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Wahoo Fitness

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Wahoo Fitness, LLC
Company typePrivate company
IndustryTechnology
FoundedAtlanta, U.S. (2009)
FounderChip Hawkins
Headquarters
Atlanta
,
United States
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsBicycle trainer, Heart rate monitor, Cycling computer, Cycling sensor
Number of employees
200-300 (2021)
Websitehttps://www.wahoofitness.com

Wahoo Fitness is a fitness technology company based in Atlanta.[1] Its CEO is Gareth Joyce.[2] Founded in 2009 by Chip Hawkins, Wahoo Fitness has offices in London, Berlin, Tokyo, Boulder and Brisbane.[3]

Wahoo's portfolio of cycling industry products includes the KICKR family of Indoor Cycling Trainers and Accessories, the ELEMNT family of GPS Cycling Computers and sport watches, the TICKR family of Heart Rate Monitors, SPEEDPLAY Advanced Road Pedal systems and the Wahoo SYSTM Training App.

Main products

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A Wahoo TICKR heart rate monitor

Indoor trainers & smart bikes

  • KICKR Direct Drive Smart Trainer
  • KICKR CORE Direct Drive Smart Trainer
  • KICKR SNAP Wheel-On Smart Trainer
  • KICKR BIKE Indoor Smart Bike
  • KICKR ROLLR Smart Trainer

GPS cycling computers & smart watches

  • ELEMNT ROAM GPS Bike Computer
  • ELEMNT BOLT GPS Bike Computer
  • ELEMNT RIVAL GPS Multisport Watch

Heart rate monitors

  • TICKR Heart Rate Monitor
  • TICKR FIT Heart Rate Armband
  • TICKR X Heart Rate Monitor

Cycling sensors

  • RPM Cadence Sensor
  • RPM Speed Sensor
  • RPM Sensor Bundle
  • BLUE SC Speed and Cadence Sensor

Indoor training accessories

  • KICKR HEADWIND Smart Fan
  • KICKR CLIMB Indoor Grade Simulator
  • KICKR AXIS Action Feet
  • KICKR Indoor Training Desk
  • KICKR Floormat

Pedals

  • POWRLINK ZERO Power Pedal System
  • SPEEDPLAY AERO Stainless Steel Aerodynamic Road Pedals
  • SPEEDPLAY NANO Titanium Road Pedals
  • SPEEDPLAY ZERO Stainless Steel Road Pedals
  • SPEEDPLAY COMP Chromoly Road Pedals
  • Standard Tension Cleat
  • Easy Tension Cleat

Training

  • Wahoo SYSTM Training App

Acquisitions

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  • September 2019 – Pedal manufacturer, Speedplay[4]
  • July 2019 – Indoor training platform, The Sufferfest, later rebranded to Wahoo SYSTM[5]
  • April 2022 – Indoor training platform, RGT (Road Grand Tour) later rebranded to Wahoo RGT[6]

Funding and investment

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Team sponsorship

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Wahoo is an official sponsor for:[9]

Women's cycling teams

Men's cycling teams

References

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  1. ^ "Behind the Scenes at Wahoo Fitness HQ". DC Rainmaker. 13 August 2014. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
  2. ^ "CEO Announcement". Wahoo Fitness. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  3. ^ Pokorny, Ali (2021-08-10). "#95: Chip Hawkins, Founder & Chairman of Wahoo Fitness". Fitt Insider. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  4. ^ "Wahoo acquires Speedplay pedals". CyclingTips. September 24, 2019.
  5. ^ "Wahoo Announces Acquisition of RGT Cycling, Consolidated Wahoo X Subscription". DC Rainmaker. 26 April 2022.
  6. ^ "Wahoo Announces Acquisition of RGT Cycling, Consolidated Wahoo X Subscription". DC Rainmaker. 26 April 2022.
  7. ^ "Norwest Equity Partners Expands Active Lifestyle Investment Platform with Wahoo Fitness". Norwest Equity Partners.
  8. ^ "Wahoo Fitness receives investment from global private equity firm".
  9. ^ "Wahoo Sponsored Teams & Athletes".
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