Wheel off trainer at a excellent price. These are also sold as the swift hub in other markets
Review (Zwift version) : https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/10/zwift-hub-smart-trainer-…
Manufacturer site: https://jetblackcycling.com.au/
Jetblack Volt V2 EMS $679.99 + $10 Delivery @ PDL Bike
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I think when the Swift hub came out there were some minor hardware differences between the hub and the Jetblack volt V1. Then the Jetblack volt V2 was released that incorporated the difference.
There is a new version of the swift hub that has recently been released that only has a single cog on it, so it suits bikes with any cassette on them . When free riding (not erg mode) gear change are simulated in the zwift software. Nice idea but it is dependent on you using zwift. I personally use Fullgaz at the moment as I am not into racing (ie fitness not fatness) and got bored with the available routes on zwift.
The current hub that takes a cassette is still available as the classic model
Thanks OP. Had an alert set up for smart trainers for a while.
This unit is a bargain considering the specs are on par with much more expensive units like the Wahoo Kicker Core.
Any potential buyers note this comes with a 11sp cassette. It is sold with 9-12 but this store only has the one. As mentioned in the DC review you can swap the cassette out for whatever you want though.
I think it is only sold with a 11 speed cassettes. If you purchase one from a bricks and mortar bike shop you may be able to do a deal and get them to swap cassettes. Note that some reviews I have seen commented that the cassette that came with the volt (or hub) was a sunrace that they found did not shift as nicely as something like a shimano 105.
Instructions video on how to change the cassette
https://youtu.be/SWt8sLZe9t0?si=ePAVxuI1B0a2vYPV
I have ordered one of these trainers and I have a road bike with a 10 speed, so I have ordered a new Shimano Cassette CS-HG500 10-Speed 11-34 and it cost me $45.00 on ebay. This is the same cassette my bike (2019 Giant fastroad) has.
This is ebay listing I bought cassette from.. note I got a discount on price. I found it difficult to find a shop that had the 11-34 in stock
Just clarifying, this isn't exactly the zwift hub right? There are firmware differences, so functionality is not exactly the same