#Powerblock review update
#Powerblock review upgrade

#Powerblock review update

These are some pretty solid specs for an update version. Of course, it’s probably handy to outline what’s changed from the existing H3:ġ) Now supports 12-speed road bikes, whereas the previous H3 didn’tĢ) Increased claimed accuracy to +/- 1.0 (was +/- 2.0%)ģ) Increased simulated gradient from 20% to 25%Ĥ) Increased wattage resistance from 2,000w to 2,300wĥ) Saris says they’ve also improved cadence accuracyĦ) Changed color scheme back to a yellow accented one (from grey/black accents) – Pricing and Availability: $999USD, on sale on tomorrow Sept 7th. – Power Cable Required: Yes, power block compatible with 100-240v – Skewer Compatibility: All the skewers and adapters you could ask for: Road 130mm, 135mm, 142x12mm, 148x12mm – App Compatibility: Every app out there basically (Zwift, TrainerRoad, Rouvy, RGT, The Sufferfest, Kinomap, etc…) – Protocol Compatibility: ANT+ FE-C, ANT+ Power, Bluetooth Smart Trainer Control, Bluetooth Smart Power (everything you need) – Handle: The unit has a built-in handle, and can fold the legs

– Sound: Quiet, but not silent – same as Saris H3 – Cassette: Compatible with 8/9/10/11/12 speed cassettes from SRAM and Shimano, XD/XDR & Microspline freehubs sold separately. – Flywheel: It has a flywheel weight of 9kg/20 pounds – Direct drive trainer: This means you remove your rear wheel

The Specs & Changes:įirst up, let’s dive into the core specs: Once I’ve got the usual slate of test rides on the new Saris H4, I’ll drop a full in-depth review like always. But till then, this is just a quick placeholder announcement post outlining what’s changed. Now, while I’ve got a test trainer somewhere on the way, FedEx hasn’t quite arrived yet (well, he’s arrived a lot of times the past week, and given all the heavy packages coming in, he’s probably displeased with me at the moment). The big ticket items are increased accuracy, increased incline/wattage, and full 12-speed cassette support.

#Powerblock review upgrade

This new H4 trainer is mostly a modest upgrade in terms of features, designed to keep the Saris direct drive unit competitive within the mid to high-end trainer market. This new unit follows in the footsteps of the previous Hammer namesake trainers, most recently the Saris H3 from 2019.

Today is apparently new-trainer day, with Saris joining in on announcing a new smart trainer, their H4.