![]() ![]() Where it does pose a slight problem is for those folks that may take trainers with them while travelling. Which means that it will hopefully last a long time. The thing is made out of steel for all major components. The weight likely comes from the components. It’s stable, and that’s one of my most important trainer aspects. Now, I don’t think the weight is really a bad thing. To put that in perspective, the CompuTrainer weighed in at 22 pounds, and the Tacx Genius at 25 pounds, and the LeMond Revolution at 34 pounds. As in, put that kid on a diet and take away the marshmallows! Yes folks, that’s pounds below: ![]() When it comes to size, the unit is definitely the heftiest of the bunch…by far. With the high level overview complete, lets start getting detailed. The entire flywheel does rotate though, including where you see those silver arrows (it rotates in that direction). This is of use for different tire sizes, so the rider isn’t so high off the ground (perfect for The Girl with her 650 wheels).įinally, note on the backside of the unit, the large flywheel isn’t ‘open’ like some trainers, rather closed. This allows you to control the height of the KICKR. It also includes the training skewer.ĭown below, you’ll see a small round knob, along with a blue metal lever. They feel strong and I don’t suspect they’ll break.Īs I’ll discuss in more detail in the next section, the trainer includes a cassette, which is pre-mounted onto the flywheel. ![]() The legs that fold out have these all-metal clips on them. There’s a handle on the back to pick it up – it says ‘Crank it up’ on it. Let’s take a quick tour of the unit before we dive into it.įirst up to note is that you’ll unfold the legs for riding, allowing you to store it in smaller spaces. The trainer, the power cord, a small manual and warranty statement, and then the little plastic doohickey. Thus, with all the pieces taken out of the box, here’s what you’ve got. Though, I highly doubt you’ll need it after this post.īelow is a plastic clip for disc brakes on mountain bikes, to keep them from potentially becoming engaged while riding the trainer. As I’ll discuss later, the power block itself works just fine in Europe. It’s 100-240v, with a replaceable US cable on it. I’d imagine it should hold up pretty well in a mini-van ride home from the bike shop.īelow the cardboard is the KICKR, fully packaged up in plastic.Īfter removing the KICKR, you’ll find another small box and a manual. And then finally, I dragged it again through the subways of Paris to my apartment. After that, I took it from Vegas to Houston to Paris via commercial airliner (checked luggage). Then, I dragged it across the Vegas CES show floor to my hotel (no easy feat for those familiar with Vegas). It first flew from Taipei to Las Vegas via UPS. Mine held up pretty well given the travelling it did. Thus, if you buy your KICKR at a local bike shop, you’ll likely find it looking more like this:įrom there you’ll crack open the outer shell and find the protective cardboard inside. Inside the heavy-duty cardboard box, you’ll find the KICKR’s inner box. If you buy your KICKR via the interwebs, it’ll likely come in this box. Here’s the outer shipping box that the KICKR comes in. Unboxing:įirst, let’s get this thing unboxed. Also, because the technology world constantly changes, I try and go back and update these reviews as new features and functionality are added – or if bugs are fixed. But, if I’ve missed something or if you spot something that doesn’t quite jive – just let me know and I’ll be happy to get it all sorted out. I write these reviews because I’m inherently a curious person with a technology background (my day job), and thus I try and be as complete as I can. Lastly, at the end of the day keep in mind I’m just like any other regular triathlete out there. Sorta like hiking in wilderness trails – leave only footprints. Because I want to be transparent about my reviews, once my evaluation period with the Wahoo KICKR has elapsed, I send it back to them in the Atlanta. In doing so, I’ve got a pretty good grasp on how the unit works, as well as all the details inside and out. Heck, I even took parts of it apart (with wire cutters!). ![]() Every aspect of this trainer I’ve poked at or dove into. But, how does it live up to the promises and fanfare? Well, I’ve spent the last two months using it week in and week out. The Wahoo KICKR is probably the most anticipated trainer to hit the market in quite a while, if not one of the most anticipated sports technology products for endurance athletes to hit the market. Heads up! This is an older review – jump to the in-depth review of the latest/current Wahoo KICKR here! ![]()
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