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    Equip Your Virtual Self at Zwift’s New Drop Shop

    Eric Schlange
    By Eric Schlange
    February 28, 2019
    LAST UPDATED March 6, 2019
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    Zwift has just released its long-awaited virtual store, named the “Drop Shop”. Here are the basics, with much more detail to come in future posts.

    First, a quick rundown from down under with Shane Miller:

    Intro to Drops

    For the first time ever, Zwifters have a virtual currency which can be used to buy stuff in Zwift. That currency is called “Drops”–probably because it’s based on your drops of sweat. While we’ve heard that Zwifters will be able to accumulate Drops by completing certain challenges in-game, the most basic way we earn Drops is by burning calories on Zwift.

    There are also conditions which cause you to accumulate Drops faster. Here are two we spotted:

    • Riding up an incline: a mountain icon flash next to your Drops counter when you are accumulating Drops in climbing mode. The incline must be 3% or more, and the rate of accumulation increases with the incline.
    • Receiving a Ride On: a Ride On icon will flash next to your Drops counter after you receive a Ride On, and your Drops will accumulate twice as fast for 15 seconds.

    The drops counter is located just below your ride timer, always visible in game:

    And before you ask: Zwift has been very firm that you will never be able to buy Drops using real money. You’ve got to earn them through your own efforts in Zwift!

    Start With a Full Wallet

    Zwifters were given a certain number of Drops based on their level in game, so they could go on a bit of a shopping spree right away. But even level 50 Zwifters only received around 2,000,000 drops, which is good enough for just two or three high-end bike frames at today’s Drop Shop prices. It’s clear Zwift wants Drops to be a carrot for every Zwifter.

    What’s In Stock?

    Currently, the Drop Shop only stocks bike frames and wheels, although I’m sure other goods are coming soon.

    Lots of new bike frames and wheelsets are available and we’ll be running speed tests on them ASAP.

    TT fans will be happy to see several new TT bikes available. And it appears Zwift has released the “Safety Bike” as a sort of high-dollar, exclusive ride. At 3.5 million drops for the frame and 710k for the wheels, the Safety rig is far and away the most expensive bike setup in game!

    Here’s the complete list of frames and wheels available.

