Wahoo Fitness

KICKR CORE Smart Power Trainer

Just what I wanted

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

This trainer is great! Setup was easy - just be aware you need to provide your own cassette. Wahoo has a nice app with videos walking you through the install for your exact bike that are easy to follow along. Got me through the winter :)

Great investment

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Had shoulder surgery so I can't ride outdoors for a few months. Bought the Wahoo and set it up. Don't have an app connected to it. Just Netflix while I ride. I get a very good workout and find a ride about 3 times a week

No regrets

I came from a wheel on trainer, and what a difference. The Kickr core is smooth and practically silent (your drivetrain is louder). It ramps up and down nicely to feel as realistic as possible. I went with this version as I wanted to get a matching cassette to my bike so I can easily swap between outside and the trainer. The instructions were clear with helpful videos. My setup was a bit more complicated in that I had to switch to the freehub for SRAM cassettes, but after a bit of playing around with spacers it was all dialed in. Do make sure to check to see if you need a different hub for your cassette. And make sure you have a cassette removal tool.

Horrible

I spent 4 hours at the Trek store trying to get this work with my Domaine. Bought all new parts and paid for labor, still doesn't work and was extremely loud; constant grinding. It also bent the pieces of my Bike, and I have to buy all new parts again or a new bike. Total disaster.

Amazing

Perfect upgrade. Quite, easy set up, thru axle compatible. What more could you ask for. Plus you can’t beat the price. Just buy it already!

Working out on a bike now!

Got me to workout in a bike - can’t get better than that!

Still haven't really gotten this

Still haven't really gotten this up to speed yet. Came with several adapters w zero explanation for why an adapter might be necessary for my particular bike. Sent an email inquiring about it to "support" a day ago and haven't heard anything. For the price, I am underwhelmed.

I love my KICKR Core.

The Wahoo KICKR Core Smart Bike Trainer has upped the quality and consistency of my training. I have only had the KICKR Core for a few weeks and I already see significant improvement in my performance on my outdoor rides. It was easy to set up, it’s easy to use, it connects well to phone, tablet, computer, and my other Wahoo sensors. I highly recommend this trainer for anyone looking to stay fit on their bike, ride during cold or inclement weather, or train for an upcoming event. I love my Wahoo KICKR Core.

I have just set up

I have just set up the Kickr Core and the experience was fantastic! I moved from the Snap which was great but the Core is just more accurate in every sense due to it being a direct trainer. You will need to adjust your derailer to accommodate the new cassette.

Next Level Trainer!

I was torn between this and the Zwift Hub, but all my tri friends recommended the Kickr Core and let me tell you, this thing is next level: I’ve had it for 6 months putting over 950 miles on it in 66 hours of training, and haven’t had a single issue since plugging it in. Zwift, Rouvy, and FulGaz connected to it instantly and they still do. It’s also easily recalibrated with the Wahoo app the few times I’ve had to move it. Had to learn how to install a cassette, but that wasn’t hard once I got the right tool (Amz: BW Bicycles Cassette Lockring Removal Tool with Handle) and it came with the right cassette adapter. In hindsight I wish I would've gotten the cassette through Wahoo so I would've gotten everything at once.