BKOOL Bikes Are No Longer Locked In: Full Compatibility with QZ

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. […]

How I Built QZ—and How Echelon Is Now Breaking It

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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 […]

How the QZ App Empowers Bowflex Treadmill Users to Share Activities on Strava

Introduction Are you a fitness enthusiast who owns a Bowflex treadmill but finds the JRNY app’s limitations frustrating? If so, you’re in for a treat. The QZ app is here to save the day, allowing Bowflex treadmill users to bypass the constraints of the JRNY app, especially when it comes to sharing your workout activities […]

Revolutionizing Cycling with QZ: The Next Evolution in Virtual Gears

The QZ app is transforming cycling by bringing virtual gears to all bikes, regardless of their equipment. This accessibility levels the playing field for cyclists. What sets QZ apart is its innovative feature, allowing users to remotely adjust virtual gears using any Bluetooth remote volume control. This convenient and inclusive approach enhances the cycling experience, appealing to a broad audience. QZ offers a valuable opportunity for CEOs to tap into the expanding market of fitness and cycling enthusiasts, providing a tool to engage and retain customers. Embrace QZ and ride into the future of cycling technology.

Supercharge Your Workout with Race Mode: Sending Metrics at 10Hz in Your QZ App

Introduction In the world of virtual cycling and training, metrics matter. The accuracy and frequency of data can make all the difference in providing a realistic and challenging experience for users. That’s where the new Race Mode feature in your QZ app comes into play. By sending metrics to Zwift at an impressive 10Hz (ten […]

Connect any indoor bike with your Garmin device

I have an AMAZING news for all the Garmin users! You can now finally have Speed, Wattage and Cadence on your Garmin Edge or Garmin Watch via Ant+! This means that you’re finally able to send ALL (not only cadence!) metrics from your spin bikes like Echelon, Proform, Nordictrack, Schwinn, Yesoul, …(virtually any! just ask […]