And for a trainer like the KICKR SNAP the tension on the wheel has to be just right or the whole thing doesn't work. Thus skipping the calibration step with any on-wheel trainer isn't recommended. If you don't well-calibrate the trainer ahead of training you can end up with wildly inaccurate power readings. The problem with the KICKR SNAP is the same problem with just about every on-wheel trainer: calibration. As such I figured the integration with a KICKR would better suit my needs. I've been using ELEMNT bike computers for a while now and have been thorougly pleased with them. I looked at many budget smart trainers like the CycleOps M2 and a few others but decided to go with the Wahoo KICKR SNAP. But there are some limitations you should be aware of.
This might seem like a good way to go, especially if you've been using a fluid trainer for a while. Now, if you're like me you might consider a budget model and decide to go with a wheel-on smart trainer.
Computrainer vs kickr upgrade#
Only option for that is to upgrade to a smart trainer with more accurate power output. It works and does allow me to do interval training using my power meter and other sensors but I know for sure it's not likely to be anywhere accurate in terms of power output. I've been using a classic fluid trainer for a little over a year now, an Elite Qubo fluid trainer to be exact. I also wrote a full breakdown of the calibration process. But, as you'll learn in my re-review of the KICKR Snap, I finally figured it out. I was left with a bad impression mainly due to a lack of understanding on how the calibration process works. This was my first time to review the Wahoo KICKR Snap.