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    Where To Buy a Smart Trainer Today (USA Retailers)

    Eric Schlange
    By Eric Schlange
    January 17, 2021
    LAST UPDATED March 25, 2021
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    The crush of new Zwifters over the past several months has led to a worldwide shortage of smart trainers on the market. Major retailers and local shops alike are telling us that they get new stock in and it sells out within a day or two. Sometimes less!

    This page is updated twice daily so you can easily find what’s in stock at major US-based retailers.

    First, let’s look at where our top-rated direct drive trainers are available right now…

    Smart Trainers In Stock at US-Based Retailers:

    Wahoo KICKR 5

    • Backcountry
    • Competitive Cyclist
    • Clever Training
    • Wahoo
    • REI

    Saris H3

    • Backcountry
    • Competitive Cyclist
    • Chain Reaction Cycles
    • The Pro’s Closet
    • REI
    • Amazon

    Tacx NEO 2T

    • Back Country
    • Competitive Cyclist
    • Clever Training
    • REI
    • Power Meter City
    • JensonUSA
    • Amazon

    Elite Direto XR

    • Back Country
    • Clever Training
    • Competitive Cyclist
    • Performance Bike
    • Chain Reaction Cycles
    • REI
    • Wiggle
    • Amazon

    Looking for a slightly cheaper direct-drive trainer? Here are our top choices – and here’s where they are currently available:

    Wahoo KICKR Core

    • Backcountry
    • Competitive Cyclist
    • Clever Training
    • Wahoo
    • REI

    Elite Suito

    • Backcountry
    • Competitive Cyclist
    • Clever Training
    • REI
    • Performance Bike
    • Amazon

    Tacx Flux 2

    • Backcountry
    • Competitive Cyclist
    • Clever Training
    • Performance Bike
    • Power Meter City
    • REI
    • The Pro’s Closet
    • JensonUSA
    • Amazon

    Our list of top-rated wheel-on trainers contains just two trainers – here is their availability:

    Wahoo KICKR Snap

    • Backcountry
    • Competitive Cyclist
    • Clever Training
    • Wahoo
    • REI

    Tacx Flow Smart

    • BackCountry
    • Competitive Cyclist
    • Clever Training
    • Performance Bike
    • JensonUSA
    • The Pro’s Closet
    • REI

    Good Luck!

    A quality trainer makes all the difference in your Zwift experience. We wish you all the best in your attempts to purchase the best trainer for you!

    (Note: the links above are mostly affiliate links, which means we’ll get paid a small commission if you buy through the link. We appreciate your support!)

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