{"product_id":"kickr-rollr-smart-bike-roller-trainer","title":"KICKR ROLLR Smart Bike Roller Trainer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe KICKR ROLLR is the answer to a specific problem: you want to ride indoors without spending five minutes mounting a bike, and you do not want to remove your rear wheel. The front wheel sits in a tyre gripper that holds the bike upright, and the rear wheel runs on a pair of rollers. You wheel the bike in, clamp the front, and ride. Getting off takes seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the rear wheel is free to move on the rollers rather than being locked into a frame, the ride feel is noticeably more natural than a conventional wheel-on trainer. The bike moves under you slightly, the way it does on the road. Riders who find direct drive trainers feel dead often prefer this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trade-off is power measurement, and it is worth being straightforward about it. Wahoo did not build a power meter into the ROLLR, because there is no reliable way to account for tyre rolling resistance losses at the roller. A firmware update added an onboard power estimate, which is fine for entertainment and casual training, but it is explicitly not comparable to a real power meter. For accurate numbers you pair an external power meter over ANT+, and the ROLLR uses that reading to control resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiders who already own a power meter, and who value convenience highly. If you commute or ride outdoors regularly and want to jump on for forty minutes without a setup ritual, this is the most frictionless option we sell. It also suits households where several bikes get used, because there is no cassette to match and no axle standard to worry about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho should look elsewhere\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you do not own a power meter and are not planning to buy one, get the \u003ca href=\"\/product\/kickr-core-2-with-zwift-cog-and-click\"\u003eKICKR CORE 2\u003c\/a\u003e instead. It measures power itself to ±2%, and for structured training or Zwift racing that matters more than convenience. If you race, the same applies. And if you want gradient movement, note that the \u003ca href=\"\/product\/wahoo-kickr-climb-indoor-grade-simulator\"\u003eKICKR CLIMB\u003c\/a\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e compatible with the ROLLR — only with KICKR and KICKR CORE trainers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will also go through rear tyres faster than on a direct drive trainer. A dedicated trainer tyre like the \u003ca href=\"\/product\/continental-hometrainer-ii-tyre-foldable\"\u003eContinental Hometrainer II\u003c\/a\u003e is worth fitting if you use it regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it compares to what else we stock\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural comparison is rollers. The \u003ca href=\"\/product\/elite-nero-smart-interactive-rollers\"\u003eElite Nero smart rollers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/product\/elite-arion-mag-parabolic-rollers\"\u003eElite Arion Mag\u003c\/a\u003e give a similar free-moving feel, but proper rollers require balance and skill; the ROLLR clamps the front wheel, so anyone can ride it immediately. Against the \u003ca href=\"\/product\/kickr-core-2-with-zwift-cog-and-click\"\u003eCORE 2\u003c\/a\u003e, the ROLLR wins on convenience and loses on power accuracy and maximum resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResistance: up to 1,500W at 40kph\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimulated gradient: up to 10% when connected to mains power and paired with an external power meter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: no built-in power meter; pairs to ANT+ power meters via Power Meter Connect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnboard power estimate available, for training and entertainment only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures speed and distance; cadence requires a power meter or cadence sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 700c tyres up to 45mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-roller rear design with safety tyre gripper at the front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery, warranty and returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrainers ship via specialist courier with tracking and a delivery window, at £25. Dispatched from the UK, typically within 5–7 business days, with delivery taking 7–10 business days. Supplied brand new with the full manufacturer warranty — see our \u003ca href=\"\/warranty\"\u003ewarranty page\u003c\/a\u003e. Unused items in original packaging can be returned within 30 days via \u003ca href=\"\/returns\"\u003ereturns\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a power meter to use it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot to ride it, but yes for accurate power. Without one you get an onboard estimate that Wahoo is clear is not comparable to a real power meter. If you plan to train with numbers or race, either buy a power meter or choose the \u003ca href=\"\/product\/kickr-core-2-with-zwift-cog-and-click\"\u003eCORE 2\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill my gravel or mountain bike fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt takes 700c tyres up to 45mm, so most road and gravel bikes are fine. Wide mountain bike tyres are not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to remove my rear wheel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, and that is the point of it. Both wheels stay on the bike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use a KICKR CLIMB with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Wahoo lists CLIMB compatibility for KICKR and KICKR CORE trainers only. The ROLLR is not on that list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it louder than a direct drive trainer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, because your tyre is running on rollers. Fitting a trainer-specific tyre reduces it. If noise is a primary concern, read our guide to the \u003ca href=\"\/resources\/quietest-smart-trainers-flats-apartments-uk\"\u003equietest trainers for flats\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wahoo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56537558516036,"sku":"WFBKTR9B","price":549.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/3753\/5044\/files\/wahoo-fitness-wahoo-fitness-kickr-rollr-smart-trainer_20230020.jpg?v=1773815403","url":"https:\/\/shop.indoorcyclingsolutions.com\/products\/kickr-rollr-smart-bike-roller-trainer","provider":"Indoor Cycling Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}