I've had this trainer for about four years now. I used to have a wind trainer, and this trainer is much quieter (but I still have to turn the volume up on the TV - it's not totally quiet). It also provides a higher level of resistance that increases in a realistic fashion the faster I go. Another plus is that the fluid takes a few minutes to heat up before the resistance kicks in, which provides a warm-up period that is just about right. Overall I'm very pleased with it and have had no problems. It's great for keeping you in condition over the winter, or if the weather is not cooperating.
One warning - if you don't have any distraction you will die of boredom. Miles creep by after a certain point. While 30 or 40 miles may go by quickly on the road, 10 miles on the trainer is excruciating - none of the rush that comes with flying down the road, no racing along with your buddies, no conversation, none of the small breaks that you get while drafting, coasting, or going downhill. You will get a great workout but time will drag. A TV is nice and a workout video really helps (and gives you the benefit of a structured workout).
(52 customers reviews)
Customers Rating=4.5 / 5.0
More Detail For CycleOps Fluid 2 Indoor Bicycle Trainer
- Trainer is a great way to keep your legs in tip-top condition during the off season
- New larger flywheel delivers twice the inertia for a road-like feel
- Power band technology offers a wide resistance range
- Infinite resistance curve ensures increased wattage as you increase speed
- Self-cooling mechanisms keep the unit performing better, longer
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