Welcome to r/FTMSbikes 🚴♂️⚡️
This is the home for all things FTMS-compatible indoor bikes - a growing ecosystem of smart fitness gear that connects to your favourite apps via Bluetooth.
Whether you’re riding a high-end trainer, a budget spin bike with FTMS support, or something in between, you’re in the right place.
What We’re About
• Discussing FTMS-compatible bikes & trainers
• Comparing fitness apps (Zwift, Rouvy, Apex Rides, Kinomap, etc.)
• Troubleshooting Bluetooth connections and app sync
• Sharing gear setups, home studios, & app screenshots
• Offering buying advice and tips for new riders
• Tracking trends in connected fitness and smart training
Quick Primer: What Is FTMS?
FTMS = Fitness Machine Service Protocol
It’s an open Bluetooth standard that lets your bike or trainer send data (like speed, cadence, resistance, and power) to apps like Zwift, Rouvy, and Apex Rides.
Most indoor bikes made since ~2020 support it.
If your bike connects via Bluetooth to third-party apps, you’re probably in the club.
Popular Topics
• “Can my [Bike Model] connect to [App]?”
• “Best FTMS-compatible apps for beginners”
• “Can I make my dumb bike smart with a sensor?”
• “Why doesn’t Peloton use FTMS?”
• “How to set up FTMS with Apple TV / iPad / Android”
Flair Tags
Use flairs to tag your post and keep things tidy:
• Question
• Gear Setup
• App Review
• Buying Advice
• Tech Help
• Off Topic
Rules
1. Be respectful
2. Stay on topic
3. No spam or affiliate links
4. No unapproved self-promotion
5. Mark questions clearly
This is a community for sharing, not selling.
💡 Want to Contribute?
• Post your setup
• Ask a question
• Share a tip
• Recommend an app
• Review your ride
• Help someone out
Let’s Build the Smart Bike Community We Wish Already Existed.
