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2016-11-15 4:01 PM

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Subject: kickr or snap?
I just can't figure out if the extra cost is worth it for ME for the kickr.

I'll be sharing it with DH - so 1 advantage of the snap might be easier to switch bikes a few times a week.

I'm a "top of the bottom third" long course (solid bottom of the top third short course) and DH is a solid MOPer so I'm sure we could both benefit from either one.

Thoughts? :D

2016-11-18 4:59 PM
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Subject: RE: kickr or snap?
Neither

Tacx Neo is the only way to go in my opinion---
2016-11-18 6:41 PM
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Subject: RE: kickr or snap?
have you checked out Bkool Smart Pro ?


I ditched the idea of the Snap due to complaints about calibration.



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2016-11-21 9:14 AM
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Subject: RE: kickr or snap?
Originally posted by metafizx

have you checked out Bkool Smart Pro ?


I ditched the idea of the Snap due to complaints about calibration.




you know recently someone I know bought one and loves it! I will check it out.

thanks!
2016-11-21 12:49 PM
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Subject: RE: kickr or snap?

I have a powertap setup and I bought a Kickr Snap, not terribly happy with it.

The power reads about 25 watts below my powertap.  That'd be fine - if it was consistent.  But it's not.  The power builds on a curve, not linearly.  Also if I hold the Snap at a steady reading of say, 200w in my small chainring, it is harder than doing 200w in the large chainring (and the powertap reads different on them).

Finally, the Snap has a definite floor around the 80-100w range.  If you need to ride less than that, too bad.

Overall, because I have a powertap, I can still use the Snap for training and yes I like having a smart trainer for Zwift.  But the accuracy is complete garbage and I honestly don't know how they can sell them like that.  I've had it for awhile and there have been a few firmware updates but nothing I wrote above has changed.

I believe the new Kickrs (not snap) are pretty good accuracy-wise, but I have not tested one myself.

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