In this episode of Bicycling’s Bike Shop, Deputy Editor Tara Seplavy and Senior Test Editor Dan Chabanov tell you about the best fall 2024 updates to Zwift—and some things we wish Zwift updated—for the indoor training platform’s tenth anniversary. Then we discuss our favorite low-cost upgrade: Bar tape. Last, we chat about tubeless sealant and how to top-up the sealant in your road, gravel, or mountain bike tires.
Thanks for spending some time with us in the shop. Let us know what bikes or gear you want to hear about. If you have a question about bicycles or equipment, drop our test editors a message—[email protected]
We goofed: In this episode, we said that Zwift’s prices increased from $13 to $20/month. Zwift’s monthly prices were $15 and increased to $20.
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Silca Cuscino Super Sticky Extra Thick Bar Tape
Orange Seal Regular Formula 16oz Tubeless Sealant Refill
As Deputy Editor, Tara Seplavy leads Bicycling’s product test team; after having previously led product development and sourcing for multiple bike brands, run World Championship winning mountain bike teams, wrenched at renowned bicycle shops in Brooklyn, raced everything from criteriums to downhill, and ridden bikes on six different continents (landing herself in hospital emergency rooms in four countries and counting). Based in Easton, Pennsylvania, Tara spends tons of time on the road and trail testing products. A familiar face at cyclocross races, crits, and bike parks in the Mid Atlantic and New England, on weekends she can often be found racing for the New York City-based CRCA/KruisCX team. When not riding a bike, or talking about them, Tara listens to a lot of ska, punk, and emo music, and consumes too much social media.
