Hello, i’ve been looking at a bunch of trainers. My friend own a Neo 2 which i do enjoy but it’s a tad bit expensive for my current situation. I’ve glanced at Elite suito but saw that people didn’t like it for reasons. If i get lucky i may be able to buy a Kickr 2018 at 20% discount. Should i do…

I am not the expert, but here are my personal picks: Neo 1 & 2 Not the 2T until they fix the power data issues. CycleOps Hammer, H2 and the rebranded Saris H3 . Make sure to load the latest firmware that addresses the old issues. If you find a prior Kickr17 refurbished , that is a good buy. …

Loving my Cyclops hammer h2 was $680 brand new. I use it with my MTB which has boost spacing

My 2016 Kickr is still working great, but we need to add another trainer to the household. I had planned on buying a 2019 Kickr, presuming that Wahoo would make some changes to resolve the issues that plagued the 2018 model. With Wahoo deciding to leave the 2018 Kickr unchanged, I’m now re-evaluat…

[image] CZS: Can anyone with experience with both the Kickr and the Neo comment on the feel of the Kickr flywheel vs the virtual flywheel of the Neo? I have the Kickr17, Neo 2 and H2: The best way I can describe it is “different”. The Virtual Flywheel is not really better or worse to me. …

Thanks Chad, fantastic information as always. :wink: For me personally, accuracy is of little concern since I pair my 4iiii powermeter as the primary power source, inside and out. I’m primarily concerned about reliability, connectivity (ie dropout free), and “feel”. Sounds like the Neo wouldn’t …

You mention connectivity, and that reminds me. I have had some intermittent issues with the Neo 2 and TR via Windows and ANT+. Just a few dropouts in some sessions. No issues at all with TR mobile and BLE. In the same setup (Win & ANT+) I have even fewer issues with the K17 & H2. Not sure there…

Hi Chad, I’m still bouncing between these trainers, possibly the newer iterations if them. I’ve been riding a Cyclops fluid trainer for years. On TR I find it pretty easy to hold a steady cadence during the intervals and hit my power numbers (using stages PM). However when I road the Kickr 18, I…

Yeah, the change from a fluid resistance to ERG control is a different feel for sure. I spent many years honing ERG use on real flywheel trainers. CycleOps Powerbeam Pro > my first Hammer > Kickr17 > H2 > Neo 2 Other than the slight change in feel, ERG use on the virtual flywheel of the Neo 2 was…

Thanks Chad, That was a really great reply. With some great points. I think what I was saying is very similar to your training partners thoughts. Regards

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