Hi all,
I’m looking to get an indoor trainer for the upcoming winter, but I don’t want to use my primary bike (MTB) on the trainer. I’d prefer not to deal with swapping wheels or setup hassle on days when I want to ride outside—hope that makes sense.
I’m currently considering the Wahoo Kickr Core with the Cog and Virtual Shifting setup.
I understand this setup may mainly lock me into Zwift and could limit use with other apps like MyWhoosh. I’m also wondering if it would be better to rather get a cheap “trainer bike” (something basic from Makro or The Hub) that I can permanently leave on the trainer.
Would a cheap bike still work properly with virtual shifting on the Kickr Core Cog setup, or are there limitations I should be aware of?
Also, I’d really appreciate your thoughts on virtual shifting in general—how well it works, any downsides, and whether it’s worth it versus a standard drivetrain setup.
Thanks in advance.
