Sportneer Turbo Trainer, Bike Trainer Stand Steel Bicycle Exercise Magnetic Stand with Noise Reduction Wheel for Indoor Traine
Sportneer Fluid Indoor Bike Trainer Stand, Bicycle Exercise Training Stand
MAKE YOUR OWN STATIONARY BIKE
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Silky-smooth SpinningOur specialized noise-reduction wheel will make your workouts as quiet and can be. Better still, the reduced friction design prolongs the life of your bike tires for maximum riding time. | Fluid Resistance WheelAny experienced cyclist can confirm that fluidity is the key to a great bicycle exercise stand. The fluid resistance wheel eliminates obnoxious, distracting whirring, you can work out any time of the day without disturbing those around — your girlfriend, dog, and disgruntled neighbors. | Ultra Compact SizeThe Sportneer Fluid Indoor Bike Trainer can be assembled and disassembled in just a few short minutes. The frame can be folded to an ultra compact size (only 25.2”x 24”x 7.9”) for easier storage. |
It’s hard to motivate yourself to go to the gym. The weather might be bad, you may not like to work out in front of other people, or you may be short on time. No more excuses! With the Sportneer Indoor Fluid Bike Trainer, you’ll be able to enjoy a fantastic workout from the comfort of your own home. Whether you’re an experienced cyclist or a complete beginner,this bike trainer stand is just what you need to take your fitness to the next level. This awesome exercise tool holds your bike in place and mimics expensive stationary bike machines. You’ll improve your strength and endurance in no time. The harder you pedal, the more resistance you’ll face. It’ll feel just like a real bike ride!
Note: A front wheel riser block and quick release skewer are included! The skewer is specially designed for bikes with quick-release rear axles.
Package Contents:
-1 x Bicycle Trainer Stand
-1 x Fluid Resistance Wheel
-1 x Front Wheel Block
-1 x Accessory Bag
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| Weight: | 8.5 Kilograms |
| Dimensions: | 63.5 x 53.5 x 19 cm; 11 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Sportneer |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | Sportneer |
| Reference: | Y23-86000-03 |
I spent much time reading reviews, doing general research and felt fluid was better than magnetic. I had reviews that called some fluid models noisy and my trainer is perfect. Just a hum and most definitely more quiet than my rower. It was not difficult to assemble. Any model will require you to pay attention and take it methodically. I had mine set-up and ready to read in 30 minutes – and that includes various adjustments to get it just right and stable.
I contemplated magnetic units that have tension control and since the gears play that role, no reason to think the control is important. it’s not. You can adjust general resistance where the roller makes contact with the tire and once you have just right – no reason to change it – use your gears.
If you like biking, whether as exercise or just for leisure – this is right for you. Spend you winter staying active.
The product comes well packaged. The directions for assembly are poor but the video on Amazon is helpful. There should be more info on how to sit the tire on roller but just let it touch. The noise level is low and the unit as a whole is a good buy for the money. It is a bit of a pain if you plan to remove the bike from the unit after every ride. I have had other trainers and this one provides a nice realistic outside ride.
This trainer was pretty much fully assembled, you just have to put the fluid wheel on. I have a road bike and I used my 25c training tire on it little to no sound really. i haven’t had any complaints even at 2 a.m. 200+km still feels sturdy even pedaling hard out of the saddle.
Great product and great value for a budget trainer. With speed sensors am up on zwift!
surprisingly sturdy, noise level is really low, tire has no treads so it helps. what my wife likes {it was a gift} is that she uses her bike shifter to change difficulty level,
also great that it comes with a front wheel holder.
i wouldnt hesitate to get anothe
Love it! Quieter than I expected. I use it with my hybrid bike. Very smooth. I like that I can adjust the resistance on both the unit and I can change gears.
This stand exceeds my expectations! I feel solid when biking, even when I accidentally lean to the left or right! Highly recommend this product!
