Rescued me from dizziness from david white iii (EVO) September 13, 2020 Bought 1 year ago during illness affecting my balance, based on reading reviews at the time. Easy setup Accurate power Realistic inertiaWell-built Portable/storable Quiet Budget-friendly. I had an issue where it stopped providing resistance and sent it back to Wahoo who replaced it with a new one - a good experience as I it was free to do and I was only without a trainer for about four days. $75.00 shipping. Some issues with getting heart rate monitor to connect consistently as well as some issues (happens once every 4-5 rides) with trainer losing connection to the phone (usually reconnects quickly, but annoying during a race!). Feel is a little off but not too bad, it spins up a little fast and it doesn't maintain constant power as easily compared to the Zumo. Check out my full Wahoo KICKR Core Review; Check out my full Wahoo KICKR 2018 Review; CORE vs KICKR 2018. As stated I feel that I need to do spindown calibrations on the Kickr Core at least once per week to get consistent data but also as previously noted in the pros, the Kickr Core can be set in the Wahoo app to be controlled by a power meter - this is my current and preferred setup as it allows me to use my bike indoors and out and report data from the same Quarq. In all cases it took them only 1 week to replace it. Pros - it is quiet, it can be controlled by a power meter, it is quick and easy to setup, it provides solid cadence numbers always and decent power accurancy until it doesn't. I really love my Core's ride feel & its interactivity, plus it's near silent. The connections are solid and stable, the build is quality and backed by superior Wahoo support. My family is very happy with the difference in noise as well! Easy setup Accurate power Realistic inertiaWell-built Budget-friendly, My first Smart Trainer was also a Wahoo Snap Gen 1 but I was dreaming about the Wahoo Kickr one year after! My only issue is that it tends to measure power slightly lower than both my power meters, presenting the biggest difference during high power short efforts. Great trainer to own from LPR September 10, 2020 I have used this trainer intensively for the last few months and it has been very reliable. have had a few problems with the associated app and spindown setup. The support was always very helpful and at the second exchange, they replaced the Kickr without even receiving the broken one. - Stable Having power numbers to use for training has dramatically improved my fitness. Setup was a breeze and it provides good feedback to give a bit of real-life road feel. When I purchased this in Dec 2018 it was one of the least expensive, quiet, wheel off trainers you could purchase. The minor downsides are that my Garmin watch won't pick up it's ANT signal (my Tacx trainer fed it data) and it doesn't really fold up (takes up excess space in the boot when travelling). Wahoo customer service has been excellent. I'm sure a full blown Kickr feels better to ride, but it wouldn't feel $1000 better to me I think. Wahoo's app allows for easy set up. It has held up very well and has seen over 3000 miles of riding with various cassettes and bikes installed on it. Der Zusammenbau ist selbsterklärend, wie man ein Ritzelpaket (nicht im Lieferumfang) montiert, ist beschrieben. I've taken it away with me and it doesn't have a handle but the price difference between the Core and the more expensive Kickr doesn't justify spending extra money for for a handle. Never had any issue. Stable in use. It's not IRL riding but its as close as you will get at this price point. Super easy to set up, and incredibly stable ( except for maximum input). Makes Zwift hugely more interesting having to cycle through gears rather than thrash for as long as can. I upgraded from a Tacx Flow, which honestly I liked pretty well. Although I have heard of many quality issues in the beginning, mine must have shipped after most of these have been resolved. Luckily the wahoo support communication was superb and i got a replacement. First smart trainer from DanB September 8, 2020 Upgraded my setup, from a wheel off dumb trainer/basic laptop to a Kickr Core and laptop with graphic card. But, I do, and so it is perfect for an in-situ training setup. The third trainer has been trouble free. But, I do, and so it is perfect for an in-situ training setup. My 1st Direct Drive Trainer from DownSideUp September 12, 2020 Easy setup Accurate power Realistic inertiaWell-built Quiet, Definitely a great option, but… from cesar.valera September 11, 2020 This is definitely a great trainer. It was close, very close. It never feels unstable or in any way concerning, just the back legs get a bit lighter. Replaced twice at no cost. Setting the unit up is very easy, with Wahoo including a cassette and a generously sized power cable, so you shouldn't need extension leads. So much more immersive an experiance. Great support The trainer feels pretty stable even for a big guy like me (235 lbs). Needs assembly & a