Having tested several smart-bikes over the past four years, including Wattbike’s Atom, I was intrigued to hear that the company was launching a new bike pitched to a broader home audience.
Rather than being aimed at hardcore Zwift racers, the Wattbike Proton has been designed to pique interest right across the fitness mass market, including those on a budget (it’s £600 cheaper than the Atom) and some who would otherwise gravitate towards spin classes or Peloton. That said, the Proton can cope with power outputs of up to 1,800 watts – so I knew that my puny sprint wasn’t going to cause it any problems.
