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Kinetic Rock-N-Roll Fluid Bike Trainer

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When you come-a-knockin' this frame will be rockin'! The creative Kinetic Rock-N-Roll bike trainer moves and grooves with you as you ride.

Unique progressive damping supports riders of any weight, and self-centers the rider for natural pedaling actions
Floating pivot provides a natural ride; frame moves and rocks from side to side with the rider
Forces core muscle use to maintain proper balance while riding; makes any rider a more powerful and faster cyclist
Measurable and repeatable workloads
Resistance unit is driven by magnets; fluid unit is completely sealed and will not leak
Clamp-and-lock quick-release lever secures bike easily
Custom-made PVC feet
Removable legs for easy storage
Turntable Riser Ring is recommended for use with trainer, sold separately

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$105.80

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Kinetic Rock-N-Roll Fluid Bike Trainer Customer Reviews

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Kinetic Rock-N-Roll Fluid Bike Trainer

4.2

(based on 13 reviews)

92%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Stable (11)
Easy to install and use (10)
Durable (9)
Adjustable (7)
Versatile (5)

Cons

Best Uses

Road bikes (6)
Long rides (4)
Sprints (4)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid cyclist (5), Competitive cyclist (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (7)

Reviewed by 13 customers

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Jan

2013

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

I returned my Rock-n-roll

By Shawn2004

from NC

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Kinetic Rock-N-Roll Fluid Bike Trainer:

I loved the idea of the Rock-n-roll and I enjoyed using it. I used it off and on for over a year and finally returned it because of a couple problms:
1) I could never get enough resistance from the flywheel that came with it. I was always in gear 26 (on a 27 speed MTB or road bike). There is a pro flywheel available, but I felt at this price point it should be pro level.
2) I got the kurt training mat with my trainer and my road bike tire would hit the floor while riding. It quickly wore through the mat and damaaged the floor underneath. I blocked up the trainer with some books, but this was again not commensurate with the price of the trainer. In case you're wondering, I'm about 210 lbs and was riding a standard 700c road bike.
What gives?

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Mar

2012

(1 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Doesn't work with 29ers

By Mountain Biker

from Northern Virginia

About Me Avid Cyclist

See all my reviews

Pros

Durable
Easy to Install and Use
Stable

Cons

Doesn't Work With My Bike

Best Uses

Road Bikes

Comments about Kinetic Rock-N-Roll Fluid Bike Trainer:

I "hear" Kurt Kinetics are the best so this review only really applies to folks with 29er mountain bikes.

Quite simply the unit is just too small to used on this kind of bike. Although REI doesn't mention anything about size limitations, I visited the manufacturer's site before purchasing and they said it would work up to 29", but I can attest that this just isn't the case. A 28" mountain bike is about the largest it will take. That said, a 29" road bike would likely fit too considering the small tire. Anyway, it looks like I get to return either my bike or the trainer now.

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Jan

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Excellent Trainer

By SaleJunkie

from St Louis, MO

About Me Competitive Cyclist

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Pros

Easy to Install and Use
Stable

Cons

Price

Best Uses

Long Rides

Comments about Kinetic Rock-N-Roll Fluid Bike Trainer:

I like it, it's just a little pricey, even on sale...

Service and delivery comments:

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Dec

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Spend the extra $100.

By Kelly of All

from Brooklyn, NY

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Adjustable
Durable
Makes exercise enjoyable
Stable

Cons

Needs adjusting each ride

Best Uses

Indoor Training

Comments about Kinetic Rock-N-Roll Fluid Bike Trainer:

I set this up in my basement in a work out area and it is a gem. I love being able to slip away for a great workout. The product is solid and enjoyable because it locks the tire in snugly and it allows the bike to move back and forth and not feel like you are bending the tire. I have been trying to get into biking for my husband and this trainer is really helping my passion grow.

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Dec

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great road simulation

By drchas

from Kingsville,Ontario, Canada

About Me Competitive Cyclist

See all my reviews

Pros

Adjustable
Durable
Easy to Install and Use
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Long Rides
Road Bikes
Sprints

Comments about Kinetic Rock-N-Roll Fluid Bike Trainer:

Easy setup, smooth operation, movement gives decent simulation of being on the road both in and out of the saddle. Much quieter than the previous trainer I had. Need to keep at a moderate to high resistance to minimize bouncing sensation. Works well with the rotating front riser ring. Comes with a good training video. Gave this one as a gift but have had the same one for 2 years, use it 4 times a week for 6 months a year, no problems. Beats riding in the snow!

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Dec

2011

5.0

Only roller I would rock in.

By bored117

from Riverside, CA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Adjustable
Durable
Easy to Install and Use
Stable
Versatile

Cons

Too Big/ Obtrusive

Best Uses

Road Bikes

Comments about Kinetic Rock-N-Roll Fluid Bike Trainer:

A roller I can sit in for hours if I must. Without major pain! Can't really ask for more.

