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Fifth-generation Wahoo KICKR launched today

With a host of improved features and no increase in the retail price, check out the initial details on the latest Wahoo KICKR Smart trainer, launched today
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One of the most popular high-end Smart trainers available, the Wahoo KICKR, sees its fifth generation launched today. With improved power accuracy and auto-calibration amongst its features – with no increase from the £999.99 price – on paper at least, this has all the makings of another winner from the guys at Wahoo.

Here are the launch details.


Wahoo Launches Its Most Accurate KICKR Yet

– Fifth-generation smart training improves accuracy, ease of use, and ride feel
– Equipped with new AXIS feet to enhance the realism of the ride feel

Wahoo, the leader in workout apps and connected fitness devices, is excited to reveal the newest KICKR smart trainer. The fifth-generation KICKR improves on the legendary realistic ride feel that Wahoo riders prize, and also offers riders a wide range of improvements to elevate every ride.

The new KICKR, the same smart trainer used by World Tour teams INEOS and BORA-hansgrohe, brings to market several new features. This version of the category-leading KICKR refines power accuracy to +/-1%  from +/-2% by using a proprietary auto-calibration process. This gives the new KICKR unsurpassed power accuracy without the need for users to perform a spin down, saving valuable time and providing riders confidence in the accuracy of their power data. 

Additionally, to create a more natural, comfortable ride feel, the new KICKR also comes equipped with the new AXIS feet. These feet allow a bike installed onto the trainer to smoothly tilt up to 5 degrees from side-to-side with each pedal stroke in a controlled, realistic motion. Like the previous KICKR, this version is nearly silent which makes riding it feel more like riding outdoors. 

Fifth-generation Wahoo KICKR

“With key updates that improve any indoor ride, our newest KICKR will deliver an elevated experience for all Wahooligans,” said Product Manager Tyler Harris. “Without any need to calibrate, and improved accuracy, riders can be more confident than ever in power numbers, and with the new AXIS Feet providing subtle side-to-side motion, ride feel has never been more realistic.” 

Fifth-generation Wahoo KICKR

Despite adding in several new features, the new KICKR will maintain the same retail price of the previous generation, £999.99. Wahoo also offers the only complete indoor riding ecosystem; KICKR is compatible with the KICKR CLIMB Indoor Grade Simulator, KICKR HEADWIND Smart Fan, and KICKR DESK. KICKR is also fully compatible with indoor workouts from Wahoo’s The Sufferfest virtual training app.

Fifth-generation Wahoo KICKR

KICKR is Wahoo’s premium-level direct drive trainer and intended for athletes serious about indoor riding and racing. Other indoor training options from Wahoo include the KICKR BIKE smart bike (£2999.99), KICKR CORE wheel-off trainer (£699.99), and the KICKR SNAP wheel-on trainer (£429.99).

The newest KICKR is available now from WahooFitness.com.

John Levison
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John Levison
TRI247's Chief Correspondent, John has been involved in triathlon for well over 30 years, 15 of those writing on these pages, whilst he can also be found commentating for events across the UK.
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