Thank you - really useful as I switched from mounting a 10-speed bike with quick release skewer to an 11-speed one with through-axle. In the process of watching your vid to guide me through those changes, I also realised I’d not changed the tyre size setting from Kickr’s factory/shipping default! Riding is so much smoother now.

Nice job! Clear, concise and gave me confidence to set this up. Bravo!

Thank you so much, first video I see who talk about brake block with hydrolic brake and a trainer. So helpful

Thanks for this detailed but easy to follow guide. A lot of the videos I’ve seen skip some important details that you went over.

Thank you! I’m really not a ‘read the manual’ type..thanks to you I’m all set-up! :)

Thank you very much for committing your time and doing this video. Perfectly on point and super sympathetic.

As with the other comments, Thank you - very helpful for a ‘newbie’ who just acquired a Kickr last week! Set up should now be a breeze!

OK …. There is an absolute …. Positive …. Without a doubt certainty that I could not have made it this far without your excellent video. I have never changed out a rear cassette and your instruction was perfect. I am upgrading from the Kickr first generation. Thank you so much for helping a “geezer” get this done. Now … on to the Climb installation.

@ChrisEnockson

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help. Thank you for the kind words

@rubendelrio6120

Жыл бұрын

What if we want to use a 12v cassette?

Thank you so much for this video. Helped me immensely. I’d almost given up after watching other videos including the ones by Wahoo themselves.

Incredibly helpful video showing all variations. Thank you!

Thanks for that . Nice clear video and talk through.Answers all those unknown ' before you buy' questions

Thanks for reminding about the brake lock. Very information and clear step by step video. Thanks

Thanks! Changing out the cog set was a breeze. Great video.

Very helpful. Definitely pushes me towards buying a Wahoo Kickr v5. Thanks!

Great video, I just purchased one and setting up was causing me a bit of anxiety. Thanks for your video!

@jimbojet8728

Жыл бұрын

Hi, I gave a new trainer on order. I’m interested in where your anxieties arose, so that I can perhaps avoid them. I do tend to panic when thinks just don’t go together simply and work from the outset. Thanks.

Brilliant video for newbies like myself! Thanks again!

Great video, thanks. If you leave the legs folded, you can lay it on its side to put the cassette on.

Absolutely brilliant video, thank you.

Great video, much appreciated!

Wahoo! should include a link to this video via QR code on the box! Well done and very much appreciated.

great tutorial, thanks a lot !

My dad told me set up his wahoo kickr just now, pointed at the bike to use, and gave me 0 tools or ideas how to do this. I'm already stuck at "have a chain whip," at 4:25 hahahahaha. WHY DAD?!?!?!!? (Thank you for this video btw, quite a daunting task.)

Super good teacher , easy thanks so much

Great vid Chris! Thank you!

Incredibly helpful, thank you 🙏

Outstanding. Thank you.

Excellent video!!

Thank you for this information it helps a lot! If I have mineral oil Tektro brakes would I need a brake block? Do you think the one included would work for me if so?

Great video Chris, very informative! I’m just wondering if you could offer some advice! When my kicker legs are in the open position one of them is loose and has wiggle room back at the ‘hinged’ end! The other one is good and stiff with no movement ! Any advice on what I could do to secure the ‘loose’ one?

Ty , hope Wahoo learn from your video ;)

Thank you so much!

Seems like just keeping it at “road 24” height would be good even for 700c just to keep bikes front end higher for comfort. It doesn’t confuse the “smartness” of the metrics does it?

This is an excellent video! The only quick question is you showed the 11 and 10 speed cassettes - what do you do for 9? Do you simply install the spacer and leave out the smallest gear?

Great video thanks

Would love to see you actually go for a spin on trainer or link to zwift

Do you show how to install a QR skewer axle with U-Shaped dropouts onto the Kickr? My Merida Speeder 400 with shimano 105 group set is like this. Brilliant just watched but now have another nightmare to deal with: the brake block for my disc brakes 😥It never ends! Could you show installing disc brake bike with brake block onto the Kickr?

