Wattbike Comparison guide

Our most popular smart bike

For the ultimate indoor cycling experience.

Best for: virtual training experiences, workouts, climbs, endurance rides

Virtual indoor cycling experience that connects to a range of compatible training apps. Race friends in Zwift or ride real routes in Rouvy, the Atom automatically simulates gradients in the virtual worlds.
Structured workouts and rides using our free Wattbike Hub training app.
Ergo mode allows the smart bike to control the resistance changes for you, allowing you to focus on your training workout or pedalling technique with our unique industry measurement.
Replicates your road bike set up with easy multipoint adjustment, dropped handlebars, a race saddle and gear shifters.
Quiet riding with a small footprint, great looks and perfect for the home.

The original Wattbike

For when only power and control matters.

Best for: interval sessions, peak power testing, rehabilitation programmes

Full control of the resistance and power applied to your muscles during your workouts - perfect for high power loads (e.g. High intensity interval training, power testing) or lighter loads (e.g. off-feet conditioning, rehabilitation sessions).
Instant resistance changes, controlled by the amount of air reaching the fan.
Professional grade power limits with a maximum of 3769W (Wattbike Pro) and 2000W (Wattbike Trainer).
Ideal for elite athletes, athletes training for cycling and other sports or multi-user households looking to get fit with a simple set-up.
Can be set up and used without a mains power connection.

Wattbike Resistance Explained

When it comes to Wattbikes, there are two ways to train, with electromagnetic resistance or air resistance. The type of resistance you train with should be driven by your fitness goals and type of training experience you’re looking for. Let’s debunk our two resistance types for you.

Electromagnetic

Electromagnetic resistance is determined by how much electric power flows through the magnets - so the higher the current, the higher the resistance. Our smart bike, Wattbike Atom has an electromagnet resistance which offers a power range of up to 2500w and 22 gears (when in ‘gear mode’). When in ‘ergo mode’, the electromagnet resistance can automatically adjust, so you can jump into any workout and the bike will take control of the resistance levels for you.

Best for:‎‎‏‏‎ ‎‎Virtual training experiences, workouts, climbs, endurance sessions.

View the Atom

Air

Air resistance is determined by how much air is reaching the fan (by manually adjusting the lever on the side of the Wattbike). The more air you allow in and the faster you pedal, the more resistance you’ll have. Training with air allows you to have full control of the power load on your muscles, which is transferable to your real world sports. The Pro/Trainer also has a manual magnetic resistance adjustment (by turning a dial on the Wattbike) which can be used in combination with the air, providing additional resistance for those more powerful sessions.

Best for:‏‏‎ Interval sessions, peak power testing, rehabilitation programmes.

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Detailed Information

▼Sales and Delivery

Sales and Delivery	Wattbike Atom	Wattbike Pro/Trainer
RRP (inc VAT)	£1,999	£2,499
Delivery options	Boxed	Boxed
Warranty	2 years home use warranty	2 years home and commercial use warranty

◄Technology

Technology	Wattbike Atom	Wattbike Pro/Trainer
Smart technology (resistance unit interacts with software)	Yes	No
Third-party app connectivity	ANT+, Bluetooth, FTMS	ANT+, Bluetooth, FTMS
Third-party app control	Any ANT+FEC Bluetooth FTMS enabled app inc Zwift, Rouvy, TrainerRoad, FulGaz, RGT	Not compatible
Wireless firmware updates	Yes	Yes

◄Resistance & power

Resistance & power	Wattbike Atom	Wattbike Pro/Trainer
Resistance type	Electromagnetic	Air & Magnetic
Resistance functionality	Automatic and manual resistance changed using digital shifters	Manual resistance (changed using lever or Magnet dial)
Accuracy	+/-1%	+/-2%
Power range	0–2500w	0–2000w (Trainer), 0-3760w (Pro)
Gears	1–22	1–10 (air), 1–7 (magnetic)
Gradient	0–25%	Not compatible

◄Feature availability

Feature availability	Wattbike Atom (via smart device)	Wattbike Pro/Trainer (via monitor &/or smart device)
Polar View	Yes	Yes
Pedalling Effectiveness Score (PES)	Yes	Yes
Tests, workouts, training plans	Yes	Yes
Virtual climbing	Yes	No
Gear mode	Yes	No
Ergo mode	Yes	No

◄Technical specifications

Technical specifications	Wattbike Atom	Wattbike Pro/Trainer
Power required	Mains powered - 12V 7A DC power supply (provided)	External power not required
Bike weight	44kg	55kg
Footprint	100cm (l) × 50cm (w) × 150cm (h)	125cm (l) × 66cm (w) × 130cm (h)
Tri-pads	Yes	No
Micro-handlebar adjustability Vertical and horizontal	Yes	Yes
Micro-saddle adjustability Vertical and horizontal	Yes	Yes
Crank length	170mm	170mm
Q factor	160mm	173mm
Calibration	Factory set	Factory set
Max. rider weight	135kg	150kg
Rider height	5′–6′ 5″	5′ 1"–6′ 4″ (7’ 1” with extra long stems)
Operating temperature	5-50°C	5-50°C