While Zwift has had the full Zwift Ride with KICKR CORE on sale at various times, they’ve never discounted the standalone Zwift Ride Smart Frame since they began selling it back in September 2024.
Today, though, Zwift began selling “blem stock” Zwift Ride frames with what they’re calling a “cosmetic imperfection” on the back of the front leg:
Zwift says the marks are caused by “packaging friction during transit between the factory and the warehouse.” It’s important to note that these frames are new and unused, not returned or refurbished. Zwift says “This cosmetic damage does not affect functionality, durability, or the safety of the frame.”
Since they are sold new/unused, these frames include Zwift’s full-length standard warranty (see details).
Price and Availability
These “cosmetic imperfection” frames are reduced by 25%, bringing the price down to $599.99/£549.99/599,99€ (reduced from $799.99/£749.99/799,99€) + shipping.
The frames are currently available in all three Zwift markets (US, UK, EU), but stock is of course limited. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!
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Important Trainer Compatibility Note
The Zwift Ride Smart Frame needs to be mounted onto a trainer compatible with Zwift’s virtual shifting in order to provide a good user experience. Currently, the following smart trainer models support virtual shifting:
- Elite Avanti
- Elite Avanti with Zwift Cog and Click
- Elite Direto
- Elite Direto X
- Elite Direto XR
- Elite Direto XR with Zwift Cog and Click
- Elite Direto XR-T
- Elite Justo
- Elite Justo 2
- Elite Rivo
- Elite Rivo with Zwift Cog and Click
- Elite Suito
- Elite Suito T
- JetBlack Victory
- JetBlack Volt V2
- Tacx NEO 2
- Tacx NEO 2T
- Tacx NEO 3M
- VAN RYSEL D100
- Wahoo KICKR CORE
- Wahoo KICKR CORE 2
- Wahoo KICKR CORE Zwift One
- Wahoo KICKR Gen 6 (2022)
- Wahoo KICKR Move
- Zwift Hub Classic
- Zwift Hub One
While the cassette on your trainer should work just fine with the Zwift Ride, the units ship with an included adjustable v2 Zwift Cog which you can install on your trainer if you wish.
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Why is Canada always excluded???
You’ll be part of the US soon enough just be patient.
Soooo not funny, jerk.
😂
Canada just hold on to our inside out pocket and we’ll protect you in the yard,
As a Canadian, we don’t find this funny at all. In fact, it’s downright insulting
It doesn’t appear on the UK website as discounted.
Full price is £750 = $942, substantially more than claimed in the article!
You’re looking at the wrong page. Here’s a direct link to purchase these in the UK: https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/aOAJBQ
Why is Canada excluded?
Why are Tacx trainers not compatible?
You’ll need to ask Garmin/Tacx that.
Because it would kill all competition:
from https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/02/rouvy-adds-zwift-cog-click-ride-virtual-shifting-battle-royale-begins.html
“My discussions indicate they (Garmin) are keenly aware that if they were to jump into that arena, without protocol openness, it’d pretty much kill off the rest of the indoor trainer apps within 1-2 years.”
I like using Zwift but I want there to be open protocols and competition in this area, otherwise it will stagnant, which is bad for everyone.
I guess you don’t have any Apple products then
Thanks! I just ordered my imperfect Zwift Ride. I’ve been waiting for a price drop. I pounced on it the moment I saw your article.
Did I just walk into a used car dealership? Suddenly I feel skeezed out.
Yippee! Just bought mine! Thank you Imperfection Sale!!
So the Cog V2 is included in the frame? The shipping Info in the Zwift Site ist Not mentioning it.
Yes. All the standalone frames ship with the Cog v2 (orange one).
Hey Eric, thanks for the info! Mine is already on the way
😁👍❗️Question: do I need to switch my original Cog (the black one!) to v2 or can I continue on the older version, which btw, works pretty good with Clicks 🤔 Also, I owe the original HUB One updated to HUB Classic with Virtual Shifting. I know, there’s no plans on continuing HUB Trainers on the market since Zwift switched to Wahoo KICKR, but I haven’t seen any upgrades for the HUB (Firmware wise!) since I bought it. Is there any possibility that the HUB might be outdated in some point of time, after so many updates to the Game, but NONE to the Trainer?! Thanks…
Original cog will work just fine. Orange cog is just adjustable, with a different tooth profile so it’s perhaps smoother/quieter.
