Wahoo KICKR Manual

Wahoo Kickr
Fixed Gear Adapter
Compatable with Wahoo Kickr
Generation 1 or 2 (2014/2016) trainers
Set-up Instructions
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Contents
3. Introduction
4. What is included
5. Tools You Will Need
6. Fixed Gear Adapter Installation
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Introduction
Time on the track bike is valuable for the track rider. But there are
few ways to build up the km’s in the saddle without being on the
track or braving the open road.
It is a small niche, but fixed gear adapters for direct drive trainers
have grown in popularity amongst the professional scene, with
national teams known to run LeMond Revolution Direct Drive
trainers for their warm ups before a race.
Direct drive trainers oer a superior experience that closely
represents the feel of a track bike. The flywheel maintains
momentum as though you’re out on the boards.
This adapter replaces the cassette and free-hub on your Wahoo
Kickr generation 1 or 2 (2014/2016) with a fixed gear setup
compatible with horizontal drop-out track bicycles.
The bike is locked in place with a chain tug and a quick release
skewer for maximum hold. The set-up eliminates any slip under high
power outputs.
If you encounter any diiculties while installing the fixed gear
adapter please contact us via our website or ask your local bike
shop for assistance.
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What is Included
The following parts are included to convert your Wahoo Kickr
generation 1 or 2 (2014/2016) trainer to fit a fixed gear track bike:
1. Wahoo Kickr Fixed Gear Adapter
- 7075 Aluminum
- Standard cog and lock ring threads
- Sealed bearings
2. 1x Chain Tug
- Two bolt lengths
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Tools You Will Need
• 17mm Spanner
• 3mm Allen/Hex Key
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Fixed Gear Adapter Installation
2. Remove the axle nut
with a 17mm spanner. Set
this nut aside, we will use
this again when installing
the fixed gear adapter.
1. Remove the axle skewer
from the trainer.
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3. Slide o the cassette
and free-hub body.

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5. Gently slide on the
adapter. Make sure the
spline is fully engaged.
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4. Behind the free-hub is
a spacer, remove this and
set it aside. We will use
this again when installing
the fixed gear adapter.
6. Place the free-hub
spacer that we had set
aside (step 4) onto the
axle in-front of the Fixed
gear adapter.
Note: Tolerance variations
in the Kickr’s spline may
make the adapter feel too
tight or too loose. Try a
few positions until you
find one that feels firm
with the least amount of
play.

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9. Screw the 17mm Axle
nut back onto the axle.
This does not need to be
done up tight.
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7. Screw on a fixed gear
cog and lock ring.
8. Place the bike on the
trainer.
Fit the chain tug onto the
outside of the drive side
dropout.
Adjust the chin tension
using a 3mm Allen key
10. Re-insert the axle
skewer. Ensure this is
firmly tightened.

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