2025-04-17
Buggy
Very buggy when either trying to link up to a wattbike or trying to upload to Strava. Often logs me out and struggles to log back in.
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Description
Be ready for the moments that matter. Whether your goal is to complete a 100-mile sportive, run a marathon, recover from an injury or simply to get fitter, the Wattbike Hub is your all in one coach.
Train smarter. Track every revolution. Get Precise Results.
WORLD CLASS WORKOUTS + PLANS
Take on workouts from world-class athletes and coaches, including The New Zealand All Blacks and USA Cycling.
Workouts for endurance, speed, HIIT, climbs, sprints.
CUSTOM BUILD YOUR WORKOUTS
*Create and build your own sessions with the intuitive mobile-friendly workout builder.
WORKOUT SHARER
*Get your coach to share workouts with you, or share your custom workouts with your friends.
LIVE PEDALLING TECHNIQUE FEEDBACK
Looking for marginal gains? Improve your pedalling technique with instant feedback on your pedal stroke and left/right leg balance.
APP INTEGRATION
Share your workouts to Apple Health, Strava, Zwift, TrainingPeaks.
HEART RATE MONITOR
Connect your Bluetooth or ANT+ enabled heart rate monitor to view and keep track of your HR during exercise, helping you train more efficiently.
Wattbike Hub includes both a free version and a subscription version with premium features (Hub+). Features marked * require a Hub+ subscription.
SUPPORT
We’re always working on making improvements to Wattbike Hub. If you have any feedback? Please contact us at support.wattbike.com
Compatible Wattbikes: Wattbike Atom, AtomX, Nucleus, Pro & Trainer | Compatible devices: iPhone, iPad. Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
End user licence agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
What's New in Version 6.8.0
Maintenance and bug fix release.
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Name
WATTBIKE Ltd.
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Developer
Categories
Version
6.8.0
Size
104.3 MB
Game Center
No
VPP Device Licensing
Yes
Rating
Rated: 4+
Compatibility
iOS 14.0 or later
Devices
iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro, iPad Pro (Cellular), iPad Pro (9.7-inch), iPad Pro (9.7-inch) (Cellular), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5-inch), iPad Pro (10.5-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch), iPad Pro (11-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air, iPad Air (Cellular), iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 (Cellular), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini Retina, iPad mini Retina (Cellular), iPad mini 3, iPad mini 3 (Cellular), iPad mini 4, iPad mini 4 (Cellular), iPad mini (5th Generation), iPad mini (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (7th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (4th Generation) (Wi-Fi), iPad Air (4th Generation) (Wi-Fi + Cellular), iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th Generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (9th Generation), iPad (9th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (6th Generation), iPad mini (6th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (10th generation), iPad (10th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M2) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi, iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (A16) Wi-Fi, iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPod touch (6th Generation), iPod touch (7th generation)
Languages
English, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Spanish
App Store: Customer Ratings
Ratings & Reviews
4.5 of 5 (2,970 Ratings)
App Store: Customer Reviews
2025-03-18
Why do you always log out
For some reason this logs me out periodically. It’s extremely irritating. It’s a biggie as i have no internet where the waatbike is located so i always need to check before whether it is still logged in. No other app does this other than this one. Selling this garbage bit of equipment!
2025-03-09
Too noisy
In addition to the noise of the electrical resistance, there appears to be a second (mechanical) noise.
2025-02-27
Overly complicated, fussy app that is difficult to use in gym setting. Edit capabilities v poor
I have Watt bike pro at home and in gyms that I use. Each time you use in gym the login protocol is laborious and stops after each rep that I use on Wattbike pro intervals . Then without my asking it sends an email to my account telling me the output of every interval, half interval, set up- yuk. Easier to just use in bike intervals, linked to Garmin then updating Garmin Connect app .
Watt bike App is not easy , intuitive and huge disappointment.
2025-02-15
As useless as it ever was
Pointless waste of time. Not used for a while as most training on Zwift .
Takes forever to connect. HR belt x 3 ANT and Bluetooth all won’t connect for more than about a minute.
Power display flakey.
Ironic that Zwift connects immediately and completely stable.
Will check back in 6 months. Not holding my breath.
2025-02-05
Good, but simple additions could make it great
UPDATE: Experience is getting worse. Simple
UI improvements would make a huge difference, it’s been years an there’s been no noticeable update other than adding subscription options, which I don’t have a problem with but they’ve completely neglected other things.
