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Bicycle-Attached Fans

Maven and Wahoo Design Create the Kickr Headwind for Indoor Cyclists

— August 3, 2018 — Tech
Maven Design Team work in collaboration with Wahoo Design on creating the Kickr Headwind, which is the first ever purpose-built smart fan. It delivers a full body airflow designed specifically for indoor cyclists to simulate that of an outdoor riding experience. The Kickr Headwind is another addition to the Wahoo ecosystem of indoor training equipment connected to allow users to have the ultimate indoor experience.

The development focused on communicating speed accurately with its ongoing chamfered ends that correlate to the layered steps to embrace the harnessed force of the wind. Every piece from the Wahoo connected ecosystem visually shows that it contributes towards in terms of providing the ultimate riding simulation. The Kickr Headwind also connects to Wahoo products including the speed sensors, training apps, and heart rate monitors to simulate the airflow with the option of either headwind or tailwind flow.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Fan Integration - The collaboration between Maven and Wahoo Design in creating the Kickr Headwind highlights an opportunity to integrate smart fans into fitness equipment for a more immersive workout experience.
2. Indoor/outdoor Simulation - The Kickr Headwind's design, which delivers a full body airflow to indoor cyclists that simulates an outdoor riding experience, indicates a growing trend towards immersive indoor training equipment.
3. Connected Fitness Solutions - The ability of the Kickr Headwind to connect to Wahoo's training apps, speed sensors, and heart rate monitors exemplifies the trend in connected fitness solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Fitness Equipment Manufacturing - The creation of purpose-built smart fans for indoor fitness equipment presents an opportunity for fitness equipment manufacturers to differentiate their products and enhance their customers' workout experiences.
2. Smart Home Technology - The integration of smart fans into fitness equipment like the Kickr Headwind could lead to collaboration opportunities between fitness equipment manufacturers and smart home technology providers.
3. App Development - The ability of the Kickr Headwind to connect to Wahoo's training apps highlights the potential for app developers to create more advanced and immersive fitness experiences for users.
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