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
| Make | Model | Price | Level Req | Aero | Weight | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMC | SLR01 | 376,200 | 19 | 2 | 3 | Standard |
| BMC | Timemachine01 | 781,000 | 24 | 4 | 1 | TT |
| Cannondale | Caad12 | 184,500 | 2 | 2 | 2 | Standard |
| Cannondale | Evo | 213,000 | 9 | 2 | 4 | Standard |
| Cannondale | Synapse | 298,200 | 12 | 2 | 3 | Standard |
| Cannondale | System Six | 497,000 | 27 | 3 | 3 | Standard |
| Canyon | Aeroad | 532,500 | 23 | 3 | 3 | Standard |
| Canyon | Speedmax | 710,000 | 21 | 4 | 1 | TT |
| Canyon | Ultimate | 461,500 | 10 | 2 | 4 | Standard |
| Cervelo | P5 | 710,000 | 15 | 4 | 1 | TT |
| Cervelo | P5x | 1,065,000 | 45 | 4 | 1 | TT |
| Cervelo | R5 | 461,500 | 24 | 2 | 4 | Standard |
| Cervelo | S3D | 468,600 | 13 | 3 | 2 | Standard |
| Cervelo | S5 | 603,500 | 25 | 3 | 3 | Standard |
| Chapter2 | Rere | 355,000 | 16 | 3 | 3 | Standard |
| Chapter2 | Tere | 390,500 | 6 | 2 | 4 | Standard |
| Cube | Aerium | 248,500 | 28 | 4 | 1 | TT |
| Cube | Litening | 177,500 | 32 | 2 | 3 | Standard |
| Diamondback | Andean | 572,900 | 35 | 4 | 1 | TT |
| Felt | AR | 639,000 | 34 | 3 | 3 | Standard |
| Felt | IA | 1,065,000 | 37 | 4 | 1 | TT |
| Giant | Propel Advanced SL 1 | 816,500 | 22 | 3 | 3 | Standard |
| Giant | TCR Advanced Pro | 305,300 | 8 | 2 | 3 | Standard |
| Liv | Langma Advanced SL | 745,500 | 22 | 2 | 3 | Standard |
| Parlee | ESX | 603,500 | 16 | 3 | 3 | Standard |
| Pinarello | Bolide | 923,000 | 25 | 4 | 1 | TT |
| Pinarello | Bolide TT | 1,065,000 | 42 | 4 | 1 | TT |
| Pinarello | Dogma 65.1 | 603,500 | 29 | 3 | 2 | Standard |
| Pinarello | Dogma F10 | 710,000 | 39 | 3 | 3 | Standard |
| Ridley | Helium | 461,500 | 3 | 2 | 3 | Standard |
| Scott | Foil | 781,000 | 17 | 3 | 3 | Standard |
| Scott | Plasma | 852,000 | 17 | 4 | 1 | TT |
| Specialized | Allez | 127,800 | 4 | 2 | 2 | Standard |
| Specialized | Allez Sprint | 127,800 | 14 | 3 | 3 | Standard |
| Specialized | Amira | 142,000 | 31 | 2 | 3 | Standard |
| Specialized | Amira S-Works | 355,000 | 31 | 2 | 4 | Standard |
| Specialized | Roubaix | 461,500 | 5 | 2 | 3 | Standard |
| Specialized | Roubaix S-Works | 745,500 | 5 | 2 | 3 | Standard |
| Specialized | Ruby | 461,500 | 5 | 2 | 3 | Standard |
| Specialized | Ruby S-Works | 745,500 | 5 | 2 | 3 | Standard |
| Specialized | Shiv | 710,000 | 10 | 4 | 1 | TT |
| Specialized | Shiv Disc | 994,000 | 18 | 4 | 1 | TT |
| Specialized | Shiv S-Works | 852,000 | 10 | 4 | 1 | TT |
| Specialized | Tarmac | Standard | ||||
| Specialized | Tarmac Pro | 408,300 | 11 | 2 | 4 | Standard |
| Specialized | Venge | 461,500 | 18 | 3 | 3 | Standard |
| Specialized | Venge S-Works | 798,800 | 33 | 3 | 3 | Standard |
| Trek | Emonda | 2 | 4 | Standard | ||
| Trek | Emonda SL | 142,000 | 26 | 2 | 3 | Standard |
| Trek | Madone | 887,500 | 20 | 3 | 3 | Standard |
| Ventum | One | 482,800 | 31 | 4 | 1 | TT |
| Zwift | Aero | 319,500 | 6 | 3 | 3 | Standard |
| Zwift | Buffalo Fahrrad | 9,500 | 40 | 1 | 1 | Standard |
| Zwift | Carbon | 0 | 2 | 3 | Standard | |
| Zwift | Concept 1 (Tron) | Standard | ||||
| Zwift | Safety | 3,550,000 | 44 | 2 | 4 | Standard |
| Zwift | Steel | 7 | 1 | 2 | Standard | |
| Zwift | TT | 0 | 4 | 1 | TT |
Wheels
| Make | Model | Price | Level Req | Aero | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bontrager | Aeolus5 | 170,400 | 20 | 3 | 3 |
| Campagnolo | Bora Ultra 35 | 248,500 | 33 | 2 | 4 |
| Campagnolo | Bora Ultra 50 | 262,700 | 27 | 3 | 3 |
| ENVE | SES 2.2 | 191.700 | 17 | 2 | 4 |
| ENVE | SES 3.4 | 191,700 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| ENVE | SES 6.7 | 191,700 | 25 | 3 | 2 |
| ENVE | SES 7.8 | 205,900 | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| ENVE | SES 8.9 | 205,900 | 31 | 4 | 1 |
| Giant | SLR 0 | 191,800 | 22 | 3 | 4 |
| Lightweight | Meilenstein | 3 | 4 | ||
| Mavic | Comete Pro Carbon SL UST | 142,000 | 23 | 3 | 1 |
| Mavic | Cosmic CXR60c | 142,000 | 16 | 3 | 1 |
| Mavic | Cosmic Ultimate UST | 142,000 | 9 | 3 | 1 |
| Roval | CLX64 | 170,400 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Shimano | C40 | 85,300 | 12 | 3 | 2 |
| Shimano | C60 | 92,300 | 18 | 3 | 1 |
| Zipp | 202 | 149,200 | 11 | 3 | 4 |
| Zipp | 404 | 149,200 | 15 | 3 | 2 |
| Zipp | 454 | 284,000 | 24 | 4 | 3 |
| Zipp | 808 | 177,600 | 13 | 4 | 1 |
| Zipp | 808/Super9 | 1,075,700 | 35 | 4 | 1 |
| Zipp | 858 | 312,400 | 37 | 4 | 1 |
| ZIPP | 858/Super9 | 1,508,800 | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Zwift | 32mm Carbon | 461,500 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Zwift | 50mm Carbon | 468,600 | 13 | 3 | 2 |
