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Radio Tower KOM

Watopia

Climb Dynamic physics

Length

1.1 km

Elevation

141 m

Avg grade

12.9%

Also appears on:The Uber Pretzel, Epic Run, Power to the Tower, Muir And The Mountain, WBR Climbing Series, Shorelines and Summits, Watopia Pretzel, Four Horsemen, Watopia Mountain Route, Watopia Mountain 8, Radio Rendezvous, Three Sisters, Three Sisters Reverse

What's the fastest bike for the Radio Tower KOM climb?

Based on our physics model, the Specialized Aethos S-Works with Princeton Alta 3532 is currently the fastest verified combo for the Radio Tower KOM climb in Watopia, finishing in 8:22 (~7.8 km/h).

Dynamic physics model active
Dynamic physics is active. The segment is simulated after a 2km flat warmup so the timed portion starts at realistic speed, matching how a Zwift/Strava segment is actually entered (never from a standing start).
How this recommendation works
Combos are ranked by an estimated time for this segment alone, computed from a simplified physics model (your weight, height & power, the segment's real length/gradient, and each combo's aerodynamic drag and weight) rather than the match score alone. The segment is simulated after a flat warmup so it starts at realistic speed, matching how a real Zwift/Strava segment is entered. Bike frame and wheelset aero/climb ratings come from real ZwiftInsider bot speed-test data where available (look for the 'verified' badge) - otherwise they're a name-based heuristic estimate. None of this is official Zwift telemetry, so treat results as directionally useful, not exact.

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Specialized Aethos S-Works

Princeton Alta 3532

36

match score

Est. finish time: 8:22(7.8 km/h)
Standard (Road)climb style Aero wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Climbing: 31 Gravel: 5
2

Specialized Aethos S-Works

Lightweight Lightweight Meilenstein

35

match score

+0.68s slower(7.8 km/h)
Standard (Road)climb style All-round wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Climbing: 30 Gravel: 5
3

Specialized Aethos S-Works

Roval Alpinist CLX

35

match score

+0.82s slower(7.8 km/h)
Standard (Road)climb style All-round wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Climbing: 30 Gravel: 5
4

Bridgestone Anchor RS9s

Princeton Alta 3532

34

match score

+2.37s slower(7.8 km/h)
Standard (Road)allrounder style Aero wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Climbing: 29 Gravel: 5
5

Trek Emonda

Princeton Alta 3532

34

match score

+2.46s slower(7.8 km/h)
Standard (Road)climb style Aero wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Climbing: 29 Gravel: 5
6

Bridgestone Anchor RS9s

Roval Alpinist CLX

33

match score

+2.81s slower(7.8 km/h)
Standard (Road)allrounder style All-round wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Climbing: 28 Gravel: 5
7

Trek Emonda

Roval Alpinist CLX

33

match score

+2.89s slower(7.8 km/h)
Standard (Road)climb style All-round wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Climbing: 28 Gravel: 5
8

Bridgestone Anchor RS9s

Lightweight Lightweight Meilenstein

33

match score

+3.03s slower(7.8 km/h)
Standard (Road)allrounder style All-round wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Climbing: 28 Gravel: 5
9

Trek Emonda

Lightweight Lightweight Meilenstein

33

match score

+3.11s slower(7.8 km/h)
Standard (Road)climb style All-round wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Climbing: 28 Gravel: 5