This page contains firmware update notes for the KICKR BIKE SHIFT featuring Wi-Fi connectivity and Direct Connect. Firmware installation is automatic when connected to a compatible WiFi network.
KICKR BIKE SHIFT received a minor hardware update starting with serial numbers beginning with 442530+, requiring a different firmware version. Units before this serial number will have a firmware version starting with 1. Units after will start with 2.
KICKR BIKE SHIFT Firmware v2.0.8 / Wi-Fi 1.3.26 - 2 December, 2025
- Updated: Stability improvements
KICKR BIKE SHIFT Firmware v2.0.8 / Wi-Fi 1.3.21 - 10 November, 2025
- Updated: Stability improvements
KICKR BIKE SHIFT Firmware v2.0.8 - 6 November, 2025
- Updated: New firmware version for units produced with serial numbers beginning with 442530.
No change for units with serial numbers starting with 442529 or lower.
See Note above.
KICKR BIKE SHIFT Firmware v1.21.18 - 29 October, 2024
- Added: Zwift Protocol
- Added: Sending of current gear for display in the Zwift HUD
- Added: Expanded controller functions for Zwift
- Added: Braking in Zwift
KICKR BIKE SHIFT Firmware v1.20.12 - 28 February, 2024
- Fixed: Issue with Direct Connect disconnections experienced on some BIKEs
KICKR BIKE SHIFT Firmware v1.19.17 / Wi-Fi 1.0.17 - 12 September, 2023
- Improved -- power, ride feel, and other optimizations
KICKR BIKE SHIFT Firmware v1.18.7 / Wi-Fi 1.0.17 - 12 September, 2023
- Initial release -- out of box