How to Calibrate WAHOO KICKR and Zwift (and other bike trainers)

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How to Calibrate WAHOO KICKR and Zwift (and other bike trainers) to get the best experience and accuracy during triathlon bike training workouts using the Zwift training app. Triathletes should calibrate their bike trainers every 2 weeks for the best results.
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@bjloveschicago 3 жыл бұрын

thanks Taren! I'm so proud of myself -- just re-calibrated my Kickr Snap based on this video. Your instrux so clear and concise. You made my day!

@ineswong17 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

@karlosfandango6637 5 жыл бұрын

I've just ordered a Wahoo speed and cadence sensor. Going to try using Zwift on a spin bike first. Never used this kind of stuff before, I'm already obsessed!!!

@TriathlonTaren 5 жыл бұрын

It's awesome!!

@sdls92110 4 жыл бұрын

@@TriathlonTaren we love it too. my kiddo and i share one smart trainer but both use zwift and it's been fun.

@Primetime_dads 3 жыл бұрын

I just got the new one and I’m glad you no longer have to calibrate it

@andrewkenningley4555 Жыл бұрын

If you buy the v5 kicker it has auto spindown so it takes away the need to worry

@bigtone9480 5 жыл бұрын

Noooo so close lol you deserve more subs big lad 👍👍

@antonioroto83 4 жыл бұрын

Very useful and clear, T. Do you think it will work with Minoura Kagura turbo trainer? Connected to Zwift app... Thank you!

@emailjwr 4 жыл бұрын

Can you do a zwift spindown and get power if you just have a spin bike with a cadence sensor?

@albertocarbajal2607 2 жыл бұрын

Any suggestions on how to fix vibration issues with the wahoo kickr?

@peterburgess7314 3 жыл бұрын

I have a mountain bike on and with such a small front chain ring, my top speed is 15 mph at best me maxed out. I am pedling like crazy just to get up to 10 / 12 mph. and thats in the smallest back cog. i am stuffed.

@shredntread9600 4 жыл бұрын

What mode should you ride the Kikr when using zwift?

@cowboycatranch 4 жыл бұрын

The Zwift calibration requires you to get to 37 km/hour. It did not state you should go over like you did. Wonder if and how this affects your calibration.

@rexfest 4 жыл бұрын

that is the most badass TT rig ive ever seen in my life. what is it?!!?

@grahamcousins6259 3 жыл бұрын

Does it matter how many seconds the wahoo kickr shoud take to spin down?

@garethdavies9677 4 жыл бұрын

I’m unable to calibrate my elite turbomuin? Any suggestions?

@lukeyong8881 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Teran... On my zwift pairing devices page, I don't seem to get the wrench tool icon... Is there an answer for this?

@anthonypomerson 5 жыл бұрын

Group zwift rides!!! Yay!!

@MrKvelis 2 жыл бұрын

Hello. I have a new Wahoo kicr bike. I find no options in the Wahoo fitness app where I can do calibration (spinndown) not in Zwift. Do not get any wrench symbol where I can do calibration

@georgecarlson3143 5 жыл бұрын

As a wheel-on Zwifter, gotta thank you. Never noticed the wrench while riding as I do running. Speaking of which - are you/can you do a similar piece (or maybe I just don’t remember) for Stryd calibration with Zwift? Thanks!

@niberdoom 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Taren! Why should you do a spinndown calibration in the Wahoo app instead of do it directly in Zwift? Is the Wahoo app more precis/exakt then the Zwifts own calibration? Owns a Kickr snap and always do the calibration in Zwift.

@knockdolian12 4 жыл бұрын

niberdoom I watched this video and was thinking the same

@AT-cs8jc 3 жыл бұрын

Is there any need to do a Wahoo spindown AND a Zwift Spindown? I have both.

@PartyChicken407 2 жыл бұрын

Did you ever figure out the answer? I have both too

@act0707 2 жыл бұрын

@@PartyChicken407 don’t think I received a concrete answer. Since posting this, I do a zwift spin down everytime I remove and replace my bike on the trainer. I never do a wahoo one. Probably would if I used the app more but I only use zwift. Not saying what I do is proper, just sharing what I do.

