Most riders, especially Zwift users
Wahoo KICKR Core 2
Watt House score9/10
Price
AffordableAverageExpensive
List price — frequently on sale for €399-499. Max power confirmed at 1800W.
Price link coming soonWhy buy it
Strong accuracy, quiet belt-drive operation, and now WiFi + 10Hz race mode on top of the original Core's reputation. Ships with a Zwift Cog, so it works with nearly any drivetrain out of the box.
Skip it if
You want the most realistic road feel money can buy, or need >1800W headroom for sprint training.
Accuracy±1%
Max power1800W
Max gradient16%
Drive typedirect-drive
Weight18kg
Flywheel5.4kg
ConnectivityANT+, Bluetooth, WiFi
Cassette includedYes