As for Hub firmware… no idea if it’ll ever become obselete. I would hope Zwift would support it with any necessary firmware updates for years to come.
Just got my Zwift Ride. Only a tiny Scratch at the frame covered with a carbon Sticker.
I installed it on my kickr core with Cog v1 due to a Lack of needed Chain Tool to switch to Cog V2 which is btw included. IT IS working with Cog v1 but pretty loud in my opinion. Definitly louder than my Former Setup (regular Bike). I think the Cog V2 Change is definitly the better Option for smoothness.
Thanks Alfred (…and Eric!). Mine just came…10 min ago (!!!) 😁 so it is still in the box, and I haven’t had a chance to estimate what’s the “damage”…🤔 ? But, I’m pretty sure it will be minor… As far as loudness goes, I think I found best solution 😆 👉🎧 Radio 📻 Pandora on FULL Volume should take care any noise… Seriously though, since v2 is IN the box I’ll do my best to install it… Thanks again for your comments and suggestions. Ride ON 🤩🚴♂️👍❗️
Changed now to Cog V2 and it is definitly the better choice (over V1). I would say half as loud. So my advice – replace V1 if you have the opportunity.
We’ll do… Thanks!
Just ordered mine — That “Blemish” will have lots of company once my cats, dogs and kids see this thing. Thanks Eric for the scoop !!
Great idea from Zwift. For me it’s still to high. Should be 60€ less or without shipping cost. 😉
£45 shipping, that’s nearly 25% of the discount gone.
Irrelevant & in fact just plain wrong for UK specifically. You always pay for shipping & in addition the discount on the frame in the UK is actually larger then in other markets at 26,66% because it’s a flat 200$/€/£
Even if you add the shipping fee to the total cost & compare the standard price to the reduced price (595/795) it’s still a 25,16% discount for the UK on the overall order.
I see they have recommended HT that have virtual shifting but what happens if you put the frame on an Elite Suito for instance? can you still swift?
No. The only shifters on the frame are Zwift’s Play controllers, which can only talk to a smart trainer that supports Zwift virtual shifting. So if your trainer doesn’t support that, you won’t be shifting.
I’m getting my “blemished” frame tomorrow. 🥳 100EUR off normal price.
Any plans to fit Zwift Smart Frame to Saris H3?
thanks for sharing this i was lucky to order yesterday and i’ll have in 2-3 days, im in the uk, also as i;ll need a new trainer my current kicker v4 wont be brill any preferred trainer?
scrap the question, I found a great deal on sigma sports for a V3 Wahoo kicker so what a week discounts Zwiftride and Kicker a few months of being 50 yrs old has its benefits lolo
Snagged one in the UK, no sign of any blemishes! Still waiting for the 2nd box to turn up though. Who uses different couriers for each part of the delivery FFS.
Same Here, got mine 200€ discount and no sign of some cosmetic flaw. Brand new and no scratches at all
Thanks for this post! I bought one of these discounted Zwift bikes a couple of days ago – looking forward to riding it in Watopia.
Perfect! Bought my 2nd Frame, so I can have it permanently at the summer house and not need to transport the frame back and forth all the time 👍
No Switzerland ;(
Do you know if the EU offering is over? I get a Page Not Found message. It seems to be working for US and UK.
Yes all sold out in EU a few days ago.
45 left in the UK, 238 in the US.
There will be other drop in the future? I’ve missed EU drop and can’t buy from UK..
I’m tempted, but knowing how I’ve had my controllers fail in the past and lots of friends have, is the build quality there? Of course there’s a warranty but that’s a hassle.
Damn, it looks like no more stock for Europe…
Yep, link does not work any more. 😬
Hello,
will it be available again in the EU?
I’m curious about that too. I certainly hope so!
It’s already too late for me, I bought the standard version
🙃😐😉
I’m happy with my decision. The cosmetic thing was minimum and has a small stick over it so I can barely see it.
These seem to be no longer available in the USA (broken link). Do you know if this was a one-time thing, or will Zwift continue to restock this item? Thanks!
It will not be restock as it was a limited batch with a cosmetic imperfection. The regular item is still in stock.
Hi – what is the delivery time (to San Fran) from order?