- Functional Home Gym Accessory: This fluid bike trainer fits 26” to 28” and 700C wheels, and comes with a quick-release skewer, so it requires a bike with a rear quick-release wheel. Great for indoor cycling training, also an ideal gift for bicycle lovers.
- Low-noise Training Stand: Compared with the magnetic trainer, fluid trainers are noticeably quieter, a highlight for apartment/condo/shared space dwellers. For a better riding experience, this indoor trainer also features a noise-reduction wheel to lower the noise further.
- Simulated outdoor cycling: The fluid-impelled flywheel mechanism makes sure that the ride provided by a fluid trainer is more road-like in feel. The faster you ride, the higher the flywheel temperature and the thicker the fluid, which means the trainer’s resistance becomes progressively more challenging
- Substantial & Solid: Constructed of an aluminum fluid resistor, and a high-carbon steel stand with the ability to support up to 120 kg / 265 lb, this indoor fluid bicycle trainer provides you with a safe and convenient indoor bicycle training method.
- Specifications: Colour: Black; Suitable wheel: 26” to 28” and 700C wheels; Materials: High Carbon Steel, Aluminum Alloy; Overall dimension: 21.5″ W x 24.5″ D x 16″ H; Max. Load Capacity: 265 lb
Raymond –
First let me say that anyone complaining about noise doesn’t have sense enough to realize it’s the tire, not the trainer making noise. It’s very quiet with a slick tire. The resistance is not really adjustable but it really does seem to be kind of perfect anyway. Its easy at low cadence in an easy gear but drop into higher gears and pick up the pace and the resistance stays with you. Maybe gets a little tougher. I thought it might be a little too easy but 15 minutes later I was wondering if it was too hard. You can easily downshift and make it easier if you want.
I liked this model because it came with both an extra quick release skewer for the bike and the front wheel riser block. The stand itself is very sturdy and folds easily to be put away. The built-in quick release locking mechanism makes it so that you can set this up in a hot minute. I took one star off because the instructions are impossible to understand. The assembly is actually very simple its just that you can’t tell from the instructions. Its not even bad English, it’s bad photos and nonsensical diagrams. Mine came with 2 extra parts which threw me for a minute.
Overall, after a lot of research I’m very happy with my purchase. I probably saved $100 compared to other fluid models.
Raymond –
David Pierson –
Sets up easily. Works well for indoor use. Not a lot of resistance but great for working on your cadence.
David Pierson –
Gabbotonic –
El producto es bastante silencioso.. da seguridad montar la bicicleta en el.. incluso está donde pie.. la dureza es progresiva y eso me gustó.
Gabbotonic –
doc –
I haven’t put a ton of miles on this yet but it is sturdy and a very good value. The instructions are kind of sketchy but an easy assembly overall. The noise level is decent and would be easy to tune out with some headphones or earbuds, and of course the noise will increase as you add tension either with the adjuster or by changing gears. This is my first trainer so I have no way to compare to others, however.
It would be nice to have a tension (resistance) adjuster that could mount on the handlebar but you can vary the resistance by just shifting the gears; otherwise, to change it you have to dismount and turn the resistance knob on the back of the trainer. The unit is sturdy and you can ride hands-free without worry of the bike tipping over. There are several trainers on Amazon that do have a handlebar-mounted resistance adjuster.
The trainer comes with the front tire support and a skewer (that holds the rear tire on the frame) that replaces the one on the bike to allow the trainer to lock properly and tightly onto the skewer nuts. It may be possible to lock it onto your existing rear tire skewers as per the instructions if they fit; in my case I’m using an older, heavier bike that I will just leave attached with the included skewer for best fit and stability. There is nothing needed to buy to use this trainer that is not included in the package.
A couple of assembly tips:
1. there are 2 similar looking parts numbered 8 and 11 in the instructions., Number 8 has a hole through it and #11 has and indent but not a full hole. 8 is used early in the assembly, the tension adjustment “screw”, part 6, fits through it.
2. Near the end of the assembly part 11 is used; this part is where the end of the adjustment screw (part 6) fits against. When you place part 11, tighten part 6 just enough to hold 11 in place. This is not in the instructions and part 11 will keep falling out as it is difficult to stabilize later…not a big deal, just inconvenient.
3. there is a hollow black plastic “cup” included with the parts that is not shown or mentioned in the instructions. This fits over the tension screw handle to make it easier to turn.
doc –
K. Cat –
I work from home and my back has terrible knots so I can’t stand up straight for too long. Still, I don’t want to sit down on the couch all day long so I tried a treadmill. It hurt too much. I lasted maybe 5 minutes at a time. I have an elliptical. I could not make that work either. I got this and I got a comfy seat for my bike and I could ride the bike all day long if I wanted to. I don’t have the resistance very high. I do have to ride on my tippy toes if I go at a slow pace or it doesn’t keep a steady pace. That is probably partly me.
I hooked this up with my husband. 2 people makes it go much easier. He struggled a little but it wasn’t too bad. It is smooth. It is not very loud at a moderate pace. I did not try a very fast pace. I wouldn’t go on a zoom call while riding. It is too loud for that. It would probably be close to the sound of a dishwasher running.
If you want something cheap that does what it should, this fits the bill. I expect it to last forever. It is solid and strong. I am very happy I bought this. Now, I just need to figure out a laptop stand.
K. Cat –