Originally Posted by
guachi
The Kickr Core and Kickr don't have any meaningful differences that I'm aware of. Once upon a time the Core didn't have a cadence sensor but that was added in firmware. So that tells me it was an intentional crippling of features.
Meaningful or not there are differences. Kickr does have a heavier fly wheel. That allows for more top end watts. Although for mere mortals it's hard to top out even on kickr core. Also leg design is different. If one moves the trainer a lot the Kickr legs are easier to fold, and it has a handle to carry it around. I have kickr core that I never move, but if I had to do it on regular bases that would get old fast. It's awkward to carry around, and couple times I folded legs back in I almost pinched my fingers.