| Manufacturer | Stages Cycling (owned by Giant) |
| Type | Smart indoor cycling bike |
| Released | 5 October 2026 (pre-order, estimated UK dispatch in 4 to 6 weeks) |
| Price at launch | £2,199.99 / $2,399 / €2,399 |
| Predecessor | Stages SB20 |
| Successor | None |
| Weight | 32.3kg (71lb) |
| Rider height | 147cm to 208cm (4ft 10in to 6ft 10in) |
Specifications and features as at launch.
Expert opinion | What’s new | Specifications | Features | Independent tests | Accessories | Quick answers | Further reading
Expert opinion
SB200 fixes the practical problem with SB20: a bike that needed two people to move now weighs 32.3kg and rolls on its own wheels. It also moves under the rider, shifts with proper levers and steers from the hoods, which makes long Zwift sessions more comfortable and more like riding outdoors.
Power is now calculated at the brake instead of measured at the cranks, which removes the coin-cell batteries that SB20 owners had to replace. Results from two independent testers are summarised under Independent tests.
Stages SB200
Indoor smart bike that sways like a road bike, fits riders from 147cm to 208cm and works with Zwift and every major training app. No subscription.
What’s new versus SB20
Hardware
- Weight falls from about 57kg to 32.3kg, and rear roller wheels make the bike easier to move.
- The frame now sways side to side on replaceable foot pads, with a soft set fitted and a hard set in the box.
- A two-stage belt drive with a freewheel replaces the single belt. Stages claims five times the flywheel inertia of SB20.
- Power is calculated at the brake. SB20 measured power at the cranks and needed coin-cell batteries.
- Lever shifters replace SB20’s buttons, with 10 programmable buttons on the hoods.
- A 2.23-inch display, a phone holder, a tablet holder and two USB-C ports are built in.
- The crank moves from the bear-claw design to a slotted design with four lengths.
Software and connectivity
- Wi-Fi is added, with power sent 10 times a second for racing. Bluetooth sends power four times a second.
- OpenBikeControl and Zwift Protocol are supported alongside Bluetooth FTMS.
- A heart rate strap can be relayed through the bike, which saves a Bluetooth channel on Apple TV.
- Five custom gearing profiles can be chosen from the display at power-on.
- The free Stages app includes structured workouts and TrainingPeaks workout sync.
Specifications
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Power measurement | Calculated by the braking system |
| Power accuracy | +/- 1.0% claimed |
| Maximum power | 2,500W (400W at 40rpm, 1,500W at 120rpm) |
| Resistance | Single-coil electromagnetic brake |
| Drive system | Two-stage belt drive (synchronous belt, then Poly-V) with freewheel |
| Virtual gear range | 0.5:1 to 7.0:1 |
| Gradient tilt | None |
| Calibration | Factory calibrated, with spin-down or manual calibration in the Stages app |
| Physical | |
| Weight | 32.3kg (71lb) |
| Frame material | Stainless steel, per the Stages UK product page |
| Length | 127cm to 137.3cm, plus 10cm with the tablet holder |
| Width | 80.4cm |
| Height | 97.9cm to 117.2cm, plus 14.8cm with the tablet holder |
| Movement | Side-to-side sway of about 2 degrees, adjustable with soft or hard foot pads |
| Display | 2.23-inch, 128 x 32 pixels |
| USB ports | 2 x USB-C (5V, 2.0A) |
| Bottle cages | 3 |
| Power supply | Mains |
| Fit and adjustability | |
| Rider height | 147cm to 208cm (4ft 10in to 6ft 10in) |
| Maximum rider weight | 136kg (300lb) |
| Crank lengths | 165mm, 170mm, 172.5mm, 175mm |
| Q-factor | 153mm |
| Handlebar stack | 53.5cm to 72.8cm |
| Handlebar reach | 34.1cm to 56cm |
| Handlebar | 40cm wide, standard 31.8mm clamp |
| Saddle fore-aft | On the saddle rails only. A fore-aft seat post is an optional accessory. |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Connectivity | |
| Wireless | Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (2.4GHz and 5GHz) |
| ANT+ | No |
| Protocols | Bluetooth power, Bluetooth FTMS, Zwift Protocol, OpenBikeControl |
| Bluetooth connections | 4 at once |
| Data rate | 10 times a second over Wi-Fi, 4 times a second over Bluetooth |
| Platform compatibility | TrainingPeaks Virtual, MyWhoosh, Rouvy, Zwift, TrainerRoad and the Stages app |
Weight, drive system, power, crank lengths, rider range and USB ports come from the Stages UK product page. Dimensions, Q-factor, stack, reach, display size and protocols come from DC Rainmaker’s review, which lists Stages’ launch specifications.
