Name: Technogym Ride
Brand: Technogym
SKU: DGC03U
Price: 4420 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

How does a smart bike work?

Accepted Answer

Technogym Ride is a smart bike, which means a smart cycling simulator based on the integration of sensors, monitoring devices, and user interface. Basically, it is a very advanced form of exercise bike designed for athletes and can perfectly simulate the sensations of pedalling on the road at home. An additional advantage of the smart bike over traditional cycling simulators is that it does not require any operation prior to training: traditional smart trainers, for example, require laborious steps such as disassembling the rear wheel of one's bicycle to accommodate it on the device. With a smart bike like Technogym Ride, on the other hand, you are always ready to ride: indoors as well as on the road.

Question 2

What are the differences between a smart bike and an exercise bike?

Accepted Answer

While the exercise bike is a piece of equipment designed primarily for exercising, the smart bike incorporates more advanced technologies that enable it to simulate the resistance of real uphill climbs and adapt to them by changing gear ratios on the one hand and monitoring your performance much more precisely with sensors that can detect the roundness and symmetry of your pedalling, even highlighting the differences between left and right legs. All data can be viewed directly in the smart bike's interface to improve your performance in real time.

Question 3

What are the benefits of a smart bike for indoor cycling?

Accepted Answer

Performance monitoring: a smart bike is equipped with built-in sensors that allow you to measure real-time speed, power, pedalling symmetry, and many other performance metrics. This allows you to visualize your performance on the screen and measure your improvements over time.
More realistic pedalling experience: Technogym Ride is a smart bike that can simulate the feeling of pedalling on a real bike by automatically adjusting resistance based on the gradient of the routes you set, even taking into account the athlete's weight, for an experience that is realistic, simple and fun.
Workout customization: you can tailor your workout to your specific needs. You can set personalized training goals and train based on your power threshold (FTP), which Technogym Ride allows you to measure with a straightforward test.
Training content: Technogym Ride brings trainer-led cycling-specific workouts to your screen, and integrates your favourite training apps to relive indoor rides from Strava, Kinomap, Zwift, and more.
Connectivity: Technogym Ride is a smart bike with wireless connectivity features, allowing you to sync your workout data with other devices to analyze your progress and improve your performance.

Question 4

Who is a smart bike aimed at?

Accepted Answer

Professional cyclists and amateur athletes are the people who will benefit the most from the smart bike. In fact, this piece of equipment is designed to improve sports performance, allowing you to analyze it in detail and perform customized workouts aimed at gaining the performance you are looking for (such as improving anaerobic endurance or improving muscle strength). This doesn't mean that the smart bike can't also be used for fitness goals such as weight reduction or cardiovascular improvement-it is therefore a very versatile piece of equipment that can adapt to different goals, for the whole family.

Question 5

How do I train on a smart bike?

Accepted Answer

Some general guidelines:

Set your goal: Before you start training, decide on your goal. For example, you may want to improve your endurance over long distances, increase power, or simply run a maintenance session. Setting a goal helps you focus and make your workout more effective.
Shift gears: Technogym Ride allows you to adjust the resistance on the smart bike just as you would on the road, simulating all possible gears using the programmable shift levers.
Monitor performance: leverage data from the smart bike's built-in sensors to monitor your performance. Use them to figure out what your margins for improvement are, such as power or distance endurance, and set your subsequent workouts to improve these parameters.
Choose the type of workout: there are many types of workouts you can do with a smart bike like Technogym Ride. For example, you can choose an endurance profile or power interval training, or incline training. Choose the type of workout that best suits your goal and abilities.
Customize your workout: Technogym Ride allows you to customize your workout based on your parameters, so you can improve indoors just as if you were on the road. Enter your data such as weight and FTP into the smart bike's settings, and run targeted tests to personalize your workouts.
Take advantage of advice from real trainers: access the content included in your Technogym Unlimited subscription via the smart bike and see how easy it is to improve your performance with advice from professional trainers guiding you from the screen.
Use training apps: Technogym Ride integrates many training apps that simulate real or virtual routes, such as Rouvy, Kinomap, Strava, and many others. Use these apps to make your workout experience even more fun and achieve your fitness goals.

