Bike Resistance Trainers
Giantex Steel Bike Trainer Stand, Indoor Bicycle Exercise Magnetic Stand w/ 8 Levels of Resistance, Bike Stationary Workout Trainer Stand,Black
$65.99
- 8-Level Resistance Settings: The resistance of our indoor bicycle trainer can be adjusted from level 1-8 through a handlebar mounted switch (lowest resistance 1, highest resistance 8) to simulate all riding conditions, depending on your exercise intensity and speed requirements. You can enjoy a real road riding experience at home regardless of the weather.
- Sturdy Steel Construction: Constructed with heavy-duty A3 steel, the solid extra-wide frame ensures maximum stability with a maximum load of 330 pounds. This bike trainer stand is designed for high compatibility and it fits well for any road or mountain bikes with 26″-28″ or 700C quick release tires.
- Silent & Smooth Operation: This noise reduction magnetic wheel roller helps reduce the sound of rotation and avoid disturbing others, especially for use in apartments and shared space. The noise is mainly related to the material and tread of the bicycle tire, and it is strongly recommended that you switch to road tires to reduce noise.
- Easy to Set Up and Store: Featuring a front wheel riser block, a quick release skewer and a manual, this bike trainer stand is super easy to set up and mount your bicycle in. The quick release system works very well and you can have your bike out within several seconds and the folding design makes this magnetic bike trainer easy to store when not in use.
- Adjustable Feet Protectors: The non-slip feet caps help secure the bike trainer and hold it in place during your workout and protect the floor from scratches. The thickness of the foot cap is adjustable in 5 levels and you can rotate the caps to choose the appropriate thickness to level the trainer for safe riding.
Sheila –
I ended up sick not to long after I ordered this so have not been able to use it yet. It seems really sturdy though. I look forward to getting to use it when I get better. Was fast shipping. Thank you
Sheila –
T Customer –
You’ve seen the reviews complaining of a loud scraping noise and mine arrived that way too. But magnetic resistance is silent by design. Being a retired engineering technician I decided to open the plastic flywheel housing and found the source of that noise. The missing washer for the pivot bolt was stuck to the resistance ring magnet inside and it was scraping the matching steel plate making an unholy scraping howl. I pulled the washer off then carefully put the halves of the plastic housing back together. In fact I changed the orientation of the adjustment cable from horizontal to vertical for a less-kinked travel before fighting the invisible repulsing magnetic forces to align and set the screw holes together while finding the same screw threads (not making new threads) when securing them.
The bolt, nut, Allen wrench and washers were shipped in a little unsealed plastic bag inside a sealed foam box with the resistance housing. For those of you experiencing that horrible scraping noise now you know what to do. Find a friend who is handy if you need help. I’ve supplied this info to the manufacturer and they said they’d forward it internally to take care of the problem going forward.
This heavy duty unit has my complete confidence. It is incredibly well engineered and well constructed for the price and it runs completely silent. The footprint is very small and is even totally suitable for my very short winter studio hallway. In fact I can lift it into my open closet door to tuck it away resting on two small padded coffee cans. Elevating and tucking it this way means I don’t need to disassemble it between uses. Also using a plywood-topped milk crate for a step makes it so easy to get on and off.
One more thing. I needed to replace my rough knobby with a smooth new $20 Bell cruiser whitewall tire for my long unused ’97 Bridgestone MB4. I notice a scattering of tire rubber rubbings on my patio floor during the repair and testing phase. They were from the new tire rubbing against the steel roller while finding the right wheel pressure setting, enough to assure no slipping but not enough to create unnecessary wear. I laid a sheet of newspaper under the crossbar for a ten minute ride today but it didn’t catch it all. Have your vacuum cleaner handy when you set yours up but do buy one of these by all means.
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Bruno Fornelli –
I bought this trainer as an amateur cyclist who’s trying to build up stamina for warmer weather. I use it with my Trek Domane AL2 road bike. I did not find this product easy to assemble, as the directions lacked detail and the photos were blurry. However, once we realized that different components were adjustable, it was easier to put together. After figuring that out, I think the trainer is easy to use and it stores nicely. It does get kind of loud, but that doesn’t bother me. Very nice for the price, especially if you’re new to cycling and don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars.
Bruno Fornelli –
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So I had been toying around the idea of buying a bike trainer, and took sometime to actually buy it. It was easy to set up, but then again I’m on the Mechanical side of things so no problem for me. Now I had not been on top my bicycle for like 5 years, but I LOVE this, it wasn’t expensive and its giving my a wonderful workout. and its reminding me of my childhood being around 10 when you would ride your bike (outside) all day long.
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Sarah –
Use a smooth tire to reduce noise. I also use iPod ear buds under industrial type ear muffs. Good exercise and easy to store when it’s time to take the bike outside in spring.
Sarah –
Holly –
Good thing the box was so well taped – the inside was a mess! Hardware lose in the box, front tire riser chipped, etc. The instructions covered 80% of use, 19% on install and 1% of assembly. No assembly narrative, only pictures – and weak/small pictures that were next to useless. Luckily they only go together so many ways so by trial and error I found the correct way (I think!). The resistance wheel seems to get easier and harder as it rotates so the ride isn’t smooth nor consistent enough to exercise really. My wife will give it a try before I send back. However, with the 8 tension settings actually being only 2 (hard and impossible) I don’t see us keeping this thing.
Holly –
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This trainer is so loud that I cannot use it. Super dissapointing. Not worth the price paid.
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T Customer –
Works as well as expected. A bit awkward to set up. Not difficult, just awkward
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Dextr –
I noticed the lack of reviews for this trainer so I’m leaving a detailed one for this very reason.
First off, the unit arrived within 3 days, so kudos to the seller for that. Most of all though this is a fantastic bike trainer. It is being used on a single gear bike and the resistance is great!
One thing to note however, is that since this is a magnetic resistance trainer it can get very loud. Unfortunately non magnetic trainers are very expensive so for the price this item is 5/5. The quality seems quite good as well and the included front wheel chock/stand is much larger than expected which was a happy surprise. This particular trainer is a pretty good deal for those with rear quick release wheels as it comes with the special quick release bolt you’ll need. Purchased the whole thing for $80 in 2020 and am very happy.
Dextr –
netwiz777 –
I purchased this to use as a poor mans exercise bile to watch tv in the living room as I ride. The noise is a little distracting but not overpowering the tv audio. The different levels of effort arent instantly distinhuishable, but going from 1 to 8 you will notice it. Easy to put together and set your bike up. Well worth the price.
netwiz777 –