Vado 4 and Smart Trainers & Apps

[RobEich]

In preparation for winter I'm looking at getting a smart trainer for my Vado 4.0 2020. I've narrowed it down to the Wahoo Kickr Snap. I'd also use Zwift for rides.

Does anyone have any experience with this combination or any suggestions / feedback.

There's lots of info about the Wahoo Kickr Snap and Zwift, but very little I could find about using them with an E-Bike.

 

[RobEich]

Thanks - just heard back from Wahoo support. The Kickr Snap is not compatible with the Vado.

 

[Brendon@OEB]

Thanks - just heard back from Wahoo support. The Kickr Snap is not compatible with the Vado.

We've been huge fans of the Kinetic Rock n Roll, fits a 148mm rear end just fine. Last I checked they still had trainers in stock.

 

[RobEich]

We've been huge fans of the Kinetic Rock n Roll, fits a 148mm rear end just fine. Last I checked they still had trainers in stock.

I had an online chat with Kinetic support and they told me it was not compatible with the 148mm thru axle?

 

[Brendon@OEB]

I had an online chat with Kinetic support and they told me it was not compatible with the 148mm thru axle?

Strange, their thru axle adapter is one length and I've installed it and mounted bikes with 148mm spacing just fine. Did you mention it's an e bike? Perhaps they're worried about the weight of the bike? I've had success with very heavy riders on that trainer, can't imagine how it's any different.

That said, I don't make the trainer so I'm no ultimate authority.

 

[Phyz]

Any news on this front? Which trainer are people actually using with a Vado 4.0 (or similar). Wheel-on would be my preference. Bummed the Kickr Snap is a no-go.

Winter is coming.