In short, training with a smart bike involves choosing the goal and type of workout, customizing it, automatically adjusting resistance, monitoring performance, and using training apps. Customize your workout to your specific needs and remember to always consult a physician before starting any new training program.

Question 6

Which technical features should be taken into consideration when buying a smart bike?

Accepted Answer

Screen and sound system: to be complete, your smart bike must allow you to best display your real-time training data, follow trainer directions, and immerse yourself in your favourite climbs to experience the thrills of authentic cycling at home. An integrated 22" HD screen is optimal, even better if it has an adjustable tilt to better accommodate the athlete.
Connectivity: WiFi, Bluetooth, and ANT+ are essential wireless standards to be able to connect your devices and make the experience on your smart bike even more enjoyable by enabling automatic connection of wireless earphones, heart rate monitors, and more.
Adjustments: the geometry of the smart bike should allow for saddle and handlebar adjustments for perfect cycling posture. In addition, the ability to replace pedals with your favourites and adjust the crank position adds even more customization possibilities.
Lateral tilt: the ability of the smart bike to tilt slightly left and right following the athlete's pedalling motion adds even more realism to the experience.

Question 7

What extra content can I access with my Technogym Unlimited Membership?

Accepted Answer

With your 29 € per month Technogym Unlimited Membership you can further boost your training experience on Technogym Ride with:

Trainers: biking classes with the best professional riders, based on both slope and power classes;
Rouvy membership: completely integrated into your training experience;
Strength: total body workouts to add to your training routines;

Further training options will be added on top of the already available free training content on your Technogym Ride:

Custom: profile-based training programs with specific target goals;
Outdoors: virtual bike routes with real slopes and lengths;
Programs: training formats lasting several weeks that provide power training following a schedule of 3 sessions per week.

Question 8

How can I calibrate the torque meter?

Accepted Answer

It's suggested to calibrate the torque meter of Technogym Ride every 6 months, here's how to do that:

Press the setting button on the bottom left corner of your Technogym Live interface;
Access the "General" section and search "Torque meter calibration";
Click the button "Start Calibration" and you will access the calibration page;
Now, you will be required to pedal for 10 seconds to a cadence of at least 100 RPM. You just need to start pedalling to begin the test;
The yellow bar will show you the elapsed and remaining time. Stop pedalling and wait a few seconds for the calibration to load.

In order to have a more precise calibration, it's recommended to do the calibration at the end of your workout.

Question 9

Can I use Bluetooth devices on Technogym Ride?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Technogym Ride is equipped with Bluetooth 4.0. You can connect your earphones, speakers and heart rate device.

Question 10

Can I use my Apple watch as a heart rate monitor?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can connect your Apple Watch to your Technogym Ride to monitor your heart rate during your performance by connecting it through the black panel with represented the NFC icon on it (the one with the white shape). Then, you will be guided step by step during the process.
For a more detailed overview, check here.

Question 11

What is the purpose of the Technogym FTP test?

Accepted Answer

The purpose of the Technogym FTP test is to calculate your FTP threshold.Knowing your FTP is fundamental, as it can accurately assess your current level of athlete.The core of the test is structured in a 20 min time trial.You will be asked to maintain a pace of about 75% of your power for the first 16 minutes, and then give it your all for the last 4 minutes. Before doing your test, it is advisable to warm up for at least 10 minutes, while at the end of your test, we suggest you do a 10 minutes cooldown. This will maximize your overall performance and will let you pass the test without any kind of injury.
Please keep in mind that the original FTP protocol developed by Allen & Coggan would require one hour and a half to perform the entire procedure, with all the warmup and cooldown. Considering that the test should be taken within a class context, we decided to reduce the timing of the warmup and cooldown to stay within a 45-minute threshold.

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FAQs

How does a smart bike work?

What are the differences between a smart bike and an exercise bike?

What are the benefits of a smart bike for indoor cycling?

Who is a smart bike aimed at?

How do I train on a smart bike?

Which technical features should be taken into consideration when buying a smart bike?

What extra content can I access with my Technogym Unlimited Membership?

How can I calibrate the torque meter?

Can I use Bluetooth devices on Technogym Ride?

Can I use my Apple watch as a heart rate monitor?

What is the purpose of the Technogym FTP test?

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