MID RANGE SHOWDOWN: KICKR CORE vs ELITE DIRETO X vs TACX FLUX 2

Vorrei acquistare uno di questi 3
E vorrei comandarlo da Garmin Explore 2 per fare degli allenamenti salendo e scendendo i watt o la pendenza
Quale di questi farebbe al caso mio?
Grazie

Thank you for your " review". Absolutly didnt help to chose. Where are the shortcomings? breakdowns?

Hello,
So, I've received my K-core and have ridden 3-4 times this week. What i noticed is that the power reading on the trainer is 10-20W higher than the one on my assiomas.

How do you get to conclude a trainer is 1-2-3% accurate? I prompted a few people and they all seem to say they see discrepancies of 10-20 ... 30W even ... and apparently they just leave with it.

What is you tip on this? Setting my FTP 20W higher on zwift? On the wahoo app? Increase the FTP ref when selecting my workout?

Something else? 😅

Thanks in advance for your feedback,
Cheers,
Seb

I have been having problems with Direto XR, there is a rumbling noise. I contacted the company, they sent me a video to follow. Then I spent a time and money to do the fix they suggested and it didn't work. I have read other people have the same problem, I think it is just low quality bearings. :( very disappointing

Just ordered a TACX NEO 2T with the New Plates 2 give me some movement.
4me the Best Indoor Trainer Available Hands Down .

KICKR CORE or ELITE DIRETO XR-T? Which one would you choose?

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Kicker core is the best!

Hi there, do you have a review on Elite Swito?

I keep understanding "Dorito" and now i'm hungry.

I wonder if the issues with Elite X mentioned in the video was fixed on the new Elite XR model. Anyone?

Witch one do I need to choise? I can choose between Flux 2 vs Direto XR vs Core? Thx!

Kickr Core is the WINNER!

Have you tested the FUEGO 1.0?

Hello all,
I am a MTB rider and want to buy my first smarttrainer.
Is there a special recommendation for MTB? I think about TACX Flux 2, Kicker Core, Direto XR-T.

I hope u can help me

Is it not a Kickr (and not core) that is shown in the sound test? Is the sound the same as the Kickr Core?

Hi, can I Bluetooth connect the tacx with my garmin edge and swift at the same time ? Many thanks

Nice video, thanks :) how do you reckon Tacx flux 2, have you tried it 39-23 with 12% gradient 4K?

Hey man am interested with the flux s but am also kina scared because of the accuracy issues will I notice any difference????

Great video thanks!

Wish I knew about the Direto Belt issue.. mine just broke after 16 months of use. Now not available in their store. Hopefully will get a replacement soon..Seems to be a known issue as their Facebook group is flooded with ppl having the same issue.

Sir, thanks you for the great comparison. Buying my first smart trainer and decided that direct drive was a better choice. Not concerned about noise or getting a cassette sense I run Campy. Been driving myself crazy trying to figure out which one. Not a high power rider but like riding the hills. Used to live in Southern California and now live flat Houston and a not so friendly bike city.
I also I like that your comment that the Kickr is better on the low watts and its made with metal. Also the blue tooth setup seems to better with the Core. I don't think I will notice the difference in a couple of percent of grade. Been off my bike for about 5 years now. Going to go with the Kickr Core!

I've been going back and forth between Kickr Core and others in their price range for days. Nearly went with the Direto XR, but there's just something I don't like about the plastic housing. Most others are similar in that respect. After lots of agony I finally settled with the Kickr Core, partly because it's nearly as good as it's more expensive sibling (for $300 less) and I love the industrial metal build. I hope I didn't fall for the 'branding/hype' though. Hope I made the right decision.

Hi , my original 2018 Flux needs to go back. I have the option of Flux S or paying for a Flux 2 - I use it lightly. Is it worth paying extra ?

what about the KK R1? it has the rock and roll side to side and it cost $150 less. Please help.

Excellent video, very informative and right to the point

What would be your choice between the directo xr and kickr core???

