Zwift Hub vs Wahoo Fitness Kickr Smart for Same Price
10-29-22, 09:40 PM
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Zwift Hub vs Wahoo Fitness Kickr Smart for Same Price
In the span of a week, I've gone from a trainer skeptic to expecting to blow $1000 CAD+ one of these next week. I've been researching like a madman but I've got a lot of catching up to do. And the sales won't last forever...
If you could have either of these trainers at the same price, which would you choose and why? For what it's worth:
1) I'm good enough at electronic stuff and bike mechanics that setup difficulty is a non-issue I suspect.
2) I'm not interested in accessories such as climbing setups or fans.
The choices here are:
A) Swift Hub or;
B) Wahoo Fitness Kickr Smart Trainer
Remember... same price. Ignore the list price below.
If you could have either of these trainers at the same price, which would you choose and why? For what it's worth:
1) I'm good enough at electronic stuff and bike mechanics that setup difficulty is a non-issue I suspect.
2) I'm not interested in accessories such as climbing setups or fans.
The choices here are:
A) Swift Hub or;
B) Wahoo Fitness Kickr Smart Trainer
Remember... same price. Ignore the list price below.
10-30-22, 06:39 AM
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Hands down go with the Wahoo Kickr. I use the Kickr Core and like it. For more information check the YouTube channel GPLama. Shane has reviews of both. The Zwift Hub is not on the same level as the Wahoo Kickr.
10-30-22, 10:31 AM
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+1 for the Kickr. It's a well proven benchmark trainer.
10-30-22, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Harold74
If you could have either of these trainers at the same price, which would you choose and why?
10-31-22, 08:43 AM
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Wouldn't the KICKER CORE and the Zwift Hub be
a better match? I would expect the higher end KICKER model to be the better choice at the hypothetical same price?
a better match? I would expect the higher end KICKER model to be the better choice at the hypothetical same price?
11-01-22, 11:04 AM
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If the Kickr would be the Ferrari to the Zwift's Toyota, that's what I needed to konw.
I've purchased the Kickr. Thanks for your help everybody.
I've purchased the Kickr. Thanks for your help everybody.
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11-02-22, 05:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Harold74
If the Kickr would be the Ferrari to the Zwift's Toyota, that's what I needed to konw.
I've purchased the Kickr. Thanks for your help everybody.
I've purchased the Kickr. Thanks for your help everybody.
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11-02-22, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Harold74
In the span of a week, I've gone from a trainer skeptic to expecting to blow $1000 CAD+ one of these next week. I've been researching like a madman but I've got a lot of catching up to do. And the sales won't last forever...
If you could have either of these trainers at the same price, which would you choose and why? For what it's worth:
1) I'm good enough at electronic stuff and bike mechanics that setup difficulty is a non-issue I suspect.
2) I'm not interested in accessories such as climbing setups or fans.
The choices here are:
A) Swift Hub or;
B) Wahoo Fitness Kickr Smart Trainer
Remember... same price. Ignore the list price below.
If you could have either of these trainers at the same price, which would you choose and why? For what it's worth:
1) I'm good enough at electronic stuff and bike mechanics that setup difficulty is a non-issue I suspect.
2) I'm not interested in accessories such as climbing setups or fans.
The choices here are:
A) Swift Hub or;
B) Wahoo Fitness Kickr Smart Trainer
Remember... same price. Ignore the list price below.
11-05-22, 08:13 AM
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I've had a Kickr Core for about 4-5 years now and it has worked flawlessly. They are well made and quiet. I set it up and plugged it in after it sat from the prior year and it just worked.
Just be aware though that if you watch the chevrons spinning time will slow down.
Just be aware though that if you watch the chevrons spinning time will slow down.
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