Indoor Smart Bikes Compared

Struggling to understand the difference between the leading smart bikes in the market?

Please see below our useful guide to compare the specifications and unique qualities of the leading products available.

Max Power:

• BH Fitness Exercycle: 1500w
• Stages SB20: 2200w
• Tacx NEO: 2200w
• Wattbike Atom: 2500w
• Wattbike Atom X: 2500w
• Wahoo Kickr: 2500w

Incline Resistance Range:

• BH Fitness Exercycle: 25%
• Stages SB20: 25%
• Tacx NEO: 25%
• Wattbike Atom: 25%
• Wattbike Atom X: 25%
• Wahoo Kickr: 20%

Decline Max Range:

• BH Fitness Exercycle: N/A
• Stages SB20: N/A
• Tacx NEO: Unknown
• Wattbike Atom: N/A
• Wattbike Atom X: N/A
• Wahoo Kickr: -15%

Accuracy Power Measurement:

• BH Fitness Exercycle: +\- 2%
• Stages SB20: +\- 1.5%
• Tacx NEO: +\- 1%
• Wattbike Atom: +\- 1%
• Wattbike AtomX: +\- 1%
• Wahoo Kickr: +\- 2%

ANT+ / Bluetooth FTMS: 

• BH Fitness Exercycle: Yes
• Stages SB20: Yes
• Tacx NEO: Yes
• Wattbike Atom: Yes
• Wattbike Atom X: Yes
• Wahoo Kickr: Yes

Third Party App Compatibility:

• BH Fitness Exercycle: Yes
• Stages SB20: Yes
• Tacx NEO: Yes
• Wattbike Atom: Yes
• Wattbike Atom X: Yes
• Wahoo Kickr: Yes

Automatic Resistance Control:

• BH Fitness Exercycle: Yes
• Stages SB20: Yes
• Tacx NEO: Yes
• Wattbike Atom: Yes
• Wattbike Atom X: Yes
• Wahoo Kickr: Yes

Integrated App:

• BH Fitness Exercycle: Yes - Exercycle Connect 
• Stages SB20: Yes - Stages Link
• Tacx NEO: Yes - Tacx Training App
• Wattbike Atom: Yes - Wattbike Hub
• Wattbike Atom X: Yes - Wattbike Hub
• Wahoo Kickr: Yes - Wahoo Fitness App

QFactor:

• BH Fitness Exercycle: 152mm  
• Stages SB20: 157mm
• Tacx NEO: 147mm
• Wattbike Atom: 160mm
• Wattbike Atom X: 160mm 
• Wahoo Kickr: 150mm

Resistance levels:

• BH Fitness Exercycle: 24
• Stages SB20: 50
• Tacx NEO: Customisable via app
• Wattbike Atom: 22
• Wattbike Atom X: 22
• Wahoo Kickr: Customisable via app

Resistance system:

• BH Fitness Exercycle: Electromagnetic
• Stages SB20: Electromagnetic
• Tacx NEO: Electromagnetic
• Wattbike Atom: Electromagnetic
• Wattbike Atom X: Electromagnetic
• Wahoo Kickr: Electromagnetic

Bike weight:

• BH Fitness Exercycle: 48.6kg
• Stages SB20: 62.5kg
• Tacx NEO: 50kg
• Wattbike Atom: 45kg
• Wattbike Atom X: 47.5kg
• Wahoo Kickr: 42kg

Max rider weight:

• BH Fitness Exercycle: 150kg
• Stages SB20: 136kg
• Tacx NEO: Unknown
• Wattbike Atom: 135kg
• Wattbike Atom X: 150kg
• Wahoo Kickr: 113kg

Max rider height:

• BH Fitness Exercycle: Unknown (adjustment range from S to XL) 
• Stages SB20: 6ft 10in
• Tacx NEO: Unknown
• Wattbike Atom: 6ft 5in
• Wattbike Atom X: 6ft 5in
• Wahoo Kickr: 6ft 4in

Pedals included: 

• BH Fitness Exercycle: Yes - clip in and flat combo
• Stages SB20: No  
• Tacx NEO: No
• Wattbike Atom: Yes - flat and toe-cage
• Wattbike Atom X: Yes - (toe-cage, SPD and Look clip-in combo)
• Wahoo Kickr: No

Special Features:  

• BH Fitness Exercycle: Integrated metrics display and FTP test
• Stages SB20: N/A
• Tacx NEO: 4.5" display and integrated fans. Cobblestone/gravel road vibration simulation
• Wattbike Atom: Tripad/Tri-bars included
• Wattbike Atom X: Tripad/Tri-bars included and integrated HD display
• Wahoo Kickr: Automatic incline and decline ability when connected to a simulation app

We hope this summary is useful as you look to make your smart bike decision. Check out the BH Fitness Exercycle and Wattbike AtomX, which Triathlon Camp proudly stock:

BH Fitness Exercycle

Wattbike AtomX