Wahoo brings new gamified steering to its indoor training environment with their KICKR STEER controller, making trainer riding more palatable, and frankly more engaging. Premium Wahoo X users were treated to an early sneak peek of the new Wahoo X RGT Steering control in a pre-order invite last week, prompting more questions about what the new mysterious KICKR STEER offering would entail… The KICKR STEER aims to add another dimension to the RGT universe, allowing users to of course steer, letting them move around within the virtual pack and even attack the group for the finish — adding more fun to every ride, race, and workout. Wahoo KICKR STEER: How does it work?
Images courtesy of Wahoo The new Wahoo KICKR STEER is essentially a bar-mounted device that turns your smartphone into an additional controller. Together with a companion app, it allows the rider to control their view, workout, steering, and other commands via the smartphone at their fingertips, rather than the main training screen. The KICKR STEER software works in tandem with specialized controls of the on-deck steering unit. The steering rocker plate mounts neatly over the provided computer mount (Wahoo and Garmin compatible) and uses the rider’s phone to capture steering motions. The app operates similarly to Zwift companion but with steering, race radio, and more controllability. But, how do you control the KICKR STEER?
You don’t actually turn the handlebars or lean the bike to STEER, allowing the new functionality only with a rigidly-supported indoor […]
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