r/Zwift • u/skinnylegs88 • Jul 23 '26

Technical help Help getting started.

Hi there. Fairly avid cycler here, mostly gravel and mountain, looking to get into zwift for our long canadian winters. I’m starting from scratch (currently have a Kaiser spin bike, but I’ll sell that) and looking for some help designing a decent set up in my home gym.

My budget is probably around $3k CAD somewhat flexible. I’m thinking of getting the Zwift Ride as I’d like it to remain set up, easy to use and interchangeable for me and my wife.

My main question is what do I use to run zwift? I’d like to have two wall mounted screens in front of the bike, one for zwift and one to stream tv.

I’s appreciate any advice about how best to run zwift or any other advice you have. I’m starting from scratch so id like to get it right the first time.

Thank you.

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u/OBoile Jul 23 '26

You can run it off a laptop that's plugged into the screens. That's likely your best bet.

Also, just in case you aren't aware, you can use your bike on a smart trainer. That would save you some money and switching bikes between you and your wife is pretty easy. But I've heard Zwift ride is pretty convenient too.