    Bike Frames

    MakeModelPriceLevel ReqAeroWeightType
    AlliedAble721,0001523Gravel
    BMCRoadmachine780,9002123Standard
    BMCSLR01376,2001923Standard
    BMCTeamMachine832,9002633Standard
    BMCTimemachine01781,0002441TT
    BridgestoneAnchor RS9s511,2001524Standard
    CadexTri1,029,5004241TT
    CannondaleCAAD12184,500222Standard
    CannondaleEVO213,000924Standard
    CannondaleSuperSix EVO816,5003634Standard
    CannondaleSynapse298,2001223Standard
    CannondaleSystem Six497,0002733Standard
    CanyonAeroad 2021568,0001033Standard
    CanyonAeroad (2)532,5002333Standard
    CanyonGrail355,0002323Gravel
    CanyonInflite234,3001022Gravel
    CanyonLux461,5001011MTB
    CanyonSpeedmax710,0002141TT
    Canyon Speedmax CF SLX Disc891,0002641TT
    Canyon Ultimate461,5001024Standard
    Canyon Ultimate CFR639,0001924Standard
    CerveloAspero426,0001333Gravel
    CerveloP5710,0001541TT
    CerveloPX-Series1,065,0004541TT
    CerveloR5461,5002424Standard
    CerveloS3D468,6001332Standard
    CerveloS5603,5002533Standard
    CerveloS5 2020852,0002733Standard
    Chapter2KOKO639,0001123Standard
    Chapter2Rere355,0001633Standard
    Chapter2Tere390,500624Standard
    Chapter2Toa426,0001833Standard
    ColnagoV3RS695,8001823Standard
    CubeAerium248,5002841TT
    CubeLitening177,5003223Standard
    CubeLitening C:68X373,5003224Standard
    DiamondbackAndean572,9003541TT
    FactorOne426,000833Standard
    FeltAR639,0003433Standard
    FeltFR851,9002034Standard
    Felt IA1,065,0003741TT
    FeltIA 2.01,136,0003441TT
    FocusIzalco Max426,000833Standard
    GiantPropel Advanced SL Disc816,5002233Standard
    GiantRevolt Advanced Pro298,2001423Gravel
    GiantTCR Advanced SL305,300823Standard
    GiantTCR Advanced BikeExchange-Jayco Team745,5001433Standard
    LaufTrue Grit297,5001122Gravel
    LivDevote Advanced Pro298,2001423Gravel
    LivLangma Advanced SL745,5002223Standard
    LivLangma SL Advanced Disc745,5002233Standard
    MootsVamoots RCS852,0001522Standard
    MosaicRT-1d852,0001522Standard
    ParleeESX603,5001633Standard
    ParleeRZ7511,2002833Standard
    PinarelloBolide923,0002541TT
    PinarelloBolide TT1,065,0004241TT
    PinarelloDogma 65.1603,5002932Standard
    Pinarello Dogma F1,029,5003234Standard
    PinarelloDogma F8 (2)0033Standard
    PinarelloDogma F10710,0003933Standard
    PinarelloDogma F12958,5002933Standard
    Quintana RooV-PR638,6001641TT
    RibbleEndurance390,500733Standard
    RidleyHelium461,500323Standard
    RidleyNoah Fast 2019426,000933Standard
    ScottAddict RC852,0003334Standard
    ScottFoil781,0001733Standard
    ScottFoil 2023816,5002233Standard
    ScottPlasma852,0001741TT
    ScottPlasma RC Ultimate1,136,0003341TT
    Scott Spark RC418,9001711MTB
    ScottSpark RC World Cup745,4002111MTB
    SpecializedAethos S-Works923,0003424Standard
    SpecializedAllez127,800422Standard
    SpecializedAllez Sprint127,8001433Standard
    SpecializedAmira142,0003123Standard
    SpecializedAmira S-Works355,0003124Standard
    SpecializedCrux869,8001723Gravel
    SpecializedDiverge532,5001222Gravel
    SpecializedEpic S-Works675,900511MTB
    SpecializedRoubaix461,500523Standard
    SpecializedRoubaix S-Works745,500523Standard
    SpecializedRuby461,500523Standard
    SpecializedRuby S-Works745,500523Standard
    SpecializedShiv710,0001041TT
    SpecializedShiv Disc994,0001841TT
    SpecializedShiv S-Works852,0001041TT
    SpecializedTarmac (3)0024Standard
    SpecializedTarmac Pro408,3001124Standard
    SpecializedTarmac SL7674,500533Standard
    SpecializedVenge461,5001833Standard
    SpecializedVenge S-Works798,8003333Standard
    TrekEmonda (4)0024Standard
    TrekEmonda SL142,0002623Standard
    TrekMadone887,5002033Standard
    TrekSpeed Concept SLR 9958,5003241TT
    TrekSuper Caliber532,5002011MTB
    UraniumNuclear184,5001933Standard
    Van RyselEDR CF326,6001223Standard
    VentumNS1638,9001533Standard
    VentumOne482,8003141TT
    ZwiftAero319,500633Standard
    ZwiftBuffalo Fahrrad9,5004011Standard
    ZwiftCarbon (1)0023Standard
    ZwiftConcept 1 (Tron) (5)0Standard
    ZwiftGravel163,300022Gravel
    ZwiftHandcycle (1)0041Handcycle
    ZwiftMountain (1)0011MTB
    ZwiftSafety3,550,0004422Standard
    ZwiftSteel142,000712Standard
    ZwiftTT (1)0041TT

