KICKR Smart Trainer V6
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With the addition of lightning fast WiFi, KICKR continues to stay ahead of the pack as the smart trainer that gives you the most ways to connect, compete and train indoors.
+/- 1% power accuracy
Side-to-side movement
Auto-calibration and firmware updates
Virtually silent operation
Measures speed, distance, power and cadence data
NEW - WiFi connectivity for faster, stable data transfer
NEW - ERG Easy Ramp gets you back in action
NEW - Odometer tracks total mileage
NEW - Race Mode uses WiFi capability to broadcast power up to 10x faster for competitive advantage at critical race stages
- Maximum Power Output: 2200W
- 20% Simulated Incline
- ANT+, ANT+ FE-C, WiFi, Bluetooth and Direct Connectivity
- Thru-Axle and Disc Brake
Supported Wheel Sizes
Wheel Size ISO Description
24 inch 507mm childrens
26 inch 559 mm legacy mountain
650C 571 mm legacy tri, road
650B / 27.5 inch 584 mm gravel, mountain
700C 622 mm road, cross gravel, hybrid
29 inch 622 mm mountain
Any size not listed in the above table is not compatible.
2. Supported Rear Hub Standards
Type Standard Description Uses Also Requires
Quick Release 10x130mm common road
Adapter A
Adapter B
QR axle, included
10x135mm hybrid, legacy mountain
Adapter A
Adapter B
QR axle, included
Thru Axle 12x142mm common road, cross, gravel, Standard mountain
Adapter C
Adapter D
Your bike's thru axle
12x148mm Boost mountain
Adapter C
Adapter E
Your bike's thru axle
If not found in the list above, your bike is not compatible. Specifically the following hub standards and bike types are incompatible:
3. Unsupported Rear Hub Standards/Bike Concepts
Type Standard Description
Quick Release 10x120mm track
10x126mm legacy road, < 8 speed
10x141mm Boost QR
Thru Axle 12x135mm legacy Specialized SCS
12x157mm SuperBoost mountain
4. Known Bike Incompatibilities
The following bikes are not compatible with any KICKR or CORE.
Bianchi Aria Disc: 2021-22
Bianchi Infinito CV Disc: 2021-22
Bianchi Oltre XR3 Disc: 2021-22
Bianchi Oltre XR4 Disc: 2021-22
Canyon Ultimate with rim brakes [The disc brake version is compatible.]
Trek FX Sport hybrids: 2023+ [or any bike using the Trek Thru-skew standard]
Trek Marlins: 2023+ [or any bike using the Trek Thru-skew standard]
The following bikes are not compatible with any KICKR before version 4 (2018):
Cervelo Disc frames: All
Giant Propel Disc 2021+
Giant TCR Disc 2021+
Lauf Siegla
Lauf True Grit
Rondo Ruut AL2: 2021+
Trek Domane 2020+
Trek Madone 2020+
Trek Checkpoint Carbon 2021+
Trek Emonda 2021+
Trek Top Fuel 2021+
Ventum thru axle frames: All
5. Conditional compatibilities
The following bikes are compatible only when the following conditions are met:
Electric Bikes (eBikes) can be used on a KICKR or CORE when:
The motor is off and not providing any assistance.
The combined weight of rider, bike, and battery is below the stated limit of 250lbs / 113 kg.
The manufacturer has confirmed no concerns regarding the bike’s integrity when used on a stationary trainer.
Cervelo Disc frames: All
Giant Propel Disc 2021+
Giant TCR Disc 2021+
Lauf Siegla
Lauf True Grit
Rondo Ruut AL2: 2021+
Trek Domane 2020+
Trek Madone 2020+
Trek Checkpoint Carbon 2021+
Trek Emonda 2021+
Trek Top Fuel 2021+
Ventum thru axle frames: All
Can be used on a KICKR v4 or later when used with updated thru axle adapters.
The bikes listed above have frame interfacing issues with the original stock thru axle adapters shipped with some new units of KICKR v5 (2020), some new units of KICKR CORE, and all new units of KICKR v4. Certified reconditioned units of KICKR v4, v5, and CORE units may also have these original adapters.
The updated adapters were produced to resolve compatibility issues for these frames with KICKR v4 (2018) and later, and all models of KICKR CORE. They are available for purchase on our website.
KICKR v6 (2022) units are shipped with the updated adapters. Certified reconditioned units of KICKR v4 and v5 also may ship with the updated adapters.
In order to identify which adapter set you have, look for a taper or bevel in the drive-side spin cap (parts # 3 [original] and 7 [updated]).