If you wish to go ‘Full Zwift’ together with your multi-gear dwelling coach, it has by no means been simpler. With the Zwift Cog and Click on, you possibly can shortly swap your cassette and freewheel physique for a single pace sprocket and with the Zwift click on, you will have digital shifting.
The video makes it look straightforward – And it was
Alastair Hamilton PEZ sez: I’ve been hooked on Zwift (different platforms can be found) since round 2019, once I did ‘Zwift on a Shoestring’. Issues have modified lots since then. Now I’ve a Wahoo MOVE and CLIMB, run via an Apple TV onto an enormous display TV, however for me the largest advance has been the invention of Zwift’s digital gear system.
Prepared for the improve – Possibly it’s time for a brand new coaching mat?
All you want is within the field
On completely different dwelling trainers, I’ve at all times had a cassette, helpful if you wish to trip one of many different digital coaching platforms, however I’ve at all times come again to Zwift, particularly with the digital gears and the ‘Zwift Play’ shifters. So, why have the cassette? It was time to improve to the ‘Zwift Cog and Click on’.
The spanner does the job
All like new in there
The improve seems to be straightforward to do within the video by Zwift, however you by no means know, something the place sweat and energy (not a lot in my case) are concerned, there may be the possibility of seizing. I shouldn’t have fearful, the within of the hub was nonetheless like new.
The Zwift Cog simply slides on
Almost able to go
The ‘Cog and Click on’ field consists of: The Zwift Cog v2 (mine with freehub), Zwift Click on (and bar fittings), two spacers and a software. I took the cassette off the freehub on my Wahoo MOVE, you don’t have to, because the cassette and freehub come off collectively, but it surely was simpler for the photographs. With the 14mm spanner on the software you undo the freehub retainer, which is bellow whichever adapter you employ on your body to suit the coach. I believed it could be extremely tight and the software wouldn’t handle, but it surely unwound with out a downside.
Dial in the very best chain line
The freehub and cassette simply slide off the axle. There’s a spacer to swap, then the ‘Zwift Cog’ simply slides on. I put slightly little bit of grease on the freehub pawls, however there was some already there, so that you in all probability don’t want to do that. There’s a little spacer to go in after which screw the retainer again in place. Then it’s only a case of placing your bike again in place and you might be practically able to go.
Pair within the normal manner
You do have to dial within the appropriate place for the Cog to get the chain line proper. I went via all of the numbers and located ‘8’ was good, no ticking because the gear is making an attempt to vary up or down. Subsequent you need to pair the ‘Zwift Click on’, which is a case of simply clicking on it in your gadget, in my case the Apple TV, and away you go. I attempted the ‘Zwift Click on’ and it modified up and down the gears because it ought to, however I take advantage of the ‘Zwift Play’ shifters, so I paired them as normal and the whole lot labored completely. The texture is identical as earlier than, however I might say it’s quieter.
Gear 8 and kit 17 – All working nicely
Aside from it wanting nicer and being quiet, it does imply I can use my different bike with Shimano 11sp in addition to my outdated bike with Campagnolo 10sp, with out having to vary the cassette. Sure, I’m tied to Zwift because of the digital gearing, but it surely was really easy to vary from the cassette to the ‘Zwift Cog’, 10 minutes most, if I needed to swap again, it’s no large deal, however as I wrote once I began this evaluation: ‘I’m hooked on Zwift’.
Time to Zwift
What Zwift Sez: Unlock the complete Zwift expertise with the Zwift Cog and Click on Improve Equipment. Get pleasure from seamless digital shifting and a clean trip with adjustable sprocket alignment for optimum chain positioning. The brand new Zwift Cog multi-trainer freehub expands compatibility, guaranteeing it matches a variety of sensible trainers and bike varieties, so that you’re at all times able to trip.
Zwift Cog
Our second-generation Zwift Cog comes with a multi-trainer freehub or with no freehub. The multi-trainer freehub is for straightforward set up for all kinds of sensible trainers. Examine the in depth checklist right here.
Expertise compatibility with virtually any 8-12-speed bike and benefit from the ease of digital shifting. It even comes with a sequence guard for mess and maintenance-free driving, conserving your drivetrain clean and safe.
Multi-Coach Freehub
Majority of sensible trainers include a pre-installed freehub physique. That is what the cassette or Zwift Cog is put in on. Zwift has developed a multi-trainer freehub that’s appropriate with nearly all of Zwift Prepared trainers.
No Freehub
The No Freehub Zwift Cog is the correct selection for trainers that aren’t appropriate with the Multi-Coach Freehub. As an alternative, you possibly can mount the Zwift Cog on the freehub that’s already in your coach. You’ll require a cassette chain whip and a lockring software to take away your cassette and change it with the Zwift Cog.
Adjustable Sprocket Positioning
Zwift Cog v2 affords adjustable sprocket alignment for wider bike compatibility and optimum chain positioning. The anti-chain drop housing ensures safe rides, whereas compatibility with 8-12 pace drivetrains and a multi-trainer freehub expands your choices. Completed in Zwift’s signature orange, it provides type to your setup.
Zwift Click on
Take management of your trip with wi-fi, digital gear shifting via Zwift Click on. Simply mount it wherever you like—on drop bars, flat bars, or aero bars—and luxuriate in shifting management proper the place you want it.
Digital Gears
Conquer any terrain with a full vary of 24 silent and instantaneous digital gears. Whether or not you’re spinning up climbs or flying down descents, digital shifting adjusts coach resistance to completely emulate an actual gear shift, all triggered by your Zwift Click on or Zwift Play controller.
Zwift Play Appropriate
Elevate your Zwift expertise by pairing Zwift Play wi-fi controllers with Zwift Cog. Unlock the flexibility to navigate menus, steer, brake, and shift gears—all from the comfort of your handlebars.
Tech Specs
- Zwift Cog v2 Specs
- 14-tooth single sprocket
- 10 sprocket positions for fast chain alignment
- Designed to suit a Shimano/SRAM freehub physique
- Weight: 140 grams
- Dimensions: 103 mm x 42 mm H
- Product Life: Examined for 25,000 miles
- Materials: Plastic housing and lock ring with metal sprocket
- To be used on Direct Drive Indoor trainers solely
Zwift Click on Specs
- Communication: Bluetooth®
- Energy: Battery, coin cell CR2032
- Product dimensions: 47 x 47 x 13mm
- Product weight: 51 grams
- Battery life: > 100 hours
- Click on right here to see in case your sensible coach is appropriate.
- Extra information on Zwift at: www.zwift.com.
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