    Wheels

    MakeModelPriceLevel ReqAeroWeightType
    BontragerAeolus5170,4002033Road
    CADEX36257,4002634Road
    CADEX42227,200833Road
    CADEX65241,4002143Road
    CADEXAR 3521,300031Gravel
    CampagnoloBora Ultra 35248,5003324Road
    CampagnoloBora Ultra 50262,7002733Road
    DT SwissARC 1100 DiCut 62184,600643Road
    DT SwissARC 1100 DiCut Disc1,579,8004241Road
    ENVEG2317,800031Gravel
    ENVESES 2.2191,7001724Road
    ENVESES 3.4191,700434Road
    ENVESES 6.7191,7002532Road
    ENVESES 7.8205,9003942Road
    ENVESES 8.9205,9003141Road
    FFWDRYOT55113,7002333Road
    GiantSLR 0191,8002234Road
    HEDVanquish RC6 Pro227,200833Road
    LightweightMeilenstein (1)0034Road
    MavicComete Pro Carbon SL UST142,0002331Road
    MavicCosmic CXR60c142,0001631Road
    MavicCosmic Ultimate UST142,000931Road
    NovatecR495,9002432Road
    Reserve25 GR11,400031Gravel
    RovalAlpinist CLX135,3003234Road
    RovalCLX64170,400532Road
    RovalRapide CLX195,3001433Road
    Roval Terra CLX17,800031Gravel
    ShimanoC4085,3001232Road
    ShimanoC5088,7002831Road
    ShimanoC6092,3001831Road
    Zipp202149,2001134Road
    Zipp353 NSW255,6001933Road
    Zipp404149,2001532Road
    Zipp454284,0002443Road
    Zipp808177,6001341Road
    Zipp808/Super91,075,7003541Road
    Zipp858312,4003741Road
    Zipp858/Super91,508,8004541Road
    Zwift32mm Carbon0022Road
    Zwift50mm Carbon120,700732Road
    ZwiftBuffalo Fahrrad3,2004011Road
    ZwiftClassic35,600211Road
    ZwiftGravel (3)0031Gravel
    ZwiftMountain (2)0011MTB
    ZwiftSafety710,0004422Road

    A Level Unlock Shakeup

    Some of the items now available in the Drop Shop were previously available only as level unlocks (levels 1-25). These unlocks have been changed with today’s game update, so only “soft goods” like jerseys, hats, gloves, etc will be given as level achievements moving forward. Leveling up now gives you access to purchase certain items, but you also must have enough Drops to make the purchase.

    We’ll be updating our list of level 1-25 unlocks soon.

    What’s Next, and Your Comments

    Comment below if you have further questions or comments on the new Drop Shop. It will surely be the topic of many future posts as we begin to test virtual equipment and learn more about how to earn Drops!

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      Heath Goebel
      Heath Goebel
      3 years ago

      I’m confused. When I click on the Drop Shop Frame, I see a wide variety of manufacturers to choose from. But, when I click on the Drop Shop Wheels, I only see Zwift. And when I click on Zwift, there is only the Tron Wheels which I already have. Where are the other wheels? What am I doing wrong?

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      3 years ago
      Reply to  Heath Goebel

      The Drop Shop only shows wheels compatible with your currently-selected frame. So switch to a normal road frame, then go to the Drop Shop and you’ll see all the road wheels.

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      Gil Santa Maria
      Gil Santa Maria
      3 years ago

      Zwift urgently needs to improve the way he rates the performance of each bike and wheel in the game. Rating from 0 to 4 is very little information and even disrespect and disregard for the brands involved

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      Paul Sobczak
      Paul Sobczak
      2 years ago

      I am currently at level 15 with 1, 569,449 drops which I believe should earn me the opportunity to upgrade my frame and wheels. However, when I go into the garage I’m unable to access either the frame or wheel category. Am I missing a step here?

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      Eric Schlange
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      2 years ago
      Reply to  Paul Sobczak

      Missing something. Not sure what! You need to click into the Drop Shop to make purchases. Separate from your garage.

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      Thor G
      Thor G
      2 years ago
      Reply to  Paul Sobczak

      You need to stand still while entering the shop, your pedals can’t be spinning..

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