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Wahoo KICKR CORE

The Wahoo KICKR CORE is a smart trainer that connects to TrainerRoad via either ANT+ or Bluetooth Smart. TrainerRoad automatically controls the KICKR CORE's resistance in accordance with the workout's profile when the trainer is in ERG mode. How do I Set Up the KICKR CORE with TrainerRoad? Check out how to pair TrainerRoad with your Wahoo KICKR. (The KICKR and KICKR CORE have the same pairing procedure.) How Does the KICKR CORE Work with TrainerRoad? The KICKR CORE has three modes that can be used with TrainerRoad: ERG, Standard, and Resistance mode. TrainerRoad_Wahoo_Kickr_Core_11.png Why am I Unable to Calibrate my KICKR CORE using the TrainerRoad App? KICKR COREs on Firmware v1.3.17 and above will automatically calibrate on the fly as you ride. There's no need to calibrate manually with a spindown due to this functionality. You can learn more about this self-calibrating process here. ERG Mode ERG is the most commonly-used mode when performing a TrainerRoad workout with a KICKR CORE. TrainerRoad will automatically adjust the resistance on the KICKR CORE in accordance with the workout's profile in ERG mode. When using ERG mode, you can keep a steady cadence and leave your bike in a single gear for the duration of the workout. The KICKR CORE will make any necessary adjustments to the resistance. TrainerRoad_Wahoo_Kickr_Core_33.png You will be able to find the KICKR CORE's mode within a workout as the screenshot below illustrates. ERG On the Desktop app, you can toggle between modes by pressing the "M" key. Standard (Level) Mode Standard, or Level mode, mimics the functionality of a fluid trainer with variable resistance settings and non-linear, exponential power curves. In other words, as the rider increases their speed, they will encounter more resistance. You can set the KICKR CORE to varying levels of resistance (0-9) as indicated in the picture below. Core4.png This is what displays when the KICKR CORE is set to Standard mode within a workout: Core5.png Notice the Level adjuster at the bottom of the screen. You can adjust the level with the right and left arrow keys. Core6.png Resistance Mode Resistance mode mimics the functionality of a magnetic trainer with variable resistance settings and a linear power curve. This setting provides the rider with a fixed level of resistance on the flywheel that does not change as the speed is increased. You can set the KICKR CORE to varying levels of resistance (0-100) as indicated in the picture below. TrainerRoad_Wahoo_Kickr_Core_5.png This is what displays when the KICKR CORE is set to Resistance mode within a workout: TrainerRoad_Wahoo_Kickr_Core_4.png Notice the Level adjuster at the bottom of the screen. You can adjust the level with the right and left arrow keys. mceclip0.png How does the KICKR CORE work with TrainerRoad during an 8 or 20-minute FTP test? TrainerRoad will automatically switch the KICKR CORE from Erg into Standard (Level 3) mode during the test intervals (20- or 8- minute periods) of a test workout. We do this because we don't want the app to control your KICKR CORE and put limitations on how hard you can ride. TrainerRoad will control your KICKR CORE throughout the warm-up. This will ensure that you are well prepared for the test. However, once the test starts, TrainerRoad will switch modes. Level mode allows you to shift gears to find the optimal cadence for your test and will help you achieve the highest wattage average possible. What do I do if it is very difficult to pedal in Level mode? We recommend switching to Level mode before you do the test to find the level that will work for you. Use the left/right arrows on the keyboard or the slider at the bottom of the workout window to change levels. Next, you can change gears on your bike as you'd do outside to find the correct cadence.

Smart Trainers • Last updated on Aug 20, 2026

Kurt Kinetic Trainers

Kurt Kinetic manufacture a range of indoor bike trainers which can be separated in to three distinct categories - smart trainers (known on their website as Interactive/Smart Control), mechanical trainers plus inRide power (known on their website as non-interactive/Smart), and mechanical-only (known also as ‘dumb’ trainers). Frames It is worth noticing before we delve deeper in to this, that some products with similar names fall into different categories. This is because products named 'Rock and Roll' and 'Road Machine' refer to the frame design. Now that the product has evolved, this nomenclature spans many trainer categories. Untitled_presentation__14_.png Smart ('Interactive') Trainers This category offers Smart Trainers in both frames, as well as the power unit alone (this would only be necessary if you wished to upgrade an existing frame to a smart trainer. These are known as the 'Rock and Roll Smart Control', 'Road Machine Smart Control' and the power unit alone is the 'Smart Control Power Unit' Rock and Roll Smart Control Untitled_presentation__1_.png The Kinetic Rock and Roll Smart Control is an interactive, app-controlled (ERG mode) electronic trainer that actually rocks side to side when you ride in order to closer mimic what it's like when riding outdoors. Road Machine Smart Control Untitled_presentation__2_.png The Road Machine Smart Control is a power trainer with app-controlled electronic resistance (ERG mode) and like most other indoor trainers, is locked in place and does not allow for any lateral movement (unlike the Rock and Roll, above). Smart Control Power Unit Kinetic-Smart-Control-Power-Unit.jpg The Kinetic Smart Control Power Unit installs in minutes and is the most affordable and convenient option for upgrading an existing Kinetic Rock and Roll or Road Machine trainer frame to a smart trainer. Mechanical + inRide Power Sensor Kinetic Fluid Power Bike Trainers are non-interactive (no ERG mode), however, with fluid resistance you are able to manually control the ride difficulty. Ride data is transmitted wirelessly to TrainerRoad. Kinetic Rock and Roll Untitled_presentation__12_.png The Kinetic Rock and Roll | Smart is fitted with the Kinetic inRide power sensor. The Kinetic Rock and Roll | Smart 2 is fitted with the Kinetic inRide 3 power sensor. Kinetic Road Machine Untitled_presentation__13_.png The Kinetic Road Machine | Smart is fitted with the Kinetic inRide power sensor. The Kinetic Road Machine | Smart 2 is fitted with the Kinetic inRide 3 power sensor. inRide Power Sensor The KurtKinetic inRide power sensor essentially functions a non-classic power meter. Rather than utilizing strain gauge technology, the inRide uses Virtual Power. Many Kinetic trainers come fitted with an inRide, and upgrading any Kinetic fluid trainer is simple as just installing the power sensor. Two versions of the inRide power sensor are currently available: Untitled_presentation__8_.png You can read more about pairing with the inRide here. Mechanical-only (‘dumb’ trainers) Kinetic traditional trainers are non-electronic and non-interactive. These are geared toward cyclists who cycle for fun only and are not interested in recording metrics. 'Mechanical-only' trainers are compatible with TrainerRoad when used with VirtualPower and a speed/cadence sensor. Kurt Kinetic Mechanical trainers: - Kinetic Road Machine - Kinetic Magnetic - Kinetic Z-Rollers - Cyclone Wind Trainer