I spend about as much time trying to pair and repair HR monitors and shifters as I do riding my Wattbike.
It appears you can only
be signed in on one device, so switching between iPad and phone signs you out, ridiculous!
Sadly looks like when the time comes I won’t be looking at another Wattbike.
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Firstly, taking HR from Apple Watch would be a huge improvement, can’t believe this isn’t a thing.
Also allowing user to edit the top 3 data fields (watts, hr, distance etc) while riding and saving the configuration would also be a huge improvement. I can’t be bothered to put a HR monitor on for every ride (see first suggestion) so the HR field is just dead space.
2025-01-30
3 weeks in review
Great piece of kit. Loving how easy it is to use. The HR setting is temperamental and does not easily pick up the myzone switch. This is only reason for 4 not 5 stars.
2025-01-21
Ok when it works
Software jaunt seems flakey. Regularly can’t connect my Polar HRM, the shifters on my Wattbike atom also regularly don’t connect so I can’t change gear. Really let’s it down - should be seamless
2025-01-18
Horrific
It’s a toss of a coin if the workout will sync to Apple Health or wattbike hub. Sometimes the app just crashes and you loose all statistics. It doesn’t work offline and just unceremoniously boots you out forcing you to login again and again and again. It gets stuck in landscape mode and then crashes . It periodically crashes the software running on the bike so hard and frequently the bike had to be replaced.
Great bikes, appalling software. Did they buy the other reviews ?
2025-01-05
Very nice app shame about the premium features
It’s a really nice app and obviously pairs perfectly with the wattbike I bought before Xmas. It seems a shame that even wattbike customers have to pay a subscription to be able to create workouts in it - seems a bit much since I already dropped 2 grand or so on the hardware. So unfortunately I’ll be looking elsewhere for a different workout app.
2025-01-05
Great but…
Love the hub- even the free workouts are varied and plentiful enough to enjoy.
However, recently you have to sign back in every single time. Really annoying. I get if there has been a major update, but it seems I log in every time.
2025-01-04
Such a misery
So flakey. Makes me want to sell my Wattbike. Rarely do things connect. Also the only platform in existence not to work with other plans (TrainingPeaks ). The monetised one is equally poor. It’s all you remember about the Wattbike sadly
2024-12-19
Update has broken the app
My initial experience using the hub app has only been positive. A great selection of workouts and programs to help guide your fitness. I was loving it!
Unfortunately the most recent update has caused my app to crash 3-4 times within the last week resulting in incomplete training sessions and lost data. So frustrating, especially when 40+ minutes in to a workout.
Occasionally it also shows incorrect data in relation to cadence and power output.
2024-12-16
Latest update has broken custom workouts
I have a membership which I use for custom workouts. However, the latest update (6.6.1) has broken custom workouts on the app. I am unable to scroll on that window
2024-11-29
Power Cadence Imbalance
It doesn’t matter which workout you select, there is a mismatch between the power being asked for and cadence. For example, the workout will ask for 135W at a cadence of 90, so you would expect to achieve 135W if spinning at 90. No, at 90 you are knocking out around 200W. To achieve 135W, you need to spin at around 45. This doesn’t make sense and can be exhausting. If you try a ‘quick ride’, the wattage seems to increase until you can barely pedal, even if in manual gear control. This is for the Proton, and I’ve seen other reviews saying the same
2024-11-24
Wattbike
Awesome kit ⭐️⭐️⭐️
2024-11-17
Impossible!!
Another hour wasted trying to Bike linked to hub when Bluetooth is on from bike. No useful online support. Shocking!
2024-10-30
Lots of Training Options and Challenges
The Wattbike maintains summer fitness right through winter. The Ride training plans are a brilliant discipline to follow and it’s great to be able to throw in the odd special mountain section. The bike is easy to tailor and after just over 18 months and nearly 200 rides it hasn’t missed a beat. A great training aid.
2024-10-17
Good display - poor app
The start - The app seems to need me to accept the terms and conditions every time I startup the app and the process of logging is clunky.
The middle - the app is fine. When I sign up to a plan there is an annoying progress bar that gets in the way of looking at options at the bottom of each section. During the ride it is great. Everything works how I would expect.
