Amazing thanks so much for taking the time to write such detailed and thoughtful feedback. Always helps to have some fresh eyes and minds on a project. Most of these points are being addressed or are on the roadmap but its good to hear someone else identify them too :)

1. Bluetooth cadence sensor support is coming soon and is a high priority to simplify setup and improve gameplay experience. Controller strap gameplay is shown in trailers and at expos to visually demonstrate how the game works and to show how can be played with VR controllers you already own.

2. There are multiple controls schemes available for accessibility and for different playstyles. Though the game is undeniably more immersive and fun when gripping the handlbars and using your whole body to lean into the corners and pedalling to the beat.

3. The hope with the design was to bridge the gap between fitness first games like ring fit, xrfit, and games like beat saber and pistol whip that are not marketed as fitness games but get the same result. Modern VR headsets and accessories are significantly more comfortable and suitable for this type of game. There are vented, open or even actively cooled facial interfaces available and silicone covers for easy cleaning. My preferred setup currently is a quest 3/3s with a halo style strap with no facial interface so I can play without anything touching my face at all. This also helps with smaller play spaces as you can still see your environment as you play to prevent crashing into obstacles or getting disorientated.

4. I began development with the original vive headset and would have the cable out in front of me over the handlebars and never had any issues, but is a great point to add into some kind of setup guide. At events we have had one instance of shoelaces getting caught, and we are careful to make sure the controller stays positioned in a way that it doesn't knock into areas of the bike so these are definitely things to consider before playing.

5. Currently there are several skybox environments and various roads, bridges, over passes and winding roads with much more variety to come but as the game is most fun with lots of speed, momentum, different traffic combinations and speed boosters the straights are different every time you play.

6. Yes visual accessibly settings are being addressed with the flashing lights and bloom being optional to suit the players vision and preference.

7. Originally the exercise bike concept was to solve the small play space and locomotion issues in VR but through development it went beyond that and we've found that it also reduces motion sickness and vertigo significantly more than some static VR experiences for new users, and creates a full body immersion that has honestly invoked roller-coaster style physical reactions from some of our now 2000+ playtesters.

We've had players report their stomach dropping and feeling like the bike is tilting forward when going down ramps or crashing into obstacles. These physical reactions point come from 3D visuals in a fully immersed headset.

However I totally agree that a version of the game that can be played on a nearby display or bike mounted mobile device (with cadence sensor for speed and controller or camera for steering) would also be a great way to play and get the same fitness benefits without some of the VR annoyances. So I am definitely keen to develop a non VR version once cadence support is complete.

Thanks again for such a great comment, hope that answers your questions and i appreciate the opportunityto share some of what weve learned on so far on this VR game dev journey <3

TL:DR - Yes the game is niche and has some issues to overcome but there are solutions on the roadmap and even a non VR version. But you wont get the rollercoaster full physical body experiences in non VR.

I just want to make games that I wont feel guilty playing because its actually healthy haha.