Now in each of my smart bike reviews I’ve noted an interesting challenge which is the ‘thigh gap’ problem. This year, they’ve released the upgraded 2nd gen model – the ATOM 2020. When Dave reviewed the original WattBike Atom last year, the two problems that he found were sluggish virtual gear changes and app support issues. Ewan_Kirk (Ewan) May 11, 2019, 10:18am #1. When you say your BT connection drops, at which point? When you begin pedalling keep it suuuuuper slow and build up the cadence slowly. I have had some issues with intermittent resistance drop outs. This is a new very recent bug. from caennmor September 8, 2020 . I recently purchased a wattbike atom and when using the ERG mode with trainerroad on bluetooth it seems to drop off and the resistance just goes so no matter you can never get the power back up. The Wattbike Hub offers tests, climbs, speed workouts etc. Could be serious could be trivial but the Wattbike customer service so totally inadequate I simply dont know and may never know. Yes there is no gear lag anymore! The Wattbike Atom is your virtual personal trainer, 365 days a year. Can you give more details and I’ll try to help. Wattbike Atom Owners has 3,790 members. The main screen on the computer shows parameters from all users like speed, power, heart rate, pace, etc. The switch to an electromagnetic system like you would find in the Tacx Neo Bike and the Wahoo Kickr Bike means that “not only does the bike react faster to gradients in third-party apps such as Zwift and The Sufferfest, but its own gear changes are crisper and faster.”, WattBike says that “the new system will also enable an improved experience for a greater range of workouts including HIIT and standing starts.”, Wattbike says that they have also added a cadence sensor to the flywheel and a new crank angle sensor that they claim will not only allow better accuracy for simulated gradients in Zwift, but will also provide more granular data from which to gain performance insights. This is the next generation Wattbike Atom… The first 'smart bike' in the Lama Lab taken built up and taken to the limits. I would contact support@trainerroad.com for this type of issue, so they can look at your devices and even ride logs to see if there’s a potential firmware update or setting that could help! With the rise of Zwift, the hugely popular online training game, Wattbike was losing out to rival home trainer companies who offered systems compatible with it. Up till now, Wattbike’s indoor bikes have been rather pricey – upwards of £2,250. I have had a Wattbike AtomX for three weeks max. There a finicky workarounds but it’s not worth the hassle. It affects both their reputations. In the UK I've seen it a couple of times, where the police have been notified that an ambulance or... Editorial, general: info [at] road.cc My order was acknowledged promptly and I had a few progress updates by email and one call a week prior to delivery, which went fine. Edit - it needs to be able to drop into gear mode… it can’t do it. © 2008–present unless otherwise stated. If you are using a Bluetooth connection you will see the gear changes on the top left-hand side of the screen, if using ANT+ you will not see gearing on the screen. It’s been three years since Wattbike released their first true indoor smart bike (with app-controllable resistance), the Wattbike ATOM. Investing in your health is probably one of the smartest ways to spend your money at the moment and the second-generation Wattbike Atom bike … This can’t come quick enough as the V2 is not in a completely useable state but IF the issues get sorted then it will be a fantastic but of kit. If option #01 fails then switch off the Wattbike and exit the app. WattBike says that the engineers have been busy fixing both, with a switch from a mechanical to an electromagnetic resistance system for faster gear changes. Hey, Tom! In ERG mode this obviously causes a big problem because the Wattbike starts to ramp up the resistance. Terms and conditions of use. Like this site? Looks lovely and works fine in the watt bike app. I can't see a huge problem with cannibalising a market if the new market grows both organically and through the cannibalisation. Help us to make it better. I decided on the Atom due to space constraints and after having used the Pro in the gym. I have the Atom v1, and have experienced no issues - I have also tried to keep the firmware up-to-date, so maybe that will in case you have not updated it yet. Even if the option to turn of erg for TR on the Atom in the interim could be done it would help but we can’t even do that. Wattbike Atom price and release date The next-generation Wattbike Atom was released in the UK in July 2020, and is priced at £1,899, or £90 a month on a finance plan. We’ve noticed you’re using an ad blocker. They are supposed to be looking at adding an easier swap to the pending mobile update. Advertising, commercial: sales [at] road.ccView our media pack. Best to contact support@trainerroad.com for this type of issue. When riding in non-ERG mode (for example, just ride), the gear shifter doesn’t seem to work. Wattbike Atom Owners has 3,790 members. No reason why that couldn't have a positive impact on Wattbike's revenue. Use the gears as you would riding a bicycle on the road; if you keep your cadence consistent you will feel the gear changes. Still, it’s a general problem that hasn’t really been solved for the industry yet, but with