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Brand Kinetic by Kurt
Color Green
Material Aluminum, Plastic
Wheel Size 29 Inches
Bike Type Road Bike
Resistance Mechanism Electronic

About this item

  • Rock and Roll technology – the only direct-drive trainer with free movement.
  • Interactive electronic resistance controls your effort
  • Wireless: ANT+, ANT+ FE-C, and Bluetooth FTMS
  • Operating System: iOS, Android, Mac OS, Windows
  • Includes: 6-month subscription for the Kinetic Fit power-training app

From the manufacturer

Kinetic R1 Trainer Zwift Compatible
Kinetic R1 Rocking Movement

bike trainer iPhone iPad android and laptop
Multi-platform | Multi-device

Whether you use an iOS or Android device, a Mac or Windows computer or a cycling computer with ANT+, you’ll have a training solution for Kinetic R1 direct-drive trainers.

  • Dual-band ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart
  • Garmin-computer compatible

Engage your core, protect your frame

With the only free-moving direct drive bike trainer

The Kinetic R1 bike trainer is the only interactive, direct-drive smart bike trainer that allows your bike to move naturally. More comfortable, more realistic, and a more complete workout, the app-controlled R1 electronic trainer immerses riders in a world of virtual training to help you enjoy training more than you ever imagined.

  • Max slope: 20% | Max resistance: 2000 watts at 30 mph
  • Side-to-side frame movement for comfort and a core-muscle workout
  • More comfortable ride with free movement
  • Interactive, app-controlled resistance to simulate terrain changes in workouts and on virtual courses

Interactive App-Controlled Training

Kinetic Bike Trainer Apps

Interactive Zwift Trainer

ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart

Connect with the best apps

Full virtual course rides and detailed workout programs with custom-tailored resistance targets are available with apps like Kinetic Fit, Zwift, TrainerRoad, Rouvy, Kinomap, The Sufferfest and FulGaz.

Automatically control the trainer

Electronic interactive resistance allows a training app to automatically control how difficult or easy your ride effort feels. Virtual courses can simulate mountain climbs and descents with amazing accuracy.

Dual-band communication

Kinetic R1 trainers use the latest communication protocols: ANT+, ANT+ FE-C, and Bluetooth FTMS on connected smart phones, tablets and laptops. Kinetic R1 trainers are also compatible with Garmin devices.

Kinetic Compatibility and Quality

Kinetic R1 Thru Axle Installation

Kinetic R1 Closed Legs

Get Started Kinetic R1

Quick release and thru-axle compatible

Do mountain, road and triathlon bikes work? Yes, bikes with standard 5mm quick release and 12mm thru-axle wheels—130mm to 135mm QRs and 142mm to 148mm thru axles. Disc brakes too!

Sturdy, compact frame design

Kinetic R1 trainers have 4 leveling feet and legs that fold to narrow the trainer for easy storage. The large carrying handle helps when moving the trainer or repositioning it when a bike is mounted.

Easy to get started

Kinetic R1 trainers don't ship with a cassette. Just install the cassette from your bike and use the included skewer or your bike's thru axle if equipped with a 12 mm rear thru axle.

