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What is the Proton?Updated 4 hours ago

 

Wattbike Proton is our most versatile smart bike - in both adjustability and goals. It fits the tallest and shortest riders and helps you train for every sport.

 

Bring Wattbike’s world-beating technology trusted by elite sports teams and athletes to your home. Proton adapts to you and your fitness-focused family.

 

AIR OR PROTON?

While the Air and Proton are both suitable for users looking to see tangible improvements towards their goals, the Wattbike Air, and air resistance in general, suits high intensity workouts exceptionally well. For users looking to concentrate on higher intensity work, peak power and HIIT training; the Air is ideal. Users who are looking for a more rounded solution, offering a range of resistances with the choice of guided support though automatic resistance changing (ergo mode) or manual gear changes; the Proton is perfect.

 

WHY DOESN'T THE PROTON COME WITH A SCREEN? 

Given the range of app compatibility and ease of access to Android or iOS devices now, there is less need to provide a screen with the bike. This adds huge flexibility for the user to explore different apps and training content rather than locking into a specific app or way of training.

 

 

Full Specification

Model:

Proton

Height:

Max. 127cm

Frame Width:

57cm

Frame Length:

Max. 125cm

Footprint:

102 x 57cm

Bike Weight:

48kg

Boxed Weight:

50kg

Frame:

Steel

Seat and Handlebar Stems:

Aluminium

Covers:

Heavy-duty ABS plastic construction

Feet:

Rubber height adjustable

Transportation Rollers:

Yes

Integrated Gear Shifters:

Yes

Gears:

1 - 22

Cranks:

170mm

Seat:

Hybrid comfort seat

Pedals:

Flat pedals with toe cage fitted as standard

Chain:

Industrial 1/2" x 1/8" steel

Belt:

T15 Timing belt

Handlebar Height Adjustability:

Range 51 - 80cm

Handlebar Fore/Aft Adjustability:

Range 0 - 23cm

Seat Height Adjustability:

Range 49 - 83cm

Seat Fore/Aft Adjustability:

Range 0 - 20cm

Accuracy:

+/-1%

Power Range:

0 - 1800w

Resistance:

Electromagnetic

THIRD PARTY CONNECTIVITY:

ANT+, Bluetooth, FTMS

THIRD-PARTY APP SMART FUNCTIONALITY CONTROL:

Any ANT+FEC Bluetooth FTMS enabled app inc Zwift, ROUVY, TrainerRoad, FulGaz, MyWhoosh

Gradient:

0 - 25%

Q Factor:

160mm

Max. Rider Weight:

135kg

Rider Height:

4' 6" - 6' 6"

External Power Required:

Yes

 

Connectivity

App compatibility

We support any apps that are ANT+ (inc FE-C) or BLE (inc FTMS) compatible

Metrics Measured

We measure over 37 metrics about your riding and display them in the Wattbike Hub. We work with third party apps to deliver power, speed and cadence

Third-party App Smart Functionality Control

Any ANT+FEC Bluetooth FTMS enabled app inc Zwift, ROUVY, Fulgaz & MyWhoosh

OFFLINE USE

Wi-Fi is required for initial login/signup. After that, you can ride wherever you want. You don't need to have Wi-Fi or mobile data, we'll simply sync your data the next time your app is open and you have Wi-Fi

 

 

What's Included

 

  • Wattbike Proton
  • Free Wattbike Hub app
  • Allen Keys & Spanners
  • Mains power adapter
  • Adjustable device holder
  • Handlebars
  • Flat pedals with toe cage (fitted as standard)
  • Hybrid comfort saddle
  • Quick start guide

 

 

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