And speaking of general problems for Elite, when doing turbo sessions without erg mode, I found it was quite easy to end up running out of gears and spinning out. Even with a 50x11t combination – actual road, not gravel – I had to pedal uncomfortably fast to hold 250w. I’ve got a pretty noisy drivetrain at the moment and that might explain the differences, which are trivial in any case. Setup Tip:If you use a 10-speed cassette make sure you have the same spacer behind the cassette as on your bike otherwise shifting might not be the same as on your bike. I received my refurbished Core and setup was easy, everything in the box. At first connection I updated firmware as promped by Wahoo app and did the required spindown afterwards. First ride was perfect. Trainer is super silent and even power data are perfectly aligned with those from my Favero power meter. Sent data to DCR Analyzer, difference 0.8%.

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The Flow Smart uses Bluetooth Smart Open and ANT+ FE-C to transmit data, has a magnetic resistance unit and provides cadence, power and speed outputs. How much you have to spend will ultimately dictate what kind of smart trainer you get, but it’s certainly possible to put together a good indoor cycling setup on a tight budget.Level mode:We’ve built 10 levels, each with a progressive resistance curve, just like riding outside. For example, the faster you pedal, the harder it gets – simulating rolling and air resistance. same proven flywheel technology and advanced algorithms pioneered by Wahoo's original legendary trainers. Bluetooth Smart FTMS: This follows the industry standard Bluetooth Smart FTMS control, which is basically the Bluetooth variant of ANT+ FE-C for controlling trainers. Wahoo doesn’t do this yet.

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I am happy with the CORE, I have initially got a NEO V1 but had to return it due to incompatibility with disc-brake bikes. At this price, it’s a little disappointing that a cassette isn’t included and, at 21.5kg with no carry handle, it’s not the easiest thing to move about. Overall, however, the Neo 2T is about as good as it gets in terms of performance.For a wheel-on trainer, the Saris M2 is noticeably quiet. It can’t quite compete with the better direct-drive trainers, but it’s not far off (tyre choice will affect this, though).

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I’m not sure the Vortex was accurate, from what I see Wheel On trainers can be ‘generous’. What I do know though is that they aren’t typically 20% easier. Set-up was easy with the myEtraining and Upgrado apps to update the firmware and also calibrate the trainer. ERG mode was also very responsive with programmes such as Zwift and Wahoo SYSTM.

To update: Today, I called Wahoo customer support and had a chance to speak with some of their team leaders. We went through a process to re-establish the unit’s connection with first my phone, and then my AppleTV. The speed/power signal, to my surprise, did return. I also recreated the static buildup scenario with them, but was not able to cause the trainer to disconnect. ERG Mode: Setting a specific power level – i.e. 225w. In this mode, no matter what gearing you use, the trainer will simply stay at 225w (or whatever you set it to). As usual, I put the trainer up against a number of power meters to see how well it handled everything from resistance control accuracy, to speed of change, to any other weird quirks along the way.