- #Computrainer calibration drivers#
- #Computrainer calibration full#
- #Computrainer calibration software#
- #Computrainer calibration Bluetooth#
Overall, both have been good products for me. If you slow down it ramps power quickly, which makes setting specific watts at higher power more problematic (or at least harder to maintain physically at higher wattages).
#Computrainer calibration Bluetooth#
I didn’t have this issue when using a Mac and Bluetooth smart. It loses power control usually once or twice per hour for me for a minute or two each time. A little more buggy, using Ant communication protocol, which is used for windows machines.
#Computrainer calibration drivers#
It appears that more an more options are available for the Kickr, as they make the drivers readily available (as opposed to CT who does not make their protocols available to third parties). There are other paid options available, such as Strava.
Neither display riders on a course, like a CT.
#Computrainer calibration software#
I’m evaluating PerPro Studio, a third party software that doesn’t require a subscription ($100, available for both Kickr or CT), which does include workouts and courses. I use Trainer Road to create workouts (which also works for the CT too), but that costs $10 per month subscription.
#Computrainer calibration full#
Some software and drivers can be done using iPhones or iPads rather than full computers.No tire issue, as it it doesn’t use one.Feels more realistic or road-like, in that it coasts much longer than the CT.Can be controlled from Mac or Windows computers. I also think lining up your rear wheel relative to the trainer is important. I think it’s more if a problem on longer high power rides.
I’ve seen this in the web, and have a local friend who has experienced the same issue. It was better, but still happens at times. I sent it back to RacerMate at one point, and they worked on it. I’ve had the same happen with trainer specific tires too. I’ve literally melted down several tires on the CT.
This isn’t a review of each product, but rather just my thoughts on each after using the Kickr for about 5 months and the CT for about 3 years. Earlier this year I decided to give the new Wahoo Kickr a try, and thought I’d share my thoughts on how it compares to the tried and true RacerMate CompuTrainer (CT).