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Riders looking for a dedicated indoor bike have more options than ever in 2025. Here's our guide to smart bikes we've tested, alternatives and what to expect

One of the most expensive smart trainers on the market falls short

Popular units tested on Zwift

We compare the best indoor cycling apps, plus the gear you need to start riding indoors

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Tacx updates its flagship smart trainer

The classic way to avoid dehydration, with some new twists

Spec tweaks, ergonomic improvements and a big price increase for Garmin’s flagship indoor bike

A budget wheel-on smart trainer that exceeds expectations

A smooth and well built all-in-one indoor cycling solution

Indoor rides recorded in Tacx Training app will now automatically upload to Garmin Connect

Impressively high resistance levels but missing a couple of features and accessories for its price, and is noisy at higher wattages

Affordable turbo trainer is said to be Zwift compatible with a speed sensor

More affordable and extremely capable version of Tacx’s top-end trainer

Top-end, almost silent smart trainer that offers real road feel

Improved chipset offers quieter and more realistic riding experience. Compatibility also improved

Direct-drive smart training with a solid design and some cost-cutting measures

Quiet, smooth, dependable power measurement and cool surface-replication feature

The convenience of a traditional trainer with the interactivity of a smart trainer

Plus new training app and the Tacx Cloud