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12-04-17 | 05:08 PM

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99Klein

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From: Lincoln Nebraska

Bikes: 99 Klein Quantum, 2012 Cannondale CAAD10 5, Specialized Tarmac Comp, Foundry Thresher, Fuji Sportif

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Originally Posted by turkey9186

After reading all the reviews, I will hopefully have a Kickr on Wednesday. Wahoo had a 10% off cyber Monday sale.
I came close to buyingn a Kinetic trainer until I did some research. Cycleops and Wahoo both use ANT+ or BLE. Kinetic uses a proprietary BLE signal that is not supported by all the programs out there.
Every review said the Kickr had a better "road" feel than the Magnus due to the larger and heavier flywheel.
I am using an older rim and tire on my current fluid trainer. If you use your current wheel, you will definitely want to get a steel rear skewer to use on the trainer.

Congratulations. You'll love it.

Now be sure and study all the tips and tricks. The biggest being to use the big gear and a smaller sprocket in ERG mode....helps avoid the death spiral :-)

Enjoy!

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