Choosing your Wattbike

When choosing a Wattbike you should remember that both Wattbikes have the same measurement system, accuracy, monitor and Wattbike Expert software functions. Both Wattbikes deliver a professional range of cadence/power outputs. The ONLY difference between the two bikes is the resistance range. The Trainer is low to medium resistance whilst the Pro is medium to high resistance. There is an overlap from the Trainer to the Pro at the medium level (At each equivalent resistance level and cadence the Trainer power output (W) is approximately 57% of the equivalent output on the Pro – see the Comparison Tables for more information on the overlap.)

The Wattbike trainer is the preferred model for most people, as they can use the combination of the air brake and the magnetic brake to replicate any desired power up to approx. 1,200W. It also allows high cadence low intensity sessions to be carried out which is suitable for smaller, less powerful individuals, or people who need to use the bike for recovery training. If you do not fall into any of the categories below, we would recommend a Wattbike Trainer.

A Wattbike Pro is suitable for you if you:

• Are a male category three cyclist or better (See Road Categories and Classifications for more information about categories.)
• Are a female category two cyclist or better (See Road Categories and Classifications for more information about categories.)
• Have a maximum minute power of more than 280 Watts (To find out how to test yourself please see Test Yourself)
• Are a male track sprinter (it is also best for most female track sprinters except those who want to do very high cadence low power work)
• Have a 10 mile time trial time of less than 26 minutes
• Are a triathlete and have a 40k time of less than 1:10 (note if you have a time between 1:10 and 1:15 but are improving then the Wattbike Pro should still be your choice)
• Will be using the Wattbike for cross training for a specific sport (i.e. Rugby, Football, Rowing)
• Will be using the Wattbike to test cyclists or triathletes
• Will be using the Wattbike to test professional sports people (i.e. Rugby, Football, Rowing)
• Will be using the Wattbike for Group Cycle training for Cyclists and Triathletes

You really should consider having at least one Wattbike Trainer and one Wattbike Pro if you:

• Will be using the Wattbike in a rehabilitation facility
• Are a sport scientist and will be testing both sedentary and trained populations
• Are a gym or health club and want to be able to cater for all your members

What if you change your mind?

We want you to be entirely happy with your Wattbike, so if having purchased one you decide afterwards that you have ordered the wrong model we will exchange it for you on the following basis:

• In the first 30 days we will replace the Wattbike with a new one of the alternative model
• From 31-90 days we will replace the Wattbike with a re-furbished one of the alternative model*
• Over 90 days we will replace the Wattbike with a re-furbished one of the alternative model**