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Dec

2011

5.0

Awesome

By roadchick

from Ann Arbor MI

About Me Competitive Cyclist

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Pros

Easy to Install and Use
Stable
Versatile
Weird but in a good way

Cons

Best Uses

Fast pedaling
Relieving boredom
Sprints

Comments about Kinetic Rock-N-Roll Fluid Bike Trainer:

For interval training it can't be beat, I have a Kinetic fluid trainer as well which is a great trainer, but this adds a nice 'road feel' that is second only to rollers.

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Sep

2010

(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

addendum to previous review

By bikervb

from MD

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Comments about Kinetic Rock-N-Roll Fluid Bike Trainer:

re: Bounce from my previous review
I changed out the kurt kinetic turntable riser for a cyclops fixed riser and it DID reduce bounce a quite a bit. You still bounce but its not as bad at lower resistance and higher cadence.
You do loose the handlebar mobility, for me that wasn't an issue.
Still a great trainer and another solid Kurt Kinetic Product.

Oh yes, did I mention its bright green??
Its a nice colour (really) but if you do one legged drills the paint will chip as your cleats (if you have them) rest on the top of the trainer.
The older Kurt trainers were powder coated (dark steel blue) and were bomb proof re: scratches

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Sep

2010

(27 of 29 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good but some caveats

By bikervb

from MD

About Me Avid Cyclist

See all my reviews

Pros

Adjustable
Durable
Easy to Install and Use
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Kinetic Rock-N-Roll Fluid Bike Trainer:

This is another great product from Kurt Kinetic.
I've had their road trainer for years and its worked flawlessly. I wanted to upgrade so I chose the rock and roll trainer. I've had it now for 3 months and use it about 3 times week for tempo, super spins, hills and aerobic training.

Although I think its a good trainer I think it has some drawbacks that are worth noting.

Here are my stats because I think they affect whether this trainer will work for you.
I'm female 5'10" 190lbs
I'm heavier but not unfit. Sure my racing days were in the 150lbs but that's life.
I used to race, but ride several times per week
as well as run and swim.
I've ridden on kurt kinetic trainers for over 10 years and my pedal stroke is pretty smooth (sure it can always improve) but its NOT choppy or square.

Pros
- Smooth (as per all Kinetic trainers)
- Quiet
- Very stable
- Wide base (make sure you have enough room as this thing has a wider foot print than the other kinetic trainers)
- Easy set up (the new manual has pictures)
- MUCH better locking nut on the axel. Its easy to use and get the bike in quickly, efficiently and safely
- the side to side rocking motion is good and my butt wasn't as sore because the bike was moving with me.
- side to side rocking does feel like the bike moves under you as if you were riding outside
- I used the turntable riser for my front wheel and that makes things interesting, you do have to pay more attention because of the rocking and front bars moving. but this is OK, and keeps things interesting.
- Better on my carbon frame? well this my be psychological, but less torque on the frame seems like a good thing.

Cons
- this thing bounces (up and down) a lot when you are using less resistance and high cadence say a small front chain ring/21-15 rear cog
- bounce doesn't go away until you are in the large front chain ring / 18 rear cog
- the bouncing is REALLY annoying and made me a bit sick (especially towards the end of heavy workouts when I was pretty tired)
- no amount of tweaking of the nuts to tighten the rubber mounts had any effect

I have read on a few sites that heavier riders find that this trainer will bounce (as noted above) and that's certainly my experience. So I'd suggest for those of you on the heavier side try this thing out and see if it works for you before you buy it.

I have noted the bounce is reduced under these circumstances.
- ride with a cadence of above 120 using a front chain ring/ 21-15 rear cog
- physically rock the bike side to side as you spin
this reduces the bounce a bit but takes concentration and I can't focus on other things.
also noted that it increases my HR about 5bpm because I am adding extra movement. Noticed my form is not as good when I try this.

Generally lower cadence (below 75 rpm) at lower resistances reduces bounce but it does not go away entirely
High resistance (Large Frnt chain ring/15 -11 rear cogs) at most cadences seem to reduce or eliminate bounce

Overall I think its a great trainer IF you can avoid the bounce factor. I like the side to side motion and the comfort factor but for me the bounce just doesn't work for me.

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Mar

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Solid product

By greyhound42

from Erlanger,KY

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Durable
Easy to Install and Use
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Road Bikes

Comments about Kinetic Rock-N-Roll Fluid Bike Trainer:

Happy with product across the board. Solid construction. Easy set-up. It did get strong reviews on multiple websites. After several months of use this winter, no problems yet. Some noise as to be expected, but can still easily watch TV/netflicks. No complaints from family in adjacent rooms. Would recommend getting turntable riser ring.