@TheBlablubb1989 5 жыл бұрын

But no necessity to calibrate the trainer if you use a powermeter (PowerTap P1 in my example) to control the trainer via the app, right? Of course I calibrate the powermeter itself ;)

@trocycling1204 10 ай бұрын

No, not really necessary!

@tonycrabtree3416 3 жыл бұрын

That 13k number was smashed all of 2020.

@daroit 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Taren! What source power do you use for the FTP tests on Zwift? Seems reasonable to use whatever power source you'll use in real life.

@mcuten 5 жыл бұрын

David Roca Ituren I use the power meter on the crank arms of my bike.

@daroit 5 жыл бұрын

@@mcuten for every single ride, or just FTP wise?

@mcuten 5 жыл бұрын

@@daroit Every single ride. In my opinion, consistency is more important than accuracy, and so if you want consistent numbers between indoor and outdoor rides, your power meter should be the source of power for as many of those rides as possible, which is why I use my power meter while riding indoors.

@timhome514 5 жыл бұрын

My wahoo kickr decreases in power over a session compared to my quarq even with doing a factory calibration on wahoo fitness app. I have recently moved it but calibrated it afterwards. any ideas why it's under reading compared to normal?

@christhomas6443 5 жыл бұрын

search for advanced wahoo spindown. That might solve the problem.

@Raphael_Slowik 5 жыл бұрын

This is a huge bug of the Wahoo Kickr. It's losing the resistance over and over, search for "resistance" "Wahoo" "Zwift" and you will find a discussion in the Zwift message boards, but unfortunately no solution yet. The problem exists now for almost a year....

@sdls92110 4 жыл бұрын

Is there a particular gear that it's better to do the spindown in?

@danielPrologo1 4 жыл бұрын

I need to know that

@Ajx888 2 жыл бұрын

I need to know this too

@lenf3641 Жыл бұрын

On the Wahoo app: "It is not necessary to do a spindown before each ride. You should do a spindown after transporting your Kickr." Not sure where did you get this info to do the spindown/calibration every two weeks. Maybe it's outdated?

@scubamike50 5 жыл бұрын

My Free year subscription for Zwift is coming to a close. What to you think of ROUVY? Good, Better, The same?

@EricGlenn 5 жыл бұрын

Personally i like it better. I know Taren has indicated he had not used Rouvy.

@EmmettPate 5 жыл бұрын

If you want to do "real life" routes on the trainer, give Rouvy a try. There are thousands already in the library and you can easily create your own (with or without video).

@williamolson3989 3 жыл бұрын

try rouvy great great real videos they have races also.

@caveboy9988 4 жыл бұрын

doesnt work on Elite Direto. no spanner icon comes up at all

@johnmeisner4391 4 жыл бұрын

Same on the suito

@scubamike50 5 жыл бұрын

SCODY. Looks great on you, it would look even better on me (j/k ;) Shipping is $40.00 coming from Australia (deal killer). That's 25% of my total order (cycle kit and hat). Had to pass. My loss I guess.

@TriathlonTaren 5 жыл бұрын

I know, I wish they were in North America for sure. It's tough.

@cyclin_sean.3713 5 жыл бұрын

Never seen the wrench icon dude, is that because I'm in the uk, my app is upto date....

@geoffreyquintelier6390 5 жыл бұрын

support.zwift.com/en_us/how-to-calibrate-your-trainer-BkfgRkbr7 List of trainers Thatcher support this Zwift calibration, only a few for the moment it seems.

@cyclin_sean.3713 5 жыл бұрын

@@geoffreyquintelier6390 thankyou, appreciate it.

@vedhed21 5 жыл бұрын

1 year, no calibration. :O

@st939 4 жыл бұрын

Why bother? Get a TACX Neo, plug it in and forget about it. Super precise every time, all the time. No belts, no parts that can deteriorate over time (except the bearing which is super tough to start with). The best out there, a no-brainer...