Zwift looking to build their own bike – it’s something that’ll need to get solved sooner or later. Wattbike owners also received an email this week from the CEO which mentions future updates in the works fo fix current issues people are facing and that they will be released with the the details too. Fantasy Cycling: game [at] road.cc This presented several potential issues, the primary one being — … After about 2 or 3 seconds, cadence information returns. I’ll likely be selling my Atom and moving to something like the kickr/Neo 2 once I have the space to accommodate. As in the case of the previous model, the data transmitted is reliable and the simulator correctly controls the resistance of … Looks lovely and works fine in the watt bike app. ... As far as I'm concerned, as soon as possible. Ensure all bolts are tight and the handlebar fixings are secure. Merged your post into this thread of the same topic. Bugs and Support. FulGaz works fine too. Quick fix, implement gear mode for the Atom and let us toggle erg\off with the gearing. The Wattbike makes a slight clunk-clunk-clunk noise when pedalling really slow as it seems to ‘catch’, which is an indicator this approach is working. For the old Atom, Wattbike relied on physical motors to move the magnets which affected the resistance. A form for all Wattbike Atom questions, big all small! The best exercise bike, pound for pound. Wattbike Atom After Two Years. I know DC rainmaker has been on the verge of publishing his review and testing software updates attempting to fix the issue but as yet I don’t believe there had been any success! Wattbike Atom: the ride Initially, due to a lack of shed space, I set the Atom up in my house. Plug your Atom into a wall outlet using the power adaptor provided. Don’t hold much hope tbf…. The problem … TR is the only major platform that doesn’t support this. After joining the road.cc staff in 2016 as a reviewer, Liam quickly started writing feature articles and news pieces. Honestly, I wish I had ordered the old version as I’d prefer ERG. It’s disappointing that Wattbike didn’t prioritise TrainerRoad to have access to the new Atom months ago. Emergency vehicles have right of way every time. With Wattbike DNA at its core, the Atom improves your performance in real time with precision data and analysis like no smart indoor bike ever has before. You can also use the “ERG/Resistance” button via mouse or touch screen, at the bottom left of the window. The new Wattbike Atom will go on sale on 1 July and you can pre-register on the Wattbike website. Wattbike Atom: it's a beauty… and a BEAST The home smart bike you don’t have to hide away, the next generation Wattbike Atom is the workout hero you NEED in 2021 By T3.com • 2021-02-03T15:18:42Z @Nate_Pearson I just wanted to highlight the issue here and although it’s not technically your problem it’s something you should be aware of as it will affect a lot of potential users. Yes there is no gear lag anymore! And first weekend has been underwhelming but not entirely unexpected. If you like road.cc, but you don’t like ads, please consider subscribing to the site to support us directly. | Read 81-100 Reviews out of 117 The advice is to power off the bike after each workout so any previous app/workout settings/config is not contaminating the next workout. I have the New Aton V2 and there are horrendous issues with erg but not the same as yours. I did raise this ‘issue’ with Wattbike and even took a video and shared with their team but there was no solution offered. Tel 01225 588855. As a subscriber you can read road.cc ad-free, from as little as £1.99. I am making the workouts in zwift and then doing them there in the meantime which is less of an issue for me but if you need the ERG I would avoid atm. If you are thinking about buying this trainer, read on. Zwift is losing cadence information from the Wattbike intermittently. All material © Farrelly Atkinson (F-At) Limited, Unit 7b Green Park Station BA11JB. REPLICATE THE ROAD Our Real Ride Feel is the closest you’ll get to riding outdoors. Wattbike Atom. 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Will an ANT+ connection help or is this a known issue? Free Member. Serious problems with gear change repeatedly shifting on its own and engaging without any user input indeed without even a rider on the bike. He is also finding the same ERG issues. I also have Atom v1. While the Atom is pricey, Wattbike does offer a 30-day money-back guarantee if you don’t like the Atom as well as a two-year guarantee covering any technical problems. Wattbike Atom – Zwift stuck in gear mode HELP! That’s good to hear that TR are receiving an atom so they can work with wattbike. Near Miss of the Day 548: Driver makes exemplary overtake ... but almost takes out penny-farthing rider coming in opposite direction. For me this is a particular problem I think as my cadence is not great! This month John has mostly been riding… the Wattbike Atom ? I’m hoping the TR could perhaps speak with Wattbike and maybe help fix the erg issue as this being wattbikes flagship product and if it’s not playing nice with erg mode this isn’t going to help anyone including TR. I share the Atom with my wife who uses the Wattbike Hub app. Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled, Wattbike ATOM 2020 Smart Bike In-Depth Review, https://support.trainerroad.com/hc/en-us/articles/360024069532-Smart-Trainer-Modes-Explained. Wattbike Atom: the ride Initially, due to a lack of shed space, I set the Atom up in my house. The Wattbike ATOM 2020 and Stages SB20 bike … Solution really is that simple. The Wattbike Atom has significantly lowered its price on its indoor bikes to compete with Tacx and Wahoo smart bikes. That said, I seem to have seen comments about issues with ERG and Atoms, so it is a possible issue. Whereas the old system was a stepper motor. I’m having problems updating the next generation Wattbike Atom firmware My Atom keeps changing to Gear 1 or Gear 22 My Wattbike Hub display keeps flickering between screens Ok, so I was a little harsh there. HASSLE-FREE TRAINING One-time set-up and the Atom is ready to ride when you are. Similar to the WattBike Atom, the StagesBikes has shift buttons that operate sequentially and do not mimic standard outdoor shifting. This seems to allow the Wattbike power to ‘catch’ and then sync with TR - you know when this succeeds because the pedal resistance goes from being very light to firm then ‘heavy’ at which point you can increase cadence to your normal range. For better or worse, this only impacts the Next Gen (Atom 2020/ATOM X) units, which use an entirely different electromagnetic drivetrain system. Hi - I’m thinking of buying an Atom NG and need ERG to work properly. So for example TR screen shows a target power of 132watts and no matter how slow or fast you pedal the actual power recorded won’t get up to it - instead hovering at say 100 watts for example and fluctuating a few watts either way. I really wish WB would fix this but also that TR would allow us to turn off erg and just use resistance for the WB Atom (currently not possible) I love TR and appreciate this is not totally their problem but if I wasn’t grandfathered in at $99 I wouldn’t be able to justify resubscribing unless this was fixed at either end. Its biggest problem – the gearing – appears to be fixable through firmware, and thus far Wattbike has been good at releasing updates that provide solutions. We've been putting it to the test to across various … To date, his biggest race win is to the front of the cafe queue. Wattbike Atom - Impressions and Issues. After a little time living in Canada, where he spent most of his time eating poutine, Liam returned with the launch of DealClincher, taking over the Editor role at the start of 2018. I’m having problems updating the next generation Wattbike Atom firmware My Atom keeps changing to Gear 1 or Gear 22 My Wattbike Hub display keeps flickering between screens Although I am primarily a Zwift user it has connected seamlessly to any other platform I have wanted to try. Maximise your Wattbike Pro/Trainer, Atom, Nucleus or AtomX indoor cycling training sessions and improve your performance with Wattbike Hub - the essential Wattbike training companion app for Android. TRAINING YOU CAN RELY ON Atom delivers ±2% accuracy across the full power range of 0-2000w. Apparently there was a beta firmware upgrade in December, are there an NG users that have performed that update and can report on any improvements to ERG on the Atom NG? Well it didn’t last week when I tried and when support gave me an update on the issue last week. Mobile takes more steps, but is possible: Doesn’t work on the atom. Enough water has passed under the bridge, for us to wonder, was he the best? Wattbike Atom Gear Shift Problem. When I last spoke with trainerroad they were still waiting for a bike to arrive but that was before christmas. Leave for a minute. Our mission is to bring you all the news that’s relevant to you as a cyclist, independent reviews, impartial buying advice and more. Hi all, I have recently had my new atom delivered. While they look nearly identical from the... TR need to catch up with zwift and allow erg to be toggled on & off. Worth reading DC Rainmaker’s report. Page 5 5. This, WattBike says, “enables the bike to make faster decisions, adjusting the resistance system without having to wait for either a half or full turn of the pedals.”. Atom (v1) and gear changes during Zwift training sessions Hi all, I am happy with my Wattbike so far, and have tried a few apps of which I am currently enjoying Zwift. eightyeight. Atom A C C U R A C Y delivers ± 2% accuracy across the full power range of 0-2000w. Similar to the WattBike Atom, the StagesBikes has shift buttons that operate sequentially and do not mimic standard outdoor shifting. Tech, reviews: tech [at] road.cc Micro bubbles are a genuine research area. Other reviews I’ve seen attest to Wattbike’s claim of it being +/- 2% accurate. We'll be tasking Dave with finding out. Having owned the Wattbike Atom (v1) for over 4 months now and cycled 2,630 kilometres so far on it, I feel I am in a good position to offer my thoughts on this bit of kit – What I like about it, and dislike.. This is the only bike that isn’t a first generation model. Hi all, I have recently had my new atom delivered. ... yes - on my iPad - seems to be very slow some times. The original Wattbike, which hasn’t been replaced by the Atom but is a companion to it, was itself a phenomenon. I have Zwift on as a distraction on my PC and run TR on my Android tablet. Free Member. Gear changes There are 21 virtual gears on the Atom. Wattbike allows you to connect to other users and run races against them. If you are thinking about buying this trainer, read on. And, the drop in price doesn’t cut the quality of the bike.
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