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Old 10-24-21, 06:28 PM
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Kickr Core Hub/Cassette question

I'm thinking about buying a Kickr Core to run with Zwift because my Powerbeam won't provide resistance anymore. The Kickr Core comes with the ability to put on an 11 spd Cassete. I assme, since 7/8/9 cassettes are the same size as 10 (correct me if im wrong) the spacer for a 10 spd to 11 spd hub is what I'm looking for.
Also is there a difference in the mating of a SRAM/Shimano gearset, or are they interchangeable??
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The Core comes with the 1.8mm spacer you need for 8/9/10. Either SRAM or Shimano 8/9/10 cassettes will work.
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You will need all the gears you can get.
if you start will a 7 speed you will learn soon why you need a 11 speed.
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Originally Posted by Zachanonymous
I'm thinking about buying a Kickr Core to run with Zwift because my Powerbeam won't provide resistance anymore. The Kickr Core comes with the ability to put on an 11 spd Cassete. I assme, since 7/8/9 cassettes are the same size as 10 (correct me if im wrong) the spacer for a 10 spd to 11 spd hub is what I'm looking for.
Also is there a difference in the mating of a SRAM/Shimano gearset, or are they interchangeable??
SRAM/Shimano are the same interface. Ignoring some newer cassette bodies. If you are using 7 speed, then you need a 4.5mm spacer. For 8+ speeds, you need the 1.8mm spacer. Those spacers are readily available, your local bike shop should have some
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Originally Posted by Ed Wiser
You will need all the gears you can get.
if you start will a 7 speed you will learn soon why you need a 11 speed.
In ERG mode it doesn't matter. In level and simulation mode it may but on a trainer I don't worry too much about gearing and shifting anyway.
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In case anybody wants to try this or is wondering if it works: I have installed my 1992 Koga Miyata Exerciser 7speed steel bike on my Wahoo Kickr Core. Of course spacers are needed to fit a 7speed cassette on the Kickr. It was running great, but the jumps between the 7 sprokets were a bit to big for me (if you're an exact cadence guy...). So I switched to an 11speed cassette and chain......and....surprise: it works!!

I'm using:

-Steel frame (126mm original spacing fits on the Kickr with a bit of force)

-Shimano 1055 rear derailleur (short)

-Shimano 1055 crankset (52/39)

-Shimano 7speed downtube shifters (for 11speed you have to switch to "friction mode" because the indexing is 7speed...)

-Shimano 105 11speed 11-28 cassette

-Shimano 105 chain (11speed)
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