Wahoo Kickr Core
Bike Trainer
The Kickr Core is compact
for easier storage without
sacrificing performance.
This direct-drive trainer
uses a 12-pound flywheel,
can simulate climbs up to
16 percent, and integrates
with Zwift, MyFitnessPal,
and other apps. Wahoo
promises that it measures
power up to 1,800 watts.
And in our attempts to
max it out, it felt smooth
and stable. $900
Milwaukee M18 Fuel
½" High-Torque
Impact Wrench
Finding a best-in-class
impact wrench is no small
task—most models these
days are so good that
judging their subtle perfor-
mance differences can feel
like nitpicking. That’s not
the case with this Milwau-
kee and its sheer power.
The compact tool has four
modes, including 1,000
foot-pounds of fastening
torque and a bolt-removal
setting. $449 for tool and
battery
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