I had the option to buy between flux and the core. The Kickr Core went out of stock :/

Should I go for the flux now or wait for Core to come back in stock?

Hi does the kicker core works fine over carpet floor ?

Hi ! If you have to choose between the flux 2 and kcker core considering that you only have the bike a trek madone 4,5 (no tools, extra parts or adapters) which one would you choose ? I have equal thoughts on both !

Hey, in my country Elite dealer support is trash. I'm a 16-year-old triathlete and I'm debating whether I should buy the Wahoo Kickr Core or the Tacx Flux 2 Smart. I often do my training sessions on Zwift and I'm searching for the most accurate information when it comes to speed, cadence, and power. What smart trainer would you recommend?

Hi All, I want to purchase either the Core or the Flux 2. I’ve watched the excellent video and read all your comments. Yes, seems to be negatives with all the trainers.....Have there been any updates to the Flux 2? I live in Israel and dealer support for Tacx is far better than the Core. Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated as my purchase preference is the Flux 2. Thank You!!

Hello,

I wanted to ask if Direto X needs some additional calibration other than this which is done via Mytrainer APP ?

I saw some videos on the internet where people are adjusting also belt strech using some screws in the trainer, but there’s no such tutorial in the manual or your website, can anyone help me ? Regards, BK

Hello there ! I've got my self the Tacx Vortex Smart but for more that I try I always get stuck on the hills as soon it gets at 5% or more..
I've been trying to to calibrate it but still nothing...any help please

hello, what about the callibrate? i dont know what that is mean??? i want to buy direto x also !!! thanks in advance...

I have a road bike and a 2017 Salsa Fargo (drop handlebar mtb with boost in the rear for plus size tires). Can either of these trainers work with my mtb?

Calibration?

I'm about to get a Kickr Core. I only have a Bluetooth receiver, will it be able to transmit the power? Or I need ant+ for this?

Direto x is spot on. Great trainer

Interesting video. Thank You! I'm ordered Direto X to Russia. Hope it will be work without issues. )

Finally, the video I've been searching for!! (though I was actually looking for the elite suito rather than the drivo)

I was so happy that there was a Dutch company in the market for direct trainers (being a Dutchman myself), but I'm afraid their Flux model is just not good enough. The first one was noisy and the second one has a very strong rubber smell. If I had known that I'd have bought a Wahoo or Direto :-(

Actually I’m using a Tacx Booster trainer. Is it relevant realism feeling difference between the one I’ve got and these ones? What is the best one under this point of view between the three you’ve presented? And what is, in your opinion, the absolute best one about realism of feeling? Thank you

Went with the Kickr Core. So far no issue at all. Unit does output a weak ANT+ signal so having an active USB cable so the dongle can be placed next to the unit body is a must-do to prevent drop outs.

Great review but i miss a peace of information that i found important. This top slopes usually are measured for 75 kg set (bike plus ciclist). I am 82 so we are talking about 90 kg. With my old tacx i-flow Tacx claimed 7% but over 4.1% the resistance stays the same and speed decrease. I am kind of afraid that with this Turbo trainers i have the same problem around 9%. All reviews never focus this and i am pretty sure that i am not the only over 80 kg that like to suffer in climbs over 10%. Where can i get this info?
Thanks

Great video, thank you. I have a question regrading the Direto, which you mentioned briefly but no one seems to talk about, the thing you mention when doing over/under intervals, that is something that I would want to use the trainer for, would the lack of transitioning quickly to the low power be a deal breaker for you on the Direto? also not reviewed here but how would that compare to the H2?

Been riding rollers when forced to train indoors (which isn't that often in North Carolina), but finally broke down and bought an Elite Suito. I already had a VIP membership with CleverTraining (and accumulated 32 points from previous purchases) and they just started their 20% off VIP sale, so only paid $650 with free shipping. Ordered on Friday AM, and it arrived via Fedex on Monday AM! Only ridden it twice but so far so good. Still experimenting with different training software and haven't tried Zwift yet. Really seems like the best bang for the buck!

I had Direto and I probably won't go back to Elite. I bought Wahoo today.