- Does the HEADWIND work without a heart rate strap?
- Yes. You can run it in manual mode with the four speed settings, the remote or the Wahoo app. Automatic speed changes need a paired heart rate strap or speed sensor.
- How does it compare with a regular floor fan?
- A floor fan moves air constantly and costs much less. The HEADWIND adds sensor-driven speed changes, targeted airflow and app control, which suits structured indoor training.
- Is it loud?
- At the lower speeds it is fairly quiet. At maximum speed owners describe it as loud, so it is best used where noise is not a concern.
- Can I use it for desk cooling?
- It can sit on a desk, but the airflow is aimed at a rider on a bike and the fan is large. A small desk fan suits office use better.
- Does it fold for storage?
- Yes. The legs fold in and the height adjusts in two positions, so it tucks away between sessions.
- What do I need to pair it with the Wahoo app?
- A phone with the Wahoo app and Bluetooth. Firmware updates are delivered wirelessly through the app.
- Where is the Wahoo KICKR HEADWIND Smart Fan cheapest?
- At Wheel Werks Bikes, for $249.00, 22% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Wahoo KICKR HEADWIND Smart Fan?
- 9 stores we checked sell it, including Wheel Werks Bikes, eBay, ragbrai.com, BaseCamp, LoCo Tri.