Stages SB20 Smart Bike

Stages SB20 Smart Bike

Riding indoors is now more fun and efficient than ever. The Stages SB20 Smart Bike can be used as a stand-alone bike with no additional applications or devices needed, or users can connect devices and applications that use Bluetooth or ANT to control resistance. The Stages SB20 Smart Bike has four control modes that give the rider a Real Bike Feel and you can learn more about them right below.

Simulation mode

Allows the user can connect to application such as Zwift, RGT, Rouvy or others can send variables that result in a realistic outdoor riding feel that calculates; gradient, wind speed, rolling resistance and even drafting. Yes, you read that right, drafting. The user can press the configurable shift buttons to change virtual gears in response to App-controlled simulated riding conditions.

ERG mode

is the second mode a connected application or device can use to control resistance on the StagesBike. Target power mode controllers send a wattage value that the StagesBike will attempt to maintain as users pedal. The shifter buttons do nothing in this mode, as the resistance depends entirely on cadence and the controller target power value. This helps ensure the user performs the workout effort as prescribed. The StagesBike will be optimized for the most popular indoor cycling platforms including Zwift, TrainerRoad, The Sufferfest, Rouvy, Road Grand Tours, FulGaz, Kinomap and others.

Level mode

Level mode is the third mode a connected Bluetooth or ANT+ device (such as a Stages Dash GPS computer) can use to control resistance on the StagesBike. Level mode is an arbitrary way to control resistance, meaning the device connected to the StagesBike can ask for the full range of resistance available. The StagesBike replies with its capabilities, and the controller breaks up the range into equal steps, allowing the user to control resistance like a simple resistance knob or dial. The number of levels is up to the controller, as it can define one level or many depending on the preference of the device used to control the StagesBike. The StagesBike will produce the least amount of resistance when level is lowest, and 100% resistance when the level is max.

Manual mode

Manual mode is enabled any time there is no external controller sending commands to the StagesBike. Specifically:

• When the user powers on the StagesBike
• 15 minutes of inactivity

Manual mode allows users to change gears using the shift buttons (or use the brake levers) to create resistance during their ride. Manual mode uses a version of Simulation mode, however the gradient is a constant 2% at all times. Gear changes and RPM changes will vary resistance.