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Old 02-20-22, 06:05 AM
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Kickr Bike

Exploring the option of purchasing one. However with the Kickr Bike initially being released in 2019, is there a release planned for a newer Kickr Bike? Anyone have any info?
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Old 02-20-22, 06:15 AM
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I bought one back in November. Haven't heard any rumours about a newer version. When it was released in 2019 they were in very short supply. It's only over the last year that they have been readily available in stock, so I doubt there will be a new version coming any time soon. It's a very niche market so I would expect a long product cycle.
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Old 02-22-22, 09:49 AM
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Been riding mine since 2019. Not sure what they might upgrade. It’s really very good and always ready to go!
I’d like dual sided power, but I’d settle for being able to disable the (hub type) power meter completely.
Weird ask, but that would permit easier use of dual power pedals.

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Originally Posted by Barry2
Been riding mine since 2019. Not sure what they might upgrade. It’s really very good and always ready to go!
I’d like dual sided power, but I’d settle for being able to disable the (hub type) power meter completely.
Weird ask, but that would permit easier use of dual power pedals.

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Why does it need to be disabled if you use an external power meter? I often used to connect my bike power meter directly to Zwift etc when I was using an Elite trainer and never had to disable the Elite power meter (I don't think you could anyway). I used to connect the Elite as the controller and my bike power meter as the power source. So it would just ignore the Elite power meter even though it was still broadcasting.
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Wahoo Kickr Bike and Dual Power Meter

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Why does it need to be disabled [snip].
I use a Wahoo Bolt to control the Wahoo Kickr Bike (ERG mode) and a Wahoo Headwind fan.
The Bolt cannot be convinced to ignore the PM in the Wahoo Kickr Bike and pay attention to my dual Garmin Rally Pedals.
Whatever I do the Kickr internal PM takes over.
I had to purchase a Garmin Edge 830 in order to run the dual Rally Pedals on the Kickr Bike. The 830 will quite happily prioritize the Rally PMs over the Wahoo PM yet still register cadence and speed from the Kickr.
Now if only the 830 would register and control the Headwind fan.

Like I said "Weird ask". My coach said I needed to track dual power, and wahoo world is fighting me.

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Originally Posted by Barry2
I use a Wahoo Bolt to control the Wahoo Kickr Bike (ERG mode) and a Wahoo Headwind fan.
The Bolt cannot be convinced to ignore the PM in the Wahoo Kickr Bike and pay attention to my dual Garmin Rally Pedals.
Whatever I do the Kickr internal PM takes over.
I had to purchase a Garmin Edge 830 in order to run the dual Rally Pedals on the Kickr Bike. The 830 will quite happily prioritize the Rally PMs over the Wahoo PM yet still register cadence and speed from the Kickr.
Now if only the 830 would register and control the Headwind fan.

Like I said "Weird ask". My coach said I needed to track dual power, and wahoo world is fighting me.

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Weird indeed! I guess few people are controlling their Kickr Bike through a bike head unit.
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I ride a kicker bike and just hook it to the app I am using. Never would worry with dual petals. Way to many years riding rollers. Which teaches you proper petaling technic.
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Originally Posted by Ed Wiser
Way to many years riding rollers. Which teaches you proper petaling technic.
Ed,
How do rollers teach pedaling technique?

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Old 02-28-22, 10:42 AM
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Rollers teach you how to balance the power in your legs. An keep your upper body still. You don’t grip the Handel bars hard and move your shoulders. All the movement is in your legs.
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i watched the video. i don't think this is anything you can't do on a regular trainer. if you've never done it before try putting a mirror in front and watch how much bobbing you do (or don't do), her head is quite steady in the video. if you don';t like looking at yourslef in a mirror try hanging a necklace with a good weight and try to minimize its motion.
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I can see how rollers might help someone to acquire these skills if they didn't already have them from thousands of miles of outdoor riding, but I'd rather ride my Kickr bike indoors.
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Originally Posted by PeteHski
I can see how rollers might help someone to acquire these skills if they didn't already have them from thousands of miles of outdoor riding, but I'd rather ride my Kickr bike indoors.
Riding rollers is like riding on ice. If you're out of balance you'll drift off them, and easily. Rollers do force you to ride in balance with good technique. Try it, and you'll see.
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Originally Posted by dmanthree
Riding rollers is like riding on ice. If you're out of balance you'll drift off them, and easily. Rollers do force you to ride in balance with good technique. Try it, and you'll see.
Rollers are a specific skill I don't feel a need for. Been riding bikes since I could barely walk and never had any handling issues. I ride both on and off-road extensively. Nothing against rollers for those who enjoy them, but I don't think they are necessary to develop very good bike skills.
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Originally Posted by PeteHski
Rollers are a specific skill I don't feel a need for. Been riding bikes since I could barely walk and never had any handling issues. I ride both on and off-road extensively. Nothing against rollers for those who enjoy them, but I don't think they are necessary to develop very good bike skills.
Necessary, no. But riding rollers can help achieve balance between left and right legs. They're not for everybody.
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Originally Posted by dmanthree
Riding rollers is like riding on ice. If you're out of balance you'll drift off them, and easily. Rollers do force you to ride in balance with good technique. Try it, and you'll see.
I like the idea of riding on ice actually as someone told me they did this to build skills for all that's mentioned above but to also prepare for safe riding in the winter.
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I like the idea of riding on ice actually as someone told me they did this to build skills for all that's mentioned above but to also prepare for safe riding in the winter.
the last time i rode on ice i was laying on ice. no thanks.
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I like the idea of riding on ice actually as someone told me they did this to build skills for all that's mentioned above but to also prepare for safe riding in the winter.
You have NO chance of staying up if you're really on ice. Rollers prohibit front/back motion, and are not "slick" side to side. Ice is totally unforgiving.
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Rollers teach you balance in your petal stroke.
I ride rollers as part of my whole cycling fitness. Along with my Kickr bike. Balm e a smoothness on the bike is important. You don’t want to waste energy and not being able to apply a smooth constant petal stroke will make a difference.
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