Wahoo Fitness has today confirmed new additions to its training ecosystem – with what is being billed as… ‘a completely new innovative, indoor riding experience.’
One of the new indoor training offerings from Wahoo is KICKR MOVE, which adds movement to a static smart trainer. Meanwhile, a hardware add-on extends MOVE functionality to Wahoo’s KICKR CLIMB product.
A third product release is a new indoor smart bike – the KICKR BIKE SHIFT – which comes in at a lower price point than Wahoo’s KICKR BIKE product.
- KICKR MOVE: US$1,599.99, €1,599.99 and £1,399.99 – available from September 12, 2023
- KICKR CLIMB Base Adapter: US$49.99, €49.99 and £44.99 – available to order from September 12, 2023, delivery late September
- KICKR BIKE SHIFT: US$2,999.99, €2,999.99 and £2,699.99 – available to order from September 12, 2023, delivery late September
KICKR MOVE
One year on from the September 2022 introduction of Wi-Fi to Wahoo’s KICKR smart trainer, the company has now released KICKR MOVE, which aims to deliver a real world, ride-feel. This new addition to the Wahoo range has the addition of 8 inches of fore-aft movement added to the trainer body.
A built-in dual-axis movement creates a sensation similar to that of cycling outdoors. For users, this should deliver a more engaging, more comfortable and more realistic riding experience.
The KICKR MOVE sits on wheels that are within a fixed, curved track. As the rider increases or decreases power output, or gets in or out of the saddle, or simply readjusts their riding position – the trainer moves forwards and backwards with them.
The track is curved to allow gravity to control the amount of movement. Small adjustments in the saddle will result in little movement, whereas getting out of the saddle for a sprint will create more movement. The KICKR MOVE also features a lockout switch to disengage the movement, making it easier to mount bikes, move the trainer around, as well as tailor to rider preference.
KICKR CLIMB Base Adapter
In tandem with the KICKR MOVE launch, Wahoo has created a hardware add-on to make the new offering compatible with existing models of its KICKR CLIMB product.
Fitted to the base of the KICKR CLIMB, the KICKR CLIMB Base Adaptor follows the exact same arc as the KICKR MOVE, so the pair of products can move together in unison. When combined with Wahoo’s KICKR HEADWIND, the aim is for… ‘next-level realism and an unparalleled indoor riding experience.’
KICKR BIKE SHIFT
Wahoo is also releasing a brand new indoor smart bike – the KICKR BIKE SHIFT. Looking to create an indoor smart bike with a lower price point, KICKR BIKE SHIFT offers the ride feel of KICKR BIKE and retains key features such as Reality Shift, True Fit, Real Ride Feel and Wi-Fi.
Wahoo is aiming to open up the smart bike category with the lower priced SHIFT offering. The new indoor smart bike has a new brake and belt drivetrain system to deliver resistance response to grade and power changes, and it offers a quieter ride than before.
‘The KICKR BIKE SHIFT will be offered to users alongside Wahoo’s current industry-leading, globally acclaimed KICKR BIKE for a better and best option.’
Chip Hawkins, Founder of Wahoo, said “Wahoo was founded on the principle of building the better athletes in all of us. With innovation at the heart of everything we do, we couldn’t be prouder to once again be pushing indoor cycling ahead to a new reality.”
To make the transition from delivery to riding as quick and easy as possible, Wahoo is introducing a new unboxing experience, which will be rolled out across its indoor training range. Here, an easy slide mechanism has been included in the KICKR MOVE box, saving users from needing to lift a heavy trainer out of the packaging.
Packaging is also more sustainable, with a 90% reduction in non-recyclable foam. A QR code will take riders to a digital installation guide, delivered through videos. For the KICKR BIKE and KICKR BIKE SHIFT this will be a detailed set up and fit video, to help dial in the smart bike’s dimensions.
For the KICKR CORE, KICKR and KICKR MOVE there will be a customised set up experience based on a user’s unique bike specifications, with all required tools, accessories and spacers outlined.
