CycleOps Fluid Trainer

Has anyone here used a CycleOps Fluid trainer, if so what did you think?

"SM" wrote in message ...
Has anyone here used a CycleOps Fluid trainer, if so what did you think?

It works. It is boring to ride it. Easy to put a bike into it and
when spring comes, it is easy to store (I keep mine under my bed).
The only down side appears to be excess tire wear. If I ride all
winter long on the trainer, I would have to buy a new rear tire in the
spring. For me that's not a big deal.

Don't know how it compares to other trainers.

CHeers
Andrew

Andrew wrote:
Don't know how it compares to other trainers.

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It is the best of them all.

"SM" wrote in message
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Has anyone here used a CycleOps Fluid trainer, if so what did you
think?

I agree, I like mine!


"Tom Kunich" wrote in message
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It is the best of them all.

"SM" wrote in message
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Has anyone here used a CycleOps Fluid trainer, if so what did you
think?

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"SM" wrote in message ...
Has anyone here used a CycleOps Fluid trainer, if so what did you think?

It works. It is boring to ride it. Easy to put a bike into it and
when spring comes, it is easy to store (I keep mine under my bed).
The only down side appears to be excess tire wear. If I ride all
winter long on the trainer, I would have to buy a new rear tire in the
spring. For me that's not a big deal.

Don't know how it compares to other trainers.

CHeers
Andrew

You might also check out the Kurt Kinetic. It is exceptionally smooth
- especially the Road Machine version. Plus due to the design there is
a much less chance of fluid leakage. My is great.

"SM" wrote in message
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Has anyone here used a CycleOps Fluid trainer, if so what did you think?


You can spin easy in the little ring, or you can kill yourself in the big
ring. Plenty of resistance and range.

Make sure to tighten down the roller drum against the tire adequately. I
didn't believe the instructions when they said how much to tighten the
roller drum against the tire. I set it with less pressure against the tire.
It took me a while to realize it, but this was causing slippage that made
the unit seem very un-smooth and it ate up my tires VERY fast. When I
realized what was going on, I tightened things down so the rear wheel
wouldn't slip. Voila ... the unit was smooth and great to ride and it took
far less toll on my tires.

Bob C.
(formerly )

I have had a Fluid2 for a couple of years and think its the best out there.
A lot of the replies will mention excessive tire wear. I have been using
the same tire on my trainers and rollers for the past five years. I got the
cheapest slick tread tire I could find (Michelin HiLite Super Comp on close
out) and have had no problems at all. However, the bike I use for my indoor
training is used just for that. Its an old bike make up of parts left over
from upgrades. Maybe dirty tires hasten the wear while rubbing on the
roller.
By the way Graber, the people that now own CycleOps are a class act when it
comes to warranty service, should you ever need it.
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Has anyone here used a CycleOps Fluid trainer, if so what did you think?