I've had a Kickr for over two years and it has served its purpose in ERG training just okay. I've had way too many inconsistencies and drop outs that I can take. I know I can control the Kickr with my PM but I've had too many drop outs and spikes. So I decided to order a Computrainer.

I'm not one to go backwards in technology since I'm a serious gadget whore and it goes against everything in my being. It feels like I'm going from an iPhone 6 to a Nokia 8110.

I figure I can put up with some wires with the trade off of reliability.

I know the majority here love the Kickr but has anyone here decided to go backwards in technology to the CT?

I've had a Kickr for over two years and it has served its purpose in ERG training just okay. I've had way too many inconsistencies and drop outs that I can take. I know I can control the Kickr with my PM but I've had too many drop outs and spikes. So I decided to order a Computrainer.

I'm not one to go backwards in technology since I'm a serious gadget whore and it goes against everything in my being. It feels like I'm going from an iPhone 6 to a Nokia 8110.

I figure I can put up with some wires with the trade off of reliability.

I know the majority here love the Kickr but has anyone here decided to go backwards in technology to the CT?

I've had a Kickr for over two years and it has served its purpose in ERG training just okay. I've had way too many inconsistencies and drop outs that I can take. I know I can control the Kickr with my PM but I've had too many drop outs and spikes. So I decided to order a Computrainer.

I'm not one to go backwards in technology since I'm a serious gadget whore and it goes against everything in my being. It feels like I'm going from an iPhone 6 to a Nokia 8110.

I figure I can put up with some wires with the trade off of reliability.

I know the majority here love the Kickr but has anyone here decided to go backwards in technology to the CT?

But but but DCRainmaker says a computrainer is not worth the money.....

I've had a Kickr for over two years and it has served its purpose in ERG training just okay. I've had way too many inconsistencies and drop outs that I can take. I know I can control the Kickr with my PM but I've had too many drop outs and spikes. So I decided to order a Computrainer.

I'm not one to go backwards in technology since I'm a serious gadget whore and it goes against everything in my being. It feels like I'm going from an iPhone 6 to a Nokia 8110.

I figure I can put up with some wires with the trade off of reliability.

I know the majority here love the Kickr but has anyone here decided to go backwards in technology to the CT?

I've used both as well (CT and Kickr). Going into my third winter with the kickr.
They did send me one replacement early on due to inconsistent power readings, but since then, pretty smooth sailing. I do believe it reports elevated numbers compared to my crank PM, but as long as it is consistent, I really don't care.

With the Computrainer, I actually don't mind the wires. What I don't really like is the 10-15 minute warmup needed, the calibration and roller adjustment needed every time, and the rear wheel system. I like that the kickr doesn't use a rear wheel/roller system, and doesn't appear to need a warmup.

But if you truly value consistent data, then I too would probably go with a CT.

So, you selling your kickr?

Have you tried toubleshooting the kickr at all? where is your wifi router and your ant+ dongle? I used to have dropouts with my kickr but then I found out that my wifi router was 2.4 ghz which is similar to ant+ frequency of something like 2.440 ghz. I bought a usb extender on amazon for $10 and now my ant+ dongle sits under my trainer mat by my front wheel. I've had no issues since then.

If you are not happy with the Kickr I just have no idea how you could even be remotely pleased with the CT.

If I were you I'd make sure that you are doing everything properly before you go back in time.

I attended a computrainer class a few years ago and we needed to be there 30 minutes before the class to set our bikes up.
Even with that much time there was usually some people who had not set up by the time the class was scheduled to start.

Bad UI,
Horrible to set up physically
Needs to be calibrated twice (if you want semi-reliable data for your entire ride) - once at the start of the session and one more time 15 minutes in.

If you are not happy with the Kickr I just have no idea how you could even be remotely pleased with the CT.

Disclaimer: Computrainer user here.

I hate the wires. It's so backward. For many, especially those with a semi-permanent setup, it's a non-issue. I have to remove my bike every time after working out (common living room; no dedicated man-cave). The computrainer head unit just looks so 80's tech.

I wish it were Tacx Neo quiet, that it were direct drive (no tire needed), and as easy to use as the Kickr.

Until then, reliability and repeatability and consistency are key, so Computrainer for me (and that's what I have).

I will also get the wireless computrainer head unit when it comes out. But it seems to get rid of only ONE wire (head unit to computer). Still, if it's priced at the same price as their current head unit, it will finally look like the Computrainer would have moved up a decade in technology: i.e., moving to the early 90s.

My post seems I hate the computrainer. On the contrary, it's great, reliable, dependable... it's just not "cool". Sometimes, especially as MOP, when I bike, I know and admit that it's the new cool stuff that makes me want to bike. After all, I'm no Froome nor Quintana, and no pro -- I'm out to enjoy myself. The computrainer would be so much nicer if it were also cool.

(then again, the other side of the coin: Neo and Kickr are uber cool, but the inconsistency and all the other complaints I hear around the 'net...)