Fluid Trainer

[TrekChick]

Looking to purchase a fluid trainer, and seeking some input as to what brand to purchase.

If you LOVE :D yours, or if you HATE :mad: yours, tell me all about it!

Much appreciated!
~~~~~TrekChick

[Selkie]

I had a fluid trainer that I used almost daily for a few years. It was a Performance Bike brand (travel trac?). Anyway, it ended up leaking fluid, but otherwise, was a decent value given the fact that it got a lot of wear & tear.

Recently--based on recommendations here, I treated myself to a Cyclops Magneto. I'm completely satisfied and like this trainer much more than my fluid. It provides a more challenging workout (gets progressively difficult as you pedal faster which I didn't notice much w/my fluid, smoother ride, etc.). That said, the fluid trainer I had was a "bargain," not a brand name, so that probably accounts for the difference in trainer performance.

[Carm]

I have a 1UP trainer that I purchased from www.1upusa.com. It is not a fluid trainer but very smooth and very well built. It weighs 16 lbs and folds up so you can store it away during the outdoor riding season. There is a 60 day return policy (1up pays the to and from shipping cost) so you can see how you like it.

[TrekChick]

Thanks for the input!

[MountainandRoad]

Hi,
I just got a KurtKinetic fluid trainer a few months ago. then I got hooked into their training vids, VHS is half the cost of DVDs and there are all different difficulty levels. They're pretty fun if you can't get out of doors. Titles like "no mercy"...
...this trainer has adjustable resistance and is extremely quiet. I think its probably the best trainer out there, as I did quite a bit of research reading this review and that one, and all were positive. new its almost 300, but on ebay I got one a year old for half that amount. Supposed to be guaranteed against leaking, and so far so good. Its raining and really windy here today, and this kind of weather is great to take advantage of a good trainer. I think I could watch TV or read, this trainer is so quiet. its my second trainer, the last one was the magnetic resistance type, and it was really noisy. It did the job, but that was about it.

[jeannierides]

Hi. I have a CycleOps that I've used for a couple of seasons now. It's great & I like the dvd's... Riding inside is always the last resort for any of us, I know, but I'd recommend this one...
I guess it's like anything, you have to do research and try a couple out at your lbs...
good luck:)

[caligurl]

hubby and i both have cycleops fluid 2 trainers.... he did the research when he wanted one and decided (in his opinion) that the fluid trainers were best... i didn't bother to do reseach and trusted him when i got one!

we have a bunch of spinervals and the carmicheal dvd's too... i haven't done them in eons... (i hate my trainer! lol!) coach troy is EVIL!!!!!!!

[TrekChick]

Well, I spent hours doing research and finally settled on the Kurt Kinetic. I found new it at 1upUSA.com for $275 including two spinervals DVD's and free shipping! WOW! It should be here next Monday.
http://www.1upusa.com/kurtkinetictrainer.htm

The second half of my research was to find a computer with both rear-wheel AND cadence pickups, so I can collect some data while training. For this I decided on the Cat Eye CC-CD300DW. I decided to order it through the local bike shop so they can mount it for me, but I found it as low as $125 at Supergo.com.
http://www.cateye.com/en/products/viewProduct.php?modelId=2&catId=6&subCatId=0

So, come daylight savings time, when I can squeeze a ride in after work and not be in total darkness, I'm hoping to be, not only ready to ride some distance, but STRONGER, too!!

Happy Cycling!!!
~~~~~TrekChick

[jeannierides]

Congratulations, TrekChick! Happy pedaling... :)