Wahoo KICKR SNAP Wheel-On Bike Resistance Trainer For Cycling/Spinning Indoors

I bought the Wahoo Kickr Snap after reading many online reviews; it sounded like the least expensive, reasonable quality bike trainer. It was easy to set up. Since my bike had a thru axle, I bought the thru axle adapter kit Wahoo recommended; the kit installed in minutes. Once mounted my bike is stable and works perfectly, allowing easy peddling and shifting. Operation is amazingly quiet.The directions and videos from Wahoo allow integration with subscriptions to various bike-training video streaming services; I chose not to use one so this review is about stand-alone use.A free app allows control of the unit with a smart phone. Although the instructions are not great, I found several YouTube videos that helped.You can adjust resistance with your phone, the app track time, effort and various other parameters.I am able to get a good workout, adjusted easily for how I feel.It is essentially like riding at a constant incline; using the gears allows adjustment of effort, exactly like it would when riding. I set my bike up facing a TV and generally watch a game while I ride, it works for me!In summary it is a remarkably high quality, sturdy, quiet unit that provides a satisfying ride.

I got this initially because I didn't want to commit to the $700 or whatever that the Kickr Core costs. It definitely does the trick! I got great workouts with this thing for a little while. Be warned though, it is quite noisy and will wear down the tread on a regular bike tire. I'd advise getting a training tire to put on your back wheel to prevent that. Also, I was pivoting my bike onto its back wheel to get it out of the way after using it (which is pretty handy, tbh) but apparently that can shift the clamp a bit because my bike popped off the trainer at one point while I was riding because the clamp had shifted off of my wheel. I just made sure to check the clamp before each ride after that. I ended up getting the Kickr Core after a few months of using this one because I decided it was worth the money for the noise reduction, saving my wheel, and the added stats. But I would still recommend this one!

Brought for nephew training for IronMan. Has worked well for him. Be sure to protect floor underneath as dust can accumulate.

It’s a good product but within the first year the calibration has gone completely out of whack. I’ve done factory spin downs and opened a ticket with wahoo but they won’t help and say that I need to buy a secondary power meter to prove the issue. Not happy with the customer support at all.

I am a Zwifter and wanted a reasonable priced trainer controllable by Zwift. Didn't want a direct drive trainer because did not want the hassle of removing the rear wheel, plus prices are much more. This compact trainer meets all my needs. Easy to attach bike, compact footprint, easy to pair, and totally Zwift compatible. Everything I wanted for a good price. Glad I purchased.

I had. Saris trainer rhat kicked the bucket on me so I decided to give the Kickr a go. Except for one minor issue and no integrated cadence meter its great.This trainer does not have a cadence meter so you'll need to buy a separate module for that (if you care). They're cheap so not a huge deal. But I did have one issue where the trainer stopped reporting power etc. Turns out there is a white strip taped to the inside of the flywheel that somehow fell of during use. Their support site actually has this issue listed. I taped a small strip of plumbing tape in its place and it's working fine now. It was frustrating to say the least but it's been working great since.It's quiet for a wheel on trainer, the tension knob is simple but works and it hasn't overheated once. Hopefully this means it lasts longer than the Saris I had.

I watched literally dozens of youtube video before I settled on this one , the best bang for my money . I ordered one. I have quick release and thru axle bikes , so i ordered the wahoo thru axle adapters too just in case . The box was bigger and heavier than I expected . It arrived pre-assembled . I had to replace the quick release axle with the one included , than I was in business . I installed the rear end of my Scott speedster gravel in the trainer . I downloaded the wahoo app and paired the trainer and my heart rate monitor . I used the resistance mode , 50% resistance is good enough for me . Who needs an indoor recycling app ? I just watch a Tour de France youtube video on the ipad while using the trainer , that provides the needed distraction and makes indoor cycling much less boring . I average 150-200 watts and a heart rate of 140-160 , that’s good enough for an oldie like me . I think 30 minutes on the trainer is equivalent to 2 hours on the rod , thanks to the sustained resistance . I will update . The wahoo app is all you need, but i also used the trainer with my Garmin edge 830Just finished 36 miles on the trainer . I found my sweet spot, the big chainring on the front, and the biggest cog on the rear cassette , and 50% resistance . With this setting the trainer feels fluid and less clunky . I watch one my favorite movies while riding , so far i watched Thelma and Louise , good fellas and easy rider , indoor riding is not as boring as I thought . This budget trainer will keep me going through cold New England winter until it warms up again

I have used indoor trainers over the years, but never really enjoyed them. Over the past two winters, I began doing some of the interval sessions on YouTube, which was better than just riding or making my own program. Some of my cycling friends encouraged me to buy a smart trainer. I bought this one three months ago and got a subscription with Zwift. It has added a new dimension for me, and I have enjoyed it! There have not been any issues with the Wahoo Kickr Snap. The equipment is well deigned and built. I thoroughly recommend it. I bought this one partly for the ease of set up.