Two years ago, we collaborated with Verge Sport to develop the most advanced indoor cycling kit on the market (read more).
Since that time, numerous Zwift teams have created their own indoor kits with Verge, printing their custom designs on the Pain Cave jersey and bib shorts. With hundreds of riders putting the kit through its paces across countless hard indoor sessions, the original design has proven itself. But perfection is an endless pursuit, so the original Pain Cave kit has become Pain Cave 2.0 due to three modifications:
- Jersey switched from bonded to stitched sleeve ends for durability
- Bib straps upgraded for better breathability
- Bib lycra on front (below belly button) raised a bit for more compression
Today, we’ve re-opened our Team Store, allowing Zwift Insider fans to purchase our custom kit. All orders from our store are custom-made on demand using Verge’s innovative manufacturing methods, which means you’ll receive your kit within 3-4 weeks of ordering, and you can place your order whenever you’d like.
A quote from Nathan Guerra after testing the original Pain Cave kit: “The first time I rode in this Verge kit, I rode I think for almost 8 hours. And I was like… ok… didn’t even notice it was there. Definitely had no problems. Eight hours of riding indoors can cause problems, I don’t know if anyone’s noticed…”
Here’s a gallery showing images of the original Zwift Insider Pain Cave kit, so you can get an idea how it looks in real life. (To read the full story on the development of the kit, as well as a review, visit Review: Pain Cave Indoor Cycling Kit from Verge Sport.)
The Zwift Insider kit from Verge Sport matches Zwift Insider’s in-game kit, including the “Ride Smarter / Rider Harder” text on the legs:
Our team store includes the indoor “Pain Cave 2.0” version of our kit, as well as an outdoor-friendly “Strike” jersey+bibs and base layers, all in men’s and women’s versions. And new this year, we’ve got Zwift Insider aero socks!
Questions or Comments?
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@Eric Schlange What is the fit of the Pain Cave items? TOR/Strike/Prime? Don’t see it mentioned on the sales page.
It’s the STRIKE fit.
Just to clarify, there are two different styles of jersey’s and bibs on sale, Pain Cave and Strike. You are saying that both of them are the Strike fit / style?
Correct. Both the PAIN CAVE and STRIKE fit similar. So if you wear a size Large, for example, order Large for both. Hope that helps!
Asking for a friend….
Why do we need full bibs for indoor cycling, why not shorts?
Why not have a singlet, emblazoned with Zwift logo of course?
Surely these would be cooler options?
BTW: I like the designs.
Just ordered the short sleeve base layer, it looks very cool! And the towel, for when I’m not so cool anymore 😉
I think bibs are more important indoors than out…
Agreed. I’m pickier about which bibs I wear on Zwift than I am outdoors. Not because of looks, but comfort.
I have a TBR kit from Verge, it is very very good. Would recommend leaning towards a smaller size from my experience
@Eric Schlange How can we get the in-game kit? Is there a code ?
It’s strange that the store has Polish language, but I didn’t find delivery to Poland 🤷
The Polish store doesn’t have these products 🤷
Would love a t-shirt with Watopia on it!
Is this still available? I get a “Team Store Closed” message with the link, and searching the Verge site isn’t turning anything up for me.
Store is now re-opened! Apologies….
Thank you! Order placed!
Inaugural ride with this kit was yesterday on Tour of Fire and Ice. Love it! The weight was perfect, and my wife even complimented me on the look. Thanks!
Nice!