I've ridden my kickr twice now and both times the chain comes off the cassette and gets jammed between the axle and the cassette. Is there a reason why this keeps popping off? I've tried adjusting the cable barrel. I just keep off the last gear so I don't risk it popping off.

thanks for the video, really helpful. The sunrace 11 speed cassette that comes with wahoo kickr v5 trainer is a 11-28T , while my bike although 11 speed but the number of teeth is different, 11-30T cassette. Will the bike be plug and play to trainer (and vice versa) or will there be a need for RD adjustments (b-limit screws, cable tension, etc) since they have different number of teeth on the cassette? Or is it recommended to install cassette with same number of teeth (11-30T) into wahoo kickr v5 to make it plug and play? Thanks!

@ChrisEnockson

2 жыл бұрын

Might need a slight rd adjustment but might get lucky and have it line up perfectly.

Great video, I wonder if my topstone1 will fitt on this? Grx 800 shimano 11 cogs, 700c and 142 is the rear spacing

@ChrisEnockson

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it will

Thanks a lot for tout great video. This is really usefull. I have a question, I'll receive a new bike having 14 speed... Do you know if it will be possible to adapt it on the HT !?

@ChrisEnockson

2 жыл бұрын

14 speeds in the rear cassette or 7x2?

Thanks for the video - super helpful. Do you happen to know if the Kickr supports both 120v and 230v power supply? I'd assume so and you just have to swap out power adaptors but don't see it in the specs anywhere.

@ChrisEnockson

3 жыл бұрын

Should come with all the adaptors needed.

Awesome tutorial! I have a 10-speed 11-36t cassette. Is it possible to use the included 11-speed sunrace still? I’m guessing would need to reindex.

@ChrisEnockson

2 жыл бұрын

No the chain is too wide and the pull ratio is different. Use a 10 speed cassette.

Hey thanks for the video, very informative. Just a quick question. There is no pre-installed spacer between the hub and the Sunrace cassette straight out of the box right? Just the spare spacer you get in case you need to install a 10 or 9 speed cassette? A friend tells me I should have got two spacers, one pre-installed on the kickr with the 11 speed cassette and another for a 10 and below cassette.

@ChrisEnockson

3 жыл бұрын

No there is no pre installed spacer it just comes with 1 spacer.

@DynamiteDB

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisEnockson thanks mate.

Very clear

With a thru axle do you use for the wahoo kicker Smart Trainer? I was told in the bIke shop to order one so it would be long enough as the one on the bike they didn’t think would be (my quick release was much easier with my old bike I had on the WAhoo Trainer;). By the Robert Axle Project website, it said to order a Lightning bolt 12mmX163MMX1.5 thread; however it did say their axles weren’t for a direct drive trainer but a wheel on trainer. Do you know if the axle I ordered will work with the new Jamis Renegade bike I purchased for the Wahoo Smart Trainer? Thank you, your help is appreciated.

@ChrisEnockson

3 жыл бұрын

suspension. Of the wheel off trainers, Wahoo kickr included do not require changing out the Thru axle.

@jangutschenritter9983

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your quick response and great video!

Hi, do you have links for the tools and supplies you used?

Hello Chris. I have and issue with the compatibility of kickr/bike even though, on paper this shouldn't be and issue. I'm running a shimano 105 11-28 cassette with a thru-axle. My kickr (V5) should perfectly set up for this, however my rear derailleur is unable to reach my top 3 gears on the back. Nothing that messing with limiting screws and adjustment barrels with solve. Can you help me? Thank you.

@ChrisEnockson

3 жыл бұрын

Without having the bike with me the things I would initially check are the limit screws, the cable tension, the cassette setup, the functionality of the shifter, derailleur, and cabling. If it's more involved than that I would need to see it.

