Wahoo and Zwift Team Up for Hundreds off with New Membership Bundles

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The holiday shopping season coincidentally aligns with the annual return of indoor riding season. And if you’re in the market for a new trainer this holiday—for yourself or as a gift—there are great deals on some of the best indoor cycling trainers.

Bicycling’s Test Team are big fans of several trainers in Wahoo’s Kickr product range—previously awarding them Gear of the Year and Gold Awards in testing. We’re also known to frequent the digital racing and riding worlds of Zwift during colder and darker months. So, it piques our interest when the two brands combine for a special deal ahead of Black Friday 2023.

Kickr x Zwift Membership Bundles

Arriving just in time for the holiday season, Wahoo Fitness announced new Kickr x Zwift membership bundles. The bundled pricing includes one year of Zwift and is available across the entire Wahoo Kickr indoor trainer range. With the bundle, riders have the necessary hardware and software to start riding, training, and racing on Zwift.

When purchased directly through wahoofitness.com and zwift.com, Wahoo’s base-level direct-drive Kickr Core trainer has a new lower bundle price ($599.99) and now includes a pre-installed cassette (riders can choose 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12-speed). The Kickr Snap, the brand’s lowest-priced wheel-on smart trainer, is available for $399.99.

Below is pricing for the rest of the Kickr range with one year of Zwift and full reviews for each Wahoo trainer.

• Kickr: $1,399.99

• Kickr Rollr: $699.99

• Kickr Move: $1,699.99

• Kickr Bike Shift: $3,099.99

• Kickr Bike: $4,099.99

The Kickr Core (without a cassette) is available for $499.99 when purchased through other Wahoo retailers (not Wahoo or Zwift’s websites). Riders with Kickr trainers purchased at other Wahoo retailers can take advantage of a discount-price Zwift annual membership ($99.99) upon registration of their product.

Additionally, Wahoo introduced a new onboarding process through its Wahoo app that simplifies and improves product setup. Along with the improved ready-to-ride functionality, all rides on Zwift are now shared with the Wahoo app. Riders’ workout history (indoors on Zwift and Systm or outdoors using an Elemnt computer) is accessible in one place.

Wahoo Kickr + Zwift Trainer Deals

Kickr Core

As one of the most affordable direct-drive trainers, you might expect the Kickr Core to be no-frills and feel cheap. Compared to the standard Kickr, the Kickr Core makes some sacrifices in watts (max 1,800W for Core vs. 2,200W on Kickr), power accuracy (2% on Core vs. 1% on Kickr), and ease of storage. But the Core has a similar ride feel at a much lower price. The Kickr Core was my home trainer for the past three seasons without issues. It is a solid choice if you are not concerned with pushing big watts or competitive racing leagues.—Tara Seplavy

Kickr V6

The sixth-generation Kickr is my go-to trainer. Wahoo refined the trainer’s compatibility, comfort, and connectivity since releasing the original Kickr. Swapping to a direct-drive trainer benefits cyclists who desire a more realistic ride feel and accurate data.

The Kickr has a few key advantages over lower-cost direct-drive units, including more accurate power readings, a wider range of gradient simulation, a heavier flywheel (for a better ride feel), and increased stability for harder efforts. The Kickr also includes soft, flexible Axis feet that provide just enough float to make you more comfortable during longer training sessions. This combines to create the best all-around trainer for riders seeking the most out of their online riding and racing. The ability to easily attach your preferred bike to the Kickr makes it a good choice for the space-conscious indoor rider.—Trevor Raab

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Kickr Bike Shift

Wahoo’s Kicker Bike Shift is the next step from a bike-on-smart-trainer setup for serious indoor riding. Not only will you stop the wear and tear on your bicycle, but the Shift is a quieter and smoother experience. The Shift is easily adaptable to different riders’ fits, making it a great choice in multi-rider households. With multiple connection protocols, the Shift works with most riding and training platforms, with a hardwired connection for the most robust link when participating in competitive online racing.—Matt Phillips

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Kickr Move

Wahoo dubs its latest smart trainer Kickr Move. As the name suggests, Wahoo added about eight inches of fore-aft motion to the Kickr platform via a redesigned base. Kickr Move shares its flywheel with the Kickr V6, so the ride feel is identical. The Kickr Move ramps up and responds to accelerations or virtual gradient changes like the V6.

Noise output from trainers is a big concern for apartment dwellers or riders with roommates. And, like the Kickr V6, the Move makes almost no noise. Like most high-end, direct-drive trainers introduced in the last few years, the Kickr’s most significant sound when riding is your bike’s drivetrain.—Dan Chabanov

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More Indoor Training Essentials

Wahoo Kickr Mat

A trainer mat helps dampen sound and vibration while protecting your floor from sweat and spilled energy drinks (and even puke if you go too hard in an interval).

Zwift Play

Add Zwift Play to your trainer bike’s bar to enhance gameplay while riding and racing in Zwift. Test editor Dan Chabanov swears by them.

Suunto Wing

These sweat-resistant bone-conductive headphones are perfect for listening to music, podcasts, or bike races while logging trainer miles. I’ve tested them on the trainer and the trail with good results.

Lasko Utility Fan

A fan is essential for keeping cool during indoor rides. More expensive, trainer-specific integrated fans are available, but this heavy-duty fan from Lasko is a cost-effective alternative used by many indoor cyclists.

Wahoo Elemnt Bolt Bundle

This Wahoo computer and sensor bundle is great for the rider with a non-smart trainer who wants to Zwift.

Zwift Annual Membership

Do you already have a smart trainer and want to save on Zwift? Purchasing a yearly Zwift subscription for $149.99—that’s two months of free Zwift compared to month-to-month membership plans.

How We Tested

Bicycling’s test team rode, raced, and trained extensively on all of these indoor trainers. We tried them with different bikes and compared them head-to-head with other brands’ trainers and other Wahoo units. We collectively logged thousands of virtual miles in Zwift on these trainers and tested various accessories during our rides.

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