Kinomap Indoor Cycling App Review
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- Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
- Kinomap is a great way to explore "riding" in other parts of the world on your indoor trainer. It's got some really cool features that I go over in this video.
I've been looking into 4 Zwift alternatives and did an overview of them in this video:
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Very detailed review, exactly what I was looking for
is there a new app 2025 for this do you know? does it work with non blutoth excercise bikes?
Ha! “Jeremy Roy”. I believe it’s pronounced “Wah” or “Wa” as it’s French... remember Patrick Roy from the Montreal Canadiens? Same-same. Keep up the great work, Clint. Big fan of your straight forward, no BS videos!
Lol. I'm sure you're right. Sorry Mr. Roy!
Jeremy Roy was a professional for FDJ. 😎
Very interesting. Lots of crazy cool apps coming out. Excited to see the next few years of development!
Parabéns pelo vídeo. Tenho usado o kinomap porém sinto que nas subidas e nas descidas o percurso não está sincronizado corretamente. Quando está pra chegar uma subida, as vezes o rolo pesa antes de chegar na subidae nas descidas da mesma maneira. Será que tem como resolver isso?
How do I get video sound is it possible ? Or do I play my own music in the background
Brilliant app and so easy to record and post your own favourite rides/ Strava segments. You can also get a family membership which is good value, it means my wife and I can ride separate trainers with our own ipads/ pc's on a course at the same time.
Thanks Clint! I ordered my first trainer (wahoo core) so I need some app to play with. This looks great! I think I'll start with the fulgaz but this is also in top of my list. I just want to ride in different locations with real graphics. I usually ride my fatbike at outside and my road bike is just hanging on the wall. Finally, I can have some quality time in vr rides :-) Currently we have too much snow and my only option is to ride on the road with my fatty. It's not fun with the fatbike, so I can switch to vr.
I went to kinomap :-)
Very Good Review, Thank you !
Excellent review Clint! I can connect Kinomap using Bluetooth on my phone to my stationary bike. Is it more stable connecting directly to TV using HDMI cable? Thanks!
Although it’s been a while since I’ve used Kinomap, I think I’ve always use the HDMI cable from my iPad.
@@ClintGibbs I've heard Velo Reality and Big Ring VR are better programs in terms of speed and smoothness...they don't support Bluetooth yet...just ANT+.
Hi Clint, I know this is a 4yr old video but I imagine your still somewhat active with Kinomap, so I thought Id ask if Kinomap has any mtb trails. Not really the bike park type, but just scenic forest single tracks etc. Also, could you recommend a few other options for indoor cycling apps that will connect with power pedals and show HD video of ride, preferably with some mtb trails.
Thanks alot! Your videos are great. Ive been cycling for sometime but this is my first foray into the indoor cycling world, believe it or not. I didnt jump on during COVID, surprisingly. Your videos are always very helpful!
Hey there, I’m actually taking a break from indoor riding. I sold my trainer over the summer. Fortunately I live in an area where I can ride most of the year. So I actually don’t know the answer to your question. I kept going back to Zwift when I was using my indoor trainer. I just like that it was somewhat competitive, even when I was just out on a ride, so to speak. But Kinomap was definitely a great option and I’ll probably try it again if I get back into indoor training, which actually is best during the summertime here
@@ClintGibbs I understand. The COVID era was a different time for indoor cycling, it answered a call for it. Theres no magical way of bringing the enjoyment of outdoors to any indoor activity, not even VR (well until the neural implants come online lol). Im just seeing alot of inferences that this winter, here in MI, is going to be harsh, so I thought I try it. Im going to go for Kinomap first, but once I want to start doing competing, I know Swift will be next. Thanks for the quick reply. Im glad your able to get outside year around. Thats the best option!
New to this - what kind of indoor bike would you need for this??
Honestly any bike will work as long as you have the right cassette on the trainer. There are some trainers now from wahoo that have a swift cog that’s just one gear and has an ability to shift it. Haven’t tried it but looks pretty cool.
@@ClintGibbs that’s good to know then. I found a bike, Labgrey. It’s meant to be to be a decent one for a budget price so I’m going to go with the upgraded version of that and apparently it has access to this type of thing so happy days.
Is there any music or sounds in kinomap? 😊
The videos are muted, but you can choose unmute before starting a route. I havent tried it myself, since i watch tv while i ride. But i would guess, it would only makes sense to have audio on, if you play the video, and not choosing "challenge" were the video plays to the speed, you ride. So i guess the audio would sound lagging if your slow or weird speeded up, when your fast. Most videoes ive tried so far, i can imagine there is alot of annoying noises "Breathing, bike sounds, gravel sounds or wind".
I dont think there is music on the app.
@@MOVIE_1000 tx a lot ❤️
Can you use that app even if your hometrainer does not have a bluetooth connection ?
I think you can if you get a Bluetooth speed and cadence sensor for your bike. I've only used a smart trainer so I don't have experience doing that but I know a lot of people do that with Zwift.
How is the accuracy of the resistance in Kinnomap? I’m on Rouvy right now, but a common complaint is that the resistance is too hard at their 100% reality setting. I believe it’s wrong too, but the company insists it’s correct. Looking for an app where the resistance isn’t so hard you can’t turn the pedals at a 10% gradient. Curious if Kinomap is more realistic?
