Zwift Ride with KICKR CORE 2 offers an all-in-one, complete setup to unlock the best virtual experience in the worlds of Zwift. The proven KICKR CORE 2 smart trainer sets the foundation for responsive resistance and reliable power, paired with the Zwift Ride Smart Frame to enable seamless control of your Zwift riding experience at your fingertips.
Designed with simplicity in mind—a single tool that stows away on the frame is all it takes to assemble, dial in your bike fit, and adjust between users. Zwift Ride includes all of the hardware you need to get started on Zwift.
*KICKR smart trainer shown in video is KICKR CORE generation 1, currently available is generation 2.
With all the hardware you need to start Zwifting, Zwift Ride with KICKR CORE is a complete indoor cycling setup to seamlessly ride in the worlds of Zwift.
Ready whenever you are, so you can jump on at a moment’s notice. Plus, it’s easily adjustable to fit a wide range of riders— from 5’ to 6' 6".
Control all of Zwift without ever taking your hands off the bars. Navigate with ease to queue your next ride or workout, shift through gears, use PowerUps, give a Ride On, and more.
Zwift Ride offers a sleek, space-saving setup that’s impressively quiet. It’s smaller than a traditional bike and trainer, but still fits most riders.
In-game gradient changes automatically adjust the KICKR CORE’s resistance, so you’ll sweat it out on epic climbs and fly down descents just like you’re out on the road.
When connected to your smartphone, tablet, computer or GPS bike computer, KICKR CORE 2 smart bike trainer automatically controls your resistance based on the software or route.
KICKR CORE provides these vital cycling metrics on your indoor ride.
Faster, more stable app pairing with automatic firmware updates and improved device sync through the wifi connection.
Streams data from heart rate monitors and other controllers directly through the trainer to your training app, reducing device conflicts.*
*Coming soon: KICKR BRIDGE support for Zwift Click v2 and Ride controllers.
Broadcasts power data up to 10x faster than the last CORE, for quicker responsiveness during hard accelerations.
New multi-color LEDs provide real-time feedback on connection status, firmware update activity, and feature states.
Smart trainer with Zwift Cog
Frame with integrated controllers
Zwift Ride with KICKR CORE is thoughtfully designed for the home, and is more compact than a standard trainer and bike setup.
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The Zwift Ride bundle now comes with the upgraded Wahoo KICKR Core 2 trainer, replacing the original Core. While the smart frame itself remains unchanged—still offering built-in controllers, virtual shifting, and full rider adjustability—the Core 2 adds major enhancements. Key upgrades include WiFi connectivity for seamless updates, Race Mode with faster data transmission, KICKR Bridge for sensor consolidation, improved stability with redesigned legs, clearer multi-color LEDs, and a refined flywheel for a more realistic ride feel. Since September 2024, all new Zwift Ride bundles include Core 2, giving riders a more connected, responsive, and reliable indoor cycling experience.
Race Mode boosts responsiveness by increasing the trainer’s power broadcast rate from 1 Hz to up to 10 Hz. Instead of sending averaged power once per second, it updates with every flywheel revolution, capturing small wattage peaks during high-speed sprints or attacks. The result is more precise pacing, drafting, and timing of accelerations in competitive scenarios. Available only with Wi-Fi, Race Mode brings a premium racing advantage to KICKR CORE 2, making virtual competition more accessible and accurate.
The Zwift Ride with KICKR Core 2 is essentially a complete smart bike, combining a smart frame with the upgraded Core 2 trainer. It offers most of the functionality of premium smart bikes at less than half the cost, making it one of the best-value options for indoor cycling. Key advantages include built-in Zwift controllers, quick height and fit adjustments for multiple riders, and easy storage thanks to its split design. While it lacks premium extras like climbing simulation, haptics, or broader app compatibility, it delivers excellent Zwift-specific performance, reliability, and versatility—perfect for dedicated Zwifters or newcomers.
The Zwift Ride with KICKR Core 2 does not include a Zwift membership, which must be purchased separately. The package provides the smart frame, upgraded Core 2 trainer with pre-installed Zwift Cog, and Zwift Click controllers—everything needed to start riding, except the subscription. While past promotions bundled a year of Zwift with certain trainers, this offer no longer applies. Current membership options are billed monthly or annually, making ongoing access a separate cost to consider. In short, the hardware delivers a complete setup out of the box, but Zwift access requires its own subscription plan.
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