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3.4 out of 5 stars
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3.5 out of 5 stars
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4.1 out of 5 stars
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Price — — $467.48 — —
Trainer drive Direct drive. Remove rear wheel. Tire drive. We recommend using a trainer tire. Tire drive. We recommend using a trainer tire. Tire drive. We recommend using a trainer tire. Tire drive. We recommend using a trainer tire.
Allows movement Yes, side-to-side free movement. Yes, side-to-side free movement. No, fixed frame design. Yes, side-to-side free movement. No, fixed frame design.
Dual-band wireless Yes, connects to training apps via Bluetooth FTMS and ANT+ FE-C. Yes, connects to training apps via Bluetooth FTMS and ANT+ FE-C. Yes, connects to training apps via Bluetooth FTMS and ANT+ FE-C. Yes, connects to training apps via Bluetooth FTMS and ANT+ FE-C. Yes, connects to training apps via Bluetooth FTMS and ANT+ FE-C.
Resistance type Electronic magnetic, interactive app-controlled. Requires electricity. Electronic magnetic, interactive app-controlled. Requires electricity. Electronic magnetic, interactive app-controlled. Requires electricity. Kinetic patented fluid resistance. No electricity required. Kinetic patented fluid resistance. No electricity required.
Automatic resistance Yes, apps control trainer resistance changes. Yes, apps control trainer resistance changes. Yes, apps control trainer resistance changes. No, fluid resistance changes with wheel speed, not automatic, rider initiates changes. No, fluid resistance changes with wheel speed, not automatic, rider initiates changes.
Connects with apps Yes, apps control the trainer, fully interactive two-way communication. Yes, apps control the trainer, fully interactive two-way communication. Yes, apps control the trainer, fully interactive two-way communication. Yes, connects with apps, but fluid trainers transmit power data to apps, apps don't communicate back to trainer. Yes, connects with apps, but fluid trainers transmit power data to apps, apps don't communicate back to trainer.
Part Number T-7000 T-6500 T-6400 T-2810 T-2710

Product Description

The Kinetic R1 is the only interactive, direct-drive smart trainer that allows your bike to move naturally. More comfortable, more realistic, and a more complete workout, the app-controlled R1 electronic trainer immerses riders in a world of virtual training to help you enjoy training more than you ever imagined. A massive flywheel and quiet, direct-drive operation provide a realistic road feel. App-controlled, interactive resistance pairs to apps like Kinetic Fit, Swift, Trainer Road, Rouvy, Kinomap, The Sufferfest and FulGaz via ANT+, ANT+ FE-C, and Bluetooth FTMS on connected smart phones, tablets and laptops.

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3.4 out of 5 stars
3.4 out of 5
32 global ratings

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Customers have negative opinions about the bicycle trainer. They mention that the resistance would change erratically, and the volume was loud. They also say that there may be major quality control issues and a serious manufacturing defect.

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5 customers mention0 positive5 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the resistance of the bicycle trainer. They mention that it changes erratically, ebbing and flowing constantly, and has issues with keeping a smooth resistance curve when used with Zwift and other apps.

"This is my second unit. The first unit had issues with keeping resistance with power figures sent from Zwift...." Read more

"...The other issue I had was that the resistance would change erratically when using Zwift...." Read more

"...Climbs were terrible, with the resistance ebbing and flowing constantly, cadence was all over the map, power readings as well...." Read more

"...if you bought this trainer is a really expensive, electronically controlled resisitance, real road feeling boat anchor. Complete junk." Read more

5 customers mention0 positive5 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the volume of the bicycle trainer. They mention that the flywheel came loose and made tremendous noise at one point. They also say that the freewheel was dry and caused lots of noise. Customers also report that the cadence was all over the map.

"...This unit was loud and got louder over time. It always had issues with keeping a smooth resistance curve when used with Zwift and other apps...." Read more

"...However when I got it the freewheel was dry causing lots of noise and some mechanical issues...." Read more

"...An uneven belt is making climbs impossible and a terrible grinding noise (over 75 decibels) seems to come on and off without rhyme or reason,..." Read more

"...Plastic bit inside flywheel came loose and made tremendous noise at one point, apparently a known issue...." Read more

4 customers mention0 positive4 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the quality of the bicycle trainer. They mention that there are major quality control issues and a serious manufacturing defect.

