The game changer. When the first Kickr came onto the market in 2013, it was a sensation. It offered a pedalling experience that was previously reserved for much more expensive devices. The developers showed foresight by opening up the Kickr to third-party software right from the start. The 2017 model has been slightly revised. The Kickr now accepts all axle standards, the cable connection is more accessible and status LEDs provide information about the connection. The riding experience is still great: the flywheel mass is brought up to speed with the gear shift on the wheel. The gear ratio of the wheel can be used to set which speed the flywheel achieves at which resistance. This has a direct effect on the riding noise - in low gears the Kickr still hums moderately, in high gears it can resonate, vibrate and become shrill and loud. The brake can be adjusted over a very wide range, so in ergometer mode you have a free hand to choose a good combination. The Wahoo app is very suitable for the ergometer mode and is free of charge.
Technical data of the Wahoo Kickr 2017
- RRP: 1,199 euros
- Weight: 20.6 kilogrammes
- Stand size: 53x70 centimetres
- Max. simulated power: 2,000 watts
- Max. simulated gradient: 20 % gradient
- max. deviation: -4%
- Volume at 100 rpm (measured at a distance of one metre, logarithmic measurement):
- 27 km/h - 47 dbA
- 40km/h - 62 dbA
- 66 km/h - 77 dbA
Test summary of the Wahoo Kickr 2017
- PLUS: Top ride feel, fast control, powerful brakes, solid construction; exclusive, free app
- MINUS: Loud at high speed
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