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Wahoo KICKR Core

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This is definitely a fine smart trainer. However, getting your bike all up-and-running is quite a lot of work. Mounting a casette is quite a job and then you have to adjust your derailleur. Then comes installing the necessary App(s) and activating them. Can imagine not everyone gets out of that just like that. (But perhaps I underestimate that.) Ideal to also buy Wahoo's cadence meter with it because in this case that is no longer measured via the Wahoo heart rate belt. (Outside on the bike, though.) A training mat is actually indispensable because you sweat a lot when training indoors. A fan on your face is also nice. Finally, I bought Tacx's tablet holder because you do want to use the screen now and again during training. With that thing, the tablet sits perfectly in front of your nose.

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Fast delivery and good price. Highly recommended.

Delivery on time and product as described and expected, 10/10

Nice trainer

Exceeds my expectations and also very happy with Mantel's fast service

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Very good product, comes with all the accessories needed for any type of bike (disc or pad) only one cassette needs to be installed. In less than an hour you'll be pedalling on your favourite platform.

Was delivered quickly and neatly packaged. Easy to assemble and use. After the first few rides, I am very satisfied with it.

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Amazing indoor training

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Excellent bicycle trainer that is pleasant to use

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Order the day before, deliver the next day

The experience fully reflects the information given to me by the seller. Everything is right down to the smallest detail. Product knowledge at its best.

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Installation from the package is super intuitive, everything you need is included. Setup is a breeze with the app, but additional sensors are quickly paired as well! The wahoo is immediately found by Zwift with both Bluetooth and ANT so you can be on the virtual road within minutes. Just be sure to set up a fan because you no longer have any excuses not to get on your bike in the evening or during bad weather!

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Very satisfied with the information from employee at Mantel in Den Bosch. New cassette and chain were mounted for free on the Kickr and my road bike. The Kickr was also assembled in the store! Also immediately bought an accompanying mat, which is very solid/good. Then starting it up at home was a piece of cake. After calibrating via the Wahoo app (just download the app, create an account, it's self-explanatory), I started downloading the Fulgaz app (free trial for 14 days) and connected it to the Kickr. Did a few tours with that and I really liked it, very realistic and the Kickr is nice and quiet too! But I am definitely going to try out other apps as well. The Wahoo app also offers other possibilities that I am still going to explore. All in all very happy with the purchase of this indoor trainer for when the weather is bad outside!

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Very good intelligent direct drive trainer, if you want to do training with series practically at watts, I think this is the best in quality / price. Very easy to assemble and configure, you have to download the mobile app to configure it correctly.

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No longer comparable to my Elite Qubo. Resistance adjusts much faster. Rollers are really quiet.

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Had help with install. Now stands like a house. Very nice to easily do a workout in between (when baby is sleeping or something). Recommended to get rid of your dad bod.

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Super nice device, ideal for during the cold winter months.

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installation went smoothly. for me Bkool was the ideal app in combination with the trainer. very nice to do a quick workout after work.

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Very addictive! Worth its money. Great purchase!

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Very quiet product. Couples very easily and the automatic effort adjustment (via an app: like zwift for example) is amazing.

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I don't regret my purchase despite the price. I find this type of home trainer very practical in rainy weather or in the evening after putting the children to bed.

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This is the third trainer I've tried, and I'm finally sticking with it. In the previous ones I could not regulate the fluidity of pedaling and development to my liking, since sometimes I want to unload after an intense workout. With the Wahoo KICKR Core you get the intensity you need through three configurable parameters, incline, resistance or watts. In reference to the seller, so far so good, good offer and met the deadline. A success the purchase of this product

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I couldn't be happier with my Kickr Core. If you have an office schedule, this is the best tool to ensure you can still have 2-3 rides during the week that will completely change your fitness level for the weekend ride. Combined with Zwift (and its different races/social rides), I enjoy riding for as long as an hour and a half, which would have been a nightmare with a traditional turbo trainer. The ride feeling is soooo real. I spent months comparing, having doubts about the purchase since it is pricey...But I am so glad I bought it.

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Derailleur needs slight adjustment to shift smoothly. Otherwise a very reliable indoor trainer.

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Precies wat ik verwachte. Samen met Online programma uitstekend om gestructureerd trainingen te doen en op slechte dagen een rondje

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Cycling outside below 10 degrees causes me foot problems. So I had to get on the trainer. This one is ideal for me. High resistance, trouble-free clutch, great for winter riding. If you can spare the money, I would definitely do it.

