{"id":410596,"date":"2025-09-09T14:04:14","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T14:04:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/410596\/"},"modified":"2025-09-09T14:04:14","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T14:04:14","slug":"wahoo-adds-wifi-connectivity-to-new-500-kickr-core-2-trainer-and-claims-new-kickr-bike-pro-is-the-pinnacle-of-indoor-riding-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/410596\/","title":{"rendered":"Wahoo adds WiFi connectivity to new \u00a3500 Kickr Core 2 trainer, and claims new Kickr Bike Pro is \u201cthe pinnacle of indoor riding technology\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wahoo has introduced a new Kickr Bike Pro, which it bills as \u201cthe pinnacle of indoor riding technology\u201d and includes a saddle and handlebar tape from Fizik, along with a new Kickr Core 2 trainer that comes with WiFi connectivity and the option of either a Zwift Cog and Click<\/a> or an 11-speed cassette.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We\u2019ll tell you about the Kickr Bike Pro first\u2026<\/p>\n

Wahoo Kickr Bike Pro indoor bike<\/p>\n

Wahoo has offered indoor-specific bikes for the past few years and now the Kickr Bike Pro comes in to replace the existing second version of the Kickr Bike, with new touchpoints from Fizik that are intended to improve the feel, and new shifter controls.<\/p>\n

\"20252025 Wahoo Kickr Bike Pro studio (credit: Wahoo)<\/p>\n

The Kickr Bike Pro offers\u00a0Wahoo\u2019s \u201cflagship indoor cycling experience\u201d. It\u2019ll cost you \u00a33,499.99, though, so it\u2019s one for multi-user households or those who take their indoor riding very seriously. Or you might just be loaded.<\/p>\n

\"20252025 Wahoo Kickr Bike Pro studio complete (credit: Wahoo)<\/p>\n

“Kickr Bike Pro builds upon the already great ride experience of Kickr Bike One and Two while offering improvements to key components,” says\u00a0Wahoo\u2019s category director for cycling\u00a0Tyler Harris.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cCarrying over are the realistic built-in incline control, best-in-class virtual shifting, Kickr Race Mode, the five-point adjustment system and the power, accuracy and connectivity that you expect. What’s new are the touch points, redesign shifters, the Kickr Bridge feature (see below<\/a>), and improvements to the quick-release levers and shift cables.<\/p>\n

“With Kickr Bike Pro, we set out to improve all the touch points, so we partnered with Fizik to significantly upgrade the saddle and bar tape to the 150mm-wide Aliante saddle<\/a> and the 2.7mm Solocush bar tape<\/a>. We\u2019ve paired those with a more ergonomic 40cm handlebar with a 16\u00b0 flare, offering a wider range of more comfortable hand positions.”<\/p>\n

> Read our review of the Wahoo Kickr Bike Shift<\/a><\/p>\n

The\u00a0handlebar is designed specifically for indoor riding, with redesigned shifter controls.<\/p>\n

\"20252025 Wahoo Kickr Bike Pro studio controls (credit: Wahoo)<\/p>\n

\u201cInspired by modern virtual cycling trends, the new interface offers a natural, responsive feel and easy access to in-app features on Zwift, without ever leaving the bars,\u201d says Wahoo. \u201cThis update enhances rider immersion and places Kickr Bike Pro as the most integrated indoor training solution available.<\/p>\n

\u201cKickr Bike Pro offers next-level realism with integrated incline simulation, a precision flywheel with motor and downhill simulation, and Kickr Race Mode<\/a>\u00a0for near instantaneous power response.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThe easily adjustable five-point fit system ensures perfect ergonomics, while virtual shifting offers seamless, customisable gear changes to replicate real-world riding.\u201d<\/p>\n

Wahoo claims the Kickr Bike Pro can simulate gradients of -15\u00b0 to +20\u00b0, and has a maximum power output of 2,500 watts. It is said to be accurate to within +\/-1%.<\/p>\n

