Want to know more about power meters? Go check my article: How power meter works<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are using a Peloton with an Apple TV running Zwift, the Apple TV should be able to get the power meter or speed sensor signal as long as these are Bluetooth (no ANT+ on Apple TV!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n To connect your spin bike or Peloton to Zwift, you need to buy power meter pedals to fit in lieu of the spin bike pedals. The power meter pedals will be able to measure the power you are generating while pedaling and transmit the information to an external device connected to Zwift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s see in detail how to connect an exercise bike or spin bike to Zwift, step-by-step:<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are several models available on the market of power meter pedals, with different pricing and technologies. Some models have single-sided variants: meaning they measure the power output on one side only. This is entirely sufficient for the purpose of turning a stationary bike into a smart bike to ride on Zwift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In my opinion, the best model for this purpose are the Favero Assioma UNO pedals. They are good quality, and accurate while being cheaper than other models (around $500).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here is a more generic list of power meter pedals if you wish to look for another model:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If power meter pedals are too expensive for you, then go directly to the section where I explain how to set up a spin bike with a speed sensor. Click here to scroll directly to the dedicated paragraph<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Power meter pedals require to use cleats. If you are a spin bike addict you most likely already use some kind of clipless shoes when riding. Generally, the spin bike pedals use the SPD system. Most power meter pedals will use the SPD-SL system (which is different). Your shoes may not be compatible with it and you may have to buy a new pair of cycling shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the other hand, the Peloton bike uses the same system that most power meters, i.e. SPD-SL \/ delta cleats. So you probably won’t need to buy new shoes if you plan to use a Peloton to Zwift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And if you ever wonder why clip pedals are called clipless, find out the answer here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Just make sure you have a 15mm pedal wrench and\/or an 8mm hex wrench to swap the bike pedals with your power meter pedals. The ones from park tools are the ones I use and love:<\/p>\n\n\n Remember that the pedal locks itself when pedaling. Therefore to remove the existing pedal, you must screw in the opposite direction to pedaling. So, the left pedal undoes clockwise, and the right anticlockwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before installing the power meter pedals, I recommend you add some special grease to the threads, like the Park Tools Polylube PPL1. This will ensure you can always remove the pedals afterward. It will prevent the pedal from getting stuck. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can run Zwift on a laptop, phone, or tablet. Download the app on the device of your choice and set up an account on Zwift. You will be given a 14-day free trial before being billed. Note that it is a monthly payment that you can stop at any time (see this article on how to cancel a Zwift membership<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now open Zwift. Log on and wait for the pairing menu to appear:<\/p>\n\n\n This is where Zwift will connect to your power meter pedals. <\/p>\n\n\nHow to connect your spin bike to Zwift?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Buy power meter pedals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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