Factory spindown KICKR/MOVE/CORE/SNAP [tsg]

Factory spindown (Legacy KICKRs v1-v6, MOVE, CORE 1, SNAP)

A factory spindown calibration will read and re-register the precise brake strength values of your unit, allowing the algorithm accurately calculate your power output during use. This process is performed during production to account for very small differences in the manufactured units and should only be completed to address a known substantive power inaccuracy.

Performing a factory spindown repeatedly or with any frequency is a waste of time, as once a brake strength value has been recorded correctly, the likelihood that it changes between factory spindown calibrations are extremely low.

Factory Spindown

  1. Open the Wahoo app for iOS or Android
  2. Open the Devices Tab.
  3. Select the trainer (KICKR, CORE, etc) from the list.
  4. Quickly tap the trainer icon in the center of the screen 10 times or until the popup menu appears.
  5. Select Factory Spindown from the popup menu that appears.
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  6. Follow the instructions on screen--
      1. Warm up for 3 minutes.
      2. Gradually pedal up to 23mph/37kph and stop pedaling when directed.
      3. Allow the trainer to spin down and wait for further direction.
      4. Again, gradually pedal up to 23mph/37kph and stop pedaling when directed.
      5. Allow the trainer to spin down and wait for further direction.
    core-fs-warmup-300.png core-fs-spindown2start.png core-fs-spindown2-stop.png
  7. A success or failure message will appear.
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If your concern is unresolved or you have questions, please submit a support request and our support team will be happy to assist you further.

New spindown (CORE 2)

New CORE 2 units heavily rely on auto spindown calibration to ensure proper resistance. Users should only use the new spindown procedures if they feel the trainer's power is significantly incorrect. Please follow the steps below to utilize the new spindown for CORE 2.

  1. Navigate to the trainer’s detail page in Wahoo app (Devices tab > Trainername). Select the CORE.
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  2. Tap on the trainer icon 10x in rapid succession.
    CORE 2 spindown_2.png blank300x200.png blank300x200.png
  3. Select Spindown (new) in the submenu that appears.
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  4. The submenu will close and a new Spindown panel will appear on the trainer’s details page.
  5. Select Spindown. Then select Perform Spindown Anyway.
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  6. Warm up the trainer by pedaling for 3 minutes.
  7. Pedal the trainer up to ~25 mph / 40 kph.
  8. Stop pedaling when directed, allowing the trainer’s flywheel to ‘spin down’ to a lower speed (not shown to the user) with the electromagnetic brake completely disengaged.
  9. CORE 2 spindown 6.png CORE 2 spindown 7.png CORE 2 spindown 8.png
  10. The trainerr measures the time it takes for the flwheel to spin down from ~20 mph (32 kph) > 10 mph (16 kph). 
  11. Repeat steps #7-8 3x more times as prompted by the app. Each time, a different brake percentage will be applied (30, 60, 90%)

If your concern is unresolved or you have questions, please submit a support request and our support team will be happy to assist you further.

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