Wahoo Kickr Core 2 with Zwift

[stompandgo]

Oh, you have the model with the Cog. I did not know that they offered it on the Core 2. I have not worked with this, but from what I understand, it should have come with a remote. That is how you shift the virtual "gears". Does that work?

 

[stompandgo]

Here's your problem:

The Zwift Cog + Click is a 14 tooth single-speed cog, compatible with almost any 8-12 speed bike and a two button digital remote that’s easy to attach to wherever you’d like on your handlebars, that offers 24 virtual gears of resistance when used with Zwift. The Zwift Click’s virtual shifting functionality only works on the Zwift platform.

If you have no intention of using Zwift, then a cassette that matches your drivetrain may be a better choice.

If you plan to do all your riding in Zwift, the Zwift Click will allow you to shift virtually and the single speed Cog will be perfectly suitable for ERG mode workouts.

 

[stompandgo]

You should still be able to set the ERG to the lowest setting (usually not zero) and ride.

 

[Extreme1]

Here's your problem:

The Zwift Cog + Click is a 14 tooth single-speed cog, compatible with almost any 8-12 speed bike and a two button digital remote that’s easy to attach to wherever you’d like on your handlebars, that offers 24 virtual gears of resistance when used with Zwift. The Zwift Click’s virtual shifting functionality only works on the Zwift platform.

If you have no intention of using Zwift, then a cassette that matches your drivetrain may be a better choice.

If you plan to do all your riding in Zwift, the Zwift Click will allow you to shift virtually and the single speed Cog will be perfectly suitable for ERG mode workouts.

Ahh okay, now it’s making sense. Not sure what I’m going to do yet. I just want it to be easy, it looks like it may not be.

 

[Extreme1]

You should still be able to set the ERG to the lowest setting (usually not zero) and ride.

I’ll try this.
Thank you for your help.

 

[Extreme1]

One more question. It looks like it requires 4G Wifi. I have 5G in my house. I can’t get the trainer to connect to WiFi, could this be why?

 

[stompandgo]

There should be nothing special about the wifi in the trainer. Is your phone that runs the app connected to your home wifi? Did you pair the trainer to Bluetooth first? After it is connected to Bluetooth, you need to connect it to your home wifi. Does the Kickr app see your wifi SSID?

 

[RunForTheHills]

There should be nothing special about the wifi in the trainer. Is your phone that runs the app connected to your home wifi? Did you pair the trainer to Bluetooth first? After it is connected to Bluetooth, you need to connect it to your home wifi. Does the Kickr app see your wifi SSID?

By 4G he probably means 2.4GHz support. If he only has 5GHz WiFi enabled in his home, then devices that only have 2.4GHz radios wouldn't be able to connect to it. It's a problem for a lot of smart home (IOT) devices as well. Most WiFi routers will have both radios and the option to enable 2.4GHz though.

 

[Extreme1]

There should be nothing special about the wifi in the trainer. Is your phone that runs the app connected to your home wifi? Did you pair the trainer to Bluetooth first? After it is connected to Bluetooth, you need to connect it to your home wifi. Does the Kickr app see your wifi SSID?

Yes my IPhone 17 is connected to my home WiFi.

Yes the trainer is paired to Bluetooth on my phone and is showing Connected.

Yes the Wahoo app with Kicker sees the WiFi but won’t connect after numerous tries.

 

[stompandgo]

Understood, but every 5GHz router/gateway/AP I've ever worked with has 2.4GHz support. Doesn't mean that they don't exist.

 

[stompandgo]

What do you use for wifi?

 

[Extreme1]

By 4G he probably means 2.4GHz support. If he only has 5GHz WiFi enabled in his home, then devices that only have 2.4GHz radios wouldn't be able to connect to it. It's a problem for a lot of smart home (IOT) devices as well. Most WiFi routers will have both radios and the option to enable 2.4GHz though.

I just upgraded to the ATT Air WiFi and it’s been a pain for older, simpler devices. The 5G light is lit on the router, but the 4g light is not illuminated.

 

[Extreme1]

What do you use for wifi?

ATT Air WiFi. I just got it a few weeks ago, supposedly an upgrade.

 

[Extreme1]

Do you think that the WiFi not being connected is part or all of the problem?

 

[stompandgo]

Requirements​

• a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connection, channels 1-11
  • (802.11 b/g/n, 20 and 40 MHz channel widths)
  • For firmware updates, if a static Wi-Fi access point is unavailable, a phone with a data connection can be used as a temporary Wi-Fi hotspot
  • Note: In the case of some routers, the controlling device (computer) must be connected on the same subnet as the trainer (2.4GHz) in order for the trainer to be visible to the controlling device. This is a structural limitation of the router.
    Routers identified with this limitation: Century Link C4000XG

 

[stompandgo]

You'll need it to run Zwift on a computer.

I found this from a Ring support channel. It describes how to set up the 2.4GHz radio in the ATT Air.

1. Using your phone take a photo of the sticker on the back of your Att Air Router to easily reference the info you will need, then open your browser on a computer.
2. Using the info from the sticker, in the search bar type in the router IP address. It starts with: http:// Your browser may get upset and say you are about to enter an unsafe website, ignore that and continue to the IP address website.
3. There should be a darker blue bar across the top of the page. Click on “Home Network”.
4. Then click on “Wi-Fi”
5. Using the info from the sticker, type in the “Device Access Code”.
6. At the end of the first section titled “Wi-Fi”, Look for “Advanced Options” and click on it.
7. Go to “2.4 GHz Wi-Fi Radio Configuration”, find “Wi-Fi Operation”. If it is turned off, turn it on.
8. Then go down to “Channel”. The Following info is copied & pasted directly from the Ring Support Site: “Change your wifi channel to 1, 6, or 11. These are usually the least crowded channels. If your router is already broadcasting on channel 1, 6, or 11, change the channel to one of the others.” Change the channel as directed.
9. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click “Save”.
10. Wait about 5 min for your Wi-Fi to adjust the new settings. It will disconnect from all of your already connected devices and then automatically reconnect after a few minutes.
11. Now when you try to connect to a Ring device (or in my case a Wi-Fi enabled pool pump as well), your Wi-Fi network should show up!
12. Hope this helps & Good Luck!

 

[Extreme1]

Thanks so much for all your help.

Ill call ATT to see of they can send a technician and get me 2.4 in my house. Our home computer is in the office and there’s no room for my bike and trainer in there.

If I remove that orange cog, can I just put on a 11 speed cassette and still use the trainer?

This was supposed to be simple.

 

[RunForTheHills]

I have a Kickr Run treadmill and use it with Zwift. I was using a long HDMI cable from my PC to the TV in front of the treadmill, but I switched to an Apple TV appliance. It runs Zwift fine, but without as much detail as the PC. It connects to the Wahoo via Bluetooth for speed and incline control. I also connected my Garmin watch to it for heartrate.

 

[RunForTheHills]

Configuring 2.4GHz is something they can do remotely. They won't have to roll a truck for that. I have an XFinity router at my work apartment and they have the option of configuring it yourself through their phone app. At my home in SoCal where my treadmill is located, I have Ubiquiti APs and was able to connect the treadmill's WiFi just fine.

 

[stompandgo]

I believe that you can remove the Cog and install an 11 speed cassette.