My Kickr is the original version. It has worked flawlessly for 7 years and more than 10,500 miles. I am more than happy with it but I do hear of other people having problems with the drive belt, with excessive noise and with some of the built in sensors. What is your experience? Interested to know if the build quality of the first generation has been retained, or even improved, in the versions since mine. Wahoo is now up to version 6 of the Kickr and now Version 2 of the Kickr Bike.
Great video. I also have the original Kickr. I bought it cheaply because the freewheel was not spinning properly and changing gears was inaccurate. There is a spacer that gets squeezed and stuck on the axle after years of heavy use. I contacted Wahoo and they said they are not giving support to the original Kickr anymore, nevertheless, they sent me a leftover spacer for $25. I took the replacement ring and I had it professionally replicated, the guy who provided the service charged me for a minimum order of 20 pieces. Now I have too many (in case you need one). After the fix, I have been racing on the kikr every day for the past 2 years with no issues, I switched recently to the power meter on my bike because the Kikr has a small lag I wanted to improve. I love it so far and I also believe the new version does not offer enough to make it up for the switch.
@@ThisIsJulianC definitely helped me but clearly stated the original kickr was not supported. I don't know if you can get the part from them anymore. Like I did
I have the exact same Kickr, purchased in 2017. My experience has been the same as yours. Absolutely no issues....yet! I have considered changing the belt and bearings, just because, but then I stop myself and will continue to wait it out. I think I have almost, but not quite, the same number of miles on it as you. Very well built product. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Thanks for sharing - I have been tempted to perform some servicing on it but always decide to leave it as is because it is running perfectly. I hear from Redditors insisting that it is impossible to run a Kickr for so long without any maintenance, but here I am and I am reassured that you have the same experience. (As of today Kickr is at 11,787 miles)
Thank you for sharing your experience. I struggle starting to cycle again in the spring after the long cold winters here in Idaho and a Wahoo Kickr seem to be a great trainer to at least try an maintain my fitness level. I'm not sure about the Zwift program but it sounds like it can be at least more entertaining than staring at a wall. Found an unused/unopened V4 kickr that's in my price range that may be the way I go! Thanks again.
Glad it helped. You don’t need Zwift but it does give you a much more immersive experience. I am usually watching something on a TV so I don’t pay too much attention to the avatar on the Zwift app, but it gives a feeling of actually cycling with other people. And I use it for the workouts that I do. Enjoy it! 👍
We have 4 kickrs, results and customer service have been mixed, half the products have failed within the first few months. Still have the original from 2012 and it has a poor signal too but still going.
Good point on signal strength. Mine is using ANT+ and I have to have the dongle on a cable so that it sits on the ground about 14 inches from my pedals. Mrs C uses Bluetooth on hers instead, signal is stronger and no cable required.
My kickr 5 is now on 7800 miles and i have had no problems with this one. The first one i bought, just after it’s release had a problem out of the box, but i got a full refund and i waited until the production issue was fully resolved. I think the Kickr’s are reliable now.
Depends on budget how much you will use it and for how long. I am at 12k miles with my Gen 1 now, still going strong. If I had to replace it I would get the latest version at the time and not the core.
I cracked two ribs when sprinting on my Kickr and tipping sideways. Fell onto a large paint can. Doh! Had 2 kickrs but now have a Wattbike as I was sick of changing bikes around.
Ouch! I would find it a serious pain to have to put the bike on and off the trainer on a regular basis so I get why you did that. I looked at the Kickr Bike (Gen 1) and passed on it, didn’t look at the Wattbike too much but I hear good things about it
I admit I enjoy riding indoors more than outdoors. No animals, cars, etc, to contend with or set up (I live in a condo and have a lot to do to bring them in, clean, and out of the condo building). Indoor cycling reminds me of when I bought a convertible. As a lifelong motorcyclist, many times the convertible was more appealing than gearing up for riding the arguably less safe option. The same applies to indoor v outdoor cycling, for me.
Curious - do you ride Zwift? Do you watch TV while riding? I’m with you on the reasons for indoor cycling, I get out when I can but still cycle indoors more often.
Nice video, is it your Kickr still running fine? Looks like the more expensive Kickr is more durable than the Kickr Core. I'm not sure what to do as a beginner. PS: Like your garage setup.
i made special room for my bike trainer. install a glass tile for the sun entering the room and i plant as many i can fill the room with thick leaf plant and i put some a jasmine plant which i made it dwarf it help give some good smell in the room. and i put a cheap window air conditioner and one small air purifier. so far i love what i have. the room is size 3x4meter square with a tiny 5watt exhaust fan for a ventilation. i use trainer in the laundry room before it and i got sick of it because the humidity after do about hour is so disgusting it stink like a sweat and start smell like a dusty room.
My Kickr is the original version. It has worked flawlessly for 7 years and more than 10,500 miles. I am more than happy with it but I do hear of other people having problems with the drive belt, with excessive noise and with some of the built in sensors. What is your experience? Interested to know if the build quality of the first generation has been retained, or even improved, in the versions since mine.
Wahoo is now up to version 6 of the Kickr and now Version 2 of the Kickr Bike.
