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Van Rysel D100 Trainer with Zwift Cog
Price: £279.99 / €299.99 / $NA
Max Power: 600 watts
Max Grade: 6%
Power accuracy: 5%
Weight: 10.5kg
Connectivity: Bluetooth
As some of the best smart trainers jump above the £1500 mark and smart bikes are often in excess of £3000, the Van Rysel D100 aims to go the other way, becoming the first direct drive trainer to include the Zwift Cog for under the price of £300.
Design and specifications
The Van Rysel D100 smart trainer is the entry-level model in the brand’s lineup. At present, it is the cheapest direct drive smart trainer readily available on the market.
The design looks quite similar to the Wahoo KICKR Core or JetBlack Victory, using two wide bars for feet with a wider one at the front and a narrower one at the rear. This gives a footprint of 490 x 450mm with a 600mm height. The front leg can, however, be folded up for storage to give measurements of 280 x 540 x 600mm. Total weight for the unit is 10.5kg.
Interestingly, the D100 uses only Bluetooth, rather than the industry standard of ANT+ and Bluetooth options.
Specifications-wise the D100 has a maximum resistance of 600 watts and a maximum simulated gradient of 6%. Power accuracy is 5%, well below the required 1% necessary for high-level Eraces, but then so are the max power readings.
Of course, this version of the D100 comes pre-fitted with the updated Zwift Cog, which allows for virtual shifting. This updated Cog allows for adjustments to position the chainline with a total of 10 different settings. This allows for virtually any 8-13-speed bike to be used on the D100 without the need to change cassettes or freehub bodies.
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