Cycling Plus

Wahoo Kickr V6

“The trainer offers a very solid platform for sprints up to 2,200 watts and gradients up to 20%”

Type Direct Drive Maximum Power 2,200 watts Maximum simulated gradient 20% Weight 21.9kg Flywheel 7.3kg Cassette included Yes Noise 61dB

The Wahoo Kickr V6 is the brand’s top-of-the-range model. The V6 replaces the Wahoo Kickr V5, which was released in 2020. Setting the unit up is very easy, especially with the addition of WiFi connectivity. While I’ve rarely had issues with Bluetooth connections, a WiFi connection means you should be able to connect to the trainer anywhere in your house that has a reliable 2.4Ghz connection. It also simplifies over-the-air firmware updates. Wahoo includes a cassette and a generously sized power cable, so you shouldn’t need an extension lead.

The Kickr V6 is mechanically almost identical to the V5. Once your

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Cycling Plus

Cycling Plus1 min read
Food Fight
Margarine can contain trans fats, so if you like marg, try to choose one free of these harmful fats. When it comes to macronutrients, butter’s richer in vitamin B12, B3 and folate, while margarine is higher in vitamins A, C and E and K. Both are calo
Cycling Plus3 min read
Free Wheeling
I arrived in Scotland in 2019 as a refugee from Yemen. My initial feelings as I walked around Glasgow for the first time were happiness at a new life ahead of me, as well as apprehension at not knowing anybody here. I had to wait for three years for
Cycling Plus1 min read
Training Zone
Boost your ride The Science of the Tour de France author explains why you may struggle to sleep Boost your ride Soft-tissue therapist Anna finds out how our nutritional needs change as we age Nutrition Try rustling up Cycling Chef Alan’s tasty and nu

Related Books & Audiobooks