"...when I got it the freewheel was dry causing lots of noise and some mechanical issues...." Read more

"...But there might still be major quality control issues as of November 2019. I know this has been announced and delayed repeatedly already...." Read more

"I really wanted to love the R1. Sadly my unit had a serious manufacturing defect: one of the side legs wasn't drilled properly and so it needed to..." Read more

"Poor quality..." Read more

Should be illegal to sell this trainer.
1 Star
Should be illegal to sell this trainer.
Brand new out of the box and it wouldn't let a 12x142 thru axle to go through it. Was told by customer service to take a round file and file out the inside to see if that would fix it. With a lot of filing I was able to get a Traxle through but not any other thru axle, but at least I was able to mount my bike.Then I tried to ride it, following the directions to get it calibrated. Not matter what I did the trainer would never calibrate. Never got past "Preparing Calibration". Not sure if this is exclusive to Android, which the app hasn't been updated since Mar 12, 2019.So essentially what you would be buying if you bought this trainer is a really expensive, electronically controlled resisitance, real road feeling boat anchor. Complete junk.
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Brent
5.0 out of 5 stars Loving the R1
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2019
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I have been riding the R1 for about a month. This is my first smart trainer. Rode a cycleops fluid trading for 3 years. I love this trainer. Easy set up, sturdy, and connects every time. The road feel is authentic as is the rocking action. I would recommend this to anyone and would buy it again in a heartbeat!!!
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B B
1.0 out of 5 stars Poor quality
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2021
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This is my second unit. The first unit had issues with keeping resistance with power figures sent from Zwift. This unit was loud and got louder over time. It always had issues with keeping a smooth resistance curve when used with Zwift and other apps. The unit would be following a steady grade and have hard resistance one second and let off the next. You cannot do a workout on Zwift with this trainer. It does not follow the changes in wattage fast enough to keep up with the workouts. There was a firmware update to help with that at one point but it was rolled back. The firmware hasn't been updated in over a year. The noise from the unit at first was a cap over a bolt on the unit. After that was taken off there was still a grinding noise. I used the unit up until last week. After stopping using it last week I see that the belt is frayed and worn. It would seem the manufacturer has given up in fixing the issues with this trainer.
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alex schackmuth
4.0 out of 5 stars Great trainer with some issues
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2020
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Now that I have worked though all the issues I had with this trainer I love it. However when I got it the freewheel was dry causing lots of noise and some mechanical issues. Reached out to customer support and they helped me figure it out right away. All it needed was a little oil which they provided for free. The other issue I had was that the resistance would change erratically when using Zwift. Once again reached out to customer support and they told me that the trainer performs much better with Zwift though ant+ rather than Bluetooth. Switched to ant+ and no more problems.

Ultimately if you are using it for Zwift, make sure you use ant+. Additionally check to make sure the freewheel is well oiled when you set it up. If you do these things it is an amazing trainer.
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Mr A.
2.0 out of 5 stars Major issues. Might be best to wait until product is ready....
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2019
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I am having to huge issues with the R1. An uneven belt is making climbs impossible and a terrible grinding noise (over 75 decibels) seems to come on and off without rhyme or reason, spoiling the use of what is otherwise a very quiet trainer. I genuinely suspect I may have received a faulty unit (though I see some YouTube reviews also comment on the grinding sound...). I have reached out to Kinetic and I am keen to see what they suggest. I want this to work. When/if it does, it’s an incredibly good value trainer compared to similar offerings by Wahoo and Tacx. The rock’n’roll freedom to swing around a bit is a relief on long rides. The fact that this includes a virtual cadence sensor and adjustable feet puts Wahoo’s KICKR Core to shame. But there might still be major quality control issues as of November 2019. I know this has been announced and delayed repeatedly already. Maybe not enough. I’ll update if/when company makes a move to fix this. But for now my advice is to wait until next winter before considering Kinetic ready for the wheel-off market.
Mid-December 2019 Update:
The company has been responsive and offered to send out a new R1, which has now arrived. My early impressions are that it is still a very loud trainer but in different ways from the previous unit. I will keep testing and update this review — but at least you know you can count on a responsive customer rep service.
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Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Best trainer I’ve owned
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2019
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Awesome trainer, doesn’t lock the bike into a ridged stance. Allows for movement of rider and bike to ease discomfort
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Joseph Lanzi
3.0 out of 5 stars Less than happy overall.
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2020
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Noisey. Loses connection sometimes and loses ERG as a result, necessitating restarts. Plastic bit inside flywheel came loose and made tremendous noise at one point, apparently a known issue. Website directed me to krazy glue it, which worked, but all the same: if it’s a known issue it should be resolved. The price was good (compared to others...still not cheap) and it serves its purpose, but overall I could be happier. It was a big investment for my income level and I didn’t expect it to be quite so troublesome.
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Carlos A
5.0 out of 5 stars The rock&roll motion compensates for everything else
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2020
The unit is kind of noisy, but my wife won't complain and we live in a small apartment, the resistance unit feels different from the wahoo kickr a little bit slower not so refined but still good.

