To Core or something More

['Kaze Pete]

N00b question: How is the Zwift cog different from a single speed setup (if you have the spacers, etc)?

[hansolo]

The Zwift cog comes with a “Shifter” that enables virtual shifting. It might look like a singlespeed but it has 24 “gears”.

 

['Kaze Pete]

That makes sense, thanks. I'm using Trainingpeaks Virtual, and it has virtual gears in the app (+/- keys) although I use the Kickr Core exclusively in ERG mode, executing workouts in TPV which disables the +/- keys. Gotta do what the coach says, not changing the program!

['Kaze Pete]

I bought my Core in March this year, upgrading from an old Elite InOut (about 15 years old now?).
The Core hasn't skipped a beat, unless the strange whirring sound it started making a while ago is taken into account. Luckily that was due to the chevron stickers on the fly wheel  coming unstuck and  made a noise around when pedaling. Luckily I could just push them back onto the unit and they've not come unstuck again.

Usage stats on the Core:
Distance: >1600km, Time > 58 hours. kCal > 32000kCal.

Been rock solid so far. Not sure where the WiFi will make a difference, updates seem few and far between (if any). I switch the unit off after rides.

Running TrainingPeaksVirtual on an old iPhone SE2, with a FongKong Lightning to HDMI & audio adapter so I can read the screen

Happy with my Core!

Edited July 6, 2025 by 'Kaze Pete