Jonathon Levie, resident hacker over at Zwift Hype, has released images of new bikes released in Zwift’s latest updates but not yet available to Zwifters.
The When and How
Our guess is these new bikes come available when Zwift launches its “virtual store” feature which allows Zwifters to purchase new bikes, wheels, etc using “Dropz”, a virtual currency you will earn in-game. (And before anyone asks, Zwift has been very firm in saying they will not allow us to pay real money for Dropz. You’ve got to earn them!)
The virtual store has been in the works for over a year, but we think it will be launching within the next few weeks.
It is worth noting that there could (and probably will) be many more frames available when the virtual store launches. We know there are other frames which have been completed and even used at various times on Zwift, including the Specialized Venge ViAS and the new 2019 Specialized Shiv TT. But the frames listed below have been included in updates already released.
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- Cannondale Synapse 2018
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- Cannondale System 6 2019
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- Giant TCR Advanced Pro
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- Pinarello Bolide TT 2018
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- Pinarello Dogma F10
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- Specialized Allez Sprint
We’re looking forward to getting our virtual legs on these new bikes to test them out.
What about you? What bike(s) would you like to see available on Zwift? Comment below!
Will any of them be better than the Tron bike? I like its speed but “real” frames look a lot better, don’t they?
No idea! But I plan to test everything in the new store as soon as I can!
I always use the TT bike on zwift because of its ‘no draft’ setting (except for races). As i triathlete i’d like to see more TT bikes like pinarello, cervelo, canyon and specialized when have seen in past events..
The important thing is that all this new tt bikes will have the same ‘no draft’ power, or a way to eneble disable draft.
oh..and some more aero helmets please 😀
I know there are at least… 3 TT bikes that Zwift has developed but aren’t currently available to ride. So that’s a good start!
I’d like to see the Canyon Ultimate. However, if the “Tron” bike is still the fastest, I’ll likely just keep using that. I wasn’t impressed with the Specialized Shiv. It was a dog on even slight inclines, but maybe it’s just not “clydesdale friendly”.
Would love to see the Specialized Venge!
Me too! I ride a Venge ViAS disc and would love to have it in-game too. I know they’ve got it built!
I would like to see some Bianchi and Colnago frames
Classic! For sure. (The new Bianchis would be sweet, too)
A while back there was a challenge where we could ride the Diamondback Andean. I’d love for them to allow that bike all the time. It’s what I ride in real life so that would be awesome.
Colnago Masterlight with Mapei or Rabo paint & Look KG196
Time to start planning the Zwift Eroica
For the ones I am able to see their star ratings, they are all hill climbers. I love it.
Salsa Warbird gravel racer!
Argon 18 road and Tri please
Curious if any will ever top the Tron bike?
I’m sure that at least one will be better than the current TT, so would upgrade that if given the chance (use the TT mostly during workouts, as you can’t draft/get power-ups while working out anyways)
DO completely agree with this. More classic frames please.
Would love to see lots from all different brands. Would be cool to see a Cipolini The One, a Factor One, BMC Roadmachine, Giant Propel would be cool. Really glad that the TCR is being added. A Bianchi Oltre XR3 (or 4) would be very slick. … basically I want everything.
I think they need some fat bikes for sure
Yeah, sadly we will all keep using the Tron bike until there is something that knocks it from it’s lofty throne.
No point having an N+1 situ when you own Tron bike. My virtual bike shed has loads of bikes I never ride anymore. Same goes for old and new wheels you can’t add to Tron.
Andy Hampsten’s 7-Eleven Huffy
Canyon arieal dynamic.
There was the Liv bike, the Buffalo bike, and don’t forget the Paper-boy bike (April 1).
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Would be nice to get a few “dropz” by selling bikes from our inventory that we’ll never use.
Eric, would be excellent to see some Bianchi frames, considering they are the oldest bike company in the world and still designing worldclass bikes. The Bianchi Infinito or Oltre or going retro with Dolomiti or Eroica are a few popular models. Excellent site, keep up the great work.
Nice to see Cannonfodder represented in game., but I would really like to see a Catrike or a hand cycle.
Always good to see new additions. The new store and currency system is going to be interesting. As for these new frames, I guess they will be of more interest to newer Zwifters and/or those who haven’t unlocked the Tron bike yet (or triathletes who dislike draft). I recon most of us just stick with the fastest bike available to us!
3T Strada or maybe the 3T Exploro and then the option to ride some gravel
Maybe :p
We were just saying this yesterday. I don’t want to ride the Tron bike, don’t like it. Would be really cool to have another option that matches it’s performance
A wilier with the ramata color.
The Cruzbike Vendetta Recumbent along with its cda would be a great addition .
Of course there finally needs to come a Bianchi Oltre XR4… active frame in world tour, incredible brand Heritage and the most beautifull by far!
Ridleys! Helium or Noah (SL)?
Would like to see Cipollini The One!
More TT bike choice. loved the diamonback andean, but it was only available for about a week.
A return of the Pinarello Dogma 65.1 Think 2 since that’s what I ride! 🙂
What is the point of all those bikes? I just ride the one I chose months ago. The difference in speed is minimal anyway, and I never notice what bikes other riders are on.
But, if I could choose my real bike, I would.
OK, I have to say it: the Tron bike is soooo CVRcade. We want bikes as fast that look actually look like real bikes.
But when racing for some, those minimal differences in speed are huge
Bring back the three wheeler/Big Wheel
There was a Scott Foil being ridden in today’s KISS women’s race (HB Supermint team). When will that be available in-game?
I hope that in future i see some Felt frames..
I would love to see a Cannondale 3.0 series racing frame. These were made and introduced in the 1989 Cannondale product catalog. I ride/race using one of these frames outdoors currently. That was one of Cannondale’s best classic frames. These are the classic frame design using 6061 aluminum. It would be awesome to see a replica of this frame in Zwift (including the Cannomdale name located in the classic position on the top tube). I use Cannondale exclusively and it will be nice to have this option in Zwift.
I see that they are planning to include the Cannondale System Six 2019 road/race bicycle in Zwift. This is excellent news !!! I use Cannondale exclusively. This will become my main bicycle that I use in Zwift for all purposes. Side note: I hope that they will also include the 3.0 series road racing frame from the 1989 catalog (for historic reasons, excellent construction, and performance). The Cannondale 3.0 series road frame has held it’s own over the years and stands the test of time. It would be great to see that frame used in Zwift also.
any sort of mountain bike would be nice! Even if its a cross country race bike!