cassette but worth the savings from NYGiant22 September 16, 2020 Even though I use my power meter as the power source when riding indoors, I decided to transition from the CycleOps/Saris Magnus and try a direct drive trainer. I didn’t notice any immediate power accuracy differences or ride feel differences from my Snap But that could just be me. The road feel, or inertia of the Core is decent but it is quite obvious the difference between the 20lb flywheel on the Hammer vs. the 12lb flywheel on the Core - this is why I got demoted! Description. Easy setup Well-built Helpful support Quiet. The price difference between the Kickr and Kickr Core was enough that I figured I could forego the few extra features. I think I can get several years use out of my Kickr. Daher war es für mich keine schwere Entscheidung, auch den Indoor Trainer Kickr zu kaufen, um im Winter auch im Keller trainieren zu können. Mostly great. The third trainer has been trouble free. I sprung for one of these for quite a bit more money, but I've made piece with that because it just works. Simulates gradient quickly and smoothly. Quiet, accurate, changes in power were well calibrated. Setup was a little tricky, needed to swap out cassettes and find just the right spacers. Wahoo KICKR Core from zaza September 7, 2020 Easy setup Accurate power Realistic inertiaWell-built, Core from Sjp September 6, 2020 Easy setup Realistic inertia Portable/storable Quiet Budget-friendly, Great for price and level of trainer from 14dayweek September 6, 2020 The price is middle of the road and so far has been a great trainer on zwift and trainerRoad. no complaints....now if only it would help me get uphills faster It does work ok at present. Am now Level 26 with 4700 kms and 60,000 mtrs elevation and have never had an issue. Wahoo Kickr Core from Hammy70 September 8, 2020 Easy setup Accurate power Helpful support Quiet, Love my kicker core from DJGPDX September 8, 2020 Great trainer, easy to use and sync! Vielleicht habe ich ihn auch einfach übersehen. I am pleased with the trainer and expect from the build quality that it should last a good while. Easy setup Accurate power Realistic inertiaWell-built Helpful support Quiet. Easy setup Accurate power Helpful support Quiet. The Wahoo definitely beats it on sound. Wahoo Kickr Core 1 year review from misterpearson September 8, 2020 Solid daily driver, except for a firmware issue the first week. -The trainer is more silent than your drivetrain and fan, so trainer noise is irrelevant here. Got a refurbished version on the black Friday sale so value for money was very good. Upgraded from a Tacx Flux so will be basing most of my review on a comparison. Easy setup Accurate power Realistic inertiaWell-built Quiet Budget-friendly. While the unit still functions, it produces vibrations and an awful sound whole the flywheel is turning. Might not have all the bells and whistles of the more expensive units, but perfect for my budget and what I was looking for. Great quality, some issues with connectivity from kyle September 8, 2020 Mostly no complaints. Search for answers. I had an issue where it stopped providing resistance and sent it back to Wahoo who replaced it with a new one - a good experience as I it was free to do and I was only without a trainer for about four days. - Stable Since I'm running a 10-speed & would need to buy a new cassette, the included cassette on the original KICKR would do me no good anyway so I went with the Core since the price was right. A good upgrade, but room for improvement from sheldonbrown September 8, 2020 Mostly great. If you like noisy freehubs, even better as there is nothing to do, or just a minor amount of work and the only thing my family can hear is me panting away in the basement! I have no problem recommending the KickR Core. They had a lot of small problems in the beginning but Wahoo ironed everything out and in case you do have a problem with your unit they do have a good support system. You just need to add your favourite Heart monitor and you are good to go on a simple Apple TV! Only issue I've had is with the regular spindowns to calibrate. Tacx Flux S Smart Bike Trainer, Black, Model:T2900S.60, Wahoo RPM Speed and Cadence sensor for iPhone, Android and Bike Computers, Wahoo KICKR Multi-Purpose Floor Mat for Indoor Cycling, Cross Training. Two Years Zwift from Thommy September 8, 2020 good direct drive trainer that is not too loud and reacts quickly to inclines and declines. Easy setup Accurate power Realistic inertiaWell-built Helpful support Portable/storable Quiet, Solid daily driver, except for a firmware issue the first week. Easy setup Accurate power Realistic inertiaWell-built Helpful support Portable/storable Quiet Budget-friendly. Wahoo KICKR CORE Smart Trainer… One comment for others who are looking to upgrade to a direct drive trainer from a wheel on trainer (not specific to the Core): think about the other bikes you might put on the trainer. Having power numbers to use for training has dramatically improved my fitness.