| Zwift | Buffalo Fahrrad | 3,200 | 40 | 1 | 1 |
| Zwift | Classic | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| Zwift | Safety | 710,000 | 44 | 2 | 2 |
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!
I was able to purchase the Super 9 a moment ago from the iOS app. However, I haven’t ever seen the Meilensteins (so?) available – yesterday or today.
The Meilensteins can only be acquired via the spinner wheel at the top of the Alpe. But once you have them, they show up in the Drop Shop’s list of wheels, and it indicates you already own them.
100% agree Tim, already have the disc from the beta days, now I need the fastest none drafting bike! Would be nice if Zwift chucked a couple of skinsuits our way as well 😉
How fast are the 454s and when will you release the results of the tests… Looking forward to it…. 😉
First post published: https://zwiftinsider.com/5-fastest-wheelsets/
I unlocked the Tron bike like 3 days before the Drop Shop opened and they released a million new frames and wheels.
A year and a half, and so much climbing, and now I feel this sinking feeling like it won’t be the fastest anymore anyway 🙁
It is so far, at least on flat/mixed terrain!
I did some tests this morning. On the flats, the Tron bike is the same speed as before the Drop Shop. The Cervélo S5 plus the 808/Super9 disc wheel is the exact same speed as the Tron bike. (I did my tests on the Richmond Sprint.)
Ahh! That’s a relief! Was hoping I wasn’t missing out on this. Thanks, Eric!
Do we know if the Tron Bike is still a mission/climb unlock like it always was? Or am I going to have to spend some drops to get it once I complete the mission?
“Like it always was”, just unlocked it today !
i thought the point would have been that i could buy whatever i wanted after saving up. the fact i need to reach a certain level AND buy the bike now seems like a step in the wrong direction imo
You may need to crowdsource the data collection, Eric. There are a lot of new frames and wheel sets!
Any update on this?
Any updates re 808/Super9 disc wheel disappearing from the drop shop, is it a bug, will it be available again?.
I purchased the Super 9 from the drop shop yesterday. Should still be there.
Not their for me, just checked now.
Was there with initial update, disappeared next day with 2nd update
I was in a group ride yesterday where we had a “Ride On Wave” where everyone gave out as many ride-ons as they could to their fellow riders in a short space of time. It made sense as we were all going downhill at the time, so no one needed to put down any power. I must have got over 30 Ride Ons in a minute and even though I was freewheeling for most of it, my Drops were still creeping up – not all that fast, maybe only 2-3 per second, but still something considering I wasn’t pedalling.
What is the best 3/3 frame? It certainly isn’t the Dogma F10, despite the fact that it’s the highest level unlock of the 3/3s. 710,000 Drops down the toilet on that purchase!
I’m level 19 and I got loaded up with 0 drops. 🙁
awesome. almost done with this challenge.
Great update Zwift, I spent my drops on the bike I would of got for free had I levelled up one day earlier and a TT frame that cannot be used for TT races 🙁
What happens with the California, Everesting and tour of Italy challenges rewards? these are still the Specialized Tarmac Pro, Trek Emonda and Pinarello??? Or now the only way to get them are the drops? In the negative case it would be a waste of drops buying them and not completing the challenge, what you think?
And the other doubt is: since I’m at level 11, the items that now are unlocked when leveling up that I’ve not recieved since before other items were rewarded, how can these be obtained?
Ride on!!!
You still only unlock those bikes from those challenges. Once unlocked they show up in your frames list (and Drop Shop) but there’s no way to buy them. Same with the Tron.
Hi Eric, thanks for the reply. Now I see… in the Drop shop only the Emonda SL can be bought with drops, while the everesting challenge will give you the Emonda. But coming back to my original question: all rewards that should have been obtained up to the XP level I was at when the Drops concept has been introduced are not achievable anymore? all those helmets etc. can I get them somehow? ok instead of those items I got bike frames, wheelsets that maybe are more important… but just for completeness I would like to know what happens with those rewards. Thanks. Luca