Smart trainers
Every trainer we’ve tested.
We buy or borrow, ride for weeks, and score on accuracy, noise, road feel and app support — not on who sent us the free unit.
Most riders, especially Zwift users
Wahoo KICKR Core 2
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.
Affordable9/10
Riders who race online often and want the fastest, most reliable data connection
Wahoo KICKR V6
Best-in-class accuracy, every connectivity option available (BT x3, ANT+, WiFi, Ethernet), a 10Hz 'Race Mode', and Wahoo's EasyRamp feature to ease back into resistance after stopping mid-interval.
Expensive8/10