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Very complete indoor bike trainer allowing you to train your cycling condition in a very focused and controlled way. The device is assembled within 5 minutes and can be used immediately. Note that you have to buy the cassettes separately and the cassette tools to fix them. So far with great pleasure inside on the bike!

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With the Wahoo KICKR Core you can train very well on your own for whatever challenge you are facing. With the right app (vb Rouvy) you build fitness or increase your FTP. With a session of 1 hour to an hour and a half, you sometimes have more progress than 3 or 4 hours on the road bike.

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Perfectly satisfied with this HT. Easy to install and connect, quiet in use. Just cumbersome for people who don't have a dedicated space.

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Correct delivery , great swifting , bolt smoothly , climbs feel real

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Meets all my expectations. Very accurate

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The roller is assembled in a simple way, place the legs and the cassette (not included and for the price they could include it), the electrical connection is hooked with a kind of hose that comes very well and is very well designed. The calibration process is quick and easy through their own App and on Zwift it takes just a few seconds to do. I came from a Bkool roller and the difference in noise is abysmal, with the Kickr core there is hardly any noise and I have been able to listen to podcasts and series without the need for headphones at full volume. Great product that is worth the price it has.

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After a simple installation, you immediately notice how quiet this trainer is in use. Connection via bluetooth with HR meter and training software goes smoothly and is and remains very stable. The trainer is also very stable and can be stored compactly after use. Very satisfied with the product and service at Mantel Den Bosch who transferred the cassette free of charge.

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Easy to use

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Purchased a Wahoo Kickr Core bike trainer a few weeks back. Still very satisfied to this day. Installation was a breeze and connections are trouble-free. You always get an accurate and reliable display of the various values. You can also use your Wahoo GPS for indoor training. Great buy for quality indoor training.

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I chose it because some connected HTs don't manage the descent mode, i.e. everything stops if you stop pedaling, the rendering on the app is very good, if WAHOO had bugs at launch, everything seems to have been solved today.

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ZWIFT is the perfect companion for winter training with structured programs. The magnetic resistance simulates the difference in altitude perfectly - you'll feel like you're there!

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I recommend just bought already labeled and ready to ship nothing to say

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After my 1st experience on a classic HT, I switched to Wahoo's KICKR CORE following the enlightened advice of my HT fan friends. Two sessions later, I'm a Rouvy subscriber. Good road feedback and immense training possibilities. Highly recommend.

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Meets expectations. Lovely pedaling. Nice those varying resistances when riding uphill. No problem to pedal for an hour on the Wahoo.

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I have no regrets about this purchase, I was very well guided according to my expectations by a Mantel advisor.

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Super fun to work out when the weather turns down, fun to get training programs on, build fitness in a fun way .

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This is one of the best indoor trainers, very silent and smooth, easy to connect. As all the quality products the price is always high but if you have the possibility get it

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As expected, a quiet, stable trainer that can handle a lot of power. Easy to pair with Zwift. I don't have cadence on the screen yet, could be just me. A cassette is not included, it would be nice if a cassette could be included as desired.

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Regarding the shipping, everything was great: fast and arrived in perfect condition. It is the first time I bought from Mantel and I let myself be guided by the opinions of other customers and by the price (50 € cheaper than other sites). Regarding the roller, I've already been giving him cane in several sessions and is a marvel: realism in pedaling, silent, compatible with various platforms (so far I've only tried it on Bkool along with my Garmin Edge, but soon I will try it with Swift). Very happy with the purchase for the moment.

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Device meets all expectations

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First experiences are top notch! Being able to train inside is a great alternative in winter weather (or the current summer weather). Bike clicks easily onto the trainer, plug in and you're off. Just make sure you have a mat for support (doesn't have to be a specific bike training mat) and take a towel with you on the bike.

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Despite lacking the feeling of outdoor cycling, it is fun to cycle on zwift. And with ample resistance, the wahoo kickr provides an excellent basis for training

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I prefer to deal with bikes rather than bike parts and assembly, so very nice that installation is easy and quick to do. Very nice to ride on, quiet enough, so am happy with the purchase. When my son is sleeping I can still ride my bike a bit in the room next door. Super!

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It rides very nice, only I had to buy a new adapter A. Because it was too big.

