So update - and crosspost to feature request - I know this is probably a dumb ask, but it bothers me that my Kickr Climb doesn’t respond to grade changes in LEVEL modes.
I frequently ride workouts in LEVEL mode, for any number of reasons most on here are familiar with: cadence and power practice, overcoming ERG lag, pedal stroke, etc. But when I work in LEVEL mode, the Climb isn’t getting any commands from the smart trainer, so essentially locks out.
I know, I know. It’s obvious from a programming and systems standpoint why it doesn’t: LEVEL is basically “manual mode” in SUFF/SYSTM, and the power curves input for levels somewhat mimic grade changes anyway. So if the smart trainer isn’t doing any work, why should it send app commands to the Climb?
But for practical purposes, the Climb is mostly about “feel”, and divorced from the power curves generated in LEVEL. So from a rider “feel” perspective, it would be nice to be able to experience the “climbing” aesthetic while also using LEVEL modes.
Would think it a relatively minor tweak of the API to modify control functions, and the Climb comes with a manual lockout anyway if I didn’t want to use the LEVEL/Climb funcionality.
TL;DR - could Wahoo tweak the SYSTM API so that the smart trainer continues to send grade variance instructions to the Kickr Climb while riding in LEVEL mode?
Please? 