The end - the app does not seem to log data to Apple Health. It has done it once. I have no idea why. I need to have my Apple Watch tracking an indoor ride and my IPhone on Wattbike. Not great.
2024-10-15
Good, could improve
Improvement should be made on workouts in general, wether it’s plans of summer/winter specials. By just adding for instance intervals off the saddle, and even more importantly, make the prompt very loud and lasting longer on the screen.
2024-10-14
It’s ok.
Originally when I used this everything was fine! Now there have been constant issues with my Wattbike data synching through to Strava! Seems to be happening more and more these days. When the app is working it’s great!
2024-09-24
Doesn’t work with WB Proton
WattBike Hub does not work with WB Proton. If I Quick Start ride the resistance just gets harder and harder until I can’t pedal anymore. Same problem if using Gear or Ergo mode and changing gears or target watts has no effect. Tried updating software and reverting to Beta software. Tried disconnecting, clearing and reconnecting Bluetooth. None of the support articles in Wattbike Hub relate to a Proton.
2024-09-10
Mr Dodsworth
The controls to change gears do not work. I don’t expect this from a premium product.
I wanted to go for the commercial Wattbike X and was advised to Wattbike not to do this and can’t help but think this would have been the better option.
2024-08-04
New dimension
The watt bike is taking my cycling to a new level. Already feeling the benefits.
2024-08-01
Connectivity terrible
Terrible app, take more time to set up than spent on bike
2024-07-25
Sorry but I find this app very poor
I don’t wish to pay a monthly subscription so I’m just talking about the basic app. First problem, it is constantly logging out whenever you finish a ride. But what if you want to intersperse rides with other exercise/stretches? That’s bad enough but my bike is in a garage where there is no Wi-Fi signal, so it is incredibly irritating having to disconnect the tablet take it to somewhere with signal, then return and reattach. Second irritant is not being able to program the most basic of training rides, an interval session. That really should be included for free but until it is I will just use the wall clock I suppose.
For all the good features the bike has, my experience with this app has me discouraging any of my friends who might be interested in buying a Wattbike Atom.
2024-07-02
Poor connection issues
I use it with my Wattbike atom v2 and garmin dual heart rate strap. The heart rate drops out mid session constantly (but doesn’t disconnect from zwift so only appears to be a Wattbike hub issue). I have no finished session over 25 minutes where the heart rate has stayed connected.
I also now have multiple instances of the left hand side graphical screen start flickering mid workout with the app then crashing, causing complete loss of data and ending the session. This is all from an iPhone 14 pro so I’m unsure what hardware issues there could be.
Very frustrating given the investment in hardware.
2024-06-18
Worse for free users
With each update more and more of the free workouts are removed. I’ve already paid through the nose for the hardware, at least keep what was free from the beginning and stop adding new features behind a pay wall. If I’m going to pay for an app for my smart trainer, it’s not going to be this one.
2024-05-02
Good with few niggles
Won’t stay signed in from latest update. Otherwise good app with decent workouts to get stuck into
2024-04-26
Endless issues
Won’t easily connect to Hub app and Zwift.
Resistance increases randomly to point of being unable to pedal. Then have to unplug, reconnect, access settings, reset, then restart activity.
When riding in Zwift, power output is not reflected in app.
2024-04-17
Good app but not a complete product
Generally speaking a good app and good intergration with the bike and other apps.
No ability to use Apple Watch heart rate data makes this frustrating. I have to record on this app and on Apple Fitness to get a complete picture. Even if it’s not possible during the ride, postwork out could the App read the heart rate data (which it has access to) and impose it on the workout for the timeframe of the ride?
I’m unlikely to buy a HR monitor for the 1-2 times a week I use the bike.
2024-03-28
Great App
Works really well and is a great tool for training. Only issue is the heart rate measurement isn’t compatible with Apple Health
2024-03-21
Watt bike hub
Pleased with the watt bike hub, the workouts are great and so much variety to cover. Tried the watt bike hub plus 30 day trial but did not feel it justified the price and have not really used the content. Unfortunately I forgot to cancel the subscription and it has renewed for an entire year (as of 17/03/24). I was hoping that I could get a refund for this error if possible?
Many thanks otherwise for the excellent Wattbike hub standard service.
