Is this trainer crap?
08-06-07, 10:08 AM
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Is this trainer crap?
I want a trainer for when the winter arrives. From my minimal research I have learned that fluid is better than magnetic and the best trainers are cycleops and kurt kinetic? Rather than spending 300+, is this a good deal, or is it junk? I just want something that is quiet, won't break and isn't a pain to use. Thanks in advance.
Link:
https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...0and%20Rollers
Link:
https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...0and%20Rollers
08-06-07, 10:18 AM
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While I'm sure that trainer would work just fine, you've heard the term "you get what you pay for", right?
08-06-07, 10:27 AM
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I have the non adjustible Travel Trac from Performance and it has lasted for years with no problems. I bought it in about 1998. This one is basically the same trainer.
08-06-07, 11:35 AM
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Never buy a cheap fluid trainer. You've been cautioned.
Kurt for $275 with free shipping;
https://www.1upusa.com/kurtkinetictrainer.htm
Kurt for $275 with free shipping;
https://www.1upusa.com/kurtkinetictrainer.htm
08-06-07, 12:06 PM
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More Kurt propaganda for your edification;
https://www.kurtkinetic.com/wont_leak.php
https://www.kurtkinetic.com/wont_leak.php
08-06-07, 01:18 PM
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Thanks for the replies thus far...
When you say "a lot of spinning" how much mileage do you mean?
I would not likely be exceeding 80 miles per week. I'm know that's nothing to most, but it's where I am at right now.
When you say "a lot of spinning" how much mileage do you mean?
I would not likely be exceeding 80 miles per week. I'm know that's nothing to most, but it's where I am at right now.
08-06-07, 01:46 PM
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That trainer is total garbage. They have basically the same one at Performance which I bought and returned one after one ride. The main flywheel was manufactured crooked and would not rest on my wheel correctly. Also, it was not smooth at all, but rather a pulsating sort of ride.
They are made by Elite, and it's basically one of their low-end fluid models without a flywheel.
They are made by Elite, and it's basically one of their low-end fluid models without a flywheel.
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08-06-07, 01:52 PM
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Take a look at Cycleops, I just bought one used on slime-bay for $125.00. Its rugged, built well, nice set up with fan and easy bike placement.
That one you are looking at would work well for gerbils, ITS CHINESE JUNK!
That one you are looking at would work well for gerbils, ITS CHINESE JUNK!
