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Smart trainers

Direct-drive smart trainers: sourced specs, published power-accuracy findings, price and who each suits.

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JetBlack VictoryDatabase-backed
BikeRadar and road.cc both praise the JetBlack Victory (reported $399). What they measured, what is missing, and why stock and support matter.
Saris H3Database-backed
Saris showed the H3 Plus at a $479.99 sale price (regular $699.99). What reviewers measured on the H3 it replaces, and who should buy.
Tacx Neo 2TDatabase-backed
Garmin lists the Tacx NEO 2T at $1,099.99, with a $899.99 promo. What reviewers measured, its virtual flywheel trade-off and who should buy.
Tacx Neo 3MDatabase-backed
Garmin lists the Tacx NEO 3M at $1,799.99. BikeRadar, OutdoorGearLab and DC Rainmaker on accuracy, ERG and motion, and who should skip it.
Wahoo KICKR Core 2Database-backed
The KICKR CORE 2 costs $549.99. Three independent reviews disagree on ERG and connectivity. Who should buy it and who should pick the Victory.
Wahoo KICKR V6Database-backed
The KICKR V6 lists at $1,049.99 in the US and sold near $849.99 in 2026 sales. What reviewers measured, and who should skip it.

JetBlack / Smart trainer

Victory

1,800 Wmax power claim

16%max grade

Saris / Smart trainer

H3 Plus

2,000 Wmax power claim

20%max grade

$480US store

Garmin (Tacx) / Smart trainer

Tacx NEO 2T

2,200 Wmax power claim

25%max grade

$1,100US store

Garmin (Tacx) / Smart trainer

Tacx NEO 3M

2,200 Wmax power claim

25%max grade

$1,800US store

Wahoo / Smart trainer

KICKR CORE 2

1,800 Wmax power claim

16%max grade

$550US store

Wahoo / Smart trainer

KICKR (2022, WiFi)

2,200 Wmax power claim

20%max grade

$1,050US store

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