Smart Trainers • Last updated on Aug 13, 2026

Speed/Distance on an Indoor Trainer

Relevance of Speed Indoors A common area of confusion involves the relevance of speed readings when doing indoor rides. Are indoor speed readings accurate? Do indoor speed readings matter? The short answer is — no. TrainerRoad currently doesn't display speed readings during Power or VirtualPower-based workouts. The "speeds" riders achieve indoors are often not representative of speeds they'd be going outdoors at equivalent power levels. Simply put, indoor speed readings can be misleading and don't really add any value to the workout. Speed Readings and VirtualPower First, an understanding of what VirtualPower is and how it's derived will be useful in moving forward. Now that you know speed is used to calculate VirtualPower readings, keep in mind that not all VirtualPower curves (the trainer's speed to power ratio) are very "road representative". Furthermore, something called "rolling resistance" can affect speed readings indoors. For our purposes, rolling resistance is defined as the amount of pressure placed on your rear tire by the trainer's roller. See the Tire Tension section of this article for more information. Speed Readings and Smart Trainers Speed readings taken from a smart trainer set in ERG mode are arguably the least reliable. Having a basic understanding of how ERG mode works will be useful before reading on. Speed readings are not reliable in ERG mode because the trainer will automatically adjust the resistance to ensure the rider is matching their wattage target — regardless of their gear or speed. For example, a rider could shift gears and/or increase their cadence to bring their speed from 20-40mph during an interval with a prescribed wattage of 250. In order to keep the rider at 250 watts, the smart trainer will automatically adjust the resistance to make up for the change in speed. This means the rider's speed readings will indicate 40mph while their watts remain at 250. If the rider shifts back down to 20mph, the trainer will again adjust accordingly so they are still holding 250 watts. (Incidentally, we recommend that you find a gearing/cadence that suits you and stick with it for the duration of your workouts in ERG mode. Shifting or drastically altering cadence can be disruptive to the workout as it takes the trainer several seconds to adjust.) Virtual Speed and Distance If you want a more accurate estimate of your speed and distance indoors we recommend using Virtual Speed. Virtual Speed is a TrainerRoad metric that uses power data and a physics-based model to estimate more realistic speed and distance data for your indoor TrainerRoad workouts that sync to Strava. To learn more about Virtual Speed and Distance and how to enable it check out: How to Enable Virtual Speed and Distance for Strava Viewing Speed Although we don't display it live, TrainerRoad does record speed. If you upload your workout via .fit file to a 3rd party application you will be able to view speed and distance data. Option #1 (3rd-Party Site via Desktop App): 1. Open the TrainerRoad app and go to your Career tab Screen_Shot_2020-09-08_at_2.59.57_PM.png 2. Find the workout you'd like to download, and click to the right of the workout's thumbnail for more options 3. Click the "Download" button that will appear 4. Upload the .fit file to the third-party (Training Peaks, Garmin Connect, Strava, etc.) of your choice. Option #2 (3rd-Party Site via Online Career): 1. Open the workout in your online Career page 2. Click the "Download" button in the upper, right-hand corner of the screen download_web.png 3. Upload the .fit file to the third-party (Training Peaks, Garmin Connect, Strava, etc.) of your choice.

General Usage FAQs • Last updated on Aug 13, 2026

Training in Zwift with TrainerRoad: FAQ

Workout Availability and Access What workouts will appear in Zwift? If you are following a plan your indoor TrainerRoad workouts scheduled for today will automatically appear in Zwift. If you aren't following a plan, a recommended workout of the day will automatically appear in Zwift when you open up the app. Where do I find my workouts in Zwift? Today's workout appears in the "For You" section of the Zwift app. What if my workout doesn't appear in Zwift? First check that it is scheduled within the next two days. Any changes in TrainerRoad may take a few minutes to appear in Zwift. What happens to removed calendar workouts? Workouts removed from your TrainerRoad calendar will disappear from Zwift within about a day of their originally scheduled date. Will planned runs sync over to Zwift? No, only planned indoor cycling workouts will sync to Zwift. FTP and Power Settings Will my TrainerRoad FTP sync to Zwift? No. While workout targets are based on your TrainerRoad FTP, you'll need to manually update your FTP in Zwift to match. This only affects the color-coding of workout blocks in Zwift. Will my Zwift ride count for AI FTP Detection? Yes, TrainerRoad workouts completed in Zwift count toward both your initial 10 required workouts and ongoing AI FTP Detection. Does the sync affect my Progression Levels? Yes, workouts completed in Zwift will update your TrainerRoad Progression Levels just like regular TrainerRoad workouts. Training in Zwift Can I still do ERG mode workouts in Zwift? Yes, though ERG behavior may feel slightly different than in TrainerRoad. Power targets are rounded to the nearest watt rather than the nearest 5 watts. How does drafting affect ERG mode workouts? You may notice small power fluctuations from drafting effects. This is normal Zwift behavior and won't significantly impact your training. Why does power ramp up slower in Zwift compared to TrainerRoad? Zwift's power transitions are more gradual than TrainerRoad's. This is normal and won't significantly impact your workout quality. Can I use ERG mode with route resistance? No, Zwift's structured workout mode disables terrain resistance. For endurance rides wanting terrain feedback, consider using Zwift's pace partners instead. Can I control ERG mode through the Companion app? Yes, you can toggle ERG mode on and off and adjust intensity using the Zwift Companion app during workouts. What if I lose connection during a workout? If you experience a dropout, try adjusting the intensity +/- and then returning to 100% to reestablish ERG mode. What if I need to pause during a workout? You can pause your workout in Zwift! You can do this through the app as well as the companion app. Can I extend workout segments in Zwift? You won't be able to extend your warmup and cool down like you do in TR, but you can free-ride before starting the workout for additional warm-up and continue riding after for a longer cooldown. Can I adjust the warmup/cooldown intensity? Yes! Zwift limits intensity adjustments to 125% of the target power, though. For higher intensities, you can exit ERG mode and ride in incline mode. What if I want to continue riding after my workout? You can keep riding after completing the structured portion. The entire activity will sync back to TrainerRoad as one ride. Post-Workout and Syncing When will my Zwift ride appear in TrainerRoad? Rides typically sync within a few minutes. You may need to refresh the TrainerRoad app to see the completed workout. How do surveys work with Zwift? You'll receive a survey prompt in Zwift right after completing your workout. You can also complete the survey through the TrainerRoad app. What appears in Strava after a Zwift workout? The activity will appear as "Zwift - TrainerRoad: [workout] in [world]". You can edit this title in Strava without affecting the TrainerRoad sync. Will my workout visualization look different in TrainerRoad? Yes, completed Zwift workouts show the map and elevation data rather than TrainerRoad's traditional workout profile. How do I see my workout details in TrainerRoad after completing it in Zwift? From the calendar, click the workout name in the Source Workout box to view the original workout description and details. What appears in my TrainerRoad calendar? Initially, you may see both the Zwift activity and TrainerRoad workout. These will merge automatically, though it may take a few moments after completing the post-workout survey. How do I know if a workout synced successfully? The workout will appear in your TrainerRoad calendar with "Zwift" noted as the source. A survey prompt will appear once sync is complete. Additional Features How do I access the TrainerRoad kit in Zwift? The kit becomes available in your garage once you connect your TrainerRoad account. Check out the steps in this article here for more info on your Zwift kit: Does TrainerRoad have a Club in Zwift? Yes! We will hold regular group rides and community events and would love for you to join. You can do that here: TrainerRoad Zwift Club Can I use Zwift's route badges during workouts? Yes, you can select any route while completing your TrainerRoad workout to earn route badges and XP. Will workout instructions appear in Zwift? Yes, for workouts that include instructions in TrainerRoad. You can check if a workout has instructions on its detail page or disable them entirely through TrainerRoad app settings. Do I need both apps open during workouts? No, you only need Zwift running to complete your workout. TrainerRoad doesn't need to be open. Do I need to download TrainerRoad to complete workouts in Zwift? Nope. You don’t need the TrainerRoad app to complete workouts in Zwift. If you want to make adjustments to your TrainerRoad training plan, build a new plan, or adjust your TrainerRoad settings you can do all of these things from the website. Will outside workouts sync to Zwift? No, only indoor versions of workouts will sync to Zwift. Will group rides and other calendar items sync to Zwift? No, only structured TrainerRoad workouts will appear in Zwift.

