For years, many BKOOL bike owners faced a frustrating reality: excellent hardware, but limited software freedom. In recent times, BKOOL users were pushed toward a very narrow ecosystem, with ROUVY becoming one of the main remaining supported options after the BKOOL platform transition. ROUVY itself confirmed the migration path for BKOOL subscribers and hardware users. […]
A few months ago I wrote about how Echelon firmware updates were breaking compatibility with QZ. Devices were still connecting, Bluetooth looked fine, but no real data was coming through anymore. Power, cadence, speed everything that matters was gone. This wasn’t random. Something had clearly changed in the initialization phase. So I started digging. The […]
I have some exciting news that many of you have been asking for. I’ve been working hard on this, and I’m thrilled to announce that QZ can now push your workouts directly to Garmin Connect! Whether you’re grinding on the treadmill, smashing a session on the rower, or putting in miles on your bike or […]
I first noticed something strange when I received an invoice from GitHub. My public open-source repository was listed as being billed under “metered” usage. If you know GitHub’s pricing, you’ll know they have “metered” services — pay-as-you-go features like extra storage or GitHub Actions minutes. Public repositories shouldn’t normally incur these charges, so something was […]
By Roberto Viola, creator of QZ On September 10, 2020, I began building QZ (qdomyos-zwift), an app born from a simple idea: open up closed fitness hardware and make it work with the platforms people actually love—Zwift, Peloton, Kinomap, and more. Back then, Echelon devices—bikes, treadmills, rowers—were locked to their own proprietary app. You bought […]
Cycling enthusiasts and fitness enthusiasts alike have been drawn to the Zwift Ride bike for its innovative features, immersive virtual training, and seamless integration with the popular Zwift app. However, if you’re someone who likes to explore new fitness apps and training platforms, you might have found the bike’s compatibility limiting. Zwift Ride is often […]
Are you on a Gym with the Technogym Group Cycle Connect and you want to use it for Zwift or any other training apps (even Peloton)? I have the solution for you! QZ Fitness app ( http://qzfitness.com ) With QZ app and a Garmin Watch you will be able to connect the bike to QZ […]
A simple note as I could not find anything on the net. An example of how to write digital outputs 1 to 16 in CanOPEN in PDO with “cansend” command on Linux.
Are you frustrated because IndieVelo and MyWhoosh don’t send your workouts to Garmin, leaving you without crucial Training Effect data? There’s a simple solution: the QZ app. http://qzfitness.com The Problem with IndieVelo and MyWhoosh IndieVelo and MyWhoosh are fantastic platforms for virtual training. However, they lack direct integration with Garmin devices. This means your workouts […]
Maximize treadmill performance with QZ app and Stryd: unlock real-time metrics, precise calibration, and power-based workouts for unparalleled fitness results.
