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Bike Resistance Trainers
Saris Fluid2 Indoor Bike Trainer, Smart Equipped Option, Fits Road and Mountain Bikes, Compatible with Zwift App
$199.99 $299.99
- KILLER COMBO: A combination of the #1 best selling bike trainer in the USA and a speed sensor that’s ready for any virtual – or non-virtual – training ride.
- QUIET: Fluid resistance provides a quiet and consistant ride. Noise level: 69 decibels at 20 mph
- PROGRESSIVE RESISTANCE: Offers the widest resistance range and road-like feel
- CONNECTIVITY: Included speed sensor connects you with Rouvy, Zwift and other indoor cycling apps. Includes one month subscription to Rouvy virtual training app
- COMPATIBILITY: Trainer comes with a quick release skewer that will work on most bikes in place of their own quick release, if a bike has a thru axle you will need an additional adapter to make the bike fit (9712t, 9707t, 9733t). Thru Axle Adapter: Sold separately for 142x12mm and 148x12mm bikes.
- FEATURES: Wheel on (no need to remove wheel or disasemble bike), foldable frame, leveling block, and cooling system that moves air through trainer to keep it cool
BHN –
Installation was a breeze. Took me 20 minutes from out of the box to assembly completion. Most difficult part was to get the resistance unit fixed to the frame. Saris provides online manuals and a quick glance to the picture with the completely assembled unit helps too. I use this trainer with my SunSeeker EZ recumbent which has a plush, broad seat with back support. Sturdy trainer construction, not too loud when exercising (I plug LOOPs into my ears), and I will see how this works out for reducing my winter belly body fat. One definitely needs an uplift unit to place the front wheel on. This Fluid2 trainer is the most basic indoor bike trainer. I like that.
BHN –
GregSS –
It’s tough to find trainers these days. I was bent on getting a smart trainer, but they were all sold out. i was surprised to find this Cycleops available, considering it’s stellar reputation, but I suppose the trend is to smart machines. FYI: this IS COMPATIBLE with training apps. You’ll need a speed device, sold separately.
Pros: well-built, sturdy, quiet, very smooth, even resistance (shift Bike gears to increase resistance—no extra connection/gearing needed), collapsible, easy storage.
Cons: set up. It’s actually not difficult, but Saris makes a booklet that is unclear at points. For example, when sliding the pin into the bolt-action side, which will connect to the skewer, you must slide the BEVELED end of the tube in first. This is completely unclear in the directions, but DOES matter when connecting to the bike and tightening things down. Also, make sure the fan and main power unit (both are connected to the same piece of metal, which attaches to the legs), are positioned correctly: the bulky power unit on the left, the fan blade unit on the right. If you reverse these during attachment, it will adversely affect the rear dial adjustment once the bike is mounted. Believe it or not, the manual does not illustrate a fluid 2 trainer, which has these two pieces, so it could be easily mixed up during install.
Once I got passed a frustrating moment or two with set up, the trainer worked like a dream. My old trainer, a Giant that is 12 years old, is nowhere near as smooth or quiet as this Fluid 2. I love it. I use a yoga block to elevate the front, but you can use books, a rolled-up towel, etc. If you want to smart train, you’ll need the additional accessory. If you’re happy without it, I believe this is the best non-smart trainer for the money.
GregSS –
White Rabbit –
I bought a Cyclops fluid trainer maybe 15-20 years ago. Recently I noticed that it was leaking fluid, and in retrospect it had been getting noisier and running a bit rough for over a year or so. It was time to look for a replacement. I found many options, some very high tech and pricey. I’ve had fan trainers and magnetic trainers in the past. The fluid trainer works best for me. I didn’t need anything that required subscriptions to training services that I could do without. I also did not need something that would generate training data that I had no use for. I just wanted a sturdy, stable, and relatively quiet machine. I opted for a slightly upgraded version of my old Cyclops, which was now available through Saris, the Saris Fluid2. It meets my needs. I’m impressed with how quiet it is. I control the intensity of my effort by varying the gears on my bike or varying my cadence. It was fairly easy to set up. I highly recommend the Sari Fluid2 for someone looking for a no-frills, solid, quiet trainer.
White Rabbit –
REGENT D. –
Easy to assemble / quality of this product / sturdy when training / easy to adjust tension / good price
because of Black Friday sale
REGENT D. –
Pierre Garnier –
La qualité est médiocre, produit reconditionne vendu comme neuf les pièces ne s’emboîtent pas une catastrophe
Dommage ce fut une grande entreprise jadis mais c’est en perdition passer votre chemin !!!
Pierre Garnier –
Trees –
Simply put only buy this if youre fine with throwing $300 down the drain.
I bought this a little over 1 month ago and its make a weird thumping noise. You can only return or replace things within a 1 month window. Also the “smart equipment” doesnt work unless you pay for a subscription to an app on your phone which they dont really tell you. Youre better off getting a regular bike computer and hooking it up on your rear wheel while also using a totally different indoor trainer.
Trees –
Luis TejMuñ –
Entrenador muy bueno y no tienes que estar seleccionando la resistencia es muy cómodo y muy útil para entrenar en casa, los materiales se sienten muy resistentes, muy buena compra es lo que esperaba!!
Luis TejMuñ –
Márton Gombos –
I can’t really elaborate on the title – however you have to pay attention to correctly position the few parts that need assembling.
Márton Gombos –
Sandy Knopoff –
Last winter, I went through a few magnetic trainers – they kept breaking and I was too lazy to search for another one.
This year, I went the fluid trainer route, mainly to see if it could keep up with my watts.
Upon receiving the package, it took about 20 minutes to assemble – a few of the pictures weren’t exactly clear, and it took a few moments to figure out. I also watched a YouTube video for proper set up procedures.
As of today, 11/19/24, I completed my first 8mi test run on Zwift. My road bike feels very stable, and I didn’t feel the trainer move when out of the saddle sprinting.
Sandy Knopoff –
Sharon L. Albright –
I’ve had this a few years now with moderate use and I’m still loving it.
Sharon L. Albright –
jaquino60 –
Shipped by a Canadian company, very well packed. Made in the USA bonus. I’m a heavy rider trying to get back into shape and find it very sturdy. Looking forward to be in shape for string.
jaquino60 –
BobMG –
UPDATE: Saris finally got back to me with the information I needed to register the warranty. Thank you, Saris. Rating upgraded to four stars.
This product is very solid and well built. It’s whisper quiet, easy to assemble, and easy to mount/dismount a bicycle. I like it very much.
But in order to register the warranty, I need to enter a “Date Code”, which is supposed to be printed on the box. It is nowhere to be found, on or in the box. I can’t register the warranty without it.
I’ve called Saris many times (customer support is only available 10-3 M-F). I am placed in queue while a recorded message tells me over and over how important my call is to them (ha!), and I am automatically disconnected after ten minutes. I have tried emailing customer support but again, NO REPLY.
Maybe they’re going bankrupt, maybe they are all sick with COVID, maybe they just don’t care. I don’t know. But just be aware that you will get no warranty and no support if you buy this trainer.
BobMG –