Activity Sync • Last updated on Jun 04, 2026

Training in ROUVY with TrainerRoad: FAQs

Workout Availability and Access What workouts will appear in ROUVY? If you are following a plan, your indoor TrainerRoad workouts scheduled for today will automatically appear in ROUVY. Workouts will not be sent to ROUVY on your plan’s scheduled rest days. If you aren't following a plan, a recommended workout of the day will automatically appear in ROUVY when you open up the app. Where do I find my workouts in ROUVY? Today’s workout appears near the top of the ROUVY app “Home” screen, as well as prominently near the top of the “Workouts” page.  What if my workout doesn't appear in ROUVY? First, check that it is scheduled for today, as workouts scheduled on future days aren’t synced until the day they are scheduled. Any changes in TrainerRoad may take a few minutes to appear in ROUVY. What happens to removed calendar workouts? Workouts removed from your TrainerRoad calendar will also disappear from ROUVY. This might not always happen immediately. Will planned runs sync over to ROUVY?  No, only planned indoor cycling workouts will sync to ROUVY.  FTP and Power Settings Will my TrainerRoad FTP sync to ROUVY? No. While workout targets are based on your TrainerRoad FTP, you'll need to manually update your FTP in ROUVY to match. This only affects the color-coding of workout blocks in ROUVY, not their actual power targets. Will my ROUVY ride count for AI FTP Detection? Yes, TrainerRoad workouts completed in ROUVY count toward AI FTP Detection. Does the sync affect my Progression Levels? Yes, workouts completed in ROUVY will update your TrainerRoad Progression Levels just like regular TrainerRoad workouts. Training in ROUVY Can I still do ERG mode workouts in ROUVY? Yes, though ERG behavior may feel slightly different than in TrainerRoad. Does drafting affect ERG mode workouts? Drafting other riders in ROUVY should have no impact on your ERG workouts. Can I use ERG mode with route resistance? No, ROUVY’s structured workout mode disables terrain resistance. Toggling ERG off in ROUVY during a workout switches to a steady resistance mode that is not impacted by terrain. Can I extend workout segments in ROUVY? No. You can’t extend your warmup and cool down in ROUVY like you do in TrainerRoad. When your structured workout ends, your workout does, too. If you’d like to ride more we recommend starting a new ROUVY activity immediately after your workout. Can I adjust the warmup/cooldown intensity? Yes! ROUVY limits intensity adjustments to 150% of the original target power, though. For higher intensities, you can exit ERG mode and shift into harder gears. What if I want to continue riding after my workout? You can’t keep riding in the same ROUVY activity after completing the structured portion. If you’d like to ride more we recommend starting a new ROUVY activity immediately after your workout. What if I complete my chosen route in ROUVY before finishing my TrainerRoad workout? If you ride to the finish of your selected route before your workout is complete, you'll automatically restart the route. Your workout will not be cut short. Post-Workout and Syncing When will my ROUVY ride appear in TrainerRoad? Rides typically sync within a few minutes. You may need to refresh the TrainerRoad app to see the completed workout. How do surveys work with ROUVY? You'll receive a survey prompt in ROUVY right after completing your workout. You can also complete the survey through the TrainerRoad app. What if I toggle RPE surveys off in ROUVY? If you click "Don't show this again" on the ROUVY postworkout RPE survey screen, you'll no longer receive the survey after your workout in ROUVY. We don't recommend doing this, because your RPE response is very important for TrainerRoad AI to optimize your training. If you do toggle them off, they can be reenabled later from the "General" section of the ROUVY app settings menu. You can also always update your survey response later by clicking the completed workout within TrainerRoad. What appears in Strava after a ROUVY workout? The activity will appear as "ROUVY - [TR Workout title]". You can edit this title in Strava without affecting the TrainerRoad sync. Will my workout visualization look different in TrainerRoad? Yes, completed ROUVY workouts show the map and elevation data rather than TrainerRoad's traditional workout profile. How do I see my workout details in TrainerRoad after completing it in ROUVY? From the calendar, click the workout name in the TrainerRoad Workout box to view the original workout description and details. What appears in my TrainerRoad calendar? Occasionally, for a few moments after completing your workout, you may see both the ROUVY activity and planned TrainerRoad workout. These will merge automatically. How do I know if a workout synced successfully? For planned workouts, the ROUVY icon will appear in the workout’s footer on your TrainerRoad calendar once it’s successfully been pushed on the day it is scheduled. The completed workout will appear in your TrainerRoad calendar with "ROUVY" noted as the source.  Additional Features Will workout instructions appear in ROUVY? Yes, for workouts that include instructions in TrainerRoad. You can check if a workout has instructions on its detail page or disable them entirely through TrainerRoad app settings. Do I need both apps open during workouts? No, you only need ROUVY running to complete your workout. TrainerRoad doesn't need to be open. Do I need to download TrainerRoad to complete workouts in ROUVY? Nope. You don’t need the TrainerRoad app to complete workouts in ROUVY. If you want to make adjustments to your TrainerRoad training plan, build a new plan, or adjust your TrainerRoad settings you can do all of these things from the website. Will outside workouts sync to ROUVY? No, only indoor versions of workouts will sync to ROUVY.  Will group rides and other calendar items sync to ROUVY? No, only structured TrainerRoad workouts will appear in ROUVY.

