Kinetic Road Machine Fluid Trainer What makes it so popular? Critics love it. Riders adore it. You’ll wonder what you did without it. Join the pack on the world’s best fluid trainer. Quiet. Smooth. And completely leak-proof. It’s the most realistic ride out there. It’s the trainer you’ve been waiting for. Get on. Don’t look back. Find out more about the Road Machine >> Find other fluid trainers >> Find other Kurt Kinetic trainers >>

CycleOps Fluid 2 Trainer What makes it so popular? Most trainers make a trade of noise for resistance, but the Fluid 2 manages to keep it quiet and provides progressive resistance. It's a high-end trainer with a mid-range price tag. Find out more about the Fluid 2 >> Find other progressive resistance trainers >> Find other CycleOps trainers >> Find CycleOps trainer accessories >> Find trainers between $150 and $300 >>

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New! - Kinetic Rock 'n Roll Trainer

An industry FIRST! This revolutionary new trainer moves and grooves with the rider, simulating a natural side-to-side action. Our Rock 'n Roll Trainer is compatible with all the Kinetic resistance units and is particularly effective in replicating out-ofsaddle hill climbing. This unique design has progressive dampening to support riders of any weight, and self-centers the rider for a natural pedaling action.
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Help! What do I need to know to buy a trainer?

If you're living in an apartment, you're going to have to consider the noise factor if you want to be a good neighbor.  That pretty much means you'll want to look at magnetic trainers since magnetic resistance creates little additional noise.

The down-side of magnetic resistance trainers is that the resistance isn't progressive. That means that the faster you go, the easier it gets, which isn't very realistic, and doesn't provide for the best workout. The trainers overcome this by having multiple resistance settings that you can switch between. Of course, you probably won't know what the right resistance is until you've started your workout, so you'll want to consider a model with a remote so you can change the resistance levels without dismounting.

Fluid trainers can also work for apartment living. The noise level is pretty comparable to the magnetic models, and they have the added benefit of providing progressive resistance . The price is usually a little higher, but it might be worth it if you want a more road-like experience.

No matter what type of trainer you get, you should be prepared for at least some noise during your workout. At a bare minimum, you should be prepared for same level of noise that your cycle would generate outside. The type of trainer you choose will not affect the sound of your pedaling, so if you need it as quiet as possible, you'll want to look at getting a trainer mat . The mats are designed to absorb some of the vibrations and noises, and have the added benefit of protecting your floors from bike grime and sweat.

If noise is not an issue, and you're on a budget, then you'll want to consider wind trainers . Though loud, they do provide good progressive resistance and are almost always the cheapest option.

Other Bicycle Trainer Tips...

Only use smooth tires with trainers and rollers. This is essential for tire drive models, as they will burn through or possibly not operate at all with beaded tires. There is some wiggle room on this rule with rim drive models, which don't touch the tire, but old, bald tires are recommended whenever possible.

Use a riser block to lift your front wheel off the floor. Some blocks can be configured to a more steep angle to emulate hill-climbing.

The floor beneath your trainer will get dirty. If used, trainers will make you sweat. Trainers also have moving parts that are greased, and, let's face it, if your cycle was spotless, you probably wouldn't be interested in using a trainer. Protect your floors with a sweat net or training mat .

Rollers are not for beginners. Rollers allow some side-to-side movement, which can make for a more realistic training session, but this also makes them more difficult to use. If you do choose to go with a roller, make sure you have plenty of room away from breakables, as it may take some practice to get the hang of it. One alternative to rollers is the Rock 'N Roll Trainer, which is the first trainer to allow side-to-side movement.

Consider getting an extreme video. Training, like any other form of indoor-exercise, can be a bit dull. Loud music, exciting videos are much better at keeping you active than watching the news or other TV shows.

Brands We Carry...

Why do we carry CycleOps trainers? Their trainers are known for innovation. Their fluid models are the most popular, and their Magneto model is the first, and only magnetic resistance trainer that offers progressive resistance. Find our Cycleops trainers >>	Why do we carry Minoura trainers? Their magnetic trainers use the patented "Eddy Current Magnetic Resistance System" which makes their magnetic trainers some of the quietest on the market. Their magnetic models are not electric, so they can be used out-doors if needed. Find our Minoura trainers >>
Why do we carry Kurt Kinetic trainers? They've built their reputation around having quality, sturdy trainers, and all of their trainers are built on the same frame to provide maximum stability. Find our Kurt Kinetic trainers >>

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