Smart Trainersmid-range
Wahoo Kickr Core
4.5
2,100 ratingsThe Kickr's smaller sibling — same drive system, ±2% accuracy, 16% gradient, no WiFi. For most riders this is the smart-trainer sweet spot at half the V6's price.
$699Buy direct

89
ExcellentGym Score breakdown
Composite of build quality, durability, value, performance, and owner satisfaction. Calibrated per category.
Value86
Owner Satisfaction89
Strengths
- + ±2% Power Accuracy
- + 16% Simulated Gradient
- + Ant+ Fe-C And
Weaknesses
- − Cassette Not Included
- − No Wifi
Buyer sentiment
Buyers praise ±2% Power Accuracy and 16% Simulated Gradient. Some flag Cassette Not Included.
↑ ±2% Power Accuracy↑ 16% Simulated Gradient↑ Ant+ Fe-C And↓ Cassette Not Included↓ No Wifi
Based on 25 user mentions
Full specs
- Drive Type
- Direct-drive
- Accuracy
- ±2%
- Max Gradient
- 16%
- Max Power
- 1,800 W
- Connectivity
- ANT+ FE-C, Bluetooth FTMS
Wahoo Kickr Core
$699
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