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Reviews
Independent, protocol-level reviews of cycling hardware. Bike computers, power meters, radar lights, smart trainers, pedals, and more.
Australian brand Jetblack ships a $649 direct-drive trainer that competes with the Wahoo KICKR Core. Four weeks of testing shows it punches well above its weight.
Garmin鈥檚 third-generation NEO sets a new bar for road-feel, accuracy, and downhill simulation. Six weeks of structured training put it through its paces.
The Magene T500 brings 卤3% accuracy, 12% max grade, and a wheel-on design to $349. The cheapest Magene trainer.
The Magene T600 brings self-powered operation, 卤2% accuracy, and 20% max grade to $799. A serious mid-range challenger.
The Magene T600 Eco brings direct-drive, 卤2.5% accuracy, and 18% max grade to $499. The cheapest direct-drive trainer in 2026.
The Tacx NEO 2T brings self-powered operation, road feel, and 卤1% accuracy to the mid-premium tier. A long-term review after 1,200 hours.
The KICKR V6 replaces the KICKR V5 with multi-axis motion, self-powered operation, and 卤1% accuracy.
The KICKR Core 2 brings improved accuracy, lower noise, and ERG-mode refinements to Wahoo's mid-range direct-drive trainer.
Zwift's first smart trainer delivers ERG-mode accuracy comparable to the KICKR Core at a $599 price. After 4 months of indoor use, here's how it stacks up.
Elite's entry-level direct drive trainer hits a $449 price point with reasonable accuracy. After 800 hours of indoor use, here's the breakdown.