Great video. I also have the original Kickr. I bought it cheaply because the freewheel was not spinning properly and changing gears was inaccurate. There is a spacer that gets squeezed and stuck on the axle after years of heavy use. I contacted Wahoo and they said they are not giving support to the original Kickr anymore, nevertheless, they sent me a leftover spacer for $25. I took the replacement ring and I had it professionally replicated, the guy who provided the service charged me for a minimum order of 20 pieces. Now I have too many (in case you need one). After the fix, I have been racing on the kikr every day for the past 2 years with no issues, I switched recently to the power meter on my bike because the Kikr has a small lag I wanted to improve. I love it so far and I also believe the new version does not offer enough to make it up for the switch.
Generally Wahoo supports their products, sounds like they helped you
@@ThisIsJulianC definitely helped me but clearly stated the original kickr was not supported. I don't know if you can get the part from them anymore. Like I did
I have the exact same Kickr, purchased in 2017. My experience has been the same as yours. Absolutely no issues....yet!
I have considered changing the belt and bearings, just because, but then I stop myself and will continue to wait it out. I think I have almost, but not quite, the same number of miles on it as you. Very well built product. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Thanks for sharing - I have been tempted to perform some servicing on it but always decide to leave it as is because it is running perfectly. I hear from Redditors insisting that it is impossible to run a Kickr for so long without any maintenance, but here I am and I am reassured that you have the same experience. (As of today Kickr is at 11,787 miles)
@@ThisIsJulianC 🤞
Thank you for sharing your experience. I struggle starting to cycle again in the spring after the long cold winters here in Idaho and a Wahoo Kickr seem to be a great trainer to at least try an maintain my fitness level. I'm not sure about the Zwift program but it sounds like it can be at least more entertaining than staring at a wall. Found an unused/unopened V4 kickr that's in my price range that may be the way I go! Thanks again.
Glad it helped. You don’t need Zwift but it does give you a much more immersive experience. I am usually watching something on a TV so I don’t pay too much attention to the avatar on the Zwift app, but it gives a feeling of actually cycling with other people. And I use it for the workouts that I do. Enjoy it! 👍
We have 4 kickrs, results and customer service have been mixed, half the products have failed within the first few months. Still have the original from 2012 and it has a poor signal too but still going.
Good point on signal strength. Mine is using ANT+ and I have to have the dongle on a cable so that it sits on the ground about 14 inches from my pedals. Mrs C uses Bluetooth on hers instead, signal is stronger and no cable required.
My kickr 5 is now on 7800 miles and i have had no problems with this one.
The first one i bought, just after it’s release had a problem out of the box, but i got a full refund and i waited until the production issue was fully resolved.
I think the Kickr’s are reliable now.
When mine eventually fails I'll definitely get another one, super reliable and very pleased with it.
Yeah, I'm considering buying it this year. But not sure if I should go with core a 2x price v6..
Depends on budget how much you will use it and for how long. I am at 12k miles with my Gen 1 now, still going strong. If I had to replace it I would get the latest version at the time and not the core.
@@ThisIsJulianC Thanks, I ordered v6. Not waiting for v7 xd
@@Tassaczek i doubt there is much they can improve from the v6. I ordered the v6 now too, hows yours doing?
I cracked two ribs when sprinting on my Kickr and tipping sideways. Fell onto a large paint can. Doh! Had 2 kickrs but now have a Wattbike as I was sick of changing bikes around.
Ouch! I would find it a serious pain to have to put the bike on and off the trainer on a regular basis so I get why you did that. I looked at the Kickr Bike (Gen 1) and passed on it, didn’t look at the Wattbike too much but I hear good things about it
I admit I enjoy riding indoors more than outdoors. No animals, cars, etc, to contend with or set up (I live in a condo and have a lot to do to bring them in, clean, and out of the condo building). Indoor cycling reminds me of when I bought a convertible. As a lifelong motorcyclist, many times the convertible was more appealing than gearing up for riding the arguably less safe option. The same applies to indoor v outdoor cycling, for me.
Curious - do you ride Zwift? Do you watch TV while riding? I’m with you on the reasons for indoor cycling, I get out when I can but still cycle indoors more often.
Nice video, is it your Kickr still running fine?
Looks like the more expensive Kickr is more durable than the Kickr Core. I'm not sure what to do as a beginner.
PS: Like your garage setup.
Thanks. It’s still running well, closing in on 12k miles now. These are built very solid.
i made special room for my bike trainer. install a glass tile for the sun entering the room and i plant as many i can fill the room with thick leaf plant and i put some a jasmine plant which i made it dwarf it help give some good smell in the room. and i put a cheap window air conditioner and one small air purifier. so far i love what i have. the room is size 3x4meter square with a tiny 5watt exhaust fan for a ventilation.
i use trainer in the laundry room before it and i got sick of it because the humidity after do about hour is so disgusting it stink like a sweat and start smell like a dusty room.
My garage gym needs air flow if I am doing anything longer than 60 minutes at a time.
@@ThisIsJulianC
it true use static trainer need good air circulation. plant in the room ac unit and small ventilator fan help a lot.
have you never had to change out your belt after all that 10K mileage?
Correct, I have not needed to replace or repair anything on it. Keep it clean and dust free... thats it.
@@ThisIsJulianC Thanks!
new to zwift. After all these miles you are only lvl 42?? How freaking long does it take to lvl up in zwift lol
It’s not linear. As you level up, the amount of XP you'll need to earn to reach higher levels increases.
@@ThisIsJulianC yea i know but only lvl 42 after 16000km is wild. how freaking long will it take for max 100