Fluid2 Quality Question
10-13-05, 02:39 PM
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Fluid2 Quality Question
Just curious to hear from those of you that have owned this product and put it to some use. I've read a few reviews mentioning leaking and increased noise with use. For you current owners, would you recommend it?
10-13-05, 02:52 PM
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Mine is still working well after 2 years. I use it about 3 hours per week through the winter. No leaks and I have not heard any noise increase. Before I bought it I saw a lot online about leaks, but from what I could tell, most of the problems were with earlier models.
10-13-05, 02:54 PM
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It likes to vibrate sporadically when I'm in 53-17, and vibrates almost all the time in 53-15 and above (all at 100RPM). It's kind of annoying, but I can deal with it. No leaks yet, pretty quiet except for the vibrating at higher speeds.
10-13-05, 03:05 PM
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I've been punished by my Fluid2 for just over 1 year. No leaks and no noise. It provids very smooth resistance and ramps up nicley as you go faster.
I get a very slight and hardly noticable bit of vibration when I am really cranking on it. However, I'm not sure if it is coming from the trainer or from the bike becasue the vibration is different if I have my roadie vs. my commuter mounted on the trainer.
T.J.
I get a very slight and hardly noticable bit of vibration when I am really cranking on it. However, I'm not sure if it is coming from the trainer or from the bike becasue the vibration is different if I have my roadie vs. my commuter mounted on the trainer.
T.J.
10-14-05, 04:05 AM
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Five long winters...I even use it when I can still ride outside. When it's cold, I'll ride faster shorter distances, then finish on the Fluid2.
Absolutely never had a problem.
Saris is an excellent company...they make Cycleops. The trainers all have a lifetime warranty. Period.
Absolutely never had a problem.
Saris is an excellent company...they make Cycleops. The trainers all have a lifetime warranty. Period.
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Originally Posted by Tequila Joe
I get a very slight and hardly noticable bit of vibration when I am really cranking on it. However, I'm not sure if it is coming from the trainer or from the bike becasue the vibration is different if I have my roadie vs. my commuter mounted on the trainer.
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10-14-05, 07:45 AM
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I have a fluid2 an early model that did leak,
I've had it for about 4 or 5 years? Anyhow I called
graber products (saris, cyclops) and they sent me a new
resistance unit, and prepaid postage for returning the old
unit. Very good customer service.
I don't have a problem with vibration, nor noise but I do set
it up on a mat when I use it. Mostly I ride my rollers or outside.
marty
I've had it for about 4 or 5 years? Anyhow I called
graber products (saris, cyclops) and they sent me a new
resistance unit, and prepaid postage for returning the old
unit. Very good customer service.
I don't have a problem with vibration, nor noise but I do set
it up on a mat when I use it. Mostly I ride my rollers or outside.
marty
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Originally Posted by craigery
Does the Fluid2 tear up your sqewers(sp?)?
Excellent trainer, excellent company. 'Nuff said.
10-14-05, 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Waldo
Seeing as it comes with one, not so much.
Excellent trainer, excellent company. 'Nuff said.
Excellent trainer, excellent company. 'Nuff said.
Awesome. Thanks!