The Rock and Roll motion is just too good to let go , I can ride my bike on the outsides for 4 hours give or take with no pain, but indoors I could only do it for about 1 hour after that I could still ride but I was on pain. I've done 4 races on rouvy for 2.5 hours each and when I finished I had no other pain than the normal fatigue in my legs, the feeling is so good that it compensates for the lack of refinement on the model. My unit works , I'm not too picky I can tell the difference with the wahoo , I had the Kickr 17 unit and I could not change the freehub body to XDR , that's the reason I had to change it. $1200 was too much for me for the Kickr18 , This one I could afford and after I tested the Rock and Roll motion even knowing the trainer is not as good on the electronics and if I could afford the wahoo, I would pick the Kinetic R1. The feeling of not having pain is priceless.
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Carlos A
5.0 out of 5 stars The rock&roll motion compensates for everything else
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2020
The unit is kind of noisy, but my wife won't complain and we live in a small apartment, the resistance unit feels different from the wahoo kickr a little bit slower not so refined but still good.

The Rock and Roll motion is just too good to let go , I can ride my bike on the outsides for 4 hours give or take with no pain, but indoors I could only do it for about 1 hour after that I could still ride but I was on pain. I've done 4 races on rouvy for 2.5 hours each and when I finished I had no other pain than the normal fatigue in my legs, the feeling is so good that it compensates for the lack of refinement on the model. My unit works , I'm not too picky I can tell the difference with the wahoo , I had the Kickr 17 unit and I could not change the freehub body to XDR , that's the reason I had to change it. $1200 was too much for me for the Kickr18 , This one I could afford and after I tested the Rock and Roll motion even knowing the trainer is not as good on the electronics and if I could afford the wahoo, I would pick the Kinetic R1. The feeling of not having pain is priceless.
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SilicaStyle
1.0 out of 5 stars Look elsewhere
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2020
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I really wanted to love the R1. Sadly my unit had a serious manufacturing defect: one of the side legs wasn't drilled properly and so it needed to be put on blocks to level the bike. But besides the obvious manufacturing defects, it just isn’t ready for prime time. It was my first smart trainer and yet I knew the resistance control just isn’t there. Climbs were terrible, with the resistance ebbing and flowing constantly, cadence was all over the map, power readings as well. I really think Kinetic needs to pull the product from the market. I bought at Tacx NEO 2T to replace it. Yes, the Tacx is substantially more expensive, but it also supports side to side motion (though not as much as Kinetic) and its control is spot on. It is also much quieter and even simulates road feel (something not other trainer does, AFAIK) and it does it surprisingly well. I wish I could recommend the R1. But I can't. Instead I need to recommend that you NOT buy it. Kinetic needs to start over.
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Mathieu Cyr
5.0 out of 5 stars Important de faire la calibration avant de l'utiliser
Reviewed in Canada on January 9, 2020
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Superbe HT, rien de négatif à dire
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Mathieu Cyr
5.0 out of 5 stars Important de faire la calibration avant de l'utiliser
Reviewed in Canada on January 9, 2020
Superbe HT, rien de négatif à dire
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