General Usage • Last updated on Sep 28, 2026

Ramp Test FAQs

The Ramp Test is our preferred method for getting an effective estimate of Functional Threshold Power: a measure of cycling performance and the metric used to guide all TrainerRoad workouts. To learn more about FTP testing and the Ramp Test, click here. Ramp Test - Frequently Asked Questions How does TrainerRoad calculate my FTP from the Ramp Test? We take 75% of your best one-minute power. If you are above target for the final minute, the app will reduce your result by a small amount. It’s important to follow the target power closely as you progress through your test. How hard should I go during the ramp test? For the most accurate results, give the ramp test everything you've got. At the end of the testing section, you should have nothing left in the tank. I didn’t immediately stop pedaling immediately after I failed the test. Does this affect my FTP calculation? Nope! Your FTP is based on your best one-minute power, not your last one-minute power. So, soft-pedaling or grinding gears after finishing the ramped section will not affect your FTP score in any way. What if I think my score is too high? If you score slightly higher than you expect, we recommend you still keep the Ramp Test result and see how training goes. You might surprise yourself with how much you're able to handle. Our workouts are designed to be pretty challenging, but doable. If you are able to successfully complete the first several workouts using your Ramp Test FTP, you'll know that you're using the correct FTP. That said, if you find that you are unable to complete many of your prescribed workouts, you can go ahead and decrease your FTP in 2-5% increments as needed. What if I think my score is too low? If you score slightly lower than you expect we recommend you still take the Ramp Test result and see how training goes. In particular, pay attention to how you're able to handle threshold work or any VO2 max efforts. If you feel that typically very hard workouts are just too easy, you can always manually adjust your FTP on your Account page. We recommend adjusting in 2-5% increments as needed. If you think your FTP result is much lower than it should be we recommend to check the following: - Did you REALLY dig deep and go hard? - Do you have excessive fatigue going into the test? - Did you have a major power dropout during your Ramp Test? - Were you able to achieve a level of performance similar to recent PRs? - Did you follow the target power closely? - Remember, the app will reduce your result by a small amount if you are above target for the final minute I’m a steady-state athlete (TT or triathlon). Should I do the Ramp Test or is the 20-minute test a better assessment for me? We recommend the Ramp test. Even though the intensity of the effort required during the final steps of a Ramp Test is well above the intensity required during a longer, lower-intensity effort, the information gleaned from the ramp protocol is more accurate than an FTP estimate based on a poorly paced 8- or 20-minute test. With a sufficient level of commitment and freshness, this format leaves little room for error in cyclists of all disciplines. I went into the test fatigued and got a low score. I thought the new test is less dependent on fatigue? While the new test may take less time and may exact a smaller physiological toll on the athlete, it is not any easier. You need to be reasonably recovered and prepared for any assessment workout in order to obtain usable results. Can/should I do the Ramp Test more often than the 8/20 minute tests? We still recommend assessing every 4-6 weeks. If you’ve taken more than 3-4 weeks off from training, resume training following an FTP assessment. Do you still have the old 8 and 20-minute tests? Yes! The 8 minute and 20-minute tests aren’t going anywhere, and you can still use them if you prefer them. Can I increase the warmup? We don't recommend increasing the warmup, but it can be done if necessary. Due to the very low-intensity nature of the warmup and the fact that it’s scaled to your previous or predicted FTP, this assessment incorporates a sufficient warm-up period that will adequately prepare riders for the higher-intensity steps that will close the ramp assessment. If, however, you’d prefer to add a few extra minutes of warmup time prior to beginning the Ramp Test, do so every time you perform a Ramp Test in order to keep the results and protocol consistent. Should I do this test in ERG mode? If you have a smart trainer we recommend that you do the test in ERG mode (default). A smart trainer is not required and those doing the test in ERG mode do not have an advantage over individuals on a traditional trainer. What is a good ride to do after the Ramp test to keep my TSS® in line with the 8/20 minute tests? It’s not required to do a workout after the Ramp Test. But for riders who want to get a little work in, we recommend actively recovering for 10-15 minutes followed by one of these workouts: - Carter - Birch - West Vidette - Pettit - Homers Nose - Bald Knob Why can't I find the Ramp Test in the app? Make sure that your app is up to date. The Ramp Test is not available on some older versions of the TrainerRoad. If it's still not showing up, check to see if there are filters enabled that might be hiding the app from your workouts list. Note: The Ramp Test is not available in our Legacy app. Legacy users will need to continue using the 8- and 20-minute FTP tests. If you have any questions about this, please contact our support team at [email protected].

