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#2 in Indoor Bike TrainersRunner-Up

Wahoo KICKR Core

Name: Wahoo KICKR Core
Brand: Wahoo
Rating: 9.2 (1 reviews)

Wahoo

$450.00 – $600.00

Mid-range direct-drive trainer with +/-2% accuracy, 1800W max power, and 16% grade simulation using the same flywheel feel as the flagship KICKR. Now ships in a Zwift bundle with a pre-installed cassette and Zwift Cog option.

9.2

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #2 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

9.0

User Sentiment

9.2

Value Score

8.3

Complaint Risk

8.7

Freshness

8.1

Community

8.8

Availability

8.8

Pros

Best price-to-performance in smart trainers
Quiet enough for apartment use
Zwift Cog version fits almost any bike

Cons

No carrying handle
Legs don't fold as compactly as rivals

Don't buy this if…

Don't choose the Zwift Cog version if you ride ERG-free workouts with real shifting, since virtual shifting requires a Zwift Click or Ride controller.