Bike Trainer SUggestion
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2014-11-24 10:35 AM |
Veteran 405 New York, Connecticut | Subject: Bike Trainer SUggestion I am in the market for a bike trainer and have a budget of ~$400. I have been looking at the cycleops Fluid trainer but want some recs. I live in a NYC apt and need it to be quiet. Please let me know what you all ride and any suggestions |
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2014-11-24 10:48 AM in reply to: husse23 |
Expert 2098 Ontario Canada | Subject: RE: Bike Trainer SUggestion With that budget you should be able to pick up a Cyclo ops fluid pro or a KK machine either one will serve you very well for years to come. I use a Fluid Pro and love it but the KK machine is every bit a good and may have some advantages given the isolated fluid system it uses. |
2014-11-24 11:07 AM in reply to: husse23 |
2014-11-24 11:35 AM in reply to: husse23 |
Pro 6582 Melbourne FL | Subject: RE: Bike Trainer SUggestion I have only used a Kurt Kinetic fluid trainer such as this one below. Its quiet (my bike and fans make more noise that it does) and has a very reliable power vs speed curve to use Virtual Power training. There have been recent posts on this Forum and the other forum about the CycleOps Fluid 2 (a similar type of fluid trainer) exhibiting inconsistent resistance. Never ever saw anything for the Kinetic trainer on this type of issue. http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/bik/4771913645.html
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2014-11-24 1:39 PM in reply to: husse23 |
Elite 7783 PEI, Canada | Subject: RE: Bike Trainer SUggestion Personally I would go with the Kurt Kinetic over the Cycleops. I've had my Fluid2 leak twice and as mentioned above, the power curve is not consistent. This is a good article to read if you haven't already. http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/11/2014-winter-trainer-recommendations.html One suggestion I have is, don't expect it to be "quiet" (a relative term of course). In fact, there is a Q&A in that link that says they are all basically the same as far as noise with the exception of one particularly loud one. |
2014-11-24 2:42 PM in reply to: RRH_88 |
Member 587 | Subject: RE: Bike Trainer SUggestion I have been using a KK Road Machine for several years now. My wife bought it for me when the kids were younger so I could train at home. Although I prefer the open road, the KK trainer was one of the best investments made in relation to tri gear. |
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2014-11-24 2:44 PM in reply to: axteraa |
Expert 2098 Ontario Canada | Subject: RE: Bike Trainer SUggestion The Fluid 2 and the Fluid Pro are 2 very different Beasts The PRO has a much broader power band and is very consistent thru out its range at least that's been my experience with it, given the choice between a Fluid pro and a KK I would take the fluid pro hands down, if I had to chose between and a fluid 2 and a KK on the other hand I would take the KK without hesitation. |
2014-11-24 3:42 PM in reply to: RRH_88 |
Elite 7783 PEI, Canada | Subject: RE: Bike Trainer SUggestion Originally posted by RRH_88 The Fluid 2 and the Fluid Pro are 2 very different Beasts The PRO has a much broader power band and is very consistent thru out its range at least that's been my experience with it, given the choice between a Fluid pro and a KK I would take the fluid pro hands down, if I had to chose between and a fluid 2 and a KK on the other hand I would take the KK without hesitation. That's a good point. I used a Fluid Pro for a few weeks and would have no issue with it at all. |
2014-11-24 6:09 PM in reply to: axteraa |
Veteran 1900 Southampton, Ontario | Subject: RE: Bike Trainer SUggestion Originally posted by axteraaOne suggestion I have is, don't expect it to be "quiet" (a relative term of course). In fact, there is a Q&A in that link that says they are all basically the same as far as noise with the exception of one particularly loud one. If you are referring to only fluid trainers then yes I believe thats fairly accurate. The magnetic ones that I have had in the past were horrendously loud and I regularly annoyed my family with them until getting a Cyclops Fluid2 trainer. My trainer is in the basement and I can ride and not be heard on the main floor. |
2014-11-24 6:18 PM in reply to: #5069561 |
Member 78 Pineville, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Bike Trainer SUggestion I bought a used Kurt Kinetics Road Machine two years ago on eBay, and I have used it weekly with no issues at all. Highly recommended. It also works really well with Trainerroad and virtual power. |
2014-11-24 6:52 PM in reply to: husse23 |
467 , Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Bike Trainer SUggestion I can't recommend any specific trainer, but I did just get a mailer from Nashbar and they have some of those trainers that have been named at pretty good sale prices. |
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2014-11-25 3:58 AM in reply to: MikeD1 |
2014-11-25 10:15 AM in reply to: husse23 |
New user 30 Northwest | Subject: RE: Bike Trainer SUggestion I have a Cycle Ops Mag+, it's really loud! I have to put on headphones to hear the TV or Music while training. I'm sure my family doesn't appreciate it, especially when I'm pushing lots of watts! With your budget, definitely look at a fluid trainer. |
2014-11-25 1:22 PM in reply to: axteraa |
Regular 606 Portland, Oregon | Subject: RE: Bike Trainer SUggestion Originally posted by axteraa In fact, there is a Q&A in that link that says they are all basically the same as far as noise with the exception of one particularly loud one. While a mag trainer might have a little more noise since the it is basically vibrating from every pass of the magnets, there is not nearly the difference that most people claim. I'd bet the majority who say: "My new fluid trainer is so much louder than the old mag" are really just comparing an old worn out piece of equipment vs a new well lubed one. Of course there will be more noise in something that has been in use hundreds of hours. My old Tri club had weekly spin sessions where everyone brought their own trainer. We had KK's, cycleops, blackburn (nashbar brand) and the cheapo $75 amazon trainers all together. The noise difference from one to the next was negligible. At $400, you are getting close to KICKR territory, which would be a cool step up in functionality. Otherwise, save the cash here for a PM which again, would get you a real benefit. I just don't see the value in paying 5X as much for something that maybe lasts twice as long with no other real solid benefits. (BTW, I have an old cycleops mag. I have no problem hearing over it. I'd guess the tire noise is louder than the rest of it.) |
2014-11-26 1:04 PM in reply to: dfroelich |
788 Across the river from Memphis, Tennessee | Subject: RE: Bike Trainer SUggestion Originally posted by dfroelich My old Tri club had weekly spin sessions where everyone brought their own trainer. We had KK's, cycleops, blackburn (nashbar brand) and the cheapo $75 amazon trainers all together. The noise difference from one to the next was negligible. I have one of the cheapo Amazon mag trainers. Even with some hearing loss, I have little problem hearing the TV. Walking Dead is giving me some issues, but there's not a lot of loud going on there anyways. |
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