Comparing Bike Trainers
Specs and Ratings Below | Compare to Other products
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| Price | $1,400 at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers | $1,300 at Backcountry Compare at 2 sellers | $499 List | $650 List $649.99 at Amazon | $369.99 at Backcountry Compare at 2 sellers |
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| Pros | Doesn't require calibration, realistic road feel, broad compatibility, more comprehensive support for third-party apps | Highly accurate, smooth road feel, Wi-Fi connectivity | Affordable direct-drive trainer, good responsiveness, quiet | A low price range for a premium trainer, good responsiveness, smooth, high power accuracy | Easy to set up, affordable, smart controls |
| Cons | Power output/response can lag, pricey, heavy, somewhat of a pain to move around and set up | Expensive, heavy | Lack of handle, less accuracy than more premium models | Still relatively expensive, requires calibration, heavy, slightly aggressive in ERG mode | Loud, lower accuracy than direct-drive trainers |
| Bottom Line | Easily the best bike trainer on the market for supercharged workouts in-season and off-season conditioning | With excellent accuracy and performance, this is one of our favorite trainers for any indoor ride | The Zwift Hub brings direct-drive features to an affordable price point to help you crush indoor rides | A more affordable premium direct drive trainer to get you through winter, rain, and turbo-charged training sessions | Our favorite tire-drive trainer with smart trainer performance and top-notch portability is offered at an excellent price |
| Rating Categories | Tacx Neo 2T Smart | Wahoo Fitness KICKR | Zwift Hub | Saris H3 Direct Drive | Tacx Flow Smart Tra... |
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| Specs | Tacx Neo 2T Smart | Wahoo Fitness KICKR | Zwift Hub | Saris H3 Direct Drive | Tacx Flow Smart Tra... |
| Drive Type | Direct drive | Direct drive | Direct drive | Direct drive | Tire drive |
| Weight | 47 lbs | 47 lbs | 33 lbs | 47 lbs | 21 lbs |
| Type of Trainer | Smart | Smart | Smart | Smart | Smart |
| Communication Protocol | ANT+ FE-C, Bluetooth FTMS | ANT+ FE-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | ANT+ FE-C, Bluetooth FTMS | ANT+ FE-C, Bluetooth FTMS | ANT+, Bluetooth |
| Dimensions L-H-W (inches) | 22.6" x 29.5" x 21.7" | 20" x 28" x 17" | 19.5" x 24" x 18.1" | 31” x 18.5” x 19.5” | 26.6" x 25.6" x 16.1" |
| Storage Dimensions LxHxW | 24.4" x 10.2" x 17.3" | 20" x 9" x 17" | 19.5" x 24" x 18.1" | 8.5” x 18.5” x 19.5” | 22.2" x 16.1" x 9.7" |
| Power Comparison | 1-3 watts, 1% | 1-3 watts, 1% | 5-7 watts, 2.5% | 1-3 watts, 1% | 10 watts, 5% |
| Roll Out Time @ 200 watts | 26 seconds | 57 seconds | 42 seconds | 58 seconds | 6 seconds |
| Flywheel | Virtual | 16 lbs | 10.3 lbs | 20 lbs | 3.5 lbs, Magnetic |
| Axle compatibility | 130mm, 135mm || Adaptors for 142mm and 148mm available through Tacx | 130mm and 135mm skewer and 142mm and 148mm thru axles | 130mm and 135mm skewer and 142mm and 148mm thru axles | 130mm, 135mm compatible || Thru-axle available for 142mm and 148mm through CycleOps | 130mm and 135mm, adapters available for other widths |
| Additional Notes | No Cassette included | 11-speed cassette, QR adapter and hub spacer, thru axle adapter and hub spacer | 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12 speed HyperGlide cassette included | No Cassette included | Skewer |
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