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Luke Friend

Could Zwift's turbo trainer patent make indoor cycling cheaper and easier?

Image shows Zwift indoor trainer patent

Zwift has filed a patent for a single-speed device to be used in conjunction with direct drive turbo trainers. The device is designed to eliminate common issues associated with many of today’s trainers - namely compatibility and cost.

Indoor training app Zwift addresses these issues directly in the rationale found in the pending application, stating that using a matching cassette on a direct drive trainer "creates a problem for both beginners and expert riders."

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