Great video. Wonder if you can help me. I'm experiencing a lot of chain noise. I've checked the spacer and that's correct as is height. I've tried indexing and adjusting the rear derailleur but I can't get the chain from making a noise in most gears. Is there a special way to adjust the gears on a Kickr?

@ChrisEnockson

3 жыл бұрын

The gear adjustment is the same as doing it with a rear wheel In. Is it making noise in all gears or just a few?

@47Seagull

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisEnockson thanks for you reply. Noise is mainly in the big front chainring and the 3/4 smallest back. It's a new chain and properly cleaned and lubed. I've indexed and adjusted several times without success.

@ChrisEnockson

3 жыл бұрын

Hard to say, here's some things to consider. Derailleur hanger alignment. Friction on cable (old cable or new cable) possibly live the cable. Cassette spacers are in correctly. Chain and cassette age. Old chain on new cassette will often skip.

@47Seagull

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisEnockson New bike and new Kickr, that's why I can't work out what's happening.

Thanks

Hi Chris, very informative video, really good!! thanks. Regarding 8 speed cassette, should I need 2x 1.8 spacers? thanks in advance!

@ChrisEnockson

3 жыл бұрын

Most likely you will need 2

@seansimonds6927

Жыл бұрын

@@ChrisEnockson Can you just use a Shimano 8 speed cassette? Or do you need to adapt the 11speed it comes with?

Can this be used like a flywheel trainer?

Great video thanks, I have a Trek DS 1 which is 7 speed, will this work with my bike?

@ChrisEnockson

3 жыл бұрын

Yes you will need a different cassette and several spacers.

I've just got the kickr core and have a 10spd ultegra cassette to put on it... Do I just use the spacer provided with the trainer and then the cassette or do I use the spacer that's with the cassette and the trainer spacer too?

@ChrisEnockson

3 жыл бұрын

One spacer is all you need. If your cassette already has a spacer behind it it is because the wheels are 11speed compatible and have been adapted for 10 speed.

@jamiemarmont8342

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisEnockson Thanks very much

If I use a different size cassette do I have to adjust the b limit screw

@ChrisEnockson

3 жыл бұрын

No neccesarily make sure you derailleur can handle the new gear range first.

Thanks for sharing . Where did you order your Kickr from? Seems like it's not in stock as per 1 1 2021.

@ChrisEnockson

3 жыл бұрын

Ordered it from Wahoo as a dealer. They have been out of stock for some time.

Can you explain what is required to put on a 8sp cassette (what size spacers, how many and in what order etc.)? Thank you.

@ChrisEnockson

3 жыл бұрын

Should only need the spacer that comes with the trainer and the cassette should work.

@ivanfilchev1753

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisEnockson Thank you very much for your quick reply! However, the Wahoo Fitness profile on KZread wrote a comment saying you need 2 No. 1.85 spacers. Also, nowhere I can find an example or demonstration of the right way to put a 8sp cassette on. Haven't really tried to put th cassette on with the spacer provided with Wahoo, but would like to avoid damaging, hence, I would really like confirmation on the correct setup.

@ChrisEnockson

3 жыл бұрын

The spacers (or lack there of) will not damage the cassette or the trainer. If you put it on and it doesnt have enough the cassette will simply have play in it and wont tighten down. If that is the case add a spacer and your good.

@ivanfilchev1753

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisEnockson sorted! Used Shimano 11-28 (8sp) and only the spacer (1.85mm) provided by Wahoo. I am riding a Vitus Razor road bike. Thanks for the help anyway! Good luck all with your setups. :)

Would this work with a 10-45 cassette? I am having the toughest time getting it on.

@ChrisEnockson

3 жыл бұрын

10 tooth cassette implies a XD body driver. This will not work with that unless you get a xd hub body for the kickr.

I only have a 9 sprocket cassette. Do they make a 9? If so should I just get the less expensive Kickr and order the 9 speed ?

