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Wahoo Fitness Intros Kickr Bluetooth Trainer w/ Power Meter

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Wahoo Fitness Kickr bluetooth smart cycling trainer with power measurement

Wahoo Fitness introduced the first Bluetooth-based heart rate and speed/cadence sensors for on-bike to work with the iPhone 4 and their own app. Now, just in time for winter training, they’ve created a complete trainer that measures power and transmits the data via both Bluetooth and ANT+.

Called the Kickr, it uses a strain gauge at the flywheel to measure power. They say it’s extremely accurate with little variance (+/- just 2-3 watts rather than 2-3%) because there’s nothing lost through the system, tires, etc.

Resistance is set through their iPhone / iPad app that records power and other workout basics, including cadence and heart rate from their sensors. It’ll have TrainerRoad.com and Kinomap Trainer compatibility. they’re also working with Strava to simulate real rides on the trainer so that the app would automatically change resistance to mimic the route.

While it looks similar to a Lemond trainer, the design is theirs from the ground up and has some nice adjustability. Since it uses both ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart, it’ll send data to any compatible cycling computer as well as their app. No Android compatibility yet because it’s on the latest Bluetooth protocol.

Pricing should be very competitive and will be announced at Interbike.

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Pancakes
Pancakes
11 years ago

If it’s quieter than the Lemond, it could be a winner.

yesplease
yesplease
11 years ago

Quieter than the Lemond and cheaper than the computrainer would be an even bigger winner. Looks cool.

Nils
Nils
11 years ago

I tested the kickr on eurobike and yes it is quieter because of the magnetic freewheel.

Psi Squared
Psi Squared
11 years ago

I hope by ‘competitive’ you don’t mean competitive with SRM or CompuTrainer. Do you know if the cassette mounts on a true freehub, and if so, will there be a Campy freehub?

Pancakes
Pancakes
11 years ago

A true freehub? What’s the other option?

Troll Face
Troll Face
11 years ago

Those pedals!

Shawn
11 years ago

Clearly a retro ride was used… Caramba Double Barrel cranks!

Plod
Plod
11 years ago

“No Android compatibility yet because it’s on the latest Bluetooth protocol.”

What about the android phones with ant+ like xperian active?

Wahoo KICKR
10 years ago

It delivers up to 2000 Watt of resistance, more then most of us will need.

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