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Have used m a few times. Liked it. Great in winter and bad weather. Wheel out of the bike. On the kickr and accelerate. I can't agree with the difficulty of installation in some reviews. Had everything up and running in 15 minutes.

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A heavy boy to get to the attic, but when it stands it also stands well stable. Sprinting he (or she) just stays put. And then the sound, almost silent (you only hear your chain running, if properly lubricated). Let me put it this way: pedaling at high wattages on the basic cycletrainer (from the last century) used to be clearly audible to everyone. That is now a thing of the past with this KickR. For someone who trains with a powermeter, this KickR has a nice feature, namely the ERG mode. Briefly, I use training schedules specifically compiled for me via a third-party app (Join). I load these into my Wahoo Elemnt Bolt which shows me what wattages are ready to be pedaled away for a certain period of time. Once I press start and start pedaling, after a few seconds the KickR automatically adjusts the resistance so that I end up at that desired wattage regardless of the cadence I ride. This allows for super effective training, because you get exactly the power that is specified, something that is virtually impossible to achieve outside. I can only say that I am very satisfied with this buy that meets my needs exactly: stable, quiet and interactive (speed, cadence and wattages!).

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The Wahoo Kickr Core has been in almost daily use since purchase. Easy to put together with the help of the manual. The bike trainer simulates different gradients and is pretty quiet. Does what it is supposed to do. Next year I will be cycling at my leisure in the mountains. Furthermore, it was well indicated that the cycletrainer - after being sold out for a long time - was available again and the delivery was fast. The only downside is that the Bluetooth connection to Zwift is sometimes a bit difficult.

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If you can get it, do it! Is a surrogate for outdoor cycling, but if you have to or want to cycle indoors then this is a very nice solution. Once had one of those trainers with fluid as resistance. I was quickly done with it, but I really like this one in ERG mode. Resistance is adjusted automatically and you don't have to switch gears. Device is whisper quiet and the drive of my bike makes more noise than the trainer. Is compatible with many trainer apps and the great thing is that both my road bike and mtb fit on it. If you have to mention a drawback is that they didn't put a power button on it. Now you have to unplug it every time.

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quick release piece...

Searched town and country for this Kickr. Finally Mantel had it (briefly) in stock. I really like it, use it a lot. Nice racing via Zwift!

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I bought it just before Christmas and got very hooked on it. Wahoo kickr core is highly recommended for the avid cyclist. Easy to install and you are up and running in no time! Mantel's service is also very good!

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My Flux was broken for the umpteenth time and fortunately I was able to quickly purchase this one. Installing it was not very easy, because at first it did not display any miles while calibrating. After a few attempts I succeeded. It cycles very nicely and almost silently, but if I keep my legs still I hear a scraping sound. In addition, the bluetooth connection drops out regularly. Have yet to purchase ANT+. It is that these devices are hard to get and I want to keep training, otherwise I would have sent it back.

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can only recommend the kickr core. super high quality product.

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Perfect training equipment to maintain fitness during winter. Fun opportunities with zwift such as events & meetups

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Purchased this Wahoo at Mantel in late October 2020. Feels like a lottery ticket as these devices are sold out worldwide. Installation was a breeze, ANT+ works fine. Calibration once a week is a must for correct resistance. Purchased extra mat to reduce (the minor) noise. Everything feels very solid, even during extra effort in sprint. First month already cycled ±1000 km. on Zwift, this platform is addictive, condition (FTP) also gets better and better with intensive use. At first I was skeptical about the use of indoor trainers but now I am completely converted. Purchase of the year for me:)

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Just a small hurdle in terms of installation. Otherwise easy to use. Super

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Great home trainer: easy installation and set-up, good connectivity. My daughter sleeps through thanks to the quiet sound. Highly recommended for the dark winter months!

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Top product.

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Fine device, works as expected.

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Goed voorgelicht in de winkel. Perfecte service, tot in de auto gebracht. Apparaat is makkelijk te installeren en werkt perfect en stil.

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Totally super can stay fit during these weird times in a responsible way. Highly recommended. Cycles well and simulates resistance mountains realistically.

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Indeed easy to install, very quiet, the noise of the chain exceeds the noise of the trainer. Do order a fan right away

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Perfect device No more excuses this winter.

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Can’t believe the enjoyment this trainer can give especially when teamed with Zwift.

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