General Usage FAQs • Last updated on Aug 13, 2026

PowerMatch: Using Power Meters with Smart Trainers

PowerMatch is a feature from TrainerRoad that allows you to use a power meter to control the resistance on your smart trainer. How PowerMatch Works PowerMatch allows riders to display and record power readings from their power meter and still benefit from the automatic resistance control of their smart trainer. It lets riders get consistent power readings from their power meter both indoors and outdoors without having to give up the benefits of their smart trainer. Put simply, PowerMatch will use the power readings from your power meter to control your smart trainer. TrainerRoad will measure the power offset between your power meter and smart trainer; it will then adjust the resistance of your smart trainer based on that offset in power and the current interval target. PowerMatch will work with any smart trainer that works in ERG mode with TrainerRoad. "What is the "power offset" you're talking about?" The reality of the power-device world is that different devices will often display discrepancies in their readings. For example, an output of 200 watts on a power meter may equate to an output of 220 watts on a smart trainer. These two devices would have an offset of 20 watts at that level of output. PowerMatch effectively neutralizes this offset. Using PowerMatch with Mobile TrainerRoad's default PowerMatch setting is to use the power from the power meter to control the smart trainer's resistance. Simply pair the power meter and smart trainer, make sure PowerMatch is set to "New", and TrainerRoad will take care of the rest! Additionally, the offset between the power meter and smart trainer will be measured, and the trainer adjusted (if necessary), constantly. Note that the power meter will display as your power source in your Online Career. powermatchRN1.PNG Using PowerMatch with Desktop TrainerRoad's default PowerMatch setting is to use the power from the power meter to control the smart trainer's resistance. Simply pair the power meter and smart trainer, and TrainerRoad will take care of the rest! Additionally, the offset between the power meter and smart trainer will be measured, and the trainer adjusted (if necessary), constantly. Note that the power meter will display as your power source in your Online Career. powermatch_electron1.png If you wish to disable PowerMatch or apply a consistent offset, you may do so under the Device Settings menu, by clicking on the paired smart trainer. powermatch_electron2.png Sensitivity Setting Sensitivity is an advanced setting for our newest version of PowerMatch. It is set at 0.5 by default, which proved to be a better experience for most athletes. However, you may find that a different setting works better for your power meter / trainer combination and or personal preferences. A higher value should translate to quicker update to the trainer / power meter offset. While this may sound desirable, updating too fast can make for jumpy resistance levels. A lower sensitivity will likely result in smoother power, but the resistance adjustments from changes in power offset may take longer. How to Disable PowerMatch If you wish to disable PowerMatch, you may do so within the pairing screen of your smart trainer. Disabling PowerMatch will prompt TrainerRoad to display and record power readings from your power meter if both a power meter and smart trainer are paired at the same time. ERG mode is still available; however, the smart trainer will use its own power data to calculate resistance instead of the data from your power meter. If there is a discrepancy in power readings between the smart trainer and power meter, disabling PowerMatch can make it look like you are constantly above or below the power target. powermatchRN2.PNG Apply Consistent Offset Between Trainer/Power Meter If you know the power offset between your trainer and power meter and do not wish for TrainerRoad to continuously measure and adjust this, you can input this offset to be applied to the entire workout. You can do this within the pairing screen of your smart trainer. Note: The offset calibrates your trainer to your power meter. In other words, the manual offset adjusts your trainer to be at the same output as your power meter. For example, if your trainer reads 200 watts and your power meter reads 210 watts, you will apply a -10 watt offset. powermatchRN3.PNG Legacy PowerMatch Setting The Legacy PowerMatch setting uses our older version of PowerMatch. We've found the new version (enabled by default) improves trainer responsiveness and provides a better experience. If you preferred the earlier version, select Legacy under PowerMatch settings. Using PowerMatch with Legacy AIR App TrainerRoad's default PowerMatch setting is to use the power from the power meter to control the smart trainer's resistance. Simply pair the power meter and smart trainer, and TrainerRoad will take care of the rest! Note that the power meter will display as your power source in your Online Career. Additionally, the offset between the power meter and smart trainer will be measured and adjusted (if necessary) every ten seconds as per the default settings. If you wish to disable PowerMatch or apply a consistent offset, you may do so under your Profile tab. Disabling PowerMatch will prompt TrainerRoad to display & record power readings from the power meter if both a power meter and smart trainer are paired at the same time. According to our device paring hierarchy, the power meter will take precedence over the trainer. If you don't want to use PowerMatch, and you'd like power readings from only your smart trainer, unpair your power meter. If you know the power offset between your trainer and power meter and do not wish for TrainerRoad to continuously measure and adjust this, you can input this offset to be applied to the entire workout. Why Does My Power Appear Less Smooth with PowerMatch Applied? Those well-versed in smart trainer usage will be very familiar with the smooth nature of graphed power in ERG mode. This power appears so smooth primarily because of natural smoothing that the sizable flywheels of many smart trainers applies. Many strain-gauge power meters measure power directly from the pedal, crank arm, or crank. This method of measuring power is more sensitive than what most smart trainers use, and thus, even riders with the smoothest pedal strokes will notice "jumpier" power readings. This is nothing to worry about so long as the fluctuations are not drastic. Power Graphed with only Smart Trainer Power Graphed with PowerMatch (Smart Trainer + Power Meter) Despite these graphs appearing slightly different, both users got the same training benefit from these intervals. The top profile simply doesn't represent the actual fluctuations in power as clearly as the bottom.

