I was happy to get this product at what I felt was a really good price on ebay. I did not need the wattage, steep gradients, or portability that upgrading to the Kickr provide, plus the 2019 comes with cadence sensor, so the only thing I'm missing is heart rate (which I had assumed my fitbit would provide, but there's no direct link to kickr). As an avid but fair-weather cyclist, I was anxious to find a way to spin in the winter without having to drive the 30 minutes round-trip to my gym. Here's the good, the bad, and the ugly after about a month. 1) Setup of the trainer will take you the better part of an hour. That's just assembling, and getting your bike on it. This part is not hard, and the instructions and parts were correct in my box. 2) Connecting your trainer to whatever apps and device(s) you want to use can take SEVERAL hours. I have tried Zwift (best if you want to ride competitively), FulGaz and Rouvy. Each has plusses and minuses, and this review is not about apps, but be prepared that to use the trainer, you may need to be a tech guru because riding a smart trainer without an app is like riding a more expensive, boring trainer. 3) With some apps, the trainer seems to be delayed in responding to gradient. This can mean that before you have a chance to respond based on visual / resistance, it's already super difficult to shift. All that said, I have ridden, enjoyed, and pushed myself with the Kickr. If you are wondering about Core versus Kickr, I'd save the $300 and go Core. Read full review
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Went with the 2018 Kickr versus any prior generation model due to reviews on how much quieter it would be due to the belt design change to a v-belt. It was a great call. This trainer is really quiet, setup is easy (learn how to change your cassette on it to match your bike’s 9, 10 or 11 speed group set shifter if you need to). It paired up fairly easy with the Wahoo app, the zwift app (which I really like) and is a solid trainer (heavy and does not tip). Highly recommend spending the extra money for this version rather than the Core Kickr as I think it’s more stable with the leg configuration.
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I was slow to drop the money on a smart trainer, but I can already tell it will have a big difference in my fitness coming into next season. I am getting so much more out of my workouts compared to riding on rollers or doing night rides. I've started using Zwift and the structured workouts push me harder and are more engaging than what I was doing previously. The automatic adjustment of the resistance is very smooth.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Awesome trainer… blue tooth has been seemless with Zwift. Great quality materials as well. Highly recommend wahoo products
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It’s everything I hoped it would be. Rather expensive but worth it for me.
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The investment to this cost level of trainers gives a good return for a cycling enthusiast who targets maybe 1500 miles a year outdoors and wants a good ride simulation during the winter.
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Works really well, came in good condition no issues
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Works well, sprinted, climbed and just rode for an extended period of time and the trainer worked flawlessly.
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Paired it with Zwift and love it.
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Pros: Indoor training, and riding through winter. Cons: Its expensive
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