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Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 compatibility

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Quick answer

The Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 accepts 130 mm quick-release, 135 mm quick-release, 12 × 142 mm thru-axle and 12 × 148 mm Boost thru-axle, ships with a Shimano/SRAM HG (HyperGlide) freehub, and supports Shimano/SRAM HG (HyperGlide), SRAM XD Driver Body and SRAM XDR Driver Body. A cassette is included (11-speed 11-28T Shimano/SRAM HG (also offered in a Zwift Cog config)).

See the parts & setup checklist for the Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 →

Thru-axle adapter

Ships with adapters for 130/135 mm QR and 12×142 / 12×148 mm thru-axle.

Specifications

Drive typeDirect drive
Axle standards130 mm quick-release, 135 mm quick-release, 12 × 142 mm thru-axle and 12 × 148 mm Boost thru-axle
Thru-axle adapterIncluded
Freehub (in box)Shimano/SRAM HG (HyperGlide)
Freehub optionsShimano/SRAM HG (HyperGlide), SRAM XD Driver Body and SRAM XDR Driver Body
Cassette11-speed 11-28T Shimano/SRAM HG (also offered in a Zwift Cog config)
Max cassette speed11-speed
Virtual shiftingYes
ProtocolsANT+PLUS, ANT+FEC, BLUETOOTH, WIFI
Power accuracy±2%
Max power1800 W
Max gradient16%
Flywheel5.4 kg
MSRP$549
StatusCurrent

Linked standards: 130 mm quick-release, 135 mm quick-release, 12 × 142 mm thru-axle, 12 × 148 mm Boost thru-axle · freehubs: Shimano/SRAM HG (HyperGlide), SRAM XD Driver Body, SRAM XDR Driver Body

Does the Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 fit your bike?

26Drops straight in3Fits with parts1Not supported
  • Elite AvantiDrops straight in
    • You’ll fit your own cassette (or buy a matching one).
    • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
  • Elite Direto XRDrops straight in
    • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
  • Elite JustoDrops straight in
    • You’ll fit your own cassette (or buy a matching one).
    • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
  • Elite Justo 2Drops straight in
    • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
  • Elite Suito-TDrops straight in
    • You’ll fit your own cassette (or buy a matching one).
    • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
  • Elite TuoDrops straight in
    • Wheel-on — it clamps your rear axle and uses your existing wheel and cassette.
  • Elite ZumoDrops straight in
    • You’ll fit your own cassette (or buy a matching one).
    • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
  • JetBlack VOLT V2Drops straight in
    • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
    • You’ll fit your own cassette (or buy a matching one).
    • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
  • Kinetic R1Drops straight in
    • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
  • Saris H2Drops straight in
    • You’ll fit your own cassette (or buy a matching one).
    • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
  • Saris H3Drops straight in
    • You’ll fit your own cassette (or buy a matching one).
    • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
  • Tacx Flux 2 SmartDrops straight in
    • You’ll fit your own cassette (or buy a matching one).
    • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
  • Tacx NEO 2Drops straight in
    • You’ll fit your own cassette (or buy a matching one).
    • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
  • Tacx NEO 2TDrops straight in
    • You’ll fit your own cassette (or buy a matching one).
    • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
  • Tacx NEO 3MDrops straight in
    • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
  • Van Rysel D100Drops straight in
    • Ships with the Zwift Cog — virtual shifting means no cassette to match.
  • Van Rysel D500Drops straight in
    • Ships with the Zwift Cog — virtual shifting means no cassette to match.
    • You’ll fit your own cassette (or buy a matching one).
    • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
  • Wahoo KICKR CORE 2Drops straight in
    • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
  • Wahoo KICKR MOVEDrops straight in
    • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
  • Wahoo KICKR V5 (2020)Drops straight in
    • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
  • Wahoo KICKR V6 (2022)Drops straight in
    • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
  • Xplova Noza SDrops straight in
    • You’ll fit your own cassette (or buy a matching one).
    • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
  • Zwift Hub (classic)Drops straight in
    • Drops straight in — adapter and freehub are covered out of the box.
  • Zwift Hub OneDrops straight in
    • Ships with the Zwift Cog — virtual shifting means no cassette to match.
  • Magene T300Fits with parts
    • Needs a thru-axle adapter (sold separately).
    • You’ll fit your own cassette (or buy a matching one).
  • Tacx Flux S SmartFits with parts
    • Needs a thru-axle adapter (sold separately).
    • You’ll fit your own cassette (or buy a matching one).
  • Wahoo KICKR SNAPFits with parts
    • Needs a thru-axle adapter (sold separately).
  • Tacx Flow SmartNot supported

    No support for your 12 × 142 mm thru-axle axle on this trainer.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. The Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 supports 12 × 142 mm thru-axle, 12 × 148 mm Boost thru-axle. The thru-axle adapters are included in the box.

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