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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

CycleOps PowerTap Power Meter

How To Pair an ANT+ Power Meter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrws5n1Ks_Q Pairing your PowerTap (Desktop) Follow these instructions if you're on Windows or Mac: Step 1: Open the TrainerRoad app, go to the Devices section, and confirm ANT+ displays as "On" (top, right-hand corner of the window). PowerTap1.png Step 2: Wake up the power meter by pedaling, hover over the Power Meter tile, and click to begin pairing. Pairing is complete when your power meter is bordered in green. PowerTap2.png Step 3: After it's paired, click on the power meter tile again to open the Device Settings menu. From here, select "Calibrate". You're ready to ride after you calibrate. PowerTap3.png Pairing your PowerTap (Mobile) Follow these instructions if you're on iOS or Android: Step 1: Open the TrainerRoad app, navigate to the Devices section, and make sure ANT+ displays as "On". PowerTap4.png Step 2: Wake up the power meter by pedaling, and tap on the Power Meter. The power meter is paired when it's bordered in green. PowerTap5.png Step 3: Tap on the power meter again to drill into the device settings. PowerTap5.png Step 4: Tap "Calibrate". You're ready to ride after you calibrate. PowerTap6.png Pairing your PowerTap (Legacy) Follow these instructions if you're on the Legacy app: Step 1: Open the TrainerRoad app, and go to the Devices section. If you're seeing "ANT Channel Error", make sure your ANT+ is set up properly. Step 2: Select Pair next to Power Meter Make sure that the signal is displaying as either "Good" or "Excellent". Anything less might give you odd data when TrainerRoad is straining to pick up the signal. Step 3: Make sure that Enable VirtualPower is UN-checked. If VirtualPower is enabled, TrainerRoad will ignore readings from power meters and derive power from speed readings. Make sure to un-check the box pictured below. You're now ready to ride!

Setting Up Equipment and Connecting Devices • Last updated on Aug 13, 2026

TrainerRoad Keyboard Shortcuts

TrainerRoad offers handy keyboard shortcuts for some of the most common commands you'll use during a workout. Workout Shortcuts Use these keyboard shortcuts during a workout to adjust intensity, to play, pause, or resume the workout. Change Intensity Up/Down Arrows Increase or decrease the intensity of a workout with the up/down arrows. Toggle Workout Text key-m.png Turn workout text on or off using the "W" key. Play/Pause Workout Spacebar Play, pause, or resume a workout by pressing the Spacebar. Toggle Heart Rate Data key-m.png Show or hide heart rate data and graph in the workout player using the "H" key. The data will still be collected if hidden. Smart Trainer Shortcuts Use these shortcuts to change the mode or resistance of your smart trainer. Change Trainer Mode key-m.png Press "T" to toggle your smart trainer between ERG, Resistance, or Standard/Level mode. Change Resistance Level Left/Right Arrows Change your smart trainer's resistance, or standard/level setting by pressing the Left/Right arrows. Group Workouts Shortcuts Use these shortcuts to toggle audio, video, and to show/hide the workout code. Microphone M Key Mute or unmute microphone audio by pressing the "M" key. Video key-m.png Turn web camera on or off by pressing the "V" key. Workout Code key-m.png Show or hide the workout code from the group workout player by pressing the "C" key. Workout Creator Shortcuts You can also use various keyboard shortcuts in the Workout Creator. Undo Action CTRL/CMD + Z Press CTRL (PC) / Command (Mac) + "Z" to undo an action. Redo Action CTRL/CMD + Y Press CTRL (PC) / Command (Mac) + "Y" to redo an action.