Features
Ride feel
- The frame rocks slightly under the rider, which eases the fixed, rigid feel of a static bike on long sessions.
- The fast-spinning flywheel keeps momentum on flat and rolling virtual roads.
- The brake levers slow the flywheel, and they also slow the avatar in apps that support braking.
Controls
- Shift levers can copy Shimano or SRAM shifting, or use Stages Dream Drive sequential gears.
- Five buttons on each hood can be set per app for steering, menus and in-game actions without leaving the hoods.
- The display shows gear, power, cadence, mode and connection status, and it selects the rider’s gearing profile at power-on.
Fit
- The adjustment tool is stored in the frame, and the seat post is marked with true saddle heights from the bottom bracket.
- Garmin and Wahoo quarter-turn mounts are supplied for a bike computer.
- Stages says the offset seat tube changes reach as saddle height changes, which is its reason for leaving out a separate fore-aft seat post adjustment.
Stages app
- The app is free and works as a stand-alone training platform with manual bike control and workout import.
- It syncs with Strava and TrainingPeaks.
- It sets gearing, button mapping, brake sensitivity and heart rate relay.
Independent tests
Stages claims +/- 1% power accuracy. Both testers below compared SB200 with power meter pedals on early production bikes.
DC Rainmaker
Ray Maker found his bike read 5W to 8W high between 200W and 350W until Stages supplied a corrected calibration value and final firmware. After that, SB200 stayed within about 1.5% of Favero Assioma Pro pedals at the powers he could test, up to roughly 1,000W. He reported one episode of belt slip, which Stages attributed to the early unit and said one turn of a tensioning bolt would fix.
GPLama
Shane Miller found steady efforts accurate up to about 450W to 480W across several rides. In sprints, his bike first read high and then read 4% to 6% below his pedals for several seconds. He said the figures improved with each firmware update Stages sent him.
ERG mode
Both testers found power wandered around the target more than on other trainers during structured workouts, even though the pedalling itself felt smooth. Stages has told both that an update will add user-selectable ERG smoothing.
Noise
Stages describes SB200 as near-silent. Both testers agree that it is audible while pedalling, and both report a clearly audible freewheel click when coasting. Shane Miller reduced it by packing the freewheel with more grease.
Accessories
Stages has announced three accessories. No prices were available at launch.
- RigidRide front stabiliser, which removes the side-to-side rocking
- HydrationStation, which adds a double bottle holder at the front
- Fore-aft adjustable seat post
Quick answers
How much does Stages SB200 cost?
Stages SB200 costs £2,199.99 in the UK, $2,399 in the US and €2,399 in the EU. Source: Stages.
Does Stages SB200 work with Zwift?
Yes. Stages lists Zwift, Rouvy, TrainingPeaks Virtual, MyWhoosh and TrainerRoad as compatible, and SB200 supports Zwift Protocol over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Source: Stages.
Does Stages SB200 have ANT+?
No. SB200 connects over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi only. Source: DC Rainmaker.
Does Stages SB200 need a subscription?
No. The Stages app is free and includes structured workouts. Third-party apps such as Zwift charge their own fees.
Does Stages SB200 tilt for climbs?
No. SB200 sways about 2 degrees from side to side, but it does not raise or lower the front of the bike to match gradients.
What size rider fits Stages SB200?
Stages gives a rider height range of 147cm to 208cm and a maximum rider weight of 136kg. Source: Stages.
Stages SB200
Indoor smart bike that sways like a road bike, fits riders from 147cm to 208cm and works with Zwift and every major training app. No subscription.
