Wattbike ATOM: My First Ride Review 

I was able to get the saddle into position easily. I didn't check the full range of motion it had though. One for the checklist if I can get a hold of one of these horses myself.

*crickets* from Wattbike so it may be all I get to do on the unit. They're still not here in Australia.. and there's not a lot of talk about them on the Internets.... so we may have already seen peak Atom.

Don't make the assumption that just because it is rigid, that it is more efficient. That rigidity may well lead to an odd pedaling technique that actually is more wasteful than a trainer on a rocker plate. Motion on it's own is not a pure indicator of wasted energy. You have to know how and why the motion exists, and whether that actual improves or hinders performance. There is much to test and show with the increased use of rocker plates. My (heavily biased) opinion is that a rocker allows for proper body use in normal uses and more so in sprint efforts, that will be more efficient and give higher max power.

Chad McNeese those rocker plates look v cool. A bit like the kurt kinetic but with your choice of smart trainer. I see your point

Check with WattBike. I’m still trying to get a hold of one for a full Lama Lab test and review.

Haven’t had the opportunity. And not likely to. WattBike told me directly years ago they’ll choose preferred reviewers for their new products. Similar to what Garmin/Tacx now do. If I can get a hold of the hardware by other means, I’ll perform my test protocol and present the results.

Callum Masson there's no warranty if commercial business buy it. Purely being marketed as a home trainer afaik

No changing from the drops that I could locate/find. Not sure about any customising of the gearing. I suspect not.... but that'd be one I'll look into if I can get a hold of one here.

What’s the deal? People love them.... I don’t see the attraction. Bike tech has move well beyond steel frames.

I'm on the fence.... Mine has been pretty good. But... there was one big catch getting mine to read correctly. More soon.

I don't think we'll see those brands in the game any time soon. But.... you never know.

I'd love it if someone made a cut down bike that mates to a Kickr and a Climb ... frame/drivetrain/bars - no wheels, no brakes!

See my follow up more in-depth review. The Atom performance on Zwift is sub-par.

With no evidence provided....cheers🙄