General Usage FAQs • 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

Garmin Vector Power-Meter Pedals

How To Pair an ANT+ Power Meter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrws5n1Ks_Q The Garmin Vector Power-Meter Pedals measure a rider's power directly from the pedals. TrainerRoad will collect and display power data from the Garmin Vector using ANT+ or Bluetooth. Only Garmin Vector 3 and 3S can broadcast data via ANT+ and Bluetooth. Earlier models use ANT+ only. - Learn more about ANT+ connectivity. - Learn more about Bluetooth connectivity. image-20200728-192901__1_.png How Vectors Measure Power on TrainerRoad If using a single-sided version of the Vector power meter pedals (the "S" in Vector S stands for "single-sided"), power is only derived from the left side. That power is doubled and displayed as a complete reading. Keep in mind the single-leg measurement style of this power meter when considering single-leg (ILT) drills. Since power is only derived from the left pedal, riders will not get any readings during right-leg-only intervals. If you're using your Vectors to measure cadence, the workout will automatically pause during right-leg-only drills if you have the autoplay/pause feature turned on. If you own dual-sided Vectors (Vectors without the S nomenclature) and connect them via ANT+ or Bluetooth Smart, your power is measured on each side, added together, and sent to TrainerRoad in a single power package. How to Pair Your Garmin Vector with TrainerRoad (Mobile) Step 1: Navigate to the Devices tab and make sure ANT+ or Bluetooth is turned on. Vectors_1.png Step 2: Wake up the power meter by pedaling, and tap on the Power Meter. The power meter is paired when it's bordered in green. Vectors_2.png Step 3: Tap on the power meter again to drill into the device settings. Vectors_3.png Step 4: Tap "Calibrate". You're ready to ride after you calibrate. Vectors_4.png How to Pair Your Garmin Vector with TrainerRoad (Desktop) Step 1: Open the TrainerRoad app, go to the Devices section, and confirm ANT+ or Bluetooth displays as "On" (top, right-hand corner of the window). Vectors_5.png Step 2: Wake up the power meter by pedaling, hover over the Power Meter tile, and click to begin pairing. Pairing is complete when your power meter is bordered in green. Vectors_6.png Step 3: After it's paired, click on the power meter tile again to open the Device Settings menu. From here, select "Calibrate". You're ready to ride after you calibrate. Vectors_7.png How to Pair Your Garmin Vector with TrainerRoad (Legacy) Step 1: Open the TrainerRoad app, and go to the Devices section. If you're seeing "ANT Channel Error", make sureyour ANT+ is set up properly. Step 2: Select Pair next to Power Meter Make sure that the signal is displaying as either "Good" or "Excellent". Anything less might give you odd data when TrainerRoad is straining to pick up the signal. Step 3: Your Vector Pedals are Now Paired! The pairing box will turn green once your Vector has paired with TrainerRoad. You'll be able to view power, cadence, speed, the Vector's signal strength, and a button to manually zero your power meter. Step 4: Manually Zero Your Vector Manually zeroing your power meter is just like zeroing a scale before measuring your weight. Hit the Manual Zero button to complete this process. Although this step isn't required to start a workout, we recommend zeroing your Vector before each ride. Step 5: Make sure that Enable VirtualPower is UN-checked. If VirtualPower is enabled, TrainerRoad will ignore readings from power meters and derive power from speed readings. Make sure to un-check the box pictured below. You're now ready to ride! 2014-04-19_18-41-11.png

Setting Up Equipment and Connecting Devices • Last updated on Aug 13, 2026

Kinetic Smart Control

The Kinetic Smart Control is a resistance control unit that connects directly to your Kinetic Rock and Roll or Road Machine trainer - turning it into a smart trainer. The unit can connect to TrainerRoad via Bluetooth Smart. TrainerRoad can automatically control the Smart Control's resistance in accordance with the workout's profile. Pairing your Smart Control to your iOS Device 1. Open the TrainerRoad app and go to the Devices screen. Make sure your phone's Bluetooth is enabled and your Smart Control is plugged in and awake. Currently, the Smart Control can only be paired to iOS via Bluetooth 4.0. Note: ANT+ support is not available for the Smart Control. Kenitic_1.png 2. Tap the Smart Control option to initiate the pairing process. Once paired, the grey square will be bordered in green. Kenitic_2.png 3. Tap the Smart Control once more to open the Device Settings screen. From here, you can perform a spindown calibration, rename the device, select the trainer mode, and specify PowerMatch options. kenitic_3.png 4. Perform a Spindown Calibration. Tap "Calibration" in the Device Settings screen. Now you're ready to ride! kenitic_4.png Pairing your Smart Control to your Desktop 1. Open the TrainerRoad app, and go to the Devices tab. Make sure your desktop's Bluetooth is enabled and your Smart Control is plugged in and awake. Currently, the Smart Control can only be paired via Bluetooth 4.0. Note: ANT+ support is not available for the Smart Control. 2. Click on the Smart Control option. Make sure that your Smart Control is plugged into a power outlet. In order for TrainerRoad to read the Smart Control, you may need to get on the bike and begin pedaling to wake the Smart Control up. 3. Click the Smart Control once more to open the Device Settings screen. From here, you can perform a spindown calibration, rename the device, select the mode, and specify PowerMatch options. 4. Click the Spindown button, and follow the instructions to perform a spindown calibration. Now you're ready to ride! This will ensure your Smart Control's readings are accurate. Pairing your Smart Control to your Android Device 1. Open the TrainerRoad app and go to the Devices screen. Make sure your phone's Bluetooth is enabled and your Smart Control is plugged in and awake. Currently, the Smart Control can only be paired via Bluetooth 4.0. ANT+ support is not available for the Smart Control. 2. Tap the Smart Control option to initiate the pairing process. Once paired, the grey square on the right will turn green. 3. Tap the Smart Control once more to open the Device Settings screen. From here, you can perform a spindown calibration, rename the device, select the mode, and specify PowerMatch options. 4. Perform a Spindown Calibration. Tap "Calibration" in the Device Settings screen. Now you're ready to ride! Troubleshooting What do I do if the Spindown Calibration fails? When performing the spindown calibration, try bringing your speed up past the target speed by a few kph/mph. If you're struggling to bring your speed up, you can shift into a bigger gear. What do I do if it is very difficult to pedal in Resistance mode? You'll want to be in a small gear when you start your test. If you start in your biggest gear, it's like being in your biggest gear on a very steep hill. Make sure that you shift down before your workout or before a testing period starts (for 8- or 20-Minute FTP Tests).

