Tinkerers, min-maxers, and virtual gearheads—rejoice! Zwift just rolled out Bike Upgrades in the Drop Shop, giving riders more ways to fine-tune their virtual machines. That’s right—you can now upgrade your favorite frames instead of just swapping them out, dialing in performance tweaks that could give you the edge on race day. And if that wasn’t enough, Zwift has also introduced three new ‘Halo Bikes’ from Specialized, Cannondale, and Pinarello—offering serious bragging rights for those willing to grind for them.
Bike Upgrades: Build Your Dream Setup
Nothing beats New Bike Day, but what if you could fine-tune your existing rig instead of starting from scratch? That’s precisely what Zwift’s new Bike Upgrade System brings. Every frame in your garage now comes with its own upgrade path, allowing you to unlock up to five performance boosts:
- Aero Gains – Cut through the wind like a TT machine.
- Weight Reduction – Climb faster, suffer less.
- Drivetrain Efficiency – More watts, less waste.
- XP Boost (+5%) – Level up quicker.
- Drops Boost (+5%) – Stack that Zwift currency even faster.
To upgrade a bike, you’ll need to equip it, complete specific in-game challenges, and then spend your hard-earned Drops to unlock the next tier. The system rewards dedication, and just like real-world tinkering, you’ll need to put in some miles to see the benefits.
The ‘Halo Bikes’: Rare, Fast & Full of History
The latest Halo Bikes offer an ultra-exclusive challenge for those looking to flex their Zwift cred. These aren’t just any frames—they’re pieces of cycling history that require serious effort to unlock:
Pinarello Espada – A Miguel Indurain-era time trial beast designed by Fausto Bergoglio to dominate the clock.
Cannondale R4000 Roller Blade – A genuine and beautiful oddball from the ‘90s, this inline skate-wheeled concept bike is as wild as it sounds.
Specialized Project 74 – A futuristic non-UCI legal machine dreamed up by Robert Egger, pushing past the double-triangle constraints.
But here’s the kicker—these aren’t just freebie unlocks. To even get the chance to buy one, you’ll need to fully upgrade three bikes from the same manufacturer.
That means a serious time investment, but what is the reward? Massive prestige and top-tier performance.
Ready to Start Upgrading?
If you’ve been stockpiling Drops, now’s your time to spend. Zwift’s new Bike Upgrades and Halo Bikes are live now—so grab your favorite frame, put in the work, and start stacking those upgrades.
For the full breakdown of how it works, visit Zwift.com and start planning your dream ride!
