Why is Velotron continually being brought into this thread? (I know for humor sake) :-)
I can understand comparing the Kickr to the Computrainer, but a Velotron trainer that the website currently states as $9,950 with a frame is not an equal comparison to a $1,000 trainer. I will agree that for the $1K+ that I spent I don't feel as if I got all the qualities (yet) for what I paid. Most of the attributes of the Kickr are working well for me and I suspect for many. It has a great feel to it compared to other trainers I have used. I love that I can use my laptop or phone to control it. I really like the direct drive because I was previously using a PT G3 wheel with my best tire getting additional trainer wear. It works well with TrainerRoad in ERG. I would have liked the power to be better, but for me (selfish I know) the opportunity to use my own power meter (accurate or not) was a really good move by Wahoo - IMO. The Quarq / Kickr / TrainerRoad combination is working so well that I am personally happy. I just hope that everyone else can get the same satisfaction and if not I hope they can return it and get their money back and get something that will progress their training.
I still have hope that either Wahoo will get this sorted out in time or someone here will come up with a decent setup process kind of like those who have used Computrainers for a long time can generally give good setup advice to get it dialed in, such as, press on force, spindown, warm up time and other pre workout setup tips.
I will post again if I see, hear or experience little nuances that may get the Kickr dialed in better. Even though I have been using the beta now for a few weeks, I get excited each time my phone shows that I have an app update hoping that it is Wahoo. This morning I saw a Wahoo app update available, but it did not have the beta applied. It just said big things were coming in the notes.
I can understand comparing the Kickr to the Computrainer, but a Velotron trainer that the website currently states as $9,950 with a frame is not an equal comparison to a $1,000 trainer. I will agree that for the $1K+ that I spent I don't feel as if I got all the qualities (yet) for what I paid. Most of the attributes of the Kickr are working well for me and I suspect for many. It has a great feel to it compared to other trainers I have used. I love that I can use my laptop or phone to control it. I really like the direct drive because I was previously using a PT G3 wheel with my best tire getting additional trainer wear. It works well with TrainerRoad in ERG. I would have liked the power to be better, but for me (selfish I know) the opportunity to use my own power meter (accurate or not) was a really good move by Wahoo - IMO. The Quarq / Kickr / TrainerRoad combination is working so well that I am personally happy. I just hope that everyone else can get the same satisfaction and if not I hope they can return it and get their money back and get something that will progress their training.
I still have hope that either Wahoo will get this sorted out in time or someone here will come up with a decent setup process kind of like those who have used Computrainers for a long time can generally give good setup advice to get it dialed in, such as, press on force, spindown, warm up time and other pre workout setup tips.
I will post again if I see, hear or experience little nuances that may get the Kickr dialed in better. Even though I have been using the beta now for a few weeks, I get excited each time my phone shows that I have an app update hoping that it is Wahoo. This morning I saw a Wahoo app update available, but it did not have the beta applied. It just said big things were coming in the notes.
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Felt_Rider: Feb 11, 15 4:20