Wahoo KICKR Core
471.90
Tacx Flux 2 Smart T2980 + FREE Accessory Pack worth €130
575.00
Wahoo KICKR Core vs. Tacx Flux 2 Smart T2980 + FREE Accessory Pack worth €130
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Reviews
Pros
quiet (18x) |
Easy to install (8x) |
Stable (7x) |
Silent (7x) |
stable (14x) |
Quiet (9x) |
easy installation (6x) |
Silent (4x) |
Cons
No (8x) |
Price (7x) |
No cassette included (3x) |
Not cheap (2x) |
No (8x) |
Pricey (4x) |
No cassette included (2x) |
only in black :-) |
According to the product specialist
Pros
The resistance can be set by software for a very realistic cycling experience. |
With a maximum resistance of 1800 watts, the KICKR Core can simulate a slope of up to 16%. |
The Bluetooth Smart 4.0, ANT+ and ANT+ FE-C connectivity enables you to easily connect the trainer with other devices and training software. |
Among the most quiet turbo trainer in the collection. |
This trainer is compatible with 142/148 x 12 thru-axle as standard but also comes with QR adapters, making it suitable the majority mountain bikes and road bikes. |
The integrated power meter has a accuracy of 2.5 percent for very accurate training data. |
With a maximum resistance capacity of 2000 Watt, the Flux 2 can simulate a gradient of up to 16%. |
Easy to connect to devices, applications and other software using ANT+, ANT+ FE-C and Bluetooth signal. |
Cons
The cassette is not included as standard. |
The body is designed to fit Shimano and SRAM 8-11 speed cassettes as standard. Campagnolo, SRAM XD/XD-R and Shimano Micro Spline cassettes require an additional body. |
The cassette isn't included. |
The trainer is delivered with an EU plug. An adapter is needed in the UK. |
Specifications
No
Yes
Yes
EU
UK
Universal
UK
Universal
EU
Electrobrake
Electrobrake
1800 Watt
2000 Watt
Bluetooth Smart
ANT+
ANT+ FE-C
ANT+
ANT+ FE-C
Bluetooth Smart
ANT+
ANT+ FE-C
ANT+
ANT+ FE-C
Zwift / The Sufferfest / Rouvy / FulGaz / Kinomap / TrainerRoad / Bkool Indoor / Skuga / GoldenCheetah / PerfPro Studio / Velo Reality
Tacx Desktop App
Zwift / The Sufferfest / Rouvy / FulGaz / Kinomap / TrainerRoad / Bkool Indoor / Skuga / GoldenCheetah / PerfPro Studio / Velo Reality
Zwift / The Sufferfest / Rouvy / FulGaz / Kinomap / TrainerRoad / Bkool Indoor / Skuga / GoldenCheetah / PerfPro Studio / Velo Reality
Mains current needed
Yes
No
Yes, software controlled
Yes, software controlled
16%
16%
Width
92 cm
Length
198 cm
Including Zwift Subscription
No
No
Direct Drive
Direct Drive
Interactive turbo trainer
Interactive turbo trainer
Suitable for type of cassette
Shimano
SRAM
SRAM
Shimano
SRAM
SRAM
130 x 5 mm
135 x 5 mm
142 x 12 mm
148 x 12 mm
135 x 5 mm
142 x 12 mm
148 x 12 mm
130 x 5 mm
135 x 5 mm
142 x 12 mm
148 x 12 mm
Optional: 135 x 10 mm
135 x 5 mm
142 x 12 mm
148 x 12 mm
Optional: 135 x 10 mm
Compatible with disc brakes
Yes
Yes
26 inch (650c)
27.5 inch (650b)
28 inch (700c)
29 inch
27.5 inch (650b)
28 inch (700c)
29 inch
26 inch (650c)
27.5 inch (650b)
28 inch (700c)
29 inch
27.5 inch (650b)
28 inch (700c)
29 inch
Colour
Black
No
Yes
Yes
8 speed
9 speed
10 speed
11 speed
12 speed
9 speed
10 speed
11 speed
12 speed
8 speed
9 speed
10 speed
11 speed
12 speed
9 speed
10 speed
11 speed
12 speed
8 speed
9 speed
10 speed
11 speed
12 speed
9 speed
10 speed
11 speed
12 speed
8 speed
9 speed
10 speed
11 speed
12 speed
9 speed
10 speed
11 speed
12 speed
9 speed
10 speed
11 speed
12 speed
10 speed
11 speed
12 speed
9 speed
10 speed
11 speed
12 speed
10 speed
11 speed
12 speed
No, only the turbo trainer
Yes, with Accessories Pack worth €200
Yes, with Accessories Pack worth €130
Yes, with Accessories Pack worth €200
Yes, with Accessories Pack worth €130
No
No
No
No
None
None
Good
Optimal
Yes
Yes