Smart Trainers • Last updated on Aug 20, 2026

Wahoo KICKR

The KICKR, made by Wahoo Fitness, is a direct drive smart trainer that uses automatic resistance control (ERG mode) to seamlessly match your power output to the prescribed power of your TrainerRoad workout. Its heavy flywheel provides a smooth power output as you ride to give you a true road feel. First thing’s first! Make sure you’ve downloaded the TrainerRoad app here. daniel_wahoo-kickr-17-power-trainer-2.png Device Compatibility | | Connections | | Modes | | Calibration | | Cadence 1 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Ant+ | Bluetooth | ERG | Resistance | Ant+ | Bluetooth | | | iOS | ✔ 2 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | N/A 4 | | Android | ✔ 2 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | N/A 4 | | Windows | ✔ 2 | ✔ 3 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | N/A 4 | | Mac | ✔ 2 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | N/A 4 | Show footnotes [1] Cadence transmitted by a smart trainer is an estimation of your cadence. This may not always be 100% accurate given potential changes in ride data throughout pedal stroke especially during periods of inconsistent cadence. For best results, the use of a dedicated cadence sensor is suggested, but not required. [2] ANT+ USB or key may be required to connect to ANT+ devices. [3] In order to use Bluetooth on Windows devices, a Bluetooth dongle is required. See more information here. [4] Cadence is not a feature that the KICKR supports. In order to have cadence with TrainerRoad using this trainer, you will need a dedicated cadence device. How to Use Your KICKR - Choosing Your Connection - Connect via ANT+. - Connect via Bluetooth. - Click here to learn how to pair your devices and adjust device settings. - Choosing Your Trainer's Mode - Erg Mode (default) - Resistance Mode - Calibration - Perform a Spindown calibration before each ride to ensure that your power is always as consistent as possible. - Note: KICKR v5's and newer models (any model past 2018) automatically calibrate on the fly as you ride. There's no need to calibrate manually with a spindown due to this functionality. You can learn more about this self-calibrating process here. - PowerMatch - Using a power meter along with your trainer? Here's how to use PowerMatch. KICKR Troubleshooting Device Dropouts - Dropouts can be seen while riding as an absence of data. You may be experiencing device dropouts if your data values drop to zero, or to a null '--' value. - Why this happens: The most common culprit of dropouts are typically low batteries which cause a weak signal, and interference from other nearby devices. - The solution: Click the following link to learn how to avoid device dropouts. ANT+ USB not recognized - Click here to learn more about ANT+ Troubleshooting. Bluetooth not connecting properly - Click here to learn more about Bluetooth Smart 4.0 Troubleshooting. Issues pairing your device - When trying to pair your device if you're unable to see, or pair your device properly, there may be a connection issue. This could be caused by a faulty connection with the device or another application may be using your Bluetooth or ANT+ connection. - The solution: Click on the following link to learn more about device pairing troubleshooting. Wattage Floor - It takes a minimum amount of watts to simply turn the pedals on a bike. This minimum wattage requirement can increase even more in higher gears. For more information on wattage floor and what it can look like, click here. - The solution: Change into an easier gear. This will allow your trainer to spin slower thus allowing it to reach lower power values. Inaccurate Speed - Speed readings when riding indoors on a smart trainer are inherently unreliable. The "speeds" riders achieve indoors are often not representative of speeds they'd be going outdoors at equivalent power levels. - Simply put, indoor speed readings can be misleading and don't add any value to the workout so TrainerRoad does not display them during your ride. To learn more about speed readings on a smart trainer, click here. Floating Power / Power Not Following Prescribed Power - Dropouts can cause your power values to get "stuck" in place and follow a constant power rather than changing with the workout profile. - The solution: Avoiding dropouts will help reduce the possibility of this happening. - Wattage floor/ceiling - If you find that your power is floating above your prescribed power, typically during a recovery interval, you may be experiencing wattage floor. - The solution: Change into an easier gear. This will allow your trainer to spin slower thus allowing it to reach lower power values. To learn more about what a wattage floor is, click here. - Power smoothing set to too high of a value can give the illusion that your power is not following the target power when in reality, it is. Power smoothing takes a running average of your incoming power over the span of time that you have selected in your settings, 1-30 seconds. Your average power over that time span is then shown on your workout player. - Common cases - You would notice this at the onset of an interval. When the interval starts, you may notice that your power is lagging behind quite a bit and then eventually rises to meet the prescribed wattage. This is due to the running average that's being calculated. - The solution - To fix this, you may need to lower your power smoothing value in your settings. If power smoothing is desired, we recommend adjusting your settings to around 4-7 seconds for most workouts. This should allow you to visually smooth your power while still allowing it to your power to catch up quickly when entering intervals. - NOTE: PowerSmoothing only visually adjusts your power during your workout. Only raw data is stored during your ride. Due to this, you may notice a difference between post, and during, workout graphs. - ERG Mode Not Set: If your trainer is set to resistance mode (or slope/standard mode with some trainers) your power will not be automatically adjusted to match the target power. In this case, your power may be graphed similarly to that of a power meter and float around without following any workout profile. Resistance Lock-up During Ride - When pedaling at a low cadence, or if you change during a change in prescribed power, it's possible that your KICKR can dramatically increase the resistance and prevent you from pedaling as the resistance continues to climb. - The solution: Begin backpedaling for around 5-10 seconds as the resistance unit loosens its grip. Then carry on pedaling. Erratic Power Values and Dropouts: Generation 1 KICKR Only - If you're using a generation 1 KICKR (notice it does not have a handle and it has a zebra pattern opposite the cassette) and you're experiencing wildly fluctuating power, or a continual dropout, you may need to clean your optical sensor. - To clean the optical sensor, gently rub a paper towel through the area shown below. image-2.png image-3.png KICKR Best Practices Calibration - For the most accurate and consistent power readings, make sure to perform a spindown calibration before each ride. - If time allows, the optimal solution would be to perform a spindown calibration after spinning for around 5-10 minutes to warm up internal components. Update Firmware - Updating your trainer's firmware to the latest release is very important. Many of these updates contain fixes that the manufacturer has been working on. Updating your firmware whenever the latest release is available will make sure that your device is always up-to-date with the most recent features and improvements. - To update your KICKR's firmware using an Android device, follow the directions found here. - To update your KICKR's firmware using an iOS device, follow the directions found here. Gearing - When using ERG mode, follow the gearing suggestions found in our smart trainer modes explained article for best results. - If using resistance, or standard/slope mode, you will need to make sure to shift your gears just as you would when riding outdoors. Doing so will allow you to reach your prescribed target power during your workout.

