BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) is the modern standard for connected fitness — every iPhone and Android phone supports it natively, with no extra adapter or USB stick.
Why we chose BLE FTMS
No extra hardware in the studio — no ANT+/BLE bridge, no USB sticks, no antennas, no game pads.
Universal phone support — every modern iPhone and Android already has BLE.
Industry standard — BLE FTMS is the international Bluetooth-SIG standard for indoor cycling equipment.
Single connection for power, cadence, heart rate, and resistance.
Vendor neutral — works across Stages, Matrix, Life Fitness, Schwinn, Keiser M3i, Zycle, Wahoo, BodyBike, Energym and many others.
The cost of ANT+
ANT+ requires specialised on-site hardware:
USB ANT+ sticks
Wireless ANT+/BLE bridges
Per-bike ANT+ cadence sensors
Branded receiver stands (e.g. ICG WASP antennas wired with CAT6)
That adds installation cost, ongoing maintenance, and friction. Most ANT+-only bikes today are legacy or sit inside closed ecosystems like Technogym.
What about Technogym?
Technogym bikes sit inside a closed ecosystem and aren't currently supported. Email hello@ciclozone.com to discuss options for your fleet.