Zwift Click V2 Controllers: Virtual Shifting, Steering, and Navigation Upgrade

Zwift Click V2: A Major Upgrade

• 🚀 The Zwift Click V2 controllers represent a significant evolution from the original Click, integrating nearly all functionalities of the Play Controllers into a smaller, more flexible form factor.
• 💡 These new controllers will replace both the original Click and the Play Controllers, offering virtual shifting, navigation, and more for traditional bike frames with Zwift-compatible trainers.

Functionality and Features

• ⚙️ Each of the two Click V2 pods features plus and minus buttons for virtual shifting and adjusting resistance in ERG mode.
• 🧭 The left pod includes directional buttons for menu navigation, in-game steering, and accessing the action bar (screenshots, teleporting).
• ✅ The right pod contains A/B buttons for selection, going back, and using power-ups or ride-ons.
• 📊 Zwift data indicates that users with controllers are significantly more likely to utilize features like the action bar and teleport.

Design and Compatibility

• 🔧 The Click V2 controllers are designed for universal handlebar mounting, accommodating various bike types, including mountain bikes, and can be oriented in any direction.
• 🔄 The directional pad adjusts with rotation, while the A/B/Y buttons maintain a consistent orientation.
• 🔋 They use the same coin cell batteries as the original Click and are rubber-coated for sweat resistance, though they are not rechargeable like the Play Controllers.
• 🔗 A single Bluetooth connection pairs both Click V2 controllers to the device, simplifying connectivity for devices with limited Bluetooth options.

Upgrade Kit and Pricing

• 📦 The Click V2 controllers are available as an upgrade kit that includes the new clicks, a new Zwift cog, and a pre-mounted cassette body for specific trainers (e.g., Garmin, Wahoo, Elite).
• 💰 The upgrade kit is priced at $49, which is considered a reasonable price for the included components.
• ⚠️ Currently, the controllers cannot be purchased standalone without the cog and freehub body.

Improvements and Future

• 🛠️ While the controllers are highly functional, minor improvements could include a less prominent extra strap on smaller handlebars.
• 📈 The new cog is noted as being quieter and adjustable compared to the original.
• 🔮 It's anticipated that future Zwift-compatible trainers will include the Click V2 controllers as standard equipment.