This article addresses Bicycle Frame Compatibility for KICKR MOVE smart bike trainers. Please also review the article on Drivetrain Compatibility for KICKR and CORE.
Because of the wide variety of bicycle makes and models, it is not possible for Wahoo to guarantee the KICKR’s compatibility with all bicycles matching these parameters. To fully ensure compatibility, we recommend visiting a local Wahoo retailer to test your bicycle’s fit before purchasing.
Please take note of the Known Bike Incompatibilities listed below. While Wahoo has conducted tests on KICKR safety and compatibility with certain bikes, the KICKR end user is ultimately responsible for ensuring that their bike frame is compatible with the KICKR trainers such that damage to the bike frame does not result from using the KICKR trainer.
Wahoo Fitness strongly discourages altering trainers to fit bikes deviating from the following specifications including (but not limited to) grinding-down components, adding washers, or improperly reversing spacers as these may void your warranty and increase inherent risk. Wahoo Fitness is not liable for any damage or injury related to improper installation, modification, or misuse of hardware.
1. Supported Wheel Sizes
| Wheel Size | ISO | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|
QR axle, included |
| 10x135mm | Hybrid, legacy mountain |
|
QR axle, included | |
| Thru Axle | 12x142mm | Common road, cross, gravel, standard mountain |
|
Your bike's thru axle |
| 12x148mm | Boost mountain |
|
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 | |
| Bike Concepts | Recumbent bicyles |
4. Known Bike Incompatibilities
The following bikes are not compatible with KICKR MOVE.
- Canyon Ultimate with rim brakes [The disc brake version is compatible.]
The following bikes are compatible only when the following conditions are met:
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Electric Bikes (eBikes) can be used on a KICKR or CORE when:
- The motor is off and not providing any assistance.
- The frame is compatible with our supported axle standards (see guide below)
- The combined weight of rider, bike, and battery is below the stated limit of 250lbs/ 113 kg.
- Additionally, Wahoo recommends reaching out to the E-bike manufacturer if there are any concerns regarding the bike’s integrity when used on a stationary trainer.
5. Step-by-step Compatibility Check