Buying guideUpdated 1 Nov 2026

Indoor training accessories worth considering

The additions that change a trainer session: airflow, a desk, motion and gradient.

Selection criteria

What qualifies: current accessories with published specifications that address a specific indoor problem (cooling, workspace, floor protection, motion, gradient, steering).

Order: by how early in a setup each item tends to matter: cooling and floor first, workspace next, motion and gradient last.

Status: specification comparison.

Smart fanDemo content

Wahoo Fitness

KICKR HEADWIND

Airflow that follows heart rate or speed.

Check price at Wahoo Fitness storeDetails

MatDemo content

Garmin (Tacx)

Tacx Rollable Trainer Mat (T2918)

The cheapest insurance for a floor.

Check price at Garmin (Tacx) storeDetails

DeskDemo content

Wahoo Fitness

KICKR DESK

Height-adjustable workspace for the laptop or tablet.

Check price at Wahoo Fitness storeDetails

GradientDemo content

Elite

RIZER

Tilts the bike with the simulated road and adds steering.

Compatibility: Elite Justo, Justo 2, Avanti, Rivo, Direto XR(-T), Suito(-T), Tuo, Square
Maximum incline: 20%

Check price at Elite storeDetails

Gradient (Wahoo)Demo content

Wahoo Fitness

KICKR CLIMB

Front-wheel riser for KICKR trainers.

Compatibility: KICKR v6/v5/2018/2017, KICKR CORE (CORE 2 compatible per DC Rainmaker), KICKR SNAP 2017+; Wahoo trainers only
Maximum incline: 20%

Check price at Wahoo Fitness storeDetails