The UK is in the grip of an intense record-breaking heatwave, and temperatures have hit as high as 34 degrees, and more. The rarely seen red weather warning for extreme heat has been extended further in parts of England and Wales, and is now predicted to last into the weekend.
If you’re an indoor cyclist, you’ll know that a high-quality fan for indoor cycling is already an absolute must, and that’s just in normal temperatures.
With the Amazon Prime Day sale running, I had a search for a better fan to improve my ride set-up (which could also double up as a normal fan). There are plenty to choose from, but an eye-catching fan that’s specifically designed for cyclists is the Wahoo Kickr Headwind.
Right now, the Wahoo Kickr Headwind is reduced by 15%, which means you can pick it up for just £194.99. That’s £35 off the usual £224.99, and as it’s loaded with loads of smart tech you’d expect from the Atlanta-based fitness giants, it makes for an appealing Prime Day purchase. Although I’m sure a high-quality industrial fan will do a similar job, the Headwind just looks cooler, especially if you’re already in the Wahoo ecosystem.
For US Amazon Prime Day shoppers, the deal is also 15% off, down from $319.99 to shoppers to $271.99.
If you’re not looking for a fan (why not?), then our Prime Day Live Blog is the place to check out all the best cycling deals, and our band of deal hunters will be updating this as we find the best reductions. Amazon Prime Day runs until June 26.
The Wahoo Kickr Headwind has four manual settings for maximum coolin, on or off the bike.
(Image credit: Simon Smythe/Cycling Weekly)
Launched in 2018, in our original Wahoo Kickr Headwind review, we scored it with a respectable 3.5 out of 5 stars. At the time, we noted that although it performed brilliantly, it was fairly expensive for just a fan. Saying that it’s gone through many changes since then, and the smart tech has increased with features that can justify the price tag.
A new Adaptive Cooling Mode, which ramps up with power and ramps down with a rider’s heart rate, is a highlight, and the Targeted Airflow Pattern is also designed to mirror the shape and position of a cyclist’s body while riding.
Connectivity is also on par with the best bike computers, and ANT+ and Bluetooth mean you can connect a heart rate monitor, speed sensors, and the best smart trainers directly to the fan. As your speed or heart rate increases, so will the fan speed.
For non-bike use, there are also 4 manual speed settings, should you want to set your own ideal airflow. You can control the fan directly from your smartphone via the Wahoo app, and with speeds of over 30 mph (48 kph), the Headwind will keep you cool during the hottest temperatures and also the toughest training sessions.
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