Setting Up Equipment and Connecting Devices • Last updated on Aug 20, 2026

Bkool Pro

The Bkool Pro is an electronic, wheel-on trainer that uses an electromagnetic system to automatically control resistance during your workouts. First thing’s first! Make sure you’ve downloaded the TrainerRoad app here. bkool-pro-trainer.jpg Device Compatibility | | Connections | | Modes | | Calibration | | Cadence 1 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Ant+ | Bluetooth | ERG | Resistance | Ant+ | Bluetooth | | | iOS | ✔ 2 | ✔3 | ✔ | ✔ | N/A 5 | N/A 5 | ✔ | | Android | ✔ 2 | ✔3 | ✔ | ✔ | N/A 5 | N/A 5 | ✔ | | Windows | ✔ 2 | ✔ 3,4 | ✔ | ✔ | N/A 5 | N/A 5 | ✔ | | Mac | ✔ 2 | ✔3 | ✔ | ✔ | N/A 5 | N/A 5 | ✔ | Show footnotes [1] Cadence transmitted by a smart trainer is an estimation of your cadence. This may not always be 100% accurate given potential changes in ride data throughout pedal stroke especially during periods of inconsistent cadence. For best results, the use of a dedicated cadence sensor is suggested, but not required. [2] ANT+ USB or key may be required to connect to ANT+ devices. [3] When pairing the Bkool Pro via Bluetooth, ERG and Resistance mode are not available. The Bkool will only be able to pair as a power meter without any automatic resistance control. [4] In order to use Bluetooth with TrainerRoad, a device with Bluetooth 4.0 is required. See more information here. [5] Bkool trainers come "factory calibrated" and thus doesn't require nor can you complete a spindown calibration. How to Use Your Bkool Pro - Choosing Your Connection - Connect via ANT+. - Connect via Bluetooth. - Click here to learn how to pair your devices and adjust device settings. - Choosing Your Trainer's Mode - Erg Mode (default) - Resistance Mode - Calibration - Perform a Spindown calibration before each ride to ensure that your power is always as consistent as possible. - PowerMatch - Using a power meter along with your trainer? Here's how to use PowerMatch. Bkool Pro Troubleshooting Device Dropouts - Dropouts can be seen while riding as an absence of data. You may be experiencing device dropouts if your data values drop to zero, or to a null '--' value. - Why this happens: The most common culprit of dropouts are typically low batteries which cause a weak signal, and interference from other nearby devices. - The solution: Click the following link to learn how to avoid device dropouts. ANT+ USB not recognized - Click here to learn more about ANT+ Troubleshooting. Bluetooth not connecting properly - As mentioned above, when pairing your Bkool Pro to TrainerRoad, you will not be able to use ERG or resistance mode. Via Bluetooth, the Bkool Pro will only be able to pair as a power meter without any type of resistance control. - Click here to learn more about Bluetooth Smart 4.0 Troubleshooting. Issues pairing your device - When trying to pair your device if you're unable to see, or pair your device properly, there may be a connection issue. This could be caused by a faulty connection with the device or another application may be using your Bluetooth or ANT+ connection. - The solution: Click on the following link to learn more about device pairing troubleshooting. Wattage Floor - It takes a minimum amount of watts to simply turn the pedals on a bike. This minimum wattage requirement can increase even more in higher gears. For more information on wattage floor and what it can look like, click here. - The solution: Change into an easier gear. This will allow your trainer to spin slower, thus allowing it to reach lower power values. Inaccurate Speed - Speed readings when riding indoors on a smart trainer are inherently unreliable. The "speeds" riders achieve indoors are often not representative of speeds they'd be going outdoors at equivalent power levels. - Simply put, indoor speed readings can be misleading and don't add any value to the workout so TrainerRoad does not display them during your ride. To learn more about speed readings on a smart trainer, click here. Floating Power / Power Not Following Prescribed Power - Dropouts can cause your power values to get "stuck" in place and follow a constant power rather than changing with the workout profile. - The solution: Avoiding dropouts will help reduce the possibility of this happening. - Wattage floor/ceiling - If you find that your power is floating above your prescribed power, typically during a recovery interval, you may be experiencing wattage floor. - The solution: Change into an easier gear. This will allow your trainer to spin slower thus allowing it to reach lower power values. To learn more about what a wattage floor is, click here. - Power smoothing set to too high of a value can give the illusion that your power is not following the target power when in reality, it is. Power smoothing takes a running average of your incoming power over the span of time that you have selected in your settings, 1-30 seconds. Your average power over that time span is then shown on your workout player. - Common cases - You would notice this at the onset of an interval. When the interval starts, you may notice that your power is lagging behind quite a bit and then eventually rises to meet the prescribed wattage. This is due to the running average that's being calculated. - The solution - To fix this, you may need to lower your power smoothing value in your settings. If power smoothing is desired, we recommend adjusting your settings to around 4-7 seconds for most workouts. This should allow you to visually smooth your power while still allowing it to your power to catch up quickly when entering intervals. - NOTE: PowerSmoothing only visually adjusts your power during your workout. Only raw data is stored during your ride. Due to this, you may notice a difference between post, and during, workout graphs. - ERG Mode Not Set: If your trainer is set to resistance mode (or slope/standard mode with some trainers) your power will not be automatically adjusted to match the target power. In this case, your power may be graphed similarly to that of a power meter and float around without following any workout profile. Automatic Resistance Control (ERG) mode is not working - If you're pairing your Bkool Pro via Bluetooth, your trainer will only be able to be paired as a power meter. Using this method of pairing will only allow power data transfer without the ability to manually or automatically control resistance levels - The Solution: In order to pair your trainer as a smart trainer, you'll need to pair via ANT+ instead. - Note: Bkool had indicated that there was a bug in their firmware that caused the resistance adjustment problems many Bkool users were experiencing. Not to worry though! They've released a firmware update with a fix for this, which is necessary for the best performance and functionality. Please read this article for instructions on how to update the Bkool firmware. Bkool Pro Best Practices Update Firmware - Updating your trainer's firmware to the latest release is very important. Many of these updates contain fixes that the manufacturer has been working on. Updating your firmware whenever the latest release is available will make sure that your device is always up-to-date with the most recent features and improvements. - Follow the steps found in this article to update your Bkool Pro's firmware. Gearing - When using ERG mode, follow the gearing suggestions found in our smart trainer modes explained article for best results. - If using resistance, or standard/slope mode, you will need to make sure to shift your gears just as you would when riding outdoors. Doing so will allow you to reach your prescribed target power during your workout. Tire Pressure - To ensure that you're experiencing the most consistent training with a wheel-on trainer, make sure to check the following: - Calibrate before each ride - Ensure that your tire is inflated to the same pressure before each ride. Trainer Contact Pressure - To ensure that you're experiencing the most consistent training with a wheel-on trainer, you should make sure that your trainer contact pressure is the same each time that you install your bike on the trainer. When tightening the roller onto your wheel, once the trainer touches the wheel, turn the knob 2-3 full rotations. Remember how much you tighten this tension before each workout and follow the same steps each time you place your bike back on the trainer.

