Function/FeatureCycleOps HammerElite DrivoTacx NEO SmartWahoo KICKR V2/2016
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Price for trainer$1,199USD$1,199$1,369$1,199
Trainer TypeDirect Drive (no wheel)Direct Drive (no wheel)Direct Drive (no wheel)Direct Drive (no wheel)
Available today (for sale)YesYesYesYes
Availability regionsGlobalGlobalGlobalGlobal
Wired or Wireless data transmission/controlWirelessWirelessWirelessWireless
Power cord requiredYesYesNoYes
Flywheel weight20lb/9kg13.2lbs/6kgSIMULATED/VIRTUAL 125KG12.5lbs/5.7kgs
Includes cassetteNoNoYes (11 Speed SRAM/Shimano)
ResistanceCycleOps HammerElite DrivoTacx NEO SmartWahoo KICKR V2/2016
Can electronically control resistance (i.e. 200w)YesYesYesYes
Includes motor to drive speed (simulate downhill)NoNoYesNo
Maximum wattage capability2,000w2,296w @ 40KPH / 3,600w @ 60KPH2,200w @ 40KPH2500w @ 30MPH
Maximum simulated hill incline20%24%25%20%
FeaturesCycleOps HammerElite DrivoTacx NEO SmartWahoo KICKR V2/2016
Ability to update unit firmwareYesYesYesYes
Measures/Estimates Left/Right PowerNoPaid option (9EUR)NoNo
Can directionally steer trainer (left/right)NoNoWith accessoryNo
Can simulate road patterns/shaking (i.e. cobblestones)NoNoYesNo
MotionCycleOps HammerElite DrivoTacx NEO SmartWahoo KICKR V2/2016
Whole-bike physical gradient simulationNoNoNo
Can slide forward/back with movementWith Tacx NEO Motion Plate (Accessory)
Can rock/tilt side to side (significantly)NoNoNo
AccuracyCycleOps HammerElite DrivoTacx NEO SmartWahoo KICKR V2/2016
Includes temperature compensationYesN/AN/AYes
Support rolldown procedure (for wheel based)YesN/AN/AYes
Supported accuracy level+/- 3%+/- 1%+/- 1%+/- 2%
Trainer ControlCycleOps HammerElite DrivoTacx NEO SmartWahoo KICKR V2/2016
Allows 3rd party trainer controlYesYesYesYes
Supports ANT+ FE-C (Trainer Control Standard)YesYesYesYes
Supports Bluetooth Smart FTMS (Trainer Control Standard)YesYesYesYes
WiFi or EthernetNo
Data BroadcastCycleOps HammerElite DrivoTacx NEO SmartWahoo KICKR V2/2016
Transmits power via ANT+YesYesYesYes
Transmits power via Bluetooth SmartYesYesYesYes
Supports Multiple Concurrent Bluetooth connectionsNo, just oneNo, just oneNo, just one
Transmits cadence dataYesNo
Bridging or re-transmissionNo
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