GCN Tech Unboxing: New WAHOO KICKR & KICKR HEADWIND

Brand new from WAHOO for 2018, we're unboxing the updated KICKR Smart trainer, and the new KICKR HEADWIND here on GCN Tech. And you know what that means - you have the chance to win them! Check it out! It’s the brand new Wahoo Kickr!! And Kickr Headwind. How cool is that? Well pretty cool I guess seeing as that is what it does. The Kickr is a Direct drive trainer meaning you take your rear wheel out and attach the bike straight onto the trainer. A key advantage of this over a traditional trainer where your rear wheel runs on a roller is that you avoid rear wheel slippage and the ride feel is far more realistic. The Kickr is also an open source smart trainer, meaning it is ideal for 3rd party apps like Zwift. Being a smart trainer, with an in built power meter, the kickr can automatically adjust the resistance you encounter depending on workout or the virtual terrain you are riding - eg making it harder on hills! Now you might be looking at this and thinking it looks similar to the previous model. Well, the new Kickr has been updated Firsty Wahoo has increased the flywheel size. This gives the new Kickr an even more realistic ride feel. This also means that whe you free wheel down a virtual descent the inertia it feels like you’re freewheeling on a normal road. And, the Kickr can now give resistance up to 2200 watts. I don’t know about you, but that is great news for me, the previous limit of 2000W just could not handle all the power I can put out... If you enjoyed this video, make sure to give it a thumbs up and share it with your friends. 👍 If you'd like to contribute captions and video info in your language, here's the link - Watch more on GCN Tech... 📹 The GCN Tech Show Music: Back In The Days - Andreas Jamsheree Photos: © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Bettiniphoto / Brought to you by the world’s biggest cycling channel, the Global Cycling Network (GCN), GCN Tech goes deeper into the bikes, kit and technology stories that matter. GCN Tech is utterly obsessed with seeking out and showcasing the best in bikes, tech, products and upgrades. Everywhere. Every week. From news and rumours, first ride exclusives, how-tos, the weekly GCN Tech Show, pro bikes, set-up tips and more, we geek out over the tiny details that can make the big differences to you. With years of racing and industry expertise, we also bring you instructive maintenance videos to hone your mechanical skills, as well as behind the scenes factory tours and in-depth analysis of kit chosen by the pro peloton to keep your finger on the pulse of cycling’s latest technological innovations. Engage with us every week on the channel and across social media – we’re here to answer every question you’ve got on cycling tech.