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QUICK START GUIDE

QUICK START GUIDE - ENGLISH

Thank you for purchasing the Wahoo Fitness KICKR SNAP PowerTrainer

Learn More: For instructional videos, compatible apps, FAQs and more, please visit: 

www.wahoofitness.com

Please contact us with questions at:

Wahoo Fitness

90 W. Wieuca Rd. NE, Suite 110

Atlanta, GA  30342 United States   

Email: [email protected] 

CAUTION

•   Before beginning or modifying any exercise program, please consult your physician.
•   Do not put hands or objects near moving parts of the KICKR SNAP or bicycle.
•   The KICKR SNAP may become hot to the touch when used for extended periods of time.
•   Do not attempt to dismount the bicycle while the KICKR SNAP or bicycle wheel is in motion.
•   Keep children and pets away from the KICKR SNAP while in use.
•   Only use the KICKR SNAP on a stable and level surface.
•   Use caution when standing while riding on the KICKR SNAP. 
•   Keep the KICKR SNAP away from water.
•   Do not apply rear brake to stop the KICKR SNAP or tire and/or bike damage may occur.

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UNPACKING

In the box you will find your (1) KICKR SNAP PowerTrainer, (2) 

AC power adapter, and (3) quick release skewer. Remove your 

KICKR SNAP and accessories from the box. Be sure to save the 

protective packaging for transportation and storage. 

PREPARING KICKR SNAP

1.  Place your KICKR SNAP on a stable, level surface and fully 

extend the legs. 

2.  Use the included AC power adapter to connect the KICKR 

SNAP to an electrical outlet.

CAUTION: Check that your trainer is stable before every ride.

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PREPARING YOUR BICYCLE

1.  Remove your existing quick release skewer from the rear 

wheel of the bicycle and install the quick release skewer 

included with the KICKR SNAP. The quick release skewer 

lever should be installed on the non-drive side of the bicycle. 

2.  Inflate the bicycle’s rear tire to the manufacturer’s 

recommended tire pressure.

CAUTION: Failure to use the included quick release skewer 

may result in damage and injury.

ATTACHING YOUR BICYCLE TO THE KICKR SNAP

1.  Begin by loosening the roller to provide space to allow 

proper alignment of the KICKR SNAP’s clamping mechanism 

with the bicycle’s quick release skewer. In addition, open the 

blue handle to open the clamping mechanism.

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ATTACHING YOUR BICYCLE TO THE KICKR SNAP 

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2.  Place your bike between the KICKR SNAP’s clamping mechanism and align the non-drive side quick release skewer lever with the 

KICKR SNAP’s non-drive side clamp.

3.  Close the KICKR SNAP’s clamping mechanism by pulling the blue clamp lock handle down. The clamping mechanism should fully 

engage the end of the skewer when the blue clamp handle is located at approximately the 4 o’clock position.

      The bicycle should be secured in the clamp and the bicycle’s tire is centered on the roller.
4.  If the blue clamp handle feels too difficult to close, adjust the non-drive side screw away from the bike and try again. If upon closing 

the blue clamp handle, the bicycle is not clamped securely, adjust the non-drive side clamp towards the bike and try again.

      Once the bicycle is properly secured, adjust the non-drive side lock ring to lock the bicycle in the trainer clamp.

     CAUTION: Do not over-tighten to prevent damage.

5.  Tighten the roller against the bicycle’s tire to prevent tire slip. To set the correct roller tension against the tire, use your hand  

to hold the flywheel stationary and attempt to rotate the bicycle wheel with your other hand. The correct tension is set when  

the bicycle tire does not slide or slip. The tire should not slip during use. If you experience slip during use, increase the tension  

on the tire.

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COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR KICKR SNAP

Download the Wahoo Fitness app for your Apple iOS or Android device. 
The Wahoo Fitness app is available for free download for your Apple and Android device. The Wahoo Fitness app allows  

you to test the connection to and control the resistance of your KICKR SNAP during workouts.

The KICKR SNAP is capable of wirelessly connecting to your device via ANT+™ and Bluetooth® 4.0 (Bluetooth Smart) technology.  

The connection process depends on the device, application and wireless technology you are using.

Bluetooth 4.0: Available in Apple devices (iPhone4s and newer, and iPad 3rd generation and newer), Android 

devices with Bluetooth 4.0 using Android version 4.3 or newer, and some computers.

ANT+: Apple iOS devices capable of using the Wahoo Fitness ANT+ Key (sold separately, available at www.wahoofitness.

com). The Wahoo Fitness ANT+ Key is compatible with Apple devices with the 30-pin connector or devices with the 

Lightning connector by using a Lightning to 30-pin adapter. Computers are capable of connecting via ANT+ by using  

an ANT+ USB adapter. See www.thisisant.com for compatible ANT+ devices.

PERFORM A CALIBRATION SPINDOWN

The KICKR SNAP measures the rider’s power output. To obtain the most accurate power measurement, a calibration spindown 

should be performed at the beginning of every ride.
Download the Wahoo Fitness app and perform a calibration spindown.

FOR BEST RESULTS

•   Perform a calibration spindown at the beginning of every ride.
•   Use a slick tire with the KICKR SNAP.
•   Avoid use of knobby tires. Knobby tires will create excessive noise and vibration.
•   Use tires with a hard compound to decrease tread wear and extend tread life.

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