The Wahoo Fitness Kickr Power Trainer Makes Bikes Stationary
Kyle Towers — February 20, 2013 — Lifestyle
References: wahoofitness & popsci
This wonderful piece of equipment called the Wahoo Fitness Power Kickr Trainer turns your bike into a stationary cycle.
The gadget works by replacing the back wheel and effectively making the bike stable and no longer mobile. It is then that the owner of the bike can use their bike indoors. This is especially handy during times when weather would not permit outdoor cycling.
What is beautiful about this product is that riders will get comfortable with their own bikes. They want to therefore train on such so when they are ready for the real thing it is a seamless transition.
The Wahoo Fitness Kickr Power Trainer can be connected to Bluetooth and iPhones in order to synch with training software. This allows for adjusting resistance and simulating hills. It is also said to have a realistic feel, yet unlike the outdoors is super quiet.
The gadget works by replacing the back wheel and effectively making the bike stable and no longer mobile. It is then that the owner of the bike can use their bike indoors. This is especially handy during times when weather would not permit outdoor cycling.
What is beautiful about this product is that riders will get comfortable with their own bikes. They want to therefore train on such so when they are ready for the real thing it is a seamless transition.
The Wahoo Fitness Kickr Power Trainer can be connected to Bluetooth and iPhones in order to synch with training software. This allows for adjusting resistance and simulating hills. It is also said to have a realistic feel, yet unlike the outdoors is super quiet.
Trend Themes
1. Stationary Cycling Gadgets - Opportunity for developing innovative products that turn regular bicycles into stationary cycles.
2. Indoor Cycling Training - Disruptive innovation potential in creating training solutions that allow cyclists to train on their own bikes indoors.
3. Bluetooth-enabled Cycling Equipment - Opportunity to develop Bluetooth-connected cycling accessories that enhance indoor training experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Fitness Equipment - Potential for disruption and innovation in the fitness equipment industry by creating stationary cycle conversion gadgets.
2. Mobile Technology - Opportunity for innovation and disruption in the mobile technology industry by developing apps and software that synchronize with Bluetooth-enabled cycling equipment.
3. Cycling Accessories - Disruptive innovation potential in the cycling accessories industry by creating accessories that allow cyclists to convert their bikes into stationary cycles.
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