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Description
The Wahoo KICKR HEADWIND Smart Fan. Let that roll around your brain a bit, and once you have stopped thinking "a $250 fan for indoor training?", take a breath, open your mind, and think a bit. This is Wahoo Fitness, which has not only established itself as an innovative manufacturer, but also a strong proponent of useful, smart training devices.
The movement towards making indoor training more effective, more stimulating, and enjoyable is not new. What is is new is that there is a company that has been built around developing that experience and creating new tools and pathways to success. Virtually every road cyclist has at least heard of the KICKR Power Trainer and more than a few own one. The KICKR, the ELEMNT head unit, and 3rd party app control (Zwift, Trainer Road, etc) built out the foundation of Wahoo's power training ecosystem. With the addition of the KICKR CLIMB, you can simulate ascents and descents either manually, with course profiles from rides saved the ELEMNT-series computers, or from the 3rd party apps you already use with your KICKR Power Trainer. The KICKR HEADWIND Smart Fan adds a new component to your home training system, and while it is a real fan, albeit with a design Boba Fett would be drawn to, the Smart part of the name is what you need to focus on.
The HEADWIND is the first ever "smart fan", and it designed strictly with the cyclist in mind. It's Targeted Airflow Pattern mirrors the shape and position of a cyclist's body while riding, which means the airflow is more vertical, with just enough width to focus it's flow on the cyclist. The KICKR HEADWIND is sensor controlled so as your speed or heart rate increases, so will the fan speed. Ultimately that is the Smart feature, and if you have ever spent anytime doing intervals, Sufferfest, or app-driven courses on your indoor trainer, you know all too well that a standard fan on "Low" won't keep you from overheating and sweating buckets, and frankly most standard fans can't do that on "High" but even if that is adequate, it can be too much for longer cool down times and end of ride. With the HEADWIND, the sensor driven fan speeds keep your better regulated, and when you need the max airflow, with speeds of over 30 mph (48 kph), the HEADWIND will keep you cool during the toughest training sessions. For recovery or rest days when a 45 minute trainer spin at a consistent pace is your plan, Wahoo also provides 4 manual speed settings so you can set your own ideal airflow.... Read More
Features
- First ever smart fan, designed with the indoor training cyclist in mind
- Targeted Airflow Pattern mirrors the shape/position of a cyclist's body while riding
- Wind speeds topping out at over 30 mph the KICKR HEADWIND will keep you cool during your hardest efforts
- Auto mode is sensor controlled - as speed or heart rate (whichever sensor you have paired via ANT+) increases, so will the fan speed
- Pairs to smartphone/Wahoo App via Bluetooth, which allows you to use/select from 4 manual speed settings should to set your own ideal airflow
- Size and shape built to be compatible for use with KICKR Desk
- Motor Spec: 120v 60hz
- Wireless software updates
- Connectivity:
- Bluetooth: Pair to phone to control the fan speed via Wahoo app
- ANT+: Pair to speed sensor, HR monitor, or smart trainer to control fan speed
- Dimensions (leg extended): 18"L x 12"W x 19"H (16" length with leg tucked)
- Requires AC power (grounded outlet), cord wraps on back of unit when not in use
- Color: Black
- Weight: 12 lbs