Nopinz SubZero indoor cycling kit review

Nopinz' SubZero indoor cycling kit is designed to boost performance during high-intensity racing and workouts through active cooling. Is it worth the investment?

Nopinz SubZero indoor cycling kit
(Image: © Aaron Borrill)

Cyclingnews Verdict

The quintessential indoor cycling kit solution for the serious e-racer

Pros

  • +

    Unrivalled ventilation and fit

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    Removeable and freezable cooling packs

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    Lightweight fabrics with exceptional wicking capability

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    Indoor-specific chamois/pad

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    Custom designs available

Cons

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    Will be considered a pricey proposition by some

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Indoor cycling and the burgeoning e-racing phenomenon has brought many enthusiastic cyclists to the world of Zwift in a bid to keep fit and active during the stringent COVID-19 lockdown protocols. This growth has led to a much improved indoor race calendar, which includes the recently launched Zwift Racing League, the WTRL TTT Series and UCI Esports World Championships, highlighting the significance of this new discipline. 

As with all cycling disciplines, riders are constantly on the lookout for ways to one-up their rivals and one easy gain is by simply ensuring your core temperature stays as cool as possible. Of course, the introduction of multiple fans and air conditioners can help with this, but the latter is an appreciably expensive option. The British-based company, Nopinz, has found a simpler solution to the overheating conundrum faced by all e-racers - it's called the SubZero race suit and I've spent the past six weeks rigorously testing it in a number of indoor settings to gauge whether or not it's a worthy investment.

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Aaron Borrill

Aaron was the Tech Editor Cyclingnews between July 2019 and June 2022. He was born and raised in South Africa, where he completed his BA honours at the University of Cape Town before embarking on a career in journalism. Throughout this career, Aaron has spent almost two decades writing about bikes, cars, and anything else with wheels. Prior to joining the Cyclingnews team, his experience spanned a stint as Gear & Digital editor of Bicycling magazine, as well as a time at TopCar as Associate Editor. 

Now based in the UK's Surrey Hills, Aaron's life revolves around bikes. He's a competitive racer, Stravaholic, and Zwift enthusiast. He’s twice ridden the Cape Epic, completed the Haute Route Alps, and represented South Africa in the 2022 Zwift eSports World Championships.

Height: 175cm

Weight: 61.5kg

Rides: Cannondale SuperSlice Disc Di2 TT, Cannondale Supersix Evo Dura-Ace Rim, Cannondale Supersix Evo Ultegra Di2 Disc, Trek Procaliber 9.9 MTB