Kinetic Road Machine Fluid Trainer Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased the Kurt Kenetic two months ago, and am thrilled with its performance and quality. If you are considering purchasing a trainer, fluid trainers are the way to go. Basically, there are four major types of trainers: Magnetic,Wind, Rim Driven, and Fluid. The later is the best, hands down! Fluid resistance trainers are more quiet, smoother and more realistic than any of the others mentioned. The only drawback to the fluid trainer is that over time they can leak resistance fluid.There are three companies that have solutions to this drawback. I highly recommend that you research all three and test them out where possible. A good review page is Roadbikereview.com . The CycleOps Fluid 2 is ultra smooth and quiet. They have a limmited warranty on thier products, but are known for standing behind their trainers for life, and will fix any issues probably for life! The One Up Trainer has all the advantages of a fluid trainer, but uses no fluid in its designe, it is made in America and carries a life time warranty. The Kurt Kinetic, which I decided to purchase, is IMHO, the best because it utilizes a sealed fluid unit and therefore is guranteed not to leak. These three units are roughly the same price, around $260.00. Steep? Think of it this way, This product is going to be your companion for many winters, so don't buy a loud, crappy one with crappy customer service! You'll regret later that you didn't spend the extra $75 or $80 on a quality product. I also tested the Blackburn Fluid, $100 bucks cheaper, not bad for price, but since it is new to the market I was unsure about durabillity or how well they stand behind thier trainers after warranty expiration. I have heard amazing testimonials of how Cyclops, Kurt, and One Up, have replaced parts and even whole trainers, no questions asked! Google these three companies and see for yourself.

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The Kinetic Road Machine Rear Wheel Trainer features a smooth quiet resistance from 5-3000 watts, and 6.25 lb. freewheel for realistic coast down. Features: Smooth quiet resistance from 5-3000 watts 6.25 lb. Freewheel for realistic coast down Sealed fluid chamber with magnetically-coupled driveshaft Guaranteed not to leak Unconditional Lifetime warranty on frame and resistance unit Compatible with all bikes with 16" to 29" diameter wheels Optional small wheel adapter required for 16" to 22" wheels

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Kinetic Training Mat Review

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(More customer reviews)There are cushier mats out there, and this one is pricey.If I was to do this over again, I would find a good mat without the logo for less - the logo doesn't do it for me.

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Kinetic Training Mat

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Kinetic Riser Ring Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this to use with my bike trainer.It helps keep my wife happy by preventing scuffs.The riser is solid one piece and durable.I don't think i'll ever have to buy another one (unless it's stolen).

I use it for both my road bike and my mountain bike.

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Kinetic Rear Wheel Trainer Accessories.

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Cycle-Ops Fluid 2 Pro Pack Trainer Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm a serious cyclist, and when it came wintertime, I broke down and finally bought this trainer in October 2008.

But before I got this one, I bought one resistance trainer, then another, then another, and returned all three in sequence. They didn't offer a good 'feel' for the road.

Enter the CycleOps Fluid 2. This has a real road-like feel to it. It's hard to describe exactly what that is, but when you ride this unit versus cheap imitation models, you'll know it immediately. It doesn't "skip" during accelerations is the best way to describe it.

Set up is super easy. Just make sure you have a metal skewer on your rear wheel, as the types your bike comes with are likely to crack. My box had one in it, so it was an easy swap.

Next, screw the adjusting barrel to fit over your rear skewer, slide the yellow handle upward, and voila, you're done! To increase the tension, turn the yellow handle clockwise. It's that easy.

After riding for an hour, you'll notice 1) how quiet it is 2) how smoothly it accelerates 3) how well it dissipates heat (feel it after the ride, and it is barely warm indicating the flywheel is shedding heat, which is the major cause of failure in resistance trainers). Better yet, you'll notice no wind produced, which always bothered me about other models. If I want hot air blowing up my butt, I'll listen to an Obama presidential address. There's no place for that in a bike trainer.

The sturdy yellow handle is the engineering marvel that makes this such a great product. Set it once by turning it to the desired wheel pressure, and you're done. Then, all you have to do is flip it up to start, down when you're done. With all the other models, you had to turn the adjusting screw about 1,000 times to start, and repeat to end the workout (or just leave it in the attached position, which is not good for the unit OR the rear wheel). This was a real pain in the wrist. Not so with the "magic" yellow handle (as I like to call it). It is fiendishly clever and I wonder why nobody ever developed it before now.

I like the fact that there is NO cable to increase or decrease resistance. The units with a cable that runs from the unit and mounts on your handlebars are useless, in my opinion. THAT IS WHAT MY 20 GEARS ARE FOR!

After a year of quite frequent use, it remains a loyal servant with nary a hiccup.

Is this expensive? Yes, it is. Is it expensive compared to my $5,000 Cervelo? No, it is not. Is it worth the $$$? Definitely.

If you want a trainer that feels more like a real road ride than any other (and I've tried nearly all of them through purchasing [and returning] or at friends' houses), one that is whisper quiet, and one that does not overheat (indicating excessive wear}, then you will have to splurge on yourself. If not, then why get a resistance trainer?

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New Pro Pack Includes: Fluid 2 Trainer, training mat, Bike Thong, 2 Climing Blocks, and training DVD. Trainer: Exclusive Power Band technology offers the widest resistance range without ever touching the unit. Power tuned new larger flywheel for improved road-like feel. Infinite resistance curve ensures increased wattage as you increase speed. Self-cooling mechanisms, including a patented fan design, keep the unit performing better, longer. Training DVD included.

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