{"product_id":"kickr-core-2-with-zwift-cog-and-click","title":"KICKR CORE 2 with Zwift Cog and Click","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe KICKR CORE has been the default recommendation in this price bracket for years, and the CORE 2 does not change that. What it does is remove most of the small irritations of the original. WiFi is built in, so firmware updates happen on their own and the connection to Zwift is steadier. The legs are redesigned so setup is faster and the whole thing sits more solidly on the floor. And the LED system actually tells you what is going on rather than leaving you guessing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version ships with the Zwift Cog pre-installed and a Zwift Click included, which matters more than it sounds. The Cog is a single-sprocket setup that works with almost any 8 to 13 speed bike, so you are not buying a cassette to match your drivetrain and you are not indexing gears. You mount the bike, clip the Click to your bars, and shift virtually. For most people that removes the fiddliest part of getting set up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other addition is Race Mode, which broadcasts power roughly ten times faster than the original CORE. If you race on Zwift, that is the difference between a sprint registering when you throw it and registering a beat late.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost anyone starting structured indoor training, and plenty of people who have been doing it for years. It is accurate enough for FTP work and interval sessions, quiet enough for a shared house, and priced so that the decision does not need much agonising. The Zwift Cog makes it particularly good if you have more than one bike, because you are not matching cassettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho should look elsewhere\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to leave a bike permanently set up and never think about mounting it, a smart bike like the \u003ca href=\"\/product\/wahoo-kickr-bike-pro\"\u003eKICKR Bike Pro\u003c\/a\u003e is a better use of money in the long run. If you want the front of the bike to rise on climbs, budget for a \u003ca href=\"\/product\/wahoo-kickr-climb-indoor-grade-simulator\"\u003eKICKR CLIMB\u003c\/a\u003e as well — the CORE is compatible, but the movement is not built in. And if you already own a power meter you trust and only ride indoors casually, the \u003ca href=\"\/product\/kickr-rollr-smart-bike-roller-trainer\"\u003eKICKR ROLLR\u003c\/a\u003e is quicker to get on and off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it compares to what else we stock\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe closest competitor we sell is the \u003ca href=\"\/product\/rivo-fe-c-mag-trainer-with-wi-fi-zwift-cog-click-2-incl\"\u003eElite Rivo\u003c\/a\u003e, which lands in similar territory with WiFi and a Zwift Cog of its own. We have written a direct \u003ca href=\"\/resources\/wahoo-kickr-core-2-vs-elite-rivo\"\u003eCORE 2 versus Elite Rivo comparison\u003c\/a\u003e if you are deciding between them. Above it, the \u003ca href=\"\/product\/elite-justo-2-direct-drive-smart-trainer\"\u003eElite Justo 2\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/product\/elite-avanti-direct-drive-smart-trainer-zwift-cog\"\u003eElite Avanti\u003c\/a\u003e offer tighter accuracy and steeper gradient simulation for more money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur full \u003ca href=\"\/resources\/wahoo-kickr-core-2-review\"\u003eKICKR CORE 2 review\u003c\/a\u003e goes into ride feel and power accuracy in detail, and the \u003ca href=\"\/resources\/best-smart-turbo-trainers-uk\"\u003ebest smart turbo trainers\u003c\/a\u003e guide places it against the wider market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum power: 1,800W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower accuracy: ±2%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlywheel: 5.4kg, among the heaviest at this price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum simulated gradient: 16%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in WiFi with automatic updates and KICKR Bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRace Mode for faster power broadcast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZwift Cog pre-installed; compatible with almost any 8–13 speed bike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZwift Click included; one month free Zwift trial for new customers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery, warranty and returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrainers ship via specialist courier with tracking and a delivery window, at £25, because of their weight. Dispatched from the UK, typically within 5–7 business days, with delivery taking 7–10 business days. Supplied brand new with the full manufacturer warranty; terms vary by brand and are set out on our \u003ca href=\"\/warranty\"\u003ewarranty page\u003c\/a\u003e. Unused items in original packaging can be returned within 30 days — see \u003ca href=\"\/returns\"\u003ereturns\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to buy a cassette?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The Zwift Cog is already fitted and works with 8 to 13 speed bikes, so there is nothing to buy and nothing to index. You shift virtually using the included Click.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I fit a normal cassette instead?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The freehub takes a standard Shimano\/SRAM 8–11 speed cassette if you would rather shift with your own drivetrain. You would buy the cassette separately — we stock \u003ca href=\"\/product\/sram-pg1170-11-speed-cassette\"\u003eSRAM 11-speed cassettes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it quiet enough for a flat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect drive trainers are much quieter than wheel-on ones, and the CORE 2 is among the quieter units in its class. The noise you will hear is mostly drivetrain, not the trainer. A \u003ca href=\"\/product\/wahoo-kickr-floormat\"\u003efloormat\u003c\/a\u003e helps with vibration through the floor, which is what neighbours below actually notice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the KICKR CLIMB work with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Wahoo lists the KICKR CORE as CLIMB compatible. Note that the ROLLR is not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a cadence sensor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, cadence is reported by the trainer. You may still want a \u003ca href=\"\/product\/bryton-smart-heart-rate-monitor-belt\"\u003eheart rate strap\u003c\/a\u003e for training zones.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wahoo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56537551274308,"sku":"WFBKTR125-3CC","price":449.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/3753\/5044\/files\/kickr_core_2_zc_1.webp?v=1785488340","url":"https:\/\/shop.indoorcyclingsolutions.com\/products\/kickr-core-2-with-zwift-cog-and-click","provider":"Indoor Cycling Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}