TECHNOLOGY
More data via new sensors
Wattbike has also added a cadence sensor to the flywheel and a new crank angle sensor that will not only allow better accuracy for simulated gradients in Zwift , but will also provide more granular data from which to gain performance insights . The new crank angle sensor reads 48 times per revolution , compared with the two per revolution of the Atom launched in 2017 , enabling the bike to make faster decisions , adjusting the resistance system without having to wait for either a half or full turn of the pedals .
Richard Baker , CEO of Wattbike , said : “ Since its launch in 2017 I am immensely proud of what we ’ ve achieved with the Wattbike Atom ; a radical , innovative smart bike that opened up a new era in home training . Three years on , the next-generation Atom represents another huge step forward for Wattbike : these major upgrades have fundamentally changed and improved its performance and further enhanced user experience . The Wattbike Atom again sets a new benchmark for the smart home trainer .”
Andy McCorkell , Head of Product , said : “ We didn ’ t down tools and pat ourselves on the back when the Atom was launched in 2017 . We really listened to our customers and the community to continually improve the product , both with regular content updates and improvement of software , firmware and hardware . The next generation Wattbike Atom takes this a step further , to combine the latest innovative technology and learnings from our range of home and commercial products . The result is a product packed full of features to enhance your experience on third party apps , a phenomenal ride feel and , of course , an unrivalled level of accuracy .”
The next generation Wattbike Atom will retail at £ 1,899.99 and is available from £ 88 per month at 9.9 % APR .
For more information about Wattbike visit : www . wattbike . com / gb / product / atom
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