Review: 2020 Wahoo Kickr smart trainer

[Bike Hub Features]

Wahoo has rung the upgrades on its latest direct drive Kickr trainer. We spent a few weeks clocking up virtual miles and hours getting to know the new smart trainer as indoor riding and racing reaches all-time interest highs.

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[Pure Savage]

Isn't 2020 over? Are we not in the 2021 models yet?

 

I do have a laugh though, amazing pics outside where it would have been more awesome to actually been riding the bike. 

[Schnavel]

What's going on with that stem? 

[Nick]

I do have a laugh though, amazing pics outside where it would have been more awesome to actually been riding the bike. 

 

Reviewing isn't always play, unfortunately. Sometimes you have to work to meet those deadlines.

[Ashold]

What's going on with that stem? 

Frankenstein bike, frame quite small for tall rider hence the seatpost/saddle looks like a skyscraper. Inverted stem so it's more comfortable than being in the time trial position for 4hours.

[Ashold]

Isn't 2020 over? Are we not in the 2021 models yet?

 

I do have a laugh though, amazing pics outside where it would have been more awesome to actually been riding the bike. 

Only about 30mins of sunlight left at this point. Strangely Knysna is not a great place for road rides unless you like the N2 or Simola hill repeats. Mountain bikes everywhere.

[Pure Savage]

Only about 30mins of sunlight left at this point. Strangely Knysna is not a great place for road rides unless you like the N2 or Simola hill repeats. Mountain bikes everywhere.

With 30 minutes its tight! 

 

As a roadie, that N2 to Wilderness is lekker

[Rocket-Boy]

Only about 30mins of sunlight left at this point. Strangely Knysna is not a great place for road rides unless you like the N2 or Simola hill repeats. Mountain bikes everywhere.

What I dont get is why the setup is facing the wrong direction?!?

I would absolutely flip that 180deg to take in that awesome view while suffering.

[Schnavel]

What I dont get is why the setup is facing the wrong direction?!?

I would absolutely flip that 180deg to take in that awesome view while suffering.

 

You're doing it wrong - you shouldn't be able to look at the view during your suffering session...

[Ashold]

What I dont get is why the setup is facing the wrong direction?!?

I would absolutely flip that 180deg to take in that awesome view while suffering.

Absolutely right, to be fair I can see the lagoon to the left and ahead is the view over Simola and the Outeniquas too. I mixed it up each day.

[Muttley]

Is it just me or do those new Axis feet look like they were taken off the feet of a zimmer frame and chopped in half? 

 

 

 

 

 

[pedal menace]

So...I own a first generation Tacx Neo...and I may be in the market to replace...so far had a love/hate relationship with these trainers (I have owned many over the last 20+ years) and I have always been faithful to Tacx. Now..just a tad of doubt starting to creep in as my LBS no longer supports Tacx and I think (emphasis on think) it is dsitributed/owned by CWC/Cyclelab Cape Town (no longer Omnico)...and that has me worried (don't ask!). So it is either a Tacx Neo 2T or this..and I think THIS will win..any opinions?

[Nick]

I think (emphasis on think) it is dsitributed/owned by CWC/Cyclelab Cape Town (no longer Omnico)...and that has me worried (don't ask!).

 

Garmin South Africa are the current (official) distributor of Tacx.

[Pure Savage]

So...I own a first generation Tacx Neo...and I may be in the market to replace...so far had a love/hate relationship with these trainers (I have owned many over the last 20+ years) and I have always been faithful to Tacx. Now..just a tad of doubt starting to creep in as my LBS no longer supports Tacx and I think (emphasis on think) it is dsitributed/owned by CWC/Cyclelab Cape Town (no longer Omnico)...and that has me worried (don't ask!). So it is either a Tacx Neo 2T or this..and I think THIS will win..any opinions?

Well if you looking for support, I think the distributor of this one even comments on the hub now and then and is very open about his product. 

 

If someone put a gun to my head, moved me to the Scotland and told me I had to buy an indoor trainer, it would probably by this one.

[pedal menace]

Garmin South Africa are the current distributors of Tacx.

I know..don't think they sell directly to the public right? Need a reseller (hence me thinking it now is CWC)..but hey I could be VERY wrong. Just that in most bikshops see very few Tacx's nowadays and way more Wahoo's (oh..and my LBS says he will sell and support Wahoo but no longer Tacx).

[pedal menace]

Well if you looking for support, I think the distributor of this one even comments on the hub now and then and is very open about his product. 

 

If someone put a gun to my head, moved me to the Scotland and told me I had to buy an indoor trainer, it would probably by this one.

Good to know you love Scotland

Edited August 24, 2020 by pedal menace