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Price: £499.99 / $549.99 / €549.99
Weight: 14.1kg actual (with cassette fitted), 13.7kg without the cassette
Connectivity: WiFi, ANT+ FEC, ANT+ Power, Bluetooth FTMS and Zwift Protocol
Accuracy: +/-2%
Max resistance: 1,800 watts
Max grade: 16%
Freehub compatibility: Shimano 9/10/11/12-speed road cassettes, Shimano 12-speed MTB, Campagnolo 9/10/11/12-speed, SRAM NX 12-speed with Shimano body and SRAM 12-speed (with XD/XDR body)
The original Wahoo Kickr Core remains one of the most popular smart trainers on the market, having built a reputation for its easy setup, accuracy, and durability – with some riders still training on the original unit from 2018. It’s this sense of reliability that has attracted new customers to the brand, and the new Kickr Core 2 aims to build on these fundamentals while setting a new precedent for smart trainers in the entry-level space to follow.
While improved in many ways, the Wahoo Kickr Core 2 is not without fault – namely, the lack of a carry handle and portability features such as fully foldaway legs.
Design and aesthetics
Visually, Kickr Core 2 looks strikingly similar to the outgoing model. In fact, it’s basically identical, utilising the same smart trainer body, belt drive assembly and flywheel design – even down to the chevron graphics and “Crank it Up” glossy decals on the flywheel housing. The result, while disappointing to those who wanted to see something completely new, still aligns with Wahoo’s recognisable style and, given the global supply chain issues and the cost-of-living crisis, I believe it represents a prudent move by the company.
Those with a keen eye will notice some structural updates to the unit’s underpinnings. Wahoo claims these will “improve the experience and create a more intuitive assembly process.” These updates include the legs, which feature a new mounting bracket and flat profile with colour-coded stickers for easy setup. The new flat legs were introduced to improve…
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