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This post presents a chart, reviews, and videos to help you compare 5 of the Best Smart Turbo Indoor Trainers. One of these trainers could be your key to taking your cycling speed and fitness to new levels, indoors.<\/p>\n

Indoor training is on the increase, in all months of the year. For example, in January 2019, 15.2% of cyclists uploaded indoor rides. That was triple the number of cyclists who uploaded indoor bike rides in January of 2016. This increase is being seen throughout the year, not just in winter. With a smart trainer, you can have fun while training really hard and really smart. It is a tool you can use to become fitter and faster than you have ever been before.<\/p>\n

Chart Comparing 5 of the Best Smart Turbo Indoor Trainers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
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\"Tacx<\/a>
Tacx NEO 2<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/th>
\"Elite<\/a>
Elite Drivo II<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/th>
\"JetBlack<\/a>
JetBlack WhisperDrive Smart Turbo Trainer<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/th>
\"Wahoo<\/a>
Wahoo Kickr<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/th>
\"Saris<\/a>
Saris CycleOps H3<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Price<\/strong><\/td>Usually around $1,470, but click here for the latest price on Amazon<\/a><\/td>Usually around $1200, but click here for the latest price on Amazon<\/a><\/td>Usually around $1400, but click here for the latest price on Amazon<\/a><\/td>Usually around $1200, but click here for the latest price on REI<\/a><\/td>Usually around $875, but click here for the latest price on Amazon<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Connectivity<\/td>Ant+ & Bluetooth<\/td>Ant+ & Bluetooth<\/td>Ant+ & Bluetooth<\/td>Ant+ & Bluetooth<\/td>Ant+ & Bluetooth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Compatibility<\/td>Campagnolo\/Shimano\/ SRAM 8-12 speed<\/td>Shimano\/SRAM 9\/10\/11<\/td>Shimano\/SRAM 10\/11 speed<\/td>Shimano\/SRAM 10\/11 speed<\/td>Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo 8\/11 speed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Compatibility
\nWeight (note: weight limit of most airlines = 50 lb)<\/td>		47 pounds (21.5 kg)<\/td>42 pounds (19 kg)<\/td>37 pounds (17 kg)<\/td>46 pounds (21 kg)<\/td>50 pounds (21.3 kg)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Max. Resistance<\/td>2,200 W<\/td>2,300 W<\/td>2,500 W<\/td>2,200 W<\/td>2,000 W<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Max. Gradient Simulation<\/td>25%<\/td>24%<\/td>16%<\/td>20%<\/td>20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Claimed Power Accuracy\u200e <\/td>\u200e<1%<\/td>+\/- 0. 5% accuracy \u2013 said to be the best on the market<\/td>Not stated<\/td>Around 1%<\/td>+\/- 2%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cassette included?<\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td>No, but they do supply thru-axle end-caps<\/td>Yes, ships with an 11-speed Shimano\/SRAM compatible cassette<\/td>Does not ship with a skewer or a cassette<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight of flywheel<\/td>Simulated\/Virtual 276 pounds (125 kg)<\/td>13 pounds (6 kg)<\/td>14 pounds (6.5 kg)<\/td>16 pounds (7.25 kg)<\/td>20 pounds (9 kg)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Through-axle Compatible:<\/td>With adapter <\/td>Thru-axle adapters included<\/td>Included<\/td>Included<\/td>Works with 130 mm & 135 mm quick-release axles, and 142 cm & 148 cm thru-axles. Adaptors included<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Noise Levels<\/td>Pretty much silent, except of course for the sound of your drivetrain<\/td>Reasonably quiet, but not as quiet as the Wahoo<\/td>Despite the name, a bit noisier than the competition<\/td>Nothing but a quiet hum<\/td>59 decibels at 20 mph (a fridge is 55 decibels; an air conditioner is 60)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Noteworthy<\/td>No calibration required, ever. This upgrade includes useful left\/right power and stroke analysis<\/td>With your own cassette, expect a realistic bike ride with almost no sound; amazing +\/- 0. 5% accuracy, said to be best on the market; factory calibrated, never needs a zero offset;<\/td>Innovative, very competitively priced; runs off your own power so you can use it in a shed; provides a stable yet springy ride that feels realistic<\/td>All-time most popular trainer. It is pretty much silent! Easiest trainer to set up, because it's the only one that comes with the cassette pre-installed. Just plug and play!<\/td>Built-in power, speed, & cadence measurements<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n