The Wahoo Kickr is sold with an 11-speed cassette compatible Shimano freehub body which is
compatible with most recent bikes
. If that’s not the case for your bike, then you will have to change the cassette. As for the Wahoo Kickr Core, it is sold without a cassette, so you will need to buy one.
Will my bike work with Wahoo Kickr?
Can I use an 11 speed cassette on trainer for 10 speed bike?
10 and 11 speed cassettes are typically interchangeable with the addition of a spacer washer when using the 10 speed
(see picture below). Your trainer will likely come with a spacer washer.
Can you change cassette on Wahoo Kickr?
What brand of cassette comes with Wahoo Kickr?
The Wahoo Kickr is sold with an 11-speed cassette compatible
Shimano freehub
body which is compatible with most recent bikes.
Can you put a 7 speed cassette on a Wahoo Kickr?
Yes
, as stated in posts on one or more of those threads including the link to the YouTube video, we used a 7-speed mountain bike on a KICKR direct driver trainer for years.
Will 10 speed bike work with Wahoo Kickr?
The KICKR uses an 11-speed compatible Shimano freehub body, but you can install an
8, 9, or 10 speed cassette
with the proper spacers.
What is the difference between Wahoo Kickr and KICKR CORE?
Both units are compatible with Wahoo’s own bolt-on hard wear products, like its indoor grade simulator, the Climb, and Wahoo’s fan, the Headwind. But
Core will only allow the rider to climb up to 16% gradient. The Kickr will get you climbing at 20% gradient
.
Do I need a cassette for KICKR CORE?
The KICKR CORE comes unassembled.
You need to provide your own cassette and cadence sensor
. You can purchase an 11-speed Shimano Ultegra cassette for about $65 or if you are like me and still use a 10-speed cassette then you can save few dollars and get a 10-speed Shimano Ultegra cassette for about $50.
Which bikes work with Wahoo Kickr?
The KICKR can support
most 12x142mm thru-axle bikes
with the purchase of our 12x142mm Adapter Kit found here. Other thru-axle standards are not supported.
Can I put a mountain bike on a Wahoo Kickr?
Yes! The KICKR is one of the best trainers on the market when it comes to mountain bike compatibility due to the wheel-off design
. The KICKR works just as well with road bikes as a 29′′ or 27.5′′ mountain bike thanks to the adjustable height.
How do I connect my bike to Wahoo Kickr?
What is the difference between a 10 speed and 11 speed cassette?
10 speed stuff is going to be harder and harder to get parts for over time because it’s not the current technology. 2.
Tighter spacing on cassettes AND wider range from top to bottom of cassette
are possible in the same cassette with 11 vs 10. This can make a pretty big difference when climbing.
How do you put a cassette on a bike trainer?
Can I change a 9 speed cassette to 11?
Converting a 9-speed wheel to 11-speed
You will have to buy a new 11-speed wheel and replace the entire wheel
. On the other hand, if your current wheel is an 11-speed wheel, you can convert it to 11-speed by removing the low spacer from the low side of the 9-speed sprocket and installing an 11-speed sprocket.
What cassette do I need for smart trainer?
Most trainers on the market use a
10 or 11 speed cassette
.
What else do you need with Kickr core?
- Apple devices running iOS 12 or newer.
- Android device on Android 6 or newer with Bluetooth (see: compatible devices)
- Mac computers with built in Bluetooth 4.0.
Can I put a 7 speed cassette on a 11-speed hub?
Condensed answer:
A 7-speed cassette can be installed on an 11-speed hub
. Since 7-speed cassettes are narrower than 11-speed cassettes, the installation will require the use of a spacer to make up for the gap left on the hub.
What is an 11-speed bike?
The latest road groupsets are now 11-speed, meaning
the rear cassette has 11 sprockets
. Experienced riders will change gear frequently to maintain a high cadence. Avoid ‘cross-chaining’, which means using a small/small or big/big combination, as this puts additional stress on components.
What is the difference between a freewheel and cassette hub?
What is the main difference between freewheel and cassette hub? The freewheel is a single-unit and the act of pedaling tightens the freewheel to the hub. Whereas the cassette hub is a set of gears (cogs) that slides onto a cassette and is held in place by a lock ring.
Does Wahoo Kickr work with 8 speed?
The KICKR ships with either a 10-speed or 11-speed ShimanoSRAM cassette, depending on your purchase.
If you’re looking to ride with 8- or 9-speed ShimanoSRAM or Campagnolo, you’ll need to provide your own cassette
(and in the case of Campagnolo, swap out the freehub).
How do you tell if your bike is a 10 speed?
Multiply the front gear number by the rear gear number
to get the number of speeds. For example, if you have two front gears and five back gears, you have a 10-speed bike.
How do you put a 10 speed cassette on Wahoo Kickr?
Can you use Wahoo Kickr without power?
You can ride it without power
but you obviously can’t control the resistance or connect it to your favourite app. While the Kickr transmits power via Bluetooth or ANT+, it does not transmit cadence. For that data, you’ll need to use the supplied Wahoo RPM2 pod that is easily attached to the cranks of your bike.
Do I need a cadence sensor for Zwift?
Choosing a Speed Sensor
While
a cadence sensor isn’t required for Zwifting
, they are highly recommended and affordable. These sensors may communicate with Zwift via ANT+ or Bluetooth signals or both. Check to make sure that your sensors transmit a signal that is supported on your Zwift device.
Does Wahoo Kickr have power meter?
Wahoo claims that the Kickr Core can accurately measure power, within 2 percent, up to 1,800 watts. Proving accuracy on trainers is difficult, but this one felt inline with other direct-drive trainers as well as
standard power meters
.