@ChrisEnockson

3 жыл бұрын

Any 9 speed cassette will fit on either the Kickr or the Kickr Core. You will need a spacer behind the cassette but it will be the same set up regardless of which you buy.

@humphreyw8150

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisEnockson the Kickr comes with these spacers, like the one you put on in the video, right? I'm in the same situation as above. Cheers

Hi,I'm a student engineer and currently trying to design this Smart Trainer on SolidWorks, however I don't have one myself. I've been able to get different views of the product online but i lack measurements of all parts and material thickness. Would it be possible to get all measures of parts to enable my design project for University? I would greatly appreciate any help, Thanks

Does it matter if my bike has an 11-32 cassette? The one that comes with the Kickr is an 11-28 if I'm not mistaken?

@ChrisEnockson

3 жыл бұрын

No, not an issue. It the cassette you had was smaller like an 11-28 and went to a bigger one like an 11-32 your chain might be too short or you derailleur cage could be too short but smaller is no issue.

@solefreak2

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisEnockson Okay that makes sense. But what about gear indexing? If the gears have been indexed whilst on the 11-32, would that need to be re-done for the smaller cassette? I'm only asking as I'm currently experiencing a slight grinding noise when in certain gears, difficult to explain but I know its not normal. This stops when peddling which lead me to believe its the drivetrain and not the Kickr itsef.

@ChrisEnockson

3 жыл бұрын

Tuning will be the same with different gear ratio. There might be a slight difference between how the cassette sits on your trainer and how it sits on you wheel do it may need to be adjusted.

@kevinputman852

3 жыл бұрын

Does a campagnolo athena 11 speed fit on the standard cassette provided? If yes are there any downsides? Like shifting problems or something?

If my bike is on a 10 speed cassette, can I simply keep the 11 speed cassette and ride with it? Or is it not going to work at all?

@ChrisEnockson

3 жыл бұрын

Very bad idea. The spacing is different, it will jump gears and not shift well. It will also ruin your chain and eventually the cassette. I highly recommend against doing that.

@godbrother22

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisEnockson thank you for this fast response! Great video as always!

@Arman2Dito

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisEnockson So do I just put the spacer in and remove the smallest cog? Or do I need to buy a cassette specifically made for 10 speeds?

@DaveGme

3 жыл бұрын

If your rear derailleur has the reach, you can just adjust it to work with the trainer. Yes, you’d have to readjust it to work back on your old wheel.

Just ordered this trainer & I am in the scenario of 9 gears (Tiagra 9 speed) - it is an older bike & I believe a good candidate for Zwift training In your video I see your instruction at 05:37 for my case... but my question is: do I need to remove any (2 in my case) rings? If so... which ones? (edit) Thank you for this great tutorial

@ChrisEnockson

3 жыл бұрын

If running 9 speed you have to have a 9 speed cassette. You can not remove rings. Thanks for the nice words!

Will it work with cassette 11-51T Model: Sunrace? It is a MTB

@ChrisEnockson

3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@madsvaever5562

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisEnockson Do i still need the XD driver? :) the model I have is a wahoo kickr core

@ChrisEnockson

3 жыл бұрын

Yes if the cassette is for an xd.

If i use a 8 speed cassette, do i need the cassette spacer?

@ChrisEnockson

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@KeithB45acp

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisEnockson thanks

What is the purpose of removing the cassette and putting it back together? Could I just not removing the cassette?

Seems like it should be clear-- for those who know about bikes. Otherwise for the inexperienced (like me) there is too much of " If this type then this..."

Sure like the organized tool board but then had to cringe seeing open can of grease just asking for contamination.

It's called a "direct drive" trainer, and you absolutely do not need a chain whip to install a cassette.

@ChrisEnockson

2 жыл бұрын

Chain whip is for removing the existing cassette. It is not needed for install but can help hold the cassette still on a trainer where it's hard to keep it from rotating while torquing.

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