Comments on: Bike Trainer Reviews-Choose Properly To Not Lose Money

By: Barrett

Barrett — Thu, 10 May 2012 03:47:23 +0000

How about the Lemond Revolution?

By: Ron Fritzke

Ron Fritzke — Fri, 04 May 2012 13:12:29 +0000

Danni, They come with everything you need for the rear wheel. You'll likely need something to put under your wheel to keep your bike level. You can use something as simple as a thick book or you can use a Sunlite Forza Riser Block Gray, a CycleOps Stackable Climbing Block for Indoor Bicycle Trainers, or a Kinetic by Kurt Fixed Riser Ring (Black). I use the last one, and like it a lot.

By: Danni

Danni — Fri, 04 May 2012 12:59:38 +0000

Hi Ron,
Me again. Sorry to ask a really basic question, but I’m not sure how a trainer comes packaged (or if there’s extras I need to buy) … On your opinion, I’ve looked into, and am going for the Kinetic Road Machine or the CylcleOps Magneto – do they both come with front and back wheel components? Some videos on Amazon show only the back wheel ‘bit’, so I want to make sure I’m buying everything I need to make sure I’m training stationary and stable.
Many thanks,
Danni

By: Ron Fritzke

Ron Fritzke — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:16:22 +0000

Hi Danni, If the finances aren't too tight I suggest the Kinetic Road Machine or the CycleOps Magneto. Otherwise, the CycleOps Wind Trainer is good. Best of wishes for staying fit...and congrats on giving up smoking!

By: Danni

Danni — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:50:29 +0000

Hi Ron,
Wow, I’m a novice so this is overwhelming. It’s approaching Winter in Australia, and dodging cars on the road is not appealing, so I want to get my hybrid bike out, but would rather do it in the garage. Given up smoking too so terrified of putting on weight and want to get the cobwebs off the bike.
I would really like your opinion on whether to go fluid or a wind trainer. The noise won’t matter if I’m in the garage, but I want something comfortable and reliable that won’t break down on me.
What do you suggest?
Thanks Ron.

By: Ron Fritzke

Ron Fritzke — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 14:35:43 +0000

Hi Mark, I heard the same thing long ago, but after years of riding my carbon frame on the Road Machine's predecessor, there has been no trouble. There is actually a review that makes a case for the rock and roll's movement being hard on the frame, although the concern isn't shared by other reviewers. See the video here.

By: Mark

Mark — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 01:25:02 +0000

Great website! Love the reviews. Looking to purchase my first trainer. I’ve read elsewhere that trainers like the Kinetic Road Machine put stress on the bike frame, especially carbon frames. Supposedly the Rock & Roll would be better, but I’m a bit nervous about trying that one as my first trainer. What are your thoughts on frame stress?

By: John Fergasen

John Fergasen — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:20:08 +0000

Considering that the cups are shaped for a quick release (Kurt Kinetic and CycleOps include a quick release with their trainers that matches the cups precisely), I have a suspicion that the cups wouldn’t hold your ‘axle and nut’ assembly very well.

By: Leo neves

Leo neves — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:48:15 +0000

Thanks for your opinion! God bless!

By: Ron Fritzke

Ron Fritzke — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:04:49 +0000

Hi Leo, I'd recommend the Kurt Kinetic Road Machine, or the Cycleops Supermagneto Pro for very good quality trainers that a 29er will fit onto. You'll want to get a smooth tread tire when using a trainer since an aggressive tread will wear out prematurely and will be very loud on a bike trainer.