As mentioned, the Wahoo Kickr Bike Pro is priced at \u00a33,499.99.<\/p>\n

Wahoo Kickr Core 2 trainer<\/p>\n

Wahoo has also updated its Kickr Core smart trainer for the first time in seven years, the Kickr Core 2 coming with WiFi connectivity, a sensor bridge, and the choice of either a Zwift Cog and\u00a0Click setup<\/a> (a single sprocket designed to fit most 8-12 speed bikes)\u00a0or an 11-speed cassette. Why 11-speed? Wahoo says this\u00a0is still the most commonly used gear setup it sees used on indoor trainers, especially at this price point. Kickr Core 2 will also be available with Zwift Ride<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"20252025 Wahoo Kickr Core 2 in use (credit: Wahoo)<\/p>\n

“Kickr Core 2 builds upon all the greatness of Core 1, carrying over and improving features like 1,800 watts max resistance, 2% power accuracy, automatic calibration, Kickr Core flywheel ride feel and virtual shifting with the Zwift Click,\u201d says Wahoo’s Tyler Harris.<\/p>\n

\u201cNew features include WiFi connectivity, automatic firmware updates, Race Mode from the Kickr\u00a0V6, and an all-new base and assembly process, Kickr Bridge<\/a> \u2013 this is the Kickr Core sensor hub to centralise all your device connections \u2013 and then updated multi-colour LEDs for easier Kickr diagnostics and status updates.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Kickr\u00a0Bridge relays heart rate and\u00a0Zwift Click controller data through the Kickr Core for one connection point to any apps.<\/p>\n

\u201cKickr Bridge is compatible with ANT and Bluetooth heart rate monitors and relays the data over the Kickr\u2019s Bluetooth or WiFi connection.<\/p>\n

\"20252025 Wahoo Kickr Core 2 11-speed cassette studio (credit: Wahoo)<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Zwift Click version two and Zwift Ride controllers are also relayed over the Kickr’s WiFi connection. These will be coming in a firmware update out of the box.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlongside the new Kickr Core 2 comes the option for the Zwift Ready bundle, including the new Zwift Click controllers. The new Zwift Clicks bring all the functionality of the Zwift Play controllers to a smaller and more flexible package. With the new Click controllers, there’s no need to ever leave the handlebars to fully navigate and interact with the Zwift game.\u201d<\/p>\n

> Read our review of the original Wahoo Kickr Core Smart Trainer\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

As Tyler Harris mentioned, you also now get the Kickr Race Mode that\u2019s found on other Wahoo models, meaning the trainer\u2019s broadcast rate increases from 1Hz (one cycle per second) to up to 10Hz. This allows for faster power updates (up to 10 times per second) when you\u2019re riding in virtual worlds \u2013 so your avatar will respond almost instantly when you step things up.<\/p>\n

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\"20252025 Wahoo Kickr Core 2 Zwift Cog (credit: Wahoo)<\/p>\n

Wahoo also reckons that it\u2019s super-easy to get the Kickr Core 2 set up thanks to flatter, more stable legs with built-in installation guidance and multi-colour LEDs that provide clear status for connectivity, ride readiness, and diagnostics.<\/p>\n

Wahoo claims the Kickr Core 2 can simulate gradients from -10\u00b0 to 20\u00b0, has a maximum power output of 1,800 watts, and is accurate to within +\/-2%.<\/p>\n

The Wahoo Kickr Core 2 is priced at \u00a3499.99, and it’s\u00a0the same price whether you go for the 11-speed cassette\u00a0option or the Zwift bundle. It’s among the most affordable trainers with WiFi we’ve seen, although not quite as affordable as the WiFi-enabled JetBlack\u00a0Victory <\/a>that we recently awarded a 10\/10 in its review.<\/p>\n

Wahoo will have to offer something extraordinary to top that, and you can find out whether the US tech brand can soon, as we have one in for review right now.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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