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Indoor training is more popular than ever, thanks to the growing range of \u2018smart\u2019 products that make riding at home more enjoyable, interactive and effective, whether you\u2019re a WorldTour pro or a new cyclist.<\/p>\n
Wahoo\u2019s range of KICKR indoor training products has expanded significantly over the past few years and now includes three smart trainers, an indoor smart bike and, with the launch of the Wahoo KICKR ROLLR<\/a>, the company\u2019s first set of rollers.<\/p>\n All are interactive, or \u2018smart\u2019, so you can connect to a computer, tablet or smartphone via one of the latest indoor cycling apps<\/a>, including Wahoo SYSTM<\/a>, to follow a training plan or compete against other riders, with resistance varying automatically as you ride.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s the lowdown on the different indoor trainer types offered by Wahoo and the range of KICKR trainers and accessories available.<\/p>\n There\u2019s now a range of different interactive training options available to riders, which have pretty much confined the \u2018dumb\u2019 turbo to the history books.<\/p>\n Smart trainers changed the indoor cycling<\/a> market by offering variable resistance as you ride. That takes a lot of the guesswork out of interval training<\/a> and also allows you to hook the unit up to interactive training environments for structured workouts.<\/p>\n The best smart trainers<\/a> can also simulate steep gradients, while accurately measuring your power and performance data.<\/p>\n Wahoo\u2019s line-up of KICKR smart trainers includes both wheel-on and direct-drive options, with budget, mid-range and top-end options for a range of budgets.<\/p>\n The flip side of the turbo experience is that there\u2019s a bit of setup to attach the trainer to your bike. It\u2019s also locked in place in the turbo, although accessories such as Wahoo\u2019s KICKR Axis Action Feet and the Wahoo KICKR CLIMB<\/a> can add more realism to the ride.<\/p>\n Traditional rollers, on the other hand, give you a much more fluid riding experience, because the bike is sitting freely on the rollers.<\/p>\n Learning how to ride on rollers<\/a> typically requires a certain level of skill and \u2013 at least at first \u2013 courage. You\u2019re usually pedalling against a fixed level of resistance, but Wahoo\u2019s KICKR ROLLR changes that via a set of interactive smart rollers.<\/p>\n Rollers are great for developing pedalling fluidity, but not necessarily for power delivery and all-out efforts. On the other hand, they\u2019re relatively compact to store, which is useful for riders short on space.<\/p>\n Finally, the latest development in training is sophisticated indoor bikes such as the KICKR BIKE<\/a>.<\/p>\n Indoor smart bikes give you all the benefits of a turbo<\/a>, but there\u2019s no setup and your outdoor bike can stay in the garage, ready to ride on the road or trails when you need it.<\/p>\nSmart trainer vs rollers vs smart bike<\/h2>\n