Four wheels instead of three makes a real difference when you're trying to nudge a desk into position mid-ride. The Wahoo KICKR DESK 2 adds a fourth wheel to the base design, with the two front casters rotating 360 degrees for actual maneuverability rather than the awkward pivoting the original version required. You can roll it through doorways, tuck it into a corner when the trainer session ends, and reposition it without dismounting when you realize your laptop screen is catching glare.

The desktop measures 28" by 14", large enough for a laptop and tablet side by side or a laptop with room for a phone, snacks, and a remote control. Height adjusts from roughly 35" to 47" with push-button releases on each leg, covering the range from seated desk work to standing to riding position on the trainer. A slip-resistant rubber surface keeps devices planted during hard efforts when vibration and sweat would otherwise send things sliding toward the edge.

Wahoo addressed the clutter problem that plagued the original desk. Two recessed bottle holders sit in the desktop itself, keeping water bottles secure and upright rather than balanced precariously on a flat surface. Adhesive cable guides ship in the box for routing charging cables along the legs and base, so power cords for laptops and tablets stay organized instead of dangling into your pedal stroke. Built-in slots accommodate tablets and smartphones at viewing angles that work whether you're in the drops or on the hoods.... Read More