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Kinetic Road Machine Fluid Bike Trainer

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Kinetic Road Machine is a top-end trainer, offering a super-quiet ride, realistic resistance, burly durability and accurate progressive performance.

From sprints, to intervals, to a long cruise, the powertap calibration gives you the truest simulation of an outdoor ride
As you change speeds, the resistance adjusts automatically from 5 to 3,000 watts
Sealed fluid chamber features a magnetically coupled driveshaft
Thermodynamically neutral silicon resistance fluid results in consistent resistance at multiple temperatures
Eighty cooling fins dissipate heat for the coolest operating temperature
6 lb. 4 oz. flywheel provides realistic coast down
Larger-than-average 2-1/8 in. roller reduces tire wear
Trapezoidal frame base provides maximum stability; frame is robotically welded to ensure the trainer holds your bike level
Cone cups ensure that your bike will never slip out of this trainer, no matter how hard you sprint; fits 99% of OEM skewers
Patented quick-release lock allows easy, fast setup and removal
Compatible with all bikes with 22 - 29 in. diameter wheels
Approved for tandem use
Trainer folds in half for easy transport and off-season storage
Includes a Spinnerval Training DVD with three 30-minute workouts: Technique, Tempo/Time Trial and Power/Sprint
Workouts are from the Spinnerval ''competition'' series and are taught by Coach Troy Jacobson
DVD also includes Kinetic trainer assembly instructions and directions for mounting your bike on the trainer

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Kinetic Road Machine Fluid Bike Trainer Customer Reviews

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Kinetic Road Machine Fluid Bike Trainer

4.4

(based on 37 reviews)

95%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Stable (35)
Easy to install and use (26)
Adjustable (25)
Durable (25)
Versatile (10)

Cons

Best Uses

Road bikes (22)
Long rides (8)
Sprints (7)
City bikes (3)
Indoor training (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid cyclist (21), Casual/ recreational (12), Competitive cyclist (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (20)

Reviewed by 37 customers

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Sep

2008

(41 of 41 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

All That

By Westside1975

from Falls Church, VA

About Me Avid Cyclist

See all my reviews

Pros

Adjustable
Durable
Easy to Install and Use
Quiet
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Kinetic Road Machine Fluid Bike Trainer:

This trainer is everything it is billed to be; quiet, stable, progressive resistance. Kurt Kinetic claims its unique feature is its leak-proof design. After several hundred miles, i have had no problems, and have not had to test their claim.

It is quiet, stable, and the harder you spin, the harder the resistance. Coast-down is not as long as claimed, but this could be due to the tension the wheel is under, as well as the variable flyweights available.

All in all, super quality, and the most realistic indoor ride I have found yet. highly recommended.

Jan

2009

(26 of 26 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

The best bike trainer

By Outdoor Adventure Lover

from Baltimore, MD

About Me Avid Cyclist

See all my reviews

Pros

Adjustable
Durable
Easy to Install and Use
Leak-free
Quiet
Stable
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

City Bikes
Long Rides
Road Bikes
Sprints

Comments about Kinetic Road Machine Fluid Bike Trainer:

I bought it to help rehab my knee after ACL reconstruction. Both my sons and I have enjoyed riding on it because the resistance simulates road riding well, and shifting gears changes the nature of the workout from a gentle jaunt to a hard core sprint. With a Kinetic riser ring, the bike feels stable but responsive. The trainer folds up so it's easy to move and store, but is ruggedly constructed & has a lifetime warranty. It can adjust to a very wide range of wheel diameters, but once you've adjusted it to your bike, it's very quick and easy to mount and remove the bike from the axle clamps. They thoughtfully provide a quick release skewer, so if your have an exotic ultralight skewer, it won't be damaged by the clamp.

Oct

2008

(26 of 29 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Green trainer

By Visionairey

from Colorado

About Me Avid Cyclist

See all my reviews

Pros

Adjustable
Durable
Easy to Install and Use
Stable
Versatile
Warranty

Cons

Best Uses

General

Comments about Kinetic Road Machine Fluid Bike Trainer:

Great trainer. I have owned a half dozen trainers over the years and this company's are the best. The Pro model and Rock N Roll are also very good. Very quiet, reliable and this company lives up to it's warranty!

Two thumbs up

Dec

2008

(17 of 22 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

first trainer

By lone starr

from Avon, CT

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Adjustable
Durable
Lifetime warranty
Quiet
Stable

Cons

Kawasaki green

Best Uses

All-around

Comments about Kinetic Road Machine Fluid Bike Trainer:

Purchased as a first trainer and am completely satisfied with quality and performance. Friends, store employees, and i-net reviews pushed me this way, trying it in the store sold it. Highly recommend purchasing a riser to keep your front end stable.

Apr

2008

(16 of 21 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

just what I was looking for

By bike man

from Boston, MA

About Me Avid Cyclist

See all my reviews

Pros

Adjustable
Durable
Easy to Install and Use
Stable
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Road Bikes

Comments about Kinetic Road Machine Fluid Bike Trainer:

really pleased - just what I was looking for in an indoor ride; stable, quiet, reliable. really high quality manufacturing.

