General Thru Axle Compatibility:
Though the KICKR SNAP is compatible with most bikes as described in the KICKR SNAP Bike Compatibility Guide, select Thru Axle bikes may be incompatible due to the design of the dropouts or rear derailleur:
Closed/capped dropouts
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Bikes with a closed or capped dropout on the the drive side (as pictured above) are incompatible because they prohibit KICKR SNAP the KICKR SNAP Adapter thru axles from exiting the frame and providing a clamp point to secure the trainer. If a thru axle bike is unable to support an extended thru axle and cap as included in the KICKR SNAP Thru Axle Adapter, it is NOT compatible with KICKR SNAP.
Recessed/lipped/shaped exterior frame dropout interface points
The KICKR SNAP’s adapter clamps should not come into contact with the bike frame. The SNAP adapter thru axles have a simple, flat interior surface. If the exterior of the bike frame, particularly the non-drive (left) side is not flat:
- The adapter may not be able to sit flush with the frame and be tightened.
- The adapter may cosmetically impact the frame when tightened.
- The adapter may not sufficiently protrude from the frame to ensure that the SNAP clamps do not contact the bicycle frame when installed in the trainer.
Known Incompatible Bikes
The following bikes are NOT COMPATIBLE with KICKR SNAP:
- E-bikes, single speed, track, and/or recumbent bikes
- Bikes with Mavic Speed Release or other ("double lead") thru axles
- 2020+ Bianchi Sprint
- 2021+ BMC Teammachine ALR Disc Two
- 2021+ Cannondale bikes with carbon frames and/or alloy Topstone models
- 2022+ Felt IA
- Some Santa Cruz bikes
- 2019+ Specialized Roubaix
- 2020+ Trek bikes with a recessed thru axle hole
- 2023+ Trek FX Sport hybrids [or any bike using the Trek Thru-skew standard]
- 2023+ Trek Marlins [or any bike using the Trek Thru-skew standard]
Additionally, if you have a thru axle bike, please confirm with the manufacturer that it uses one of these supported thru axle thread patterns:
- M12 x 1.75 Coarse
- M12 x 1.5 Medium
- M12 x 1.0 Fine*
* not "double lead" variants
If you have further questions, please visit a local Wahoo Fitness retailer to test your bicycle’s fit or contact support before purchasing.