Wahoo Kickr vs. Wahoo Kickr Core - Which one do I choose? 

Thank you! This was really helpful as I'm about to base my future base training on the indoor solution alongside my daily bike commute.

Well this depends on what shifter your bike has, if it isn't 10spd then you will still have to buy and replace that cassette. As far as wich to buy: Get the cheaper option if you are capable of fastening 4 bolts. The features you get from the more expensive version is not work the extra cost imo. The core has all the bells and whistles with the exception of adjustable height on the rear wheel, and that has not been needed with my core. I ride both MTB and road on the roller, and neither one has clearance issues or other angular issues. I will mention this, the more expensive version has the option to withstand over 2000W while the core only has 1800W. if you know you are anywhere close to this then go for the more expensive option. Both have cadence measurement, both are silent, both are good rollers. Tho i wish the feet on the core were wider, 10cm total, it's easy to feel unstable on it if you're up and giving it all you got as it isn't ment to tilt like the tacx rollers.

Super vid - thanks for the insight!

keep in mind that if you bike is not 11 speed then you eventually have to replace cassette on Kickr 18 so might as get kickr core as it is quieter according to many reviewers

I’ve been using my friends Kikr with my ‘94 8 speed Eddy Merckx and I love the performance coupled with Zwift so much that I’m purchasing it from her.!Before this I used a Schwinn Johnny G Spinner ha!

When using a mtb (boost spacing) do you use your own thru axle for both trainers?

Going for the kickr mainly because I will not need the cassette since I use a mtb with a sram 12 speed drivetrain and the base platform is not important to me.

Hi boss when u stop pedaling does it keep rolling like imulating a bike on the street?

Good review... My snap just broke, so I am looking to upgrade.

Great info and helps me to make my decision

I have a 7 speed trek hybrid. I want to know if a 7 speed cassette will work with the kickr/core

Would be good to have mentioned what speed cassette the Kickr Comes with. I assume 11 speed? If you ride 10 speed, like me, then you might have to change it anyway.

I can chose between a core 2019 or a Kickr 2017. Price difference is only 100 usd. What would you buy?

Arrived as expected with all parts intact, also included two hex keys for assembly. ru-vid.comUgkxwOUUBdw8-88Iu4QnQS7q6b2NwZkHiYVl Had to adjust mine slightly to fit my bike, this was easy enough with instructions. I bought it to train with my track bike and found it to have resistance similar to climbing a slight gradient. Takes a while to learn to balance but there is plenty of guidance to help on the internet. Edit: There was more resistance at lower speeds because of the number of contact points but at higher speeds it is much easier as you don’t have to contend with drag.

The Core sounds much quieter than the more expensive Kickr in this video. Is this really the case or is it due to positioning of the microphone?

Thanks! Is the Core as quiet as the 18?

Which model offers the greatest stability? It looks like core would be more wobbly.

background music not neccessary

Buy Wahoo kicker core anywhere but clever training, they will sit on your money but never ship it.

Not the best review. Should include power accuracy and worth mentioning the Kickr rocks back and forth to better simulate real life - I didn't think that was a big deal but after riding my wheel on trainer all winter then hitting the road my climbing experience is vastly better on the road because I can rock the bike back and forth while I put the power down. I rarely get out of the saddle on my trainer.

Pick 100$ trainer

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This is a very unhelpful video.

couldn't stand the background tapping. bye