2024-03-08
Hit and miss
First up - for a free training app it’s pretty good. But it’s clunky, the programmes are inflexible (it works off a 5 day week - or seems to), and for some reason my rides don’t always register with the programme so it looks like I’ve missed sessions, which is annoying. But whether that’s my phone/tablet or the app I don’t know, but zwift had no issues. I’ll keep using it but wish it would improve, but it’s free……apart from spending 2k on a Wattbike haha.
Edit - Also after looking at other reviews it seems that having to log on constantly and HR monitors not working all the time are normal. I thought it was my iPad letting me down.
2024-02-10
Seamless
Easy to use and full of great sessions. Seamless
2024-01-16
.Fit file
Please add the option to download the .fit file directly from app and not only the Hub.
2024-01-15
6.2.2 polar HR Straps
Don’t know what’s happened but this version borked my strap(s) connectivity.
Earlier in the day same strap same setup with zwift works. Latest iOS 17.2.1
Try to use in the hub. Not found (even though saved) changed battery . Toggled Bluetooth, restarted phone. Deleted / reinstalled app - zilch. Tried all the same things with an iPad with 6.2.2 installed - same issue no strap found. 🤔 it’s the app.
2024-01-03
Great. Only wish is….
That Apple Watch HR could be included in the metrics. I get it that the bike is the “sensor” (and paired HR monitors would upload to the app) but the Apple Watch is like, right there, paired an all.
Anyways.
Happy New Year!
2023-12-27
Loving the grind !!!
Keep hammering
2023-12-26
Logging on constantly
The app is good but to have to constantly log on is a pain . Support needed for face recognition to login . When I want to ride I have to keep logging in . I work on vessels and sometimes have a limited WiFi signal. So have to go and get a signal then get back to the bike . That needs sorting out
2023-12-19
HR not connecting
I’m struggling with this app. It doesn’t seam to be possible to exit a program early so if you setup wrong one you are stuck with it.
HR monitor will not link, I had an old one, it registers on QuickStart but won’t transfer when cycling, I assumed old technology, I have now a new HR monitor and same problem, all making the whole thing very unusable. I can see when working and understood it will be ok, but right now really frustrated
2023-11-03
Average, no noticeable improvement in 2 years
Still not even an ‘end workout’ button for quickrides
Still HR monitor front and centre in your face, regardless of there being no HR monitoring attached
2023-11-02
When it crashes during a ride, it forgets what you've done
Crashed 1km from the top of Alpe d'Huez, all that effort lost.
Crashed halfway through a strength workout, no way to continue.
It's not hard programming to store progress in case of a crash.
2023-09-26
Mostly good but has issues
I’ve used the Wattbike hub app for a few years now and feel the time has come for a review, paired with a Gen 1 Atom it mostly works ok but I have to ask Wattbike why they still haven’t sorted out HR monitor connectivity? I started training on a Wattbike pro in 2018 at a place that did classes and most weeks only a handful of people would have HR data on the screen due to issues connecting, since using the app with my own Atom I’ve had problems where out of 3 hr monitors only 1 will work and stay connected (wahoo Tickr), my Polar and Bryton show up and connect but then drop after a minute or two. The Wahoo shows up as two separate devices, 1 ant+ and 1 Bluetooth to further confuse the issue.
Recently a friend came round to do a ramp test and connecting to my bike via his phone resulted in his HR monitor failing to work too, after 45 mins of trying we ended up using my HR monitor as it was the only way we could get any data.
These HR monitors ALL connect to my head units ok, and all connect to Zwift too, so the issue is firmly with the Wattbike app, but the fact we also had the issue with the Wattbike pro some years back makes me think it’s a long running problem.
Please Wattbike address this, 5yrs plus of issues make me seriously consider where my next purchase would be.
2023-09-14
Simple and functional.
No real faff setting it up. Keeps it all rather simple and gives me all I’d ever need and more.
2023-08-20
Great but 1 problem
Great app perfect for all your fitness needs but every time I go on the app I have to sign in and can be frustrating if you have no wifi. Is there a fix for this?
2023-08-14
No users guide!
All you get is how to connect, nothing of the features or how to access them. Very poor
2023-07-10
Terrible app, terrible bike
Bike fails to connect, shifters drop out, issues connecting to Zwift. This needs work
2023-06-29
Keeps shutting down
I am doing the VO2 steps x Alison Tetrick and the app keeps freezing after around 30 mins while the screen keeps monitoring as normal. This means I have a few seconds to press the cancel button every two minutes or the program shuts down automatically. EVERY SINGLE TIME!!! So annoying.
