In 2019, Stages Cycling helped launch the smart bike category with the release of their SB20. And while the company went through a rough patch (to put it mildly) in 2024, they were eventually acquired by Giant, which allowed them to retain their top engineering talent.
Today, the “new” Stages made their first major product announcement in the indoor space: the SB200.
While the name suggests the SB200 is a close predecessor to the SB20, the two bikes are wholly different. Today, we’ll share a complete spec sheet, along with some product imagery and details. Later, we’ll publish a full review of the new SB200, including in-depth looks at its most unique/innovative features.
Complete Specs
- Communication Protocols: BLE Smart, FTMS, Wi-Fi
- Power Measurement: +/- 1% accuracy, calculated by braking system
- Max Wattage: 2500W
- On-Bike Controls
- 10 independently programmable buttons (via Stages app)
- Lever shifters (2 per side)
- Braking via levers
- Adjustable audible shifting feedback
- Rider Fit
- Crank Length: Proprietary slotted steel crank design with 165, 170, 172.5, 175mm options
- Rider Fit Range: 147-208cm (4’10”-6’10”)
- Handlebar Stack Range: 53.5-728cm (21.1-28.7″)
- Handlebar Reach Range: 34.1-56cm (13.4-22″)
- Maximum Rider Weight: 136kg (300 lbs)
- Q-Factor: 153mm
- Gear Ratios: Virtual shifting 7.0:1 to 0.5:1
- Resistance System: Single coil electromagnetic braking system
- Two-Stage Drive System
- Stage 1 (Synchronous Belt)
- Stage 2 (Poly-V)
- Free Wheel
- Built-In Display
- 2.23″ 128×32 dot matrix
- Displays a customizable mix of Cadence, Calories, Control Mode (ERG or SIM), Distance, Firmware Update Status, Gear, Heart Rate, Power, Profile, Speed/Distance, Time
- Additional Display Mounting
- Phone holder with auto-lock
- Quarter-turn mount for cycling computers (Garmin or Wahoo)
- Removable tablet holder with mechanical lock
- Accessory Charging: 2 x USB-C (5V, 2.0A)
- Dimensions
- Length: 127-137.3cm (49.9-54″) + 10cm (3.9″) with tablet holder
- Width: 80.4cm (31.6″)
- Height: 97.9-117.2cm (38.5-46.1″) + 14.8cm (5.8″) with tablet holder
- Weight: 32.3kg (71lbs), packaged weight 46.7kg (103lbs)
- Adjustment System
- Vertical: Custom set screw clamping system
- Saddle Fore/Aft: 7mm/9mm standard seat rail compatibility
- Handlebar Fore/Aft: Clamping block with 8mm hex adjustment
- Sensors:
- Temperature
- Flywheel RPM
- Crank RPM
- Calibration
- Initial spindown at factory
- Manual spindown through Stages app
- Auto spindown performed when coasting >20 seconds
- Saddle: Stages DB saddle
- Handlebars: Stock 40cm wide compact road bars, interchangeable with standard 31.8mm tube
- Pedals: Not included, standard 9/16 interface
- Frame construction: Steel with phosphate plating and powder coat
- Assembly hardware: stainless steel
- Available Accessories
- RigidRide front stabilizer (eliminates rocking feature)
- HydrationStation double water bottle holder attachment
- Fore/Aft adjustable seat post assembly
- Power Requirements:
- Input: 110-240VAC 50/60Hz
- Output: 12VDC, 7.5A, 90W
- MSRP: $2399USD / £2199 / €2399
A Few More Details
Stages clearly learned some lessons with the SB20, which was, arguably, the most overbuilt smart bike we’ve seen to date.
The SB200 is a completely different bike in terms of externals and internals. It’s also much lighter and easily portable, two words no one has ever used when describing the SB20. It’s also built to allow for more natural side-to-side movement, which increases comfort levels, particularly on long rides.
The SB200 cockpit has some proprietary touches that really make it stand out. The simple built-in display gives you insight into a few key metrics, while adjustable yet rock-solid mounts for your head unit, phone, and tablet are available out of the box.
Perhaps the most fun (and handy) feature is the hidden adjustment tool. You don’t notice it unless someone points it out: an allen key moonlighting as the right seat stay. It snaps into place magnetically when not in use.
Full Review Coming Soon
Stages invited cycling media out to Colorado in September, where we got our first look at the SB200 and spent time chatting with the engineers and programmers behind the bike. A passionate and experienced team, to be sure.
The SB200 is now set up at the Zwift Insider Pain Lab, undergoing testing. Stages has released several firmware updates since the initial tests, and each update has improved the bike’s feel and functionality in key ways. That’s great news – but it also means my final review gets pushed off while I re-test various aspects of the bike. Stay tuned for that full review from us.
I’ve included a few review videos below. (Just keep in mind each of these reviews may contain outdated info, since Stages has updated the SB200’s firmware in recent days.)
Shane Miller (GPLama)
Ben Delaney (The Ride)
Des Yap (DesFit)
Tariq (Smart Bike Trainers)
Your Thoughts
What do you think of this offering from Stages? How does it compare, in your mind, to the competition? Share your thoughts below!
I hope they fix the sticky watt issues that came with the old bike using Zwift.
They did. Totally different power meter system in this bike… time based, not event based.
No issues on the old one as long as you hook to the left crank. Even documented in their site.
And set power in Zwift on “Instant” instead of 3 seconds.
How do you steer? Buttons somewhere?
Yes, on the insides of the hoods. Similar position as the KICKR Bike.
Fingers crossed this means they’ll maybe finally add gear display for the SB20 as well.
I am still very fond of my SB20 — only issue I’ve had with it was that getting the saddle clamp tight enough the saddle doesn’t tilt on me has been a bit of an annoyance the last few times I made adjustments/saddle swaps. (I’d been okay with the stock saddle originally, then pulled a hamstring and turned into the Most Precious Saddle Princess for a while and kept trying new setups, only to get one mostly dialed in and have the saddle go atilt mid-ride on me.)
Building on that hopefull comment (which I fully support with all fingers at my disposal). Would it be such a stretch to enable us to use the “programmable” buttons on the SB20 in Zwift as well?
+1. I have to think this would have been done by now if it were not for Stages bankruptcy. Sadly I am not going to hold my breath for Giant to support the SB20 though.
Not going to happen.
This will likely force Wahoo to look at the prices for their bikes. This bike looks great so very interested see the reviews.
As someone who does high torque low cadence sprints, I was really looking forward to this bike. I used to have an SB20 and it was awesome.
However this is not great. Initial reviews suggest that it’s likely to hop all over the place with big efforts (DC Rainmaker). Some smooth high cadence sprinters may like it, but won’t be suitable for power sprinters.
Also power is limited to RPM. Max Wattage at 90RPM is a paltry 1100 watts. I understand this won’t matter for most people, but it rules out a lot of the top riders on Zwift who raced.
so no more having to swap out batteries for the PM, right?
Correct.