Bicycle Frame Compatibility [SNAP]

This article addresses Bicycle Frame Compatibility for KICKR SNAP smart bike trainers. 

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.  While Wahoo has conducted tests on Wahoo trainer safety and compatibility with certain bikes, the trainer end user is ultimately responsible for ensuring that their bike frame is compatible with the Wahoo trainers such that damage to the bike frame does not result from using the trainer.

Before riding for the first time, we suggest gently mounting the bike frame and confirming that the bike is secure, squarely in contact with the mounting points, does not exhibit excess movement, and that no part of the bicycle frame contacts the frame or moving parts of the trainer except at the designed contact points.  If no concern is found, we suggest paying attention for abnormal movement or sound during the first ride.  If found, stop riding and contact our support team to review the installation.

We strongly discourage altering trainers to fit bikes which deviate 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
26 inch 559 mm legacy mountain
650C 571 mm legacy tri, road
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.

The SNAP is optimized for 700c bikes. 700c, 29 inch, and some 27.5 inch bikes will fit on the SNAP and sit level without any further accessories. Some 27.5 inch and all bikes with smaller wheel sizes will require the wheel block included with the SNAP.  The rear roller of the SNAP cannot be adjusted sufficiently to accommodate 24 inch or smaller wheeled bicycles.

2. Supported Rear Hub Standards

Type Standard Description 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 *KICKR SNAP 12x142 Thru Axle Adapter
[sold separately]

 

See #s 4 and 5 below for thru axle compatibility notes.


The SNAP does not support bolt-on hubs, Trek Thru-skew hubs, quick releases axles narrower or wider than 130 or 135mm, or thru axle hubs larger in diameter than 12mm, or narrower or wider in width than 142 mm. For this reason, the following bicycles are not compatible:

 

Type Standard Description
Quick Release / Bolt-on 10x120mm track
Quick Release / Bolt-on 10x126mm legacy road, < 8 speed
Quick Relase 10x141mm Boost QR
Thru Axle 12x135mm legacy Specialized SCS
  12x148mm Boost mountain
  12x157mm SuperBoost mountain

 

4. Known Bike Incompatibilities

The following bikes are not compatible with the SNAP

5. Conditional compatibilities

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

Please see the SNAP Thru Axle Compatibility Issues article for additional details.

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