DC Rainmaker
2020-07
Earlier / related model
No score
Limited source, no reviewer score
Exact-model review coverage is linked from DC Rainmaker.
Read DC Rainmaker reviewStages smart trainer
Stages SB20
A practical reference page for price, ride feel, setup, app compatibility and whether this trainer is a good fit for Mini Watt.
Price
USD 2,899
Power
2200W
Gradient
25%
Accuracy
+/-1.5%
Bluetooth FTMS
Yes
Mini Watt
Likely compatible
Quick take
Who should consider it
SB20 is strongest for riders who want used smart bike value. It looks most appropriate for advanced riders based on price, power, accuracy and stored review signals.
Check first
Setup and trade-offs
Check discontinued/support uncertainty before buying. Also confirm cassette, axle and app compatibility for your own bike, especially if you are buying used.
Market note
Discontinued
SB20 is mainly useful as a used-market reference. Condition, accessories and firmware support matter more than launch specs.
Reviewer consensus
Reviewer source notes
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Real-world positives
No trusted reviewer positives stored yet.
Known limitations
No trusted reviewer limitations stored yet.
GPLama
2020-11-05
Earlier / related model
No score
Limited source, no reviewer score
Exact-model video test coverage is linked from GPLama.
Watch GPLama reviewCore specs
SB20 specs
Grouped specs are easier to scan than a single long table. Unknown means the stored sources did not confirm the value cleanly.
Price and market
- Approx price
- USD 2,899 approx
- Used price
- EUR 900 to 1800 used, market dependent
- Price confidence
- Low
- Price checked
- 2026-06-11
- Availability
- Discontinued smart bike, used-market
Performance
- Max power
- 2200W max power
- Max gradient
- 25% gradient
- Accuracy
- +/-1.5% accuracy
- ERG mode
- Yes
- Resistance
- Electronic and manual control
- Flywheel
- Smart bike with crank power meters
- Ride feel
- 4/5
Connectivity
- Bluetooth FTMS
- Yes
- ANT+ FE-C
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Multi Bluetooth
- Yes
Setup
- Cassette
- Not applicable
- Zwift Cog
- Not applicable
- Virtual shifting
- Integrated smart bike shifting
- Axles
- Not applicable
- Foldable
- No
- Weight
- 62.5kg
- Noise
- Good
- Storage
- Limited
- Difficulty
- advanced
- Multi-bike
- Excellent
Mini Watt compatibility
Will it work with Mini Watt?
Bluetooth FTMS controllable profile is documented in Stages support.
Likely compatible
Mini Watt
Yes
Zwift
Compatible
ROUVY
Likely
MyWhoosh
Compatible
Pros
- Dual-sided power concept
- FTMS and FE-C profiles documented
- Good used value when cheap
Cons
- Discontinued/support uncertainty
- Very heavy