KICKR SNAP: Thru Axle Adapter Installation

In this video we will show how to use the SNAP Thru Axle Adapter Kit to support 142mm thru axle bikes.

Tools need:
6 mm allen wrench
2 mm allen wrench (not 2.5 mm as mentioned in the video)

For KICKR SNAP: Mounting Your Bike Instructions:

[erikknudsen]

You guys really need to make this trainer work out of the box by including adapters. This is an insane amount to spend just to make a common axle type work.

[alanz]

How does the trainer grab the other side NOT shown? Seems like an important detail to be left out. Or Does the threads stick far out? Either way should have shown that.

[mirkoarnold]

Unbelievable that this adapter, which costs not more 10 dollars to produce is not included in a 600 dollar product. Greedy that's the only word I have for your company!!!

[justinwise]

Set screw on the axel cap that needs to be removed came stripped so I can’t even get it off. 2.5mm Allen wrench is too big and 2mm is too small :(

[lkhsv]

It’s not just “too tight to press it on”, it's more like it was cut from memory by eye at best.

[mikemoore]

Not including the thruaxel adapter with the trainer is one thing, but then not including the allen wrenches for the job after forcing us to purchase three axels for a single bike is pretty lame. Big miss.

[andrewjagels]

I agree that it's a complete rip-off to have to buy additional kit for an increasingly common axle arrangement. $115AU for three axles, two of which I'll never use. Big fail, Wahoo

[st]

tight fit. it wont even go on my trainer. The hole is literally not large enough to slide this on. I have to send it back. So stupid.

[alesek]

I've put an axle cap on. It was so tight that I followed your instructions. But now I don't know if I ever will be able to get it off.

[larryfinke]

Would’ve been nice if you showed us how to actually put it on the trainer. And I echo many others regarding not including them when they are now commonplace, and then charging another $60?

[lexshiff]

the screw came stripped with no way to get it off. great going

[roadeyerob]

I just dropped $115 CAN for this kit - total BS. To add insult to injury the wheel won't even center on the drum.

[flanderstf]

Wow. What a ripoff. Just trying to install Snap 2. I think greedy is an understatement, having to purchase an adapter at your inflated price will hopefully lead to grey market copies. $120AUD for a few bolt sand a nut. !!!!

[alexben]

Can you ride your bike outside with Wahoo adapter axle?

[FuchsHorst]

Is there an adapter to install bikes with traditional ⅜" axels like single speeds and Shimano geared hub bikes for example Canyon Commuter 6?

[mauriciovegam]

The price for this "accesories", in any brand like Tacx or Wahoo, are INSANE. But there is a basic reason why they don't put it in the trainer box. The bikes designers has they own bussines, and put so many differents types of axles and wheels, thats is almost impossible to know wich one use our new bike.
Like always there is no standard in this industry, with many axles sizes, diameters and pitch.
After been looking for months to use my Tacx Trainer, this was my perfect solution and also fit in another bike that never tought it could be used in my trainer, because it means to get a second thru Axle piece. NO WAY!

[araucaniad]

so every time i want to use the trainer I have to change out my rear axle, and then change it back when I want to go ride on the road again?

[SH-mumb]

Kann ich den Snap auch mit einem Carbon Rahmen und einer 12×142mm Steckachse fahren?

[michaelc]

I JUST got my Kickr Snap and thru axle adapter kit. It looks pretty straight forward. BUT, there is no mention of the spacer, where it goes, or, since it is flat on one side and beveled on the other, what orientation it is to be installed in. As there is no installation guide available other than this video, it would have been nice for it to included more detail about when, where, and how to properly use the spacer. Fortunately, I'm mechanically inclined so will likely figure it out, but still... If you're going to produce an instructional video for your product, produce an INSTRUCTIONAL video, not just a short synapsis of the basics while leaving out important details....

[Schallie]

After I installed the adapter, I can't remove the axle cap anymore to switch back, the screw won't get loose anymore 😔