Kinetic Rock and Roll Trainer
#1
Peloton Shelter Dog
Thread Starter
#2
out walking the earth
It costs more money, takes up more floor space, and once you get used to not having the bike locked on one plane it's no big deal. There's one in Westwood. Go try it yourself.
#3
Peloton Shelter Dog
Thread Starter
Trainers suck. But this one looked interesting.
#4
out walking the earth
it isn't. it you wanted an interesting trainer that did basically the same thing get the e-motion rollers. otherwise keep riding outside when it's 10 degrees.
#5
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Northeast United States
Posts: 1,147
Bikes: Tarmac, Focus Urban 8, Giant Hybrid
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I just got a Kurt trainer - boring as all get out...and us guys in the NE aren't as lucky as the guy in the video. If I decided to move back to Santa Cruz/No. California - I'd be out everyday. It's about 10 degrees outside here in MA and there's no compulsion to be a hard man and train when there's ice, salt, inattentive drivers & crappola on the road.
Last edited by Essex; 01-16-11 at 06:49 AM.
#6
Double Secret Probation
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Eastern Indiana
Posts: 2,578
Bikes: Madone 6 series SSL, Cannondale CX9, Trek TTX, Trek 970, Trek T2000
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 4 Times
in
4 Posts
I have one. It's nicer then the base KK, but not the end all. I like the movement but it's still a trainer. Look on ebay, I paid around $350 for mine. My LBS is suppose to get some LeMond trainers with the cassette in this week, they look interesting.
__________________
Time to Ride...
Time to Ride...
#7
stole your bike
For the price, meh. I'm still debating whether getting the KK Road Machine makes sense since I can still get a work out on my crappy hand-me-down trainer, plus I ride through the winter so it's only the really bad weather that keeps me indoors. The noise issue is one selling point because the magnetic trainer I have is loud...
__________________
I like pie
I like pie
#8
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada
Posts: 1,430
Bikes: 2010 S1, 2011 F75X
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
I have one. Love it. I've never tried a conventional fixed trainer so I have nothing to compare it to.
#9
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: New York metro area
Posts: 458
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
I have one and it makes riding the trainer far more acceptable than a fixed trainer. The bike has a small natural side to side movement even when seated which provides stress relief for my back, knees and hips. My knees don't ache from trainer workouts like they used to. I emailed Kurt Kinetic and asked where there was a shop near me (Westchester county, NY)that had one in stock that I could ride. They responded quickly. I checked it out and liked it. If I had more head room in my basement I probably would have gotten the e-motion rollers (which I haven't ridden). My ass still hurts more on the trainer than on the road even though I try to constantly shift in the saddle and stand but I think the problem is better on the KK rock and roll. I had been concerned that the slight up and down of the trainer would be annoying but it's not.
#10
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: WNY
Posts: 3,098
Bikes: Factor O2, Caad10, Caad2
Mentioned: 6 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 365 Post(s)
Liked 122 Times
in
78 Posts
I'm looking at them. I like the idea of having some motion. I've read some complaints that they bounce up and down a little, but that the type of front wheel support can help that.
I'll have to check out Ebay. I have not looked there.
I'll have to check out Ebay. I have not looked there.
#12
Senior Member
This trainer has doubled my indoor cycling. The movement creates a very natural road feel, the feeling that you can't stand another minute of indoor cycling evaporates. I still prefer outdoors, even in the winter but there are times , like this week, that 30 inches of snow, constant plow trucks keep me indoors, When that happens this trainer makes a world of difference.
#13
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Boone, North Carolina
Posts: 5,094
Bikes: 2009 Cannondale CAAD9-6 2014 Trek Domaine 5.9
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Pcad, you really need one of these. Then we need a video of you riding it.
#15
W**** B*
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Central IL (Chambana)
Posts: 992
Bikes: Several
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 103 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
I considered the RNR but eventually went with the Road Machine mostly due to space issues. It also helped that I got the RM free with AMEX points.
#17
Peloton Shelter Dog
Thread Starter
#18
Peloton Shelter Dog
Thread Starter
Yeah, I like Gary's idea, I'd try the emotion rollers, maybe have a few spectacular mishaps, but learn how to ride them. Can't be harder than skiing moguls.
#19
CAADdict
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: BF Heaven
Posts: 6,756
Bikes: 2009 Cannondale CAAD9-?
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 5 Times
in
5 Posts
I'm about to pull the trigger on a Road Machine.
The R&Rr seems like it would definitely make being on a trainer more bearable.
From what I see, there is a $170. difference between the two. I think it's worth it.
I have this feeling that I will always wonder "what if" while training on a RM.
I think I'm going to wait and get a R&R trainer.
It's either that, or a used CX bike that I won't mind getting all fudged up with salt and slush and mud.
The R&Rr seems like it would definitely make being on a trainer more bearable.
From what I see, there is a $170. difference between the two. I think it's worth it.
I have this feeling that I will always wonder "what if" while training on a RM.
I think I'm going to wait and get a R&R trainer.
It's either that, or a used CX bike that I won't mind getting all fudged up with salt and slush and mud.
#20
out walking the earth
No, because I've ridden one numerous times and thought is was silly for the reasons I outlined in my post.
I prefer the emotion rollers, and I promise I ride indoors more than you
I prefer the emotion rollers, and I promise I ride indoors more than you
Do you have one? I do and it is the best trainer out there. Only down side is its size, if you want to lug it to races find a static trainer.
This trainer has doubled my indoor cycling. The movement creates a very natural road feel, the feeling that you can't stand another minute of indoor cycling evaporates. I still prefer outdoors, even in the winter but there are times , like this week, that 30 inches of snow, constant plow trucks keep me indoors, When that happens this trainer makes a world of difference.
This trainer has doubled my indoor cycling. The movement creates a very natural road feel, the feeling that you can't stand another minute of indoor cycling evaporates. I still prefer outdoors, even in the winter but there are times , like this week, that 30 inches of snow, constant plow trucks keep me indoors, When that happens this trainer makes a world of difference.
#22
out walking the earth
#23
Peloton Shelter Dog
Thread Starter
#24
Peloton Shelter Dog
Thread Starter
Yeah, that eMotion video is cool, that's the ticket. If I was going to ride indoors. Not yet. Maybe one of these days. I would like to try them. In a rubber room. With a safety net. And an ambulance standing by.