Dec

2008

(14 of 16 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

AWESOME TRAINER!!

By RC1962

from Minneapolis, MN

About Me Avid Cyclist

See all my reviews

Pros

Adjustable
Durable
Easy to Install and Use
Stable
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Long Rides
Road Bikes
Sprints

Comments about Kinetic Road Machine Fluid Bike Trainer:

I set this trainer up within 15 minutes and was extremely pleased with the performance! Quality product, I would highly recommend. Instructions can be a bit confusing, so watch the video that comes with the product.

Sep

2010

(13 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Want to be a stronger Cyclist?

By F1PILOT22

from Alhambra, CA.

About Me Competitive Cyclist

See all my reviews

Pros

Adjustable
Durable
Easy to Install and Use
Stable
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Road Bikes

Comments about Kinetic Road Machine Fluid Bike Trainer:

This is an awesome trainer. Enough said...

Now on to my review: My GF has a Cyclops Mag+ Trainer and that thing is loud! compared to it the Kinetic is worth the extra $$. I was sold on the "no leak" Guarantee, as seeing how paying more for a quality product is worth it in the long run. Inet research on comparing this to the Cyclops Fluid Trainer(s) showed that this was the better choice, even at the premium. Lots of complaints about leaking with the Fluid Trainer. Also, paying more is just more motivation to use the product that you've just spent an absurd amount of money on.

This trainer is everything the marketing department says it is. Great progressive resistance, great feel, and easy to adjust the tension. The trainer is stable, however if you are using a road skewer for convenience please be warned your bike might come off. I've only had problems while on a bike with a plastic skewer, while using a ZIPP skewer the bike is stable (the skewer that comes with the trainer is on another family member's bike, it was rather annoying to change skewers every time I wanted to use it).

The "coast down" feature is not what they say it is, Kinetic claims that it's roughly 30 sec or so, but it's more like 10-15 second. But that doesn't matter.

It's great to have, if you are pressed for time and can't get out of the house for a ride, a 30min interval work out on this feels like a hard 1hour effort on the road. Albeit nothing compares to "real road" training (benefits like core stability, handling, cornering, etc), this trainer is good at building and supplementing pedaling strength and power. After all this is a "trainer" and as such should be use to supplement training. Not replace it.

Convenience is a huge plus and this does not disappoint. Some Pro Triathletes do a bulk of their cycling training on indoor trainers and have excellent results. e.g. Andy Potts.

p.s. Just by having this trainer is not going to make you as fast as Potts, but it would get you that much closer... I hope...

Thanks for reading.

Cheers,
H.T.

Mar

2009

(9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Worth the money

By pwat

from Silver Spring MD

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Easy to Install and Use
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Kinetic Road Machine Fluid Bike Trainer:

This is my first trainer and it is GREAT. It was very easy to set up and feels stable during a ride. I was a bit concerned about noise (I live in a high-rise condo), but find the noise level acceptable for 530/600 am when people are getting up and starting their day.

Feb

2010

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Quiet and sturdy

By Spitfire88

from Suburban Philadelphia, PA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Durable
Quiet
Stable

Cons

L-Bolt size

Best Uses

Long Rides
Road Bikes
Sprints

Comments about Kinetic Road Machine Fluid Bike Trainer:

This is a great unit for working indoors when you can't get on the real road. The only problem I had, as another reviewer mentioned, is that the L-Bolt with spring is too wide to fit properly next to some screw they have tapped to keep the L-Bolt from sliding out of the unit. That's a frustrating and goofy thing to mess up on an otherwise top-notch piece of equipment. I took that screw out and flipped it, not perfect but I got it together that way.

May

2010

(3 of 37 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Good design, lousy manufacture/materials

By TheCooker

from Redmond, WA

About Me Avid Cyclist

Pros

Adjustable
Good design
Stable

Cons

Covered in dirt and dust
Decals don't stick
Paint and metal shavings
Poorly Constructed
Poor welding

Best Uses

Comments about Kinetic Road Machine Fluid Bike Trainer:

Might be a bit premature for a review since I haven't put it together.

The box seemed to be completely sealed, but when I opened it the bag was torn and everything was covered in paint flecks, metal shavings, dust, and dirt.

None of the decals were stuck on properly, some folded, all bubbled, all had dirt/shavings under the edges, some not lined up.

Paint chipped off in numerous places around the unit. The welds under the horizontal pieces that hold the skewers are very lumpy and inconsistent with holes and gaps in random spots.

I'd almost question whether this was used, returned, and sold as new, or perhaps that it was a cheap Chinese counterfeit.

Except it says it is built in China already (on one of the poorly attached stickers).

The design looks very solid (heavy, actually) but the materials/assembly are cruddy.

Taking back tomorrow and hoping that this unit was an anomaly. Will update the review if the next unit is better.