Zwift Chat

[N0bodyOfTheGoat]

Is anyone else thinking ahead to racing in the autumn/winter and which bikes to prioritise upgrading when using Zwift now?

With racing in mind it seems like upgrading the SL8 is the obviousl choice first, but after that it's not so clear cut. I'm thinking to do the Specialized Aethos next as it's the best climbing bike so might be useful in some mountainous races, and then maybe a TT bike. I can't really see what else I'd be bothered about upgrading after that!

Anyone else prioritising different options to those for upgrading?

I didn't quite have enough drops (~1.7 million) to buy the SL8 Pro, so I've bought the DT Swiss 85 disc wheels (~1 million) that are now the new fastest wheels, along with upgrading my Dogma F '24 and Cadex TT frames to stage 1, while my Aethos (s-works? the best climber until SL* Pro was released) is approx 50% towards stage 1.

Need to check what gravel frames I have and get one upgraded, to give even more advantage on mixed terrain routes where the gravel is the correct choice.

Next purchase will probably be the DT Swiss 65 before end of August, then start saving for the SL8 Pro.

 

[mjd1988]

Is anyone else thinking ahead to racing in the autumn/winter and which bikes to prioritise upgrading when using Zwift now?

With racing in mind it seems like upgrading the SL8 is the obviousl choice first, but after that it's not so clear cut. I'm thinking to do the Specialized Aethos next as it's the best climbing bike so might be useful in some mountainous races, and then maybe a TT bike. I can't really see what else I'd be bothered about upgrading after that!

Anyone else prioritising different options to those for upgrading?

Yes this is basically my plan; SL8 to max most importantly, aethos and TT bike next, maybe at same time. Basically thinking of the WTRL series That should cover any race, all rounder, pure climber and TTTs - in fact TT probably more important as the SL8 is still a great climber. Halo bikes in 2032 or whenever i get round to them

 

[CXRAndy]

How's your recovery Michael?

 

[alex_cycles]

Not too much. I'm upgrading different frames as I'm riding but there's no massive plan. I am riding the ones that eventually unlock Halos though.

I've got the SL8 and Aethos at max level and Venge at lvl 3. Dogma at max, and Zwift Buffalo, Handcycle, and Aero all at lvl 3. Will get the Halos when I do all the necessary upgrades as have loads of drops and nothing else to do with them.

EDIT: I think Tron is still best all-rounder once you upgrade it to max. But not sure.

You've been busy

 

[bridgy]

Not too much. I'm upgrading different frames as I'm riding but there's no massive plan. I am riding the ones that eventually unlock Halos though.

I've got the SL8 and Aethos at max level and Venge at lvl 3. Dogma at max, and Zwift Buffalo, Handcycle, and Aero all at lvl 3. Will get the Halos when I do all the necessary upgrades as have loads of drops and nothing else to do with them.

EDIT: I think Tron is still best all-rounder once you upgrade it to max. But not sure.

Blimey that's a hell of a lot of zwifting you've been doing!!

As for the Tron, the difference between it and the SL8 after both are maxed out with upgrades is essentially the same as before upgrading - both are just better. So the SL8 definitely still a better all-rounder with different wheel options