2023-06-16
Use this all the time
This is great - using it more and more.
Two requests:
-pls can you look at the Bluetooth connection to HRM - mine (HRB500 from Decathlon) often won’t show up, can’t work out how to fix it
-in the All Blacks Go All In sometimes the little red arrow is on the wrong workout and progress gets lost
2023-05-16
Gone from great to disaster
For a while now, I need to login each time I open the app instead of opening it straight away and get rolling. It also keeps losing the Bluetooth connection to my Polar H9 heart rate monitor that I bought recently, because I thought it was my older HR monitor that caused it. ANT+ connection doesn’t even show until about 10 minutes into the workout. Other apps don’t have these issues.
Today the hub just would not show the workout screen anymore after switching briefly to another app, whilst it did continue to adjust resistance in ERGO mode and kept beeping.
I really loved the hub, but it’s become a total nightmare with each workout something going wrong.
2023-04-18
HR issues
Hi… having some issues with version 6.0 of app. Firstly had been experiencing jumpy timer, both on elapsed and lap. This seems now to have sorted itself. Now I have issues with accurate HR metrics and have tried 3 different HR monitors all with same results. Polar connects but displays no metric, while both Garmins roughly about 40-50 bpm below where they should be during workout ( monitoring HR with a wearable at same time).
Adding to above..even worse now. Timer jumping around again; HR still not accurate; power readings do not look accurate; timer stopped session of its own accord at 27 mins; no session summary as app signed me out as soon as I pressed lap finish button. If app is this bad, the Wattbike Atom is redundant.
2023-04-04
Unreliable, buggy, written by amateurs
During ‘quick ride’ there is no way to get rid of the heart rate monitor being front and centre and in your face, in spite of a monitor being extra and not having one
4/5 times the email doesn’t get sent showing stats
There isn’t even an “end program” button, just a fiddly hidden combination of button pressing that invariably doesn’t work and the app crashes
Truly regret buying this
2023-03-22
No longer completely FREE
Purchased the Wattbike as the app was free and it was all I used. Now they want you (for now) pay a subscription to access new content, gradually you will be left with mo option but to subscribe. Once this happens I will be selling the Wattbike, Thank you Wattbike, never purchase anything from you again.
2023-02-15
Great
I have only been using this app for the past 4 weeks, I am really appreciating the plans and am now using this nearly everyday.
It would have 5 stars if it would connect to my Apple Watch and use my heart rate monitor from the watch. I find it a little strange to have to buy another heart rate monitor when I am already wearing one.
2023-02-11
Session emails have stopped working?
Great app, used to (and still have) my preferences set up to send emails after a session but since early Jan that functionality has stopped working… please can you fix?
2023-01-29
Good app with room to improve
I really like the app and the variety of work outs there are on it.
There are a couple of points I think it could improve on, firstly I would like the ability to give feed back on workouts to make them better, I like to focus on segments and there are some that are hard to tell how long it is as there is no lap break down. Secondly, if not using the heart monitor, I would like to be able to use this blank area for some of the other times.
On the whole a good app and I’m very pleased with it.
2023-01-12
Doesn’t work
App downloads fine but won’t let you pass the terms and conditions link. This renders the app completely useless. You need to get a new app designer. I recommend one that knows how to design an app. You seem to get a lot of bad feedback.
2022-12-12
Review
Not enough instruction on the exercise and how to change up and down. 10 sec sprint was over before I really got any power in the pedals as it’s delayed reaction from the bike. The session is too easy and it’s not clear how to make it harder.
2022-12-04
Unable to log in
The app was fine when it worked, but it no longer lets me log in. From Facegroup user groups it seems that many other owners have the same problem.
2022-11-25
Robbie
really would not buy a WattBike. When operational, the bike itself is good; easily adjustable, comfortable, variable speed … although don’t expect to be able to source additional pedal variants (there aren't any), and the handlebar switches don't work. However, the App is totally dysfunctional, and if you can’t use the app, you can’t use the bike. The Bluetooth connectivity with a the Atom, or any other devices (like heart monitors, is random at best, the sign in fields are unreliable, and if you do get in and can actually use the bike the App UX is pretty average. I only use mine in the winter and so far this winter >50% of the time I’ve been unable to ride. Definitely a product (and App) to steer clear of