It’s been 9 years since Wahoo modified indoor biking with the Wahoo KICKR Desk, Wahoo has seemingly quietly introduced the introduction of a brand new model of its KICKR Desk, aptly named KICKR Desk V2. This new model affords minor updates that have been carried out by different corporations a few years in the past, whereas additionally decreasing the value of the KICKR Desk.
For a lot of indoor cyclists, you may not even do not forget that there was a time and place earlier than indoor coach desks. Whereas they’re commonplace nowadays, when Wahoo first introduced the KICKR Desk again in 2015, the response was a mix of “Want this instantly” with “Wait, how a lot”? Nonetheless, notably, there wasn’t something even remotely available on the market prefer it on the time. Most individuals used chairs, containers, generally a music stand, and in uncommon instances a hospital bedside stand. The thought of getting a purpose-built coach stand merely didn’t exist.
After all, it solely took a number of years for a flood of corporations to introduce different copycat merchandise at a fraction of the value. However extra importantly, they launched *higher* copycat merchandise. They added cup holders, wheel locks, extra slot positions for tablets/telephones, towel holders, even each USB & common AC energy. And as famous, the value was usually 1/third that of Wahoo, normally floating round $75-$125USD, whereas the Wahoo KICKR Desk would slowly rise from $229 (at launch) to present retail pricing of $299 – all with out the brand new options.
What’s New:
Wahoo’s new KICKR DESK V2 goals to resolve a few of these points, and provides the next:
– Lowers value to $199
– Provides wheel locks (and goes from 3 wheels to 4 wheels)
– Provides second slot line for tablets/telephones
– Provides USB cable holder (however not USB ports)
– Provides secondary decrease hanger/towel holder
– Provides capability to purchase taller pill holder contraption
– Barely decreased max peak, and barely elevated min peak
It additionally seems the slip-resistant rubber desk floor is barely modified from earlier than, in wanting on the pictures. I don’t have one myself – maybe Wahoo remains to be upset in regards to the Wahoo ACE In-Depth Overview final week. Trying on the specs, the brand new one hits a max peak of 118cm” now (46.75”) versus the previous one at 122cm”. And likewise, the brand new one has a min peak of 88cm now (34.75”), versus 84cm earlier than. The general floor space on the highest is identical, at 71x35cm (28”x14”), as is the max load of 22kg (50lbs).
Right here’s a gallery from Wahoo’s press equipment of the brand new one:
From a pricing and availability standpoint, Wahoo’s press launch says it’s accessible instantly (as we speak, December twelfth) from Wahoo sellers. The pricing is as follows:
USD: $199
CAD: $279
GBP: £169
EUR: €199
AU: $329
JPY: ¥30,000
There may be not but pricing on the pill accent thingy (seen within the gallery).
First, for context, listed below are the 2 hottest alternate options. You’ve bought the KOM Biking desk on the backside left, which floats at $110ish. After which at proper, you’ve bought the generic possibility at round $110 as effectively that’s been rebranded one million occasions by completely different corporations all over the world.
Listed here are these and others from coach desk previous in a lineup photograph I had floating round:
(Entrance – KOM Biking Desk, again left – generic desk, again center Wahoo KICKR Desk V1, again proper – Saris desk)
We’ve additionally seen Elite come out with their very own coach desk that even features a spot for an influence strip protected internally, permitting you to cleanly energy your gadgets.
Whereas Elite’s is costlier when it comes to retail pricing (290EUR), precise retail pricing is placing it at 202EUR, principally an identical to Wahoo’s providing. Albeit, within the US it’s nonetheless crazy-pricing at $399 on sale ($499 retail).
And I assume I’m simply kinda stunned at Wahoo’s KICKR Desk V2. After almost a decade, I’d thought we’d at the very least get a number of USB ports for the additional $100 you’re paying over the rivals. In any case, Wahoo’s factor in life is premium merchandise, not generic merchandise. And I’m actually struggling to see how this new model is premium. I’ll give all credit score on the planet to Wahoo for beginning the coach desk development. And even beginning the trainer-specific fan development. And whereas these little updates are definitely welcome, it received’t change my advice right here: Simply purchase the generic choices, or the opposite Elite premium providing if you would like one thing extra premium.
I’m very happy to reward corporations with premium suggestions once they’re justified. And some built-in 100w USB-C ports on the KICKR Desk V2 would have achieved that simply, since decreasing the cables I can journey over is sorta my most well-liked factor. However missing that, this providing doesn’t have actually something the assorted generics haven’t had for years.
On the intense aspect, we’ve bought 2033 to stay up for for KICKR Desk V3, I’ve put it on my calendar. Third time’s the appeal!
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