I find on most apps you need to tone down the resistance. It's hard to say exactly how accurate it is, but I don't remember it being way off.
I assume you have calibrated your trainer, and also you keep the air pressure exactly at the recommended level. Something I like about Kinomap is how you can modify the "difficulty" level as you go. In Rouvy, it's a setting in the menus, but in Kinomap, it's right on the screen so you can reduce the difficulty to get over a hump, then put it back to 100%, without any pause.
You can change the reality settings in Rouvy to go below 100%
thanks! very informative!
What is the best cycling app in your opinion for people who don't have a watts bike? I have a cadence and speed sensor and heart rate monitor. Thanks in advance
I would say Swift, unless you just want to get out and ride on open roads so to speak. Then I would say Fulgaz or ROUVY A/R
@@ClintGibbs thanks ill check them out
Hey! I'm about to get a Sunny non-smart spin bike. I've already got my Wahoo cadence and speed sensor. I'm going to McGyver them up as per the DIY hacks here from youtube and find an app that has open road video (I don't think I would enjoy Zwift as much, because I won't have accurate readings). Does the heartrate monitor directly relate to onscreen readings? There's so much information to account for. I've seen about 4 videos from people who have done what I'm going to do, but haven't heard if the various apps actually sync up or if it's only Zwift that works (albiet not accurately). I'm going to check out Fulgaz right now....
@@sweeperbart Yes, you should be able to see your heart rate data on the screen. Some heart rate monitors are only ant plus but some do both Bluetooth and ant+. The wahoo ticker is the one I got because it's also Bluetooth. So obviously if you're using a phone or iPad you want Bluetooth.
@@ClintGibbs Thanks Clint. I'll be using my Windows PC I think. It has Bluetooth capabilities. I saw one guy suggest to buy a 6ft Bluetooth dongle for PC, because the BT antenna for the PC might not be as consistent? I would use my phone as a receiver, but the big screen that I'm going to be looking at is an extra computer monitor screen that I had and not a smart screen that allows webcasting to it, so it needs a direct cable to it. I'm kinda wondering now if I should have paid a bit more for the Echelon Smart Connect bike. I would have canceled my Sunny bike and ordered that yesterday, but the Echelon bike was sold out both at Walmart and Amazon. Covid got erybody spinning! 🙃. Whatever happens I'll find a way to enjoy my cardio workouts!
Like to see the Bible hanging out close by! Thanks for your work on videos and reviews.
the video you show is not stable, but straight forward i can see the Mount Ventoux :-)
Excellent!!!!
Not my cup of tea but I’ll give you a like and comment!
Est ce que les images sont bien coordonnées avec notre vitesse de pédalage ?
It’s been a while since I’ve used this app but I think on this one you can have the frame rate matched with your peddling speed or you can have the video play at normal speed no matter what effort you’re putting into the pedals.
You don’t need a cable from
The tablet to the tv . Just remote your screen
I have a Saris too! Which app should I use besides Swift or Rouvy to pair so I can see my RPM?
Fulgaz is worth a try. I use it from my iPad with an HDMI cable.
@@ClintGibbs Thank you!
Dein Bike app
I'm old, age 73. I just want an app to give me a interesting ride. I don't plan to compete, but want to get some exercise. Which app is best for me? Thanks!
I keep going back to Zwift. But if you like seeing real scenery do a 30 trial with both Kinomap and FulGaz.
What's your preferred app?
Depends on what I'm using it for. Haven't decided what my favorite real road riding app is yet. They all have their pluses and minuses. I still like Zwift for competing against other people out on the course, and for doing workouts.
@@ClintGibbs And what do you think about Bitgym?
@@marekgorski8613 have not used that one yet.
Does it keep videos on a local drive?
If you subscribe you get the option to download the videos in your choice of resolution. I have crummy DSL wifi, so I often do that, but I have actually been surprised at how smooth the videos have been even when I don't.
między innymi Tacx Training zarówno na Noki jaki na PC. Po za tym uważam że jest nie dopracowana i stosunek jakości do ceny
Rouvy n'est pas assez fluide, Bkool il faut un telephone ou une tablette et Zwift est trop farfelu (voir des dinausores ou traverser des volcans) non réaliste. Essayez Bigringvr logiciel tres fluide et tres réaliste, c'est ce logiciel que j'ai choisi.
Kinomap doesn't display the speed based on my sensor and pedaling. It display speeds from the rider who uploaded the ride. Doesn't seem like a good method.
That's what he was talking about. You have to choose "challenge mode" for that. The drawback is that the video will slow down or speed up, but it will "feel" more realistic.
I am dissapointed That there is no Free trial on Kinomap :-) I dont want to pay for something that wont work like in case of Fulgaz which could not detect my Elite Misuro B+ sensor. I am using Rouvy now and it works fine:-)
It does have a 14 day free trial. Give it a try.
As if Mary is your real name
For me, no PC app is deal killer
I use Chrome on the PC and sync it with the QR code. Works very well.
@@ClintGibbs i’m confused, please help.
So it’s using casting via Chromecast?
@@chezchezchezchez no, it uses the browser on my PC. I connect my PC to the TV with an HDMI cable. I can control the app with my phone.
@@ClintGibbs OK thanks. But I can’t do that, because my computer is 50 feet away in another room, and it’s big and heavy, a desktop. What do you recommend? I have a brand new android TV on my Sony TV.