Wahoo KICKR Bike V1 virtual shifting

Get virtual shifting on the Wahoo KICKR Bike V1 with BikeControl. FTMS-compatible — add any controller and ride Zwift, MyWhoosh, Rouvy or TrainingPeaks.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Controllers that work with the Wahoo KICKR Bike V1

• Wahoo KICKR BIKE V1
• Zwift Click v2
• Zwift Click
• Zwift Play
• Shimano Di2
• SRAM AXS / eTap
• CYCPLUS BC2 Virtual Shifter

How to get virtual shifting on the Wahoo KICKR Bike V1

1. Install BikeControl. Install BikeControl on iOS, Android, Windows, or Mac.
2. Pair the Wahoo KICKR Bike V1. Pair the Wahoo KICKR Bike V1 directly to BikeControl over Bluetooth.
3. Add a controller. Pair a controller — a Zwift Click, Play, Di2 levers, SRAM AXS, or any of the others BikeControl supports.
4. Configure gear ratios. Customize gear ratios inside BikeControl to match your real bike or preferred range.
5. Start your app. Start any trainer app and ride. BikeControl changes resistance at the Wahoo KICKR Bike V1 as you shift, so the app does not need virtual shifting of its own.

Ride the Wahoo KICKR Bike V1 in your app

• Wahoo KICKR Bike V1 with Zwift
• Wahoo KICKR Bike V1 with MyWhoosh
• Wahoo KICKR Bike V1 with Rouvy
• Wahoo KICKR Bike V1 with Biketerra
• Wahoo KICKR Bike V1 with TrainingPeaks

Frequently asked questions

Does the Wahoo KICKR Bike V1 support virtual shifting?

The Wahoo KICKR Bike V1 is an FTMS-compatible smart trainer, so it is expected to work with BikeControl virtual shifting. BikeControl applies each gear change as a resistance change at the trainer, so you get real gears in any trainer app.

Which controllers work with the Wahoo KICKR Bike V1?

The Wahoo KICKR Bike V1 has its own shift buttons, so you already have a controller — BikeControl reads them and carries them into any trainer app. You can also use Zwift Click v2, Zwift Click and Zwift Play if you prefer.

Which apps can I use with the Wahoo KICKR Bike V1?

Any of them. BikeControl changes resistance at the trainer rather than asking the app to shift, so virtual shifting works in Zwift, MyWhoosh, Rouvy, TrainingPeaks and Biketerra alike — including apps with no native virtual shifting.

Can I customize the gear ratios?

Yes. Gear configurations are fully customizable in BikeControl with 1 to 30 gears, named configurations, and a drag-to-tune curve preview.

Is virtual shifting free in BikeControl?

Virtual shifting is included for up to 20 minutes per day in the free/base version. BikeControl Pro (around 2.50 EUR/USD per month) removes the time limit.

Compare every supported trainer on the Virtual Shifting hub, or download BikeControl — free to try on iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS.