{"id":928,"date":"2025-09-09T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/cyts\/?p=928"},"modified":"2025-09-05T11:05:51","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T11:05:51","slug":"all-new-wahoo-kickr-core-2-next-level-smart-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/cyts\/2025\/09\/09\/all-new-wahoo-kickr-core-2-next-level-smart-training\/","title":{"rendered":"All-New Wahoo KICKR CORE 2: Next-Level Smart Training"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Seven years in the making, the legend just levelled up. First launched in 2018, the <strong>Wahoo KICKR CORE<\/strong> quickly became a go-to smart trainer for riders who wanted reliable performance without the hefty price tag. Fast forward to 2025, and it\u2019s back with its biggest upgrade yet: introducing the <strong>KICKR CORE 2<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Packed with new tech, a sleek redesign, and built-in connectivity that makes your training smoother than ever, this is <em>the<\/em> smart trainer for anyone chasing immersive indoor miles at unbeatable value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"702\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/cyts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2025\/09\/Wahoo_KICKR-CORE-2_WFBKTR125-11S1128_v2.2173-1024x702.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/cyts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2025\/09\/Wahoo_KICKR-CORE-2_WFBKTR125-11S1128_v2.2173-1024x702.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/cyts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2025\/09\/Wahoo_KICKR-CORE-2_WFBKTR125-11S1128_v2.2173-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/cyts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2025\/09\/Wahoo_KICKR-CORE-2_WFBKTR125-11S1128_v2.2173-768x527.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/cyts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2025\/09\/Wahoo_KICKR-CORE-2_WFBKTR125-11S1128_v2.2173-1536x1053.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s New on the KICKR CORE 2?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wahoo hasn\u2019t just tweaked the CORE \u2013 they\u2019ve reimagined it for today\u2019s indoor rider. Here\u2019s what makes the new CORE 2 stand out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>New Shifting Options<\/strong>: Choose between a Zwift Cog &amp; Click or an 11-speed cassette \u2013 both included in the price. (Plus, a Zwift Ride option is on the way.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>WiFi Connectivity<\/strong>: Say goodbye to dropouts. WiFi means faster, more stable data transfer vs Bluetooth and ANT+, plus easier connections across all your devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New Leg Design<\/strong>: Flatter, sturdier legs with built-in guidance make setup faster and more stable than ever.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>KICKR Race Mode<\/strong>: Near-instantaneous power response for when every split second counts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>KICKR Bridge<\/strong>: Stream heart rate monitor data <em>through<\/em> the trainer to your apps, making it the central hub of your indoor setup.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multi-Colour LEDs<\/strong>: Clearer status indicators for connectivity, ride readiness, and diagnostics = less faff, more riding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/cyts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2025\/09\/Wahoo_KICKR-CORE-2_WFBKTR125-11S1128_v2.2432-1024x657.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/cyts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2025\/09\/Wahoo_KICKR-CORE-2_WFBKTR125-11S1128_v2.2432-1024x657.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/cyts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2025\/09\/Wahoo_KICKR-CORE-2_WFBKTR125-11S1128_v2.2432-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/cyts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2025\/09\/Wahoo_KICKR-CORE-2_WFBKTR125-11S1128_v2.2432-768x493.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/cyts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2025\/09\/Wahoo_KICKR-CORE-2_WFBKTR125-11S1128_v2.2432-1536x986.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Same CORE Ride You Love \u2013 Now Better<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The KICKR CORE 2 keeps everything that made the original a best-seller:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Best-in-class ride feel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrated cadence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Virtual shifting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rock-solid reliability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, it just adds in all the features modern indoor riders have been waiting for. Whether you\u2019re a Zwift racer, a Wahoo SYSTM loyalist, or training with apps like Rouvy, TrainingPeaks, Virtual or MyWhoosh \u2013 this trainer has you covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Choose the KICKR CORE 2?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The short answer: because it nails the balance of <strong>performance, immersion, and value<\/strong>. At a competitive price point, you\u2019re getting a pro-level experience without breaking the bank. It\u2019s the smart choice if you want to step up your indoor training game.<br><br><strong>UK RRP- \u00a3499.99<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Wahoo KICKR CORE 2<\/strong> is <strong>due in stock at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cycle360.com\/wahoo\" title=\"Cycle 360\">Cycle 360<\/a> very soon<\/strong>. Want to be the first to know when it arrives? Visit us in-store, give us a call, or keep an eye on our socials for updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Seven years in the making, the legend just levelled up. First launched in 2018, the Wahoo KICKR CORE quickly became a go-to smart trainer for riders who wanted reliable performance without the hefty price tag. Fast forward to 2025, and it\u2019s back with its biggest upgrade yet: introducing the KICKR CORE 2. 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