Smart Trainers • Last updated on Aug 13, 2026

Bkool Pro 2

The Bkool Pro 2 is an electronic, wheel-on trainer that uses an electromagnetic system to automatically control resistance during your workouts. First thing’s first! Make sure you’ve downloaded the TrainerRoad app here. Bkool_Pro_2_360_00025.jpg Device Compatibility | | Connections | | Modes | | Calibration | | Cadence 1 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Ant+ | Bluetooth | ERG | Resistance | Ant+ | Bluetooth | | | iOS | ✔ 2 | ✔3 | ✔ | ✔ | N/A 5 | N/A 5 | ✔ | | Android | ✔ 2 | ✔3 | ✔ | ✔ | N/A 5 | N/A 5 | ✔ | | Windows | ✔ 2 | ✔ 3,4 | ✔ | ✔ | N/A 5 | N/A 5 | ✔ | | Mac | ✔ 2 | ✔3 | ✔ | ✔ | N/A 5 | N/A 5 | ✔ | Show footnotes [1] Cadence transmitted by a smart trainer is an estimation of your cadence. This may not always be 100% accurate given potential changes in ride data throughout pedal stroke especially during periods of inconsistent cadence. For best results, the use of a dedicated cadence sensor is suggested, but not required. [2] ANT+ USB or key may be required to connect to ANT+ devices. [3] When pairing the Bkool Pro 2 via Bluetooth, ERG and Resistance mode are not available. The Bkool will only be able to pair as a power meter without any automatic resistance control. [4] In order to use Bluetooth on Windows devices, a Bluetooth dongle is required. See more information here. [5] Bkool trainers come "factory calibrated" and thus doesn't require nor can you complete a spindown calibration. How to Use Your Bkool Pro 2 - Choosing Your Connection - Connect via ANT+. - Connect via Bluetooth. - Click here to learn how to pair your devices and adjust device settings. - Choosing Your Trainer's Mode - Erg Mode (default) - Resistance Mode - Calibration - Perform a Spindown calibration before each ride to ensure that your power is always as consistent as possible. - PowerMatch - Using a power meter along with your trainer? Here's how to use PowerMatch. Bkool Pro 2 Troubleshooting Device Dropouts - Dropouts can be seen while riding as an absence of data. You may be experiencing device dropouts if your data values drop to zero, or to a null '--' value. - Why this happens: The most common culprit of dropouts are typically low batteries which cause a weak signal, and interference from other nearby devices. - The solution: Click the following link to learn how to avoid device dropouts. ANT+ USB not recognized - Click here to learn more about ANT+ Troubleshooting. Bluetooth not connecting properly - As mentioned above, when pairing your Bkool Pro 2 to TrainerRoad, you will not be able to use ERG or resistance mode. Via Bluetooth, the Bkool Pro 2 will only be able to pair as a power meter without any type of resistance control. - Click here to learn more about Bluetooth Smart 4.0 Troubleshooting. Issues pairing your device - When trying to pair your device if you're unable to see, or pair your device properly, there may be a connection issue. This could be caused by a faulty connection with the device or another application may be using your Bluetooth or ANT+ connection. - The solution: Click on the following link to learn more about device pairing troubleshooting. Wattage Floor - It takes a minimum amount of watts to simply turn the pedals on a bike. This minimum wattage requirement can increase even more in higher gears. For more information on wattage floor and what it can look like, click here. - The solution: Change into an easier gear. This will allow your trainer to spin slower, thus allowing it to reach lower power values. Inaccurate Speed - Speed readings when riding indoors on a smart trainer are inherently unreliable. The "speeds" riders achieve indoors are often not representative of speeds they'd be going outdoors at equivalent power levels. - Simply put, indoor speed readings can be misleading and don't add any value to the workout so TrainerRoad does not display them during your ride. To learn more about speed readings on a smart trainer, click here. Floating Power / Power Not Following Prescribed Power - Dropouts can cause your power values to get "stuck" in place and follow a constant power rather than changing with the workout profile. - The solution: Avoiding dropouts will help reduce the possibility of this happening. - Wattage floor/ceiling - If you find that your power is floating above your prescribed power, typically during a recovery interval, you may be experiencing wattage floor. - The solution: Change into an easier gear. This will allow your trainer to spin slower thus allowing it to reach lower power values. To learn more about what a wattage floor is, click here. - Power smoothing set to too high of a value can give the illusion that your power is not following the target power when in reality, it is. Power smoothing takes a running average of your incoming power over the span of time that you have selected in your settings, 1-30 seconds. Your average power over that time span is then shown on your workout player. - Common cases - You would notice this at the onset of an interval. When the interval starts, you may notice that your power is lagging behind quite a bit and then eventually rises to meet the prescribed wattage. This is due to the running average that's being calculated. - The solution - To fix this, you may need to lower your power smoothing value in your settings. If power smoothing is desired, we recommend adjusting your settings to around 4-7 seconds for most workouts. This should allow you to visually smooth your power while still allowing it to your power to catch up quickly when entering intervals. - NOTE: PowerSmoothing only visually adjusts your power during your workout. Only raw data is stored during your ride. Due to this, you may notice a difference between post, and during, workout graphs. - ERG Mode Not Set: If your trainer is set to resistance mode (or slope/standard mode with some trainers) your power will not be automatically adjusted to match the target power. In this case, your power may be graphed similarly to that of a power meter and float around without following any workout profile. Automatic Resistance Control (ERG) mode is not working - If you're pairing your Bkool Pro 2 via Bluetooth, your trainer will only be able to be paired as a power meter. Using this method of pairing will only allow power data transfer without the ability to manually or automatically control resistance levels - The Solution: In order to pair your trainer as a smart trainer, you'll need to pair via ANT+ instead. - Note: Bkool had indicated that there was a bug in their firmware that caused the resistance adjustment problems many Bkool users were experiencing. Not to worry though! They've released a firmware update with a fix for this, which is necessary for the best performance and functionality. Please read this article for instructions on how to update the Bkool firmware. Bkool Pro 2 Best Practices Update Firmware - Updating your trainer's firmware to the latest release is very important. Many of these updates contain fixes that the manufacturer has been working on. Updating your firmware whenever the latest release is available will make sure that your device is always up-to-date with the most recent features and improvements. - Follow the steps found in this article to update your Bkool Pro 2's firmware. Gearing - When using ERG mode, follow the gearing suggestions found in our smart trainer modes explained article for best results. - If using resistance, or standard/slope mode, you will need to make sure to shift your gears just as you would when riding outdoors. Doing so will allow you to reach your prescribed target power during your workout. Tire Pressure - To ensure that you're experiencing the most consistent training with a wheel-on trainer, make sure to check the following: - Calibrate before each ride - Ensure that your tire is inflated to the same pressure before each ride. Trainer Contact Pressure - To ensure that you're experiencing the most consistent training with a wheel-on trainer, you should make sure that your trainer contact pressure is the same each time that you install your bike on the trainer. When tightening the roller onto your wheel, once the trainer touches the wheel, turn the knob 2-3 full rotations. Remember how much you tighten this tension before each workout and follow the same steps each time you place your bike back on the trainer.

Smart Trainers • Last updated on Aug 13, 2026