The KICKR from Wahoo Fitness and NEO from Tacx have ruled the indoor smart trainers market for a number of years. These two high-end trainers have a completely different style yet remarkably similar and powerful. The NEO has the reputation for being the most advanced and accurate smart trainer, and the KICKR has been known for it build quality, bike compatibility and good road feel.
In this video, I talk about the differences between each trainer and what makes each one stand out over the other and what I like about each one from my own personal experience.
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You can find my full hands-on review of the NEO 2 here, and the KICKR 2018 here.
| Tacx NEO II/2T | Wahoo KICKR | |
| Price | $1,200/$1,400 | $1,200 |
| Flywheel | Virtual | 16 lbs |
| Max Power | 2,200 watts | 2,200 watts |
| Slope | 25% | 20% |
| Resistance Type | 32 Neodymium Magnets | Electromagnetic |
| Output | Speed , Cadence , Power | Speed , Cadence , Power |
| Calibration | Not Required | Required |
| Communication Protocols | ANT+ FE-C, Bluetooth Smart | ANT+ FE-C, Bluetooth Smart Supports up to three simultaneous Bluetooth connections. |
| Additional Features/Accessories | Road Feel Simulation Left/Right Power | KICKR Climb Compatible 11 Speed Cassette with 11-28 ratio included |
| Self-Powered | Requires Power |
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Hello
I have a question about disc and compatibility..I read problem with trek emonda slr 2019 for exemple..
True or not ?
I have a SL6 tarmac and I can’t find compatibility list
Thanks
You can find the bike compatibility list here: https://tacx.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Tacx_NEO-Smart_Fitting-bikes_122018.pdf
They have Trek Emonda SL6 as a compatible bike. I would reach out to Tacx directly to double-check.