Smart Trainers • Last updated on Aug 13, 2026

Lemond Revolution

b99510be-37b4-4229-8c9e-baddc8b42129.png How Does the Lemond Revolution Work with TrainerRoad? The Lemond Revolution works with TrainerRoad through VirtualPower. How do I Set the Revolution Up with VirtualPower? You can get consistent VirtualPower data with the Lemond Revolution without using a Power pilot. To do this, you have to attach a speed sensor to your non-drive side chainstay next to the flywheel. See the picture below. The Lemond Revolution's flywheel has a built-in magnet that can be used to trigger the speed sensor. lemondphoto.jpeg What About Cadence? If you want cadence, you can either get a separate Lemond cadence sensor (which can be hard to find) or use the Wahoo Speed Cadence sensor which allows you to put the speed and cadence sensors at different spots. Once you have your sensor setup, follow the steps in VirtualPower Setup and Tips to use the Lemond Revolution with TrainerRoad.

Smart Trainers • Last updated on Aug 13, 2026

Schwinn Airdyne

The Schwinn Airdyne will work with TrainerRoad through VirtualPower. To use VirtualPower, you'll need an ANT+ or Bluetooth Smart speed sensor. Check out our articles on Bluetooth Smart Connectivity or ANT+ Connectivity for more information on how to get those working with TrainerRoad. Speed Sensor Placement To use the Airdyne with VirtualPower, you'll need a speed sensor hooked up to the Airdyne, as if it were a cadence sensor. The magnet should be placed on the crank arm with the sensor on the body of the bike so that it can pick up the magnet. How do I set up the Airdyne with VirtualPower? (Desktop) 1. Navigate to the Devices tab 2. Enable VirtualPower. 3. Select Schwinn Airdyne from the drop-down list. 4. Finally, pair your speed sensor and you're ready to go! How do I set up the Airdyne with VirtualPower? (Mobile) 1. Navigate to the Devices tab 2. Enable VirtualPower. 3. From there, scroll through the Manufacturer list to Schwinn and the Model list to Airdyne. 4. Finally, pair your speed sensor and you're ready to go! AirDyne_1.png AirDyne_2.png

Setting Up Equipment and Connecting Devices • Last updated on Aug 13, 2026

Wahoo Blue Speed/Cadence Sensor

The Wahoo Blue S/C sensor is a popular speed/cadence sensor combo. The latest models can be paired either via ANT+ or Bluetooth Smart (4.0), and can therefore be used with TrainerRoad for speed, cadence, and VirtualPower readings. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoE9zWiZ2B0 Learn more about ANT+ connectivity, or learn more about Bluetooth Smart connectivity. How to Pair Your Speed/Cadence Sensor with TrainerRoad (Mobile) 1. Navigate to the Devices section of the app, make sure you have Bluetooth or ANT+ enabled, and the speed/cadence sensor is awake. Wahoo_Blue_1.png 2. Tap on the speed/cadence sensor to begin pairing. Note: ANT+ users will see the device listed as "Speed/Cadence". Wahoo_Blue_2.png How to Pair Your Speed/Cadence Sensor with TrainerRoad (Desktop) 1. Navigate to the Devices section of the app, make sure you have Bluetooth or ANT+ enabled, and the speed/cadence sensor is awake. Wahoo_Blue_3.png 2. Hover over and click on the Blue to begin pairing. Once the device is bordered in green it has successfully paired. Wahoo_Blue_4.png How to Pair Your Speed/Cadence Sensor with TrainerRoad (Legacy) 1. Open the TrainerRoad application, and go to the Devices tab. Make sure you scroll down to the list of Bluetooth Smart devices. 2. Click the "Pair" button that corresponds with Speed and Cadence Sensor under the list of Bluetooth Smart devices. You will need to pair your sensor as a speed and cadence sensor even if you are using only the speed or cadence portion of the sensor. 3. Wait for your sensor to pair with TrainerRoad. You will likely need to pedal to "wake up" your sensor. 4. Your Wahoo Blue is now paired! Learn more about using your sensor with VirtualPower. Troubleshooting Check Magnet Placement The most common problem with speed/cadence sensors is magnet placement. If you aren't getting speed or cadence readings, or getting very low or very high readings, check the magnet placement on both the crank and rear wheel. You'll want the magnet to pass right next to the sensor, but not so close that it touches. Battery Life A weak battery may not be strong enough to communicate with TrainerRoad. Try replacing the battery for a stronger signal. Pair with another head unit Try pairing your speed/cadence unit with another head unit (Garmin Edge or Wahoo ELEMNT). You'll want to see if both speed and cadence readings show up. Double check to make sure that your speed source is set to your speed sensor and not to GPS.

Setting Up Equipment and Connecting Devices • Last updated on Aug 13, 2026