Wahoo KICKR
The Wahoo KICKR Bike is the mother of all indoor smart bikes and at $3499 it should be. There will be plenty of people who can still afford this and their problem will be getting their hands on one, as there is limited geographic availability in 2019 and maybe beyond.
The headline is pretty much, “Yeah it can do that and yeah it’s compatible with that“. And this includes (probably) being able to easily replicate your exact bike setup as well as simulate grade angle and downhill speed boost. Zwift compatible?…obviously.
Wahoo KICKR Bike Setup & Adjustability
You can transfer your measurements from RETUL BIKE FIT (or TREK/GURU/Manual)
- Handlebars height
- Handlebars fore/aft
- Seat height
- Seat post -fore/aft
- I’ll ask how Aero Ski/Bars can be used.
- Single crank which supports peal attachment at 165mm, 167.5mm, 170mm, 172.5mm or 175mm.
- Shifting System Type – Shimano (Di2 or Mechanical), SRAM (eTAP or mechanical) or Campagnolo
- 1-3 front chainrings simulation range [2x] 34-53T, [3x] 28-38T
- 10-12 rear chain rings simulation range 11-34T.
Claims
This claims to be the most accurate trainer of its type along with the Tacx NEO at +/-1%
What’s It Missing?
Not much. Just these I guess
- Dual-side power
- Road noise simulation
- Oval ring simulation
Price & Availability
Geographic availability is limited and the price is $3500. The following image/link take you to check stock at Wahoo
Wahoo KICKR Bike Specs
GEOMETRY & SIZE | |
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Footprint (Length x Width) | 48in x 30 in (121 cm x 76 cm) |
Standover Height Range | 37in to 47 in (95 cm to 119 cm) |
Maximum User Height | 6 ft 4 in (192 cm) |
Minimum User Height | 5 ft (152 cm) |
Crank Lengths | 165mm, 167.5mm, 170mm, 172.5mm, 175mm |
TECHNOLOGY & DATA | |
Wireless Technology | ANT+®, BLUETOOTH® Low Energy, and ANT+ FE-C |
Device Control | iOS, Android, and PC (Mac and Windows) |
Resistance Type | Electromagnetic and Enhanced Motor |
Accuracy | + / – 1% |
Wireless Firmware Updates | Yes |
3rd Party Power Meter Compatibility | No |
Metrics | Speed, Distance, Power, Cadence, Grade |
SPECIFICATIONS | |
Maximum Power Wattage | 2200 W |
Maximum Incline | 20% |
Minimum Decline | -15% |
Flywheel Weight | 13 lbs plus enhanced motor |
Total Weight | 93 lbs // 42 kilograms |
Electrical Connection | 100-240v power cord |
ADDITIONAL FEATURES | |
LED Indicator Lights | BLUETOOTH® Low Energy and ANT+® |
KICKR HEADWIND Compatible | Yes |
ELEMNT GPS Bike Computer Compatible | Yes |
Construction | Steel and Aluminum |
Controlled Resistance | Yes |
Wahoo KICKR Bike Features
OPTIMIZED FLYWHEEL TECHNOLOGY |
VIRTUALLY SILENT OPERATION |
CONTROLLED RESISTANCE |
REALISTIC RIDE FEEL |
REAL-TIME PHYSICAL GRADE CHANGES |
+/- 1% POWER ACCURACY |
CALIBRATION FREE |
EASY APP SET-UP |
5 POINTS OF ADJUSTABLE FIT |
ADJUSTABLE CRANK ARM |
PROGRAMMABLE VIRTUAL SHIFTING |
PROGRAMMABLE GEARING |
VIRTUAL BRAKING |
CUSTOMIZABLE KIT |
ANT+, ANT+ FE-C AND BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY |
MULTIPLE SIMULTANEOUS BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS |
MANUAL CONTROL OF GRADE CHANGES |
DIGITAL LED DISPLAY |
PROFESSIONAL GRADE DURABILITY |
MEASURES SPEED, DISTANCE, POWER, AND CADENCE |
KICKR HEADWIND COMPATIBLE |
ELEMNT BIKE COMPUTER COMPATIBLE |
THIRD-PARTY APP COMPATIBILITY |
Very cool. 👏 Would like to buy -one- two. 🥰