The Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 is a smart bike trainer with pre-installed Zwift Cog and Zwift Click for virtual shifting.
Technical specifications
- Broad compatibility: Zwift Cog is compatible with almost any 8–13-speed bike. It offers broad compatibility while keeping maintenance to a minimum.
- Ride feel: KICKR CORE uses precision flywheel technology and advanced algorithms to adjust resistance automatically to match the gradient of virtual roads. Riders feel both descents and climbs.
- Simple setup: The Wahoo KICKR CORE 2’s four-bolt assembly and color-coded leg components simplify setup and help provide a stable structure during hard efforts.
- Virtual shifting: Zwift Click controls virtual gears and attaches to the handlebar. It provides quiet, smooth, consistent virtual shifting.
- Controlled resistance: When connected to a smartphone, tablet, computer, or GPS bike computer, KICKR CORE 2 automatically controls resistance according to the software or route.
- Metrics provided: power, speed, distance, and cadence.
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity: The Wi-Fi connection enables faster, more stable app pairing, automatic firmware updates, and improved device syncing.
- KICKR Bridge: Streams data from heart rate monitors and other controllers through the trainer directly to a training app, reducing device conflicts.
- Race Mode: Broadcasts power data up to 10 times faster than the previous CORE for quicker response during hard accelerations.
- Updated LED system: Multicolor LEDs provide real-time feedback on connection status, firmware update activity, and feature states.
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi; Bluetooth – up to 3 connections; ANT+, ANT+, and ANT+ FE-C.
- Hardware features: 1800 W maximum power output; ±2% power accuracy; 16% maximum incline; −10% maximum decline; belt-drive drivetrain.
- Resistance type: Electromagnetic.
- Cassette: Pre-installed Zwift Cog.
- Hub types: 130/135 mm QR, 12x142, and 12x148 axles.
- Adapters: 130/135 mm QR adapter and hub spacer; 12x142/148 adapter and hub spacer; 1.8 mm cassette spacer.
- Maximum rider weight: 113 kg.
- Zwift Click: Bluetooth communication; powered by a CR2032 battery.
- Setup information: Some assembly required; bicycle frame compatibility; drivetrain compatibility; setup instructions.
- Supported devices:
- iPhone / iPad: iOS 16 or newer.
- Android: Check the support site for Android compatibility.
- MacOS: Bluetooth enabled or paired with an ANT+ dongle.
- Windows PC: Bluetooth enabled or paired with an ANT+ dongle.
- Bluetooth is required for Zwift virtual shifting.
- Weight: 18 kg.
In the box
- KICKR CORE 2 Smart Bike Trainer
- Drive-side adapter for quick release
- Reversible hub spacer for 130 mm and 135 mm quick release
- Non-drive-side adapters for 12x142 and 12x148
- Drive-side adapter for thru axle
- AC power adapter
- Zwift Cog (pre-installed)
- Zwift Click