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Wahoo CEO Details Fixes for Issues Surrounding KICKR 2018 & KICKR CORE

Of course, someone will invariably recall the days of the CompuTrainer or some other product from years ago.

Week in Review–Dec 22nd, 2018

2) Founder of CompuTrainer passes away: There’s no denying that CompuTrainer was a pioneer in the indoor training space, and Chuck was one of the nicest guys out there.

A Power Primer – Cycling with Power 101

Let’s just assume that's 275w to make things simple (despite having 18 months of CompuTrainer data, I actually don’t have an FTP established yet since all my workouts never really went for ‘go as hard as possible for long’, so 275w is a semi-random shot in the dark).

Elite & Wahoo Reduce List Prices on Trainers

If we look back to the CompuTrainer days, it was Wahoo that introduced their first trainer, the original Wahoo KICKR in 2012, undercutting the then gold-standard CompuTrainer by some $400+.

Weekend Wrap-up: TrainerRoad, Cold DC Runs, and more

Later on during the weekend I would get The Girl’s bike all setup to use TrainerRoad as well, including setting it up to use and control the CompuTrainer.

Week in Review–May 22nd, 2011

So with that, let’s get into the action! Weekly Mailbag over at Slowtwitch.com: This week I cover the following topics over at Slowtwitch as part of the mailbag series: 1) Comparing Garmin GTU-10 vs Spot Tracker 2) Creating CompuTrainer courses from GPS files 3) Heart Rate Strap Combo Platters You can read all my past weekly mailbags at Slowtwitch here.

CycleOps Virtual Training In-Depth Review

Joining the two other trainers at current they control, the CompuTrainer and KICKR.

Week in Review–January 29th, 2011

Check it out: 1) Limitations and choice with Garmin power meter head units 2) CompuTrainer and RacerMate One Software 3) New Nike+ and TomTom Running GPS Partnership (Nike+ Sportwatch) You can read all my past weekly mailbags at Slowtwitch here.

Separating product timeline fact from fantasy: The After Party Edition

The 2013 Swim/Bike/Run Gear I use List

Currently The Girl has pushed forward an “Occupy KICKR” movement that has left me back on the CompuTrainer.

Stuck

Here’s the items up for review: CompuTrainer – Essentially a computerized trainer that can change resistance.

A working weekend in Vegas

Recording at the time was a CompuTrainer (via TrainerRoad), the Quarq RED SRAM 2012 Cinqo (they let me hold onto the bike a couple weeks longer to test against the Polar/Look pedal pieces), and finally…the Polar/Look power pedals.

Week in Review–December 27th, 2015

5) CompuTrainer Recall: This was also a few weeks ago – but I really want to ensure folks see this.

Week in Review–March 5th, 2017

Wednesday: The End of An Era: CompuTrainer Ceases Production… - CompuTrainer shutting down their line

First look at Zwift, an ultra real graphics trainer app

They also support doing the same for the CompuTrainer and plan to support the PowerBeam Pro.

Wahoo Fitness KICKR now (sorta) available for pre-order

No, it doesn’t have the road smoothness of the LeMond Revolution, but it also has more finesse than the CompuTrainer when it comes to load application (i.e.

Interbike 2011 Day 2 Overview (Sports Technology)

Shortly thereafter I ran across b.There – which aims to take your standard trainer and turn it into an mini-CompuTrainer.

Week in Review–September 18th, 2010

If I had to pick my favorite, it’d be the CompuTrainer…just cause it’s all about combing training with technology and a wee bit of style.

TrainerRoad shows off new iOS app

They’ll support most of the same devices as on the PC/Mac, but as it stands today there are some limitations with respect to things like the CompuTrainer – since that requires physical cables (but more on changes with CompuTrainer in another post…).

How to: Troubleshooting Power Meter and Trainer Accuracy Issues

In most cases this is achieved in about 10 minutes, but I’ve seen other trainers take at least 15 minutes (the CompuTrainer is actually such one).

TrainerRoad shows off new desktop app, plus Android plans

You’ve still got support for products like CompuTrainer, and my favorite – DeviceRelay (allows you to retransmit out your Virtual Power or CompuTrainer as ANT+).

A New York City Runaround

Like the CompuTrainer software, it also had a virtual pacer – and like the CompuTrainer that pacer was set based…

Separating product timeline fact from fantasy: Interbike Edition

On the software side (CompuTrainer and Tacx) – the story is much the same.

Stages, Wahoo sponsor Team Sky, CycleOps sponsors Trek Pro team, and Team Lampre on ROTOR Power, Movistar on Power2Max

Their biggest competitor if you look at pro-level athletes is really CompuTrainer, mostly due to years of brand recognition – not because of technology innovation.

Kinetic announces new ‘Smart’ trainer lineup, and subscription service

Especially since every other trainer company is going towards openness (heck, even CompuTrainer!).