Zwift Recumbent Trike Details
Key Details
- Type: Recumbent
- Price: 0 Drops
- Level Required: 0+
- Aero: ★★★★
- Weight: ★☆☆☆
- Added May 2026
- Color Slider? Yes
ZIMetrics 🛈
Aero Rating: 156.2/100
Climb Rating: 0/100
This bike is given to all users upon account creation. Like the Zwift Handcycle, the Recumbent has different drafting “rules” than typical bikes: Specifically:
- An upright bike cannot draft a recumbent
- A recumbent can draft another recumbent
- A recumbent will get half the drafting effect when drafting an upright bike
PERFORMANCE & UPGRADING
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, Mid-Range)
- 160km: Aero Upgrade for 50k Drops
- 200km: Weight Upgrade for 100k Drops
- 240km: Drivetrain Upgrade for 150k Drops
- 280km: Aero Upgrade for 200k Drops
- 320km: 5% Drops Earning Upgrade for 250k Drops
Drop Shop Description:
Engineered from real-world data and validated by World Ultra Cycling Association (WUCA), this recumbent trike combines low-drag efficiency with exceptional stability. Its aerodynamic position lets you hold speed with less effort, offering a fast, controlled ride from a whole new perspective.
Engineered from real-world data and validated by World Ultra Cycling Association (WUCA), this recumbent trike combines low-drag efficiency with exceptional stability. Its aerodynamic position lets you hold speed with less effort, offering a fast, controlled ride from a whole new perspective.