PROS

  • Accurate power & cadence measurement.
  • Auto Calibration.
  • Two Bluetooth channels
  • ERG Mode responsiveness.
  • Build Quality.
  • Comfortable saddle.
  • Very Quiet.
  • Good media stand to hold your phone and tablet.
  • Great Stages Cycling app.

 CONS

  • No gear shifting feedback.
  • No visual gear display.
  • Power meter requires batteries.

The Stages SB20 is a smart bike that works with smart cycling apps such as zwift, TrainerRoad, Wahoo RGT, Wahoo SYSTM and many others. This bike has been around for a number of years so is it still relevant as we head into the end of 2022 into 2023?

In my latest video, I will talk about the Stages SB20 specs, what I like and some of the things that can be improved and hopefully my review will help you decide if you are looking into investing into adding this beast of a machine into your pain cave.

STAGES SB20 KEY SPECS

  • PRICE: $3,149.99 USD /GB £2,799.00 / €3.149,00. 
  • MAXIMUM POWER: 2,200 watts at 130 RPM.
  • POWER MEASUREMENT ACCURACY: +/- 1.5%.
  • CALIBRATION: Recommended. Auto calibration is available.
  • MAXIMUM VIRTUAL GRADIENT: 25%.
  • WIRELESS COMMUNICATION: ANT+ FE-C, Bluetooth FTMS (x2 BLE channels).
  • METRICS MEASURED: Power, cadence, speed.
  • VIRTUAL DOWNHILL SIMULATION: NO.
  • FLYWHEEL: 50 lbs / 22.6 kg.
  • GROUPSET: Programmable virtual groupset: Shimano/Campagnolo/Custom/Dream Drive.
  • Q-FACTOR: 157 mm.
  • CRANKS LENGTH: 165 mm, 170 mm, 172.5 mm or 175 mm.
  • DISPLAY: No integrated display. You can use the Stages Cycling app to display gear, control the bike, and other configurations.
  • USER HEIGHT RANGE:  4′ 10″ in to 6′ 10″ in / 1.47 m to 2.08 m. 
  • MAXIMUM USER WEIGHT: 300 lbs / 136 kg.
  • SADDLE HEIGHT: RANGE: 52 cm-85.5 cm.
  • HANDLEBAR: Standard 31.8mm.
  • CHARGERS: 2 USB chargers: 5V – 2.1A max output.

WHERE TO BUY

The Stages SB20 smart bike is available to purchase at many retailers and online retailers in the U.S. and Europe.

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