Elite vs Wahoo:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Wahoo had more branded searches than Elite among indoor cycling trainer brands in New Zealand. Wahoo had about 830 branded searches, while Elite had 30. Wahoo made up 83% of all indoor cycling trainer brand searches we track, and Elite accounted for 3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about indoor cycling trainer brands, Wahoo appeared in all five answers and Elite in four. Wahoo was mentioned before Elite in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Wahoo, about 28 searches for every 1 for Elite
Who does AI mention more?
Wahoo, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Wahoo, named ahead of Elite in every answer
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Top indoor cycling trainer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Wahoo appeared in all five answers. Elite was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Wahoo was listed before Elite in every answer.
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Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which indoor cycling trainer brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best indoor cycling trainer brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best indoor cycling trainer brand in New Zealand for home training?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“indoor cycling trainer”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“smart bike trainer nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Elite or Wahoo more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Elite and Wahoo by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four indoor cycling trainer brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Wahoo, Elite. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Wahoo | Saris | Tacx | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 79.1% | 10.9% | 8.5% | 1.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 82.7% | 8.7% | 6.7% | 1.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 81.4% | 6.9% | 8.8% | 2.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 83.2% | 5.9% | 9.2% | 1.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 87.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 2.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 79.4% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 2.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 80.6% | 6.8% | 10.7% | 1.9% |
| May 2026 | 79.4% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 2.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 84.3% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 85.7% | 4.2% | 7.6% | 2.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 81.6% | 7.2% | 8.8% | 2.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 83% | 9% | 5% | 3% |
How has the Elite and Wahoo comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Wahoo was ahead of Elite in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Elite’s share of searches among indoor cycling trainer brands in New Zealand moved from 1.6% to 3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 20 to 30.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wahoo’s share of searches among indoor cycling trainer brands in New Zealand moved from 79.1% to 83%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1K to 830.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand indoor cycling trainer brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Wahoo gained share of searches among indoor cycling trainer brands in New Zealand, from 81.6% to 83%.
In September 2026, Elite gained share of searches among indoor cycling trainer brands in New Zealand, from 2.4% to 3%.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Elite’s and Wahoo’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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