£1199! Is The Zwift Ride Really Worth That? - Long Term Review

I've had the Zwift Ride, which I bought with the Wahoo Kickr Core, for over 5 months now, and during this time, I've ridden almost almost 5000km. In this video, I want to share with you all of my experiences with it, detailing what aspects are good and what things could be considered not so good. I will also give you my honest opinion on whether you should spend your hard-earned cash on one of these rides. It’s important to note that I am not an employee of Zwift; I purchased the Zwift Ride with my own money. This means you can be sure that this is an honest and genuine review, free from any bias or influence. Since publishing this video Zwift have reached out and offered an affiliate link that I can offer to my viewers. Tennis ball gadget from eBay on the UK - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/387444883381?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=bz_ca9iir4q&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=Rl2cehC5Si-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:19 - Walk Round and Accessories 03:44 - Things I'd change 05:00 - Noise test 06:17 - Virtual Shifting 07:00 - Play Contols / Handlebar Controls 08:33 - Steering and Braking 09:54 - In game demonstration of controls 12:40 - The big benefit 14:07 - Multiple Users 14:55 - Stability and Summary ------------------------- Gear I use (affiliate links support the channel and some have discounts for you as well!) Zwift Ride Smart Frame - SAVE $£€ 200 Sale ends 11:59 31 March 2026 To get the deal use these affiliate links: 🇬🇧 UK - https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/E0K7g9 🇺🇸 US - https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/L0X7Y3 🇪🇺 EU - https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/6kemQE Wahoo Kickr Core 2 – Discount Links 🇬🇧 UK - https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/c/6373776/3280524/20902?subId3=yxlPMX2T 🇺🇸 US - https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/c/6373776/3280527/20902?subId3=ZwD4l5tO 🇪🇺 EU - https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/c/6373776/3280522/20902?subId3=zJX8NfRl Zwift Ride with Wahoo Kickr Core 2 – Discount Links 🇬🇧 UK - https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/c/6373776/3258789/20902?subId3=P9102lZs 🇺🇸 US - https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/c/6373776/3258787/20902?subId3=p0inUwso 🇪🇺 EU - https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/c/6373776/3258790/20902?subId3=1WqGuSfM 5 Week Free Trial with Rouvy (Indoor Cycling with Realistic Routes) https://www.rouvy.com enter CHADRIDES at registration (select single user/monthly payment) Smart Fan - https://www.cycplus.com/products/cycplus-high-power-smart-fitness-fan enter CHADRIDESFAN at checkout Smart Fan - https://amzn.to/49KTS7R Budget Fan - https://amzn.to/45YoRvO Carb & Electrolytes Powder - https://amzn.to/4sNmWnN Headphones (UK) - https://uk.shokz.com/products/openrun-pro2 (Use JAMES10 for £10 off) Headphones - https://amzn.to/4r096wq Heart Rate Monitor - https://amzn.to/4qmJrhI Bone Conductor headphones - https://ukshokz.sjv.io/RGgkmy Indoor cycling table - https://amzn.to/49KxkE7 Sunglasses - https://revoray.com/?ref=CHADRIDE Main Camera - https://amzn.to/4r0Gfs4 360 Camera - https://www.insta360.com/sal/x5?utm_source=AffiliateCenter&utm_medium=copylink&utm_term=INRIWPV On Body Camera - https://www.insta360.com/sal/go-ultra?utm_source=AffiliateCenter&utm_medium=copylink&utm_term=INRIWPV Budget 360 Camera - https://www.insta360.com/sal/x4-air?utm_source=AffiliateCenter&utm_medium=copylink&utm_term=INRIWPV Action Camera - https://www.insta360.com/sal/ace-pro-2?utm_source=AffiliateCenter&utm_medium=copylink&utm_term=INRIWPV Action Camer - https://amzn.to/4r0Gzag Drone - https://amzn.to/49OElnt Microphone - https://amzn.to/4qxqGID Bike Insurance - https://bikmo.avln.me/c/IVZgfAiDomBL Le Col Cycling wear - https://lecol.avln.me/c/XsEphfbhhmtE Omnirocker rocker plates - UK only – https://omnirocker.com/ Creator tools Shorts Creator - https://www.opus.pro/?via=chadrides Channel Analysis - https://vidiq.com/ChadRides ------------------------- Welcome to Chad Rides — the channel dedicated to Zwift, Rouvy, MyWhoosh indoor cycling and outdoor cycling. Whether you're racing in the Zwift Racing League (ZRL), struggling through FTP tests, cycling for weight loss or to improve your fitness and mental health, you’ll find real insight, honest reviews, and racing breakdowns to help you ride smarter and stronger. Subscribe and join me on our collective cycling journey! Visit https://www.chadrides.com If you like the channel please consider supporting Chad Rides https://buymeacoffee.com/chadrides