pex Velo Racing are huge Tiny Race fans. This week, they’re staging a Tiny takeover, choosing the routes and setting up a 12-race GC competition!

(ZwiftPower won’t let us do a 12-race competition, though – it’s capped at 10 events. So the competition will be based on your best 10 results on the day. See the leaderboard on ZwiftPower.)

Saturday, June 20 @ 3 different timeslots
Sign up at zwift.com/events/tag/tinyraces

🥇RollCo: Rolling Tide – 20K

✅ Unique Event　

This unique race gets 1km longer every week, from 1km to 52km! This weekend, they’re at 20km, so I thought it was worth highlighting once more.

Learn all about the Rolling Ride Race Series >

This weekend’s races are on Watopia’s Volcano Climb route, which means the race basically ends at the bottom of the Volcano descent. Wheeeee!!!

Three timeslots on Saturday, June 20
Sign up at zwift.com/events/tag/rollingtide

🤝 Cycle Nation Banded Badass Badge Bonanza

✅ Banded 　✅ Route Badge

This weekly ride uses longer routes and Zwift’s rubberbanding feature to help riders grab tough route badges with the help of some friends.

France’s Tire-Bouchon route (63.9km, 587m) is on tap, the third-longest route in France.

Saturday, June 20 @ 3pm UTC/11am ET/8am PT
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/5616861

How We Make Our Picks

We choose each weekend’s Notable Events based on a variety of factors including:

  • Is the event unique/innovative in some way?
  • Are celebrities (pro riders, etc) attending/leading?
  • Are signup counts already high, meaning the event is extra-popular?
  • Does the ride include desirable unlocks or prizes?
  • Does the event appeal to ladies on Zwift? (We like to support this under-represented group!)
  • Is it for a good cause?
  • Is it just plain crazy (extra long races, world record attempts, etc)?
  • Is it a long-running, popular weekly event with a dedicated leader who deserves a shout out?

In the end, we want to call attention to events that are extra-special and therefore extra-appealing to Zwifters. If you think your event qualifies, comment below with a link/details and we may just include it in an upcoming post!

123...538Page 1 of 538