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Smart and Dumb Trainers: Updated with INSIDER Wahoo Deal thru NOON 11/20/17
UPDATE -- TOP SECRET INSIDER WAHOO DEAL THRU 11/20/17 ONLY
This is a 2018, 3rd Generation (new) Wahoo Kickr, yes with direct drive and compatible with the "climb" functionality.
The official retail price is $1199 + tax.
Our insider price is $1050 with free shipping. ....so this deal saves you approximately $150 bucks.
Not too shabby! Only catch is I need to know in the short term if you are IN so I can figure out how many to have ordered and then invoice you.
Here Are The Steps:
Rule #1 is no talking about the deal. If it goes outside the Team, we will be crushed. NO TALKING!!!
To get in on the deal, please complete this form online with your contact and personal info.
I will submit the number of trainers on Monday.
You will receive payment instructions and will need to pay no later than Friday 11/24/2017.
Your trainer will arrive in the mail in early December. Then you kick A$$ all winter.
Want to Know More about the Kickr?
Read about the Kickr online here.
++++++++ Original Post from 10/17/17 ++++++++++
Aloha friends!
Per OutSeason usual, I'm working on getting us a trainer deal.
Last two years I just did whatever deals people would give us. But out of curiosity, what do you actually WANT?
Now before you go spouting off WAHOO, know that in all the years they have been around, they have NEVER done a deal outside of their marketing deals. They wouldn't even do one with Velofix or TriSports last year for us. However, I still want to know.
Tell me your top TWO Dumb trainer options and your top TWO smart trainer options.
I MAKE NO PROMISES!!! But its helpful for me to have this information.
Not only what is the best but what would you actually purchase.
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Smart trainer - Elite Direto ($899) looks strong based on the DCRainmaker trainer guide.
What I would buy - STAC Zero. Only question is whether to get the dumb version now and upgrade later, or wait until next year when the smart one comes out.
My choice was between the Kickr and the Tacx Neo. After a lot of research the final decision came to which one accommodated my tri bike (Specialized Transition) and Wahoo was the winner.
The main differences between both are:
1. Tacx goes up to 2,500 watts and Kickr up to 2,000 - This makes no difference to me since there is no chance in this planet that I can even reach 1,000 watts
2. Tacx goes up to 22% incline and Kickr up to 20% - There is only one hill close to my home that is above 20% and I freaking hate it so this bears no difference to me
3. Tacx can simulate terrains like cobbles while Kickr dont - That's a cool feature I have to admit but I can live without
4. Tacx cost $1,600 while Kickr cost $1,200
Other than that they are very similar. Here is a good article from slowtwitch comparing both.
http://www.slowtwitch.com/Products/Stationary/Tacx_NEO_v_Wahoo_Kickr_6160.html
Speaking of that, does anyone have a Garmin file or video map of Lake Placid they want to share with me? I'd like to try them out with the new trainer. I'm not exactly sure how it works yet. I bought the trainer so I could ride with all of the cool kids on Zwift.
I employ and Cycle Ops fluid trainer, dual P1 PT pedals, laptop, usb extension cord and cell phone in my Zwift set up. The Cycle Ops Fluid is low tech, almost impossible to destroy and effective. After about 2 years I actually managed to break the fluid trainer and caused it to leak fluid in the back assembly. Glad I was not replacing a smart trainer. Saris simply sent me a new fluid trainer at no cost. The P1 pedals seem to be very durable, accurate and allow me to flip to my other bike easily if I choose to ride outside. Now I have comparable, consistent Power readings whether outside or inside as I am using the same tool.
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There is a deadline to tell me if you want this deal -- Monday 11/20/2017 at Noon. This way we can place the order and be done with it. Don't delay!!! Details ^above^....
I know many of you have talked about trainers..here's your chance to step up to a great machine and save money unlike the rest of the world buying the same dang thing.
I love my EN and the work Mariah does for us, but its another $100 cheaper at REI. $959.
Though I went with the Snap for $479.
It is the new model. Once you add tax, depending on your state/local sales tax, its pretty much a wash with the EN price. My local price with tax came in at about $4 less than the EN price. So essentially identical. But like I said above, I went with the Kickr Snap.
I'd of been happy with the Kickr if I could have gotten one of the 2016 refurb models from Wahoo on the cheap as the Climb isn't of interest to me. But alas they sold out near instantly. If they get more in I may grab one and utilize REI's return window on the Snap.
I ride multiple bikes on my trainer and I just think the wheel on will work out better for swapping back and forth, along with throwing my kids bike on there after he trains up a little on the dumb trainer.
Example:
@Brian Terwilliger @Gary Lewis Where's the wahoo deal at REI? I can't find it...online the kickr there is $1200 and the only sale items for the trainer is on the Kurt Kinetic. Or is this a go into the store only deal, vs the convenience of an EN spreadsheet...giving you more time to train!
PSA reminder for everyone on the Team if you find an awesome deal I hope you would share it when you see it right here in the Gear Forum (as it saves your team money) vs just after we announce something!
I don't post this type of thing normally because I feel it negates you guys trying to support us, which I appreciate and take advantage of when possible. I had already purchased an Elite trainer, because it was cheaper by a few hundred $, and does all of the same stuff.
I will try to post deals as I come across them from now on.
They also carry the Tacx Neo if someone wants 20% off of that unit. Price is $1200 - 20% + tax + $35 shipping if you don't pick it up at a store.