tldr; Reddit praises the ThinkRider X2 as the best budget direct-drive trainer, offering Wahoo-like performance at a fraction of the cost.
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โThinkRider X2 is the budget king. Power accuracy is within 1-2% of my Assioma pedals.โ
59 Reddit opinions analyzed โข Last updated 2/24/2026