I don’t get the reviews complaining of noise from this machine, it’s not noisy at all…. Setting it up was a task – the absolute WORST set of instructions for assembly EVER…. really really frustrating…..Once I got it figured it out, it is comfy and sturdy to ride
This was a good purchase for me. Easy to assemble and sturdy to ride. Just a bit noisy so I just turn the volume up on my TV. The only way this would have been better would have been a lower price in Canada. The US price is fantastic!
For the price point this is a good investment. Works very well and essentially delivers on its promises.
If you’ve never put a bike on a stand, as I had never before buying this item, the instructions included with this stand are confusing as heck. Once I figured out what I was supposed to do, though, the whole thing took less than a half hour to set up. Tools are included, but since they’re just those thin metal flat ones you might want your own wrenches handy anyway. The stand works well and is very quiet, which is a huge plus in our household. I’d recommend this unit.
Construction was very easy to put together. Was actually able to attach it without using the included quick release rod (no need to replace rod through back tire gears). It is noisier than I expected but I heard changing with and tread of the tires can lessen that so will be looking into smoother tires for indoor training. Definitely wish there was more resistance to feel more of a workout than just a cruise in the living room but if that’s what you’re looking for than I definitely recommend.
That’s a very good bike trainer. Easy to assembly, acceptable noise level, the noise of the chain of the bike is lauder than the trainer’s. Very secure too. I recommend this product.
I bought this to do physio for my injured knee (acl). Really easy to put together. A bit awkward to store but it doesn’t take up much space in the summer when I don’t have my bike on it. It’s a bit loud but it’s not over bearing; with headphones I can’t hear it. When you adjust the tension on the rear wheel it allows you to increase/ decrease the resistance and you can make minor adjustments with your gears. For the price it’s a great little trainer.
I’m very impressed with this unit. This is my first trainer experience and I originally wanted a smart trainer but due to cost (4x time) and availability I choose this one.
Setup takes a few minutes. I purchased a special trainer tire which helps a lot with the noise. It’s sturdy and fun to ride.
I can see how having metrics like speed and distance can be beneficial for work outs and training but this is a great and cheap option for winter work outs.
If you have what is referred to now as a commuter bike, meaning one with skinny smooth tires, you will love this. If you have an MTB, the noise will rock your world. Excellent piece of equipment though, so if you have no neighbors and an awesome sound system, crank it up and pedal away baby! It does require that the back tire be a quick change according to my avid cycling ex-husband who put it together for me.
This is my first trainer. So far so good. Easy to assemble. No regrets at this time.
It’s certainly not silent, but it’s quiet enough, and though I haven’t tried pushing the resistance near to maximum, the stand works. I now have an indoor bike for the winter made from this stand an a 20 year old commuter K2 beater that was hanging on the wall of the garage. I’ll update the scores after I’ve ridden for a few weeks.
Fast delivery, easy to put together and well made unit. Very stable, and quiet operation. Highly recommended.
Works like a charm, don’t have to go up & down the stairs carrying my bike, yahoo
Well built and quality, but noisy (on my bike tires) even over headset.
It was easy to setup, easy to attach your bike to and easy to remove your bike to hit the road. The faster you pedal, the higher the resistance without making any adjustments. Highly recommend and it’s much less expensive and smaller than a dedicated stationary bike.
I set up this stand yesterday and have only one workout, but results were very satisfactory. The assembly and setup instructions are not well written and not very good, but fortunately it is pretty easy to figure out on your own. The problem I encountered was the bike leaning to one side. The rear axle holding bolts need to be concentrically aligned to a pretty tight tolerance or the bike will lean to one side or the other. Mine wasn’t too bad, and I was able to fool around with the rear wheel alignment to get acceptable results. The stand is very stable and my ride was quiet. The resistance is very smooth and has a nice road feel. So far so good.
This is an excellent product. It is quite noisy with my mountain bike tires but I imagine with a road bike it would be quite quiet. It is sturdy and well made. Glad I bought it!
I had to play with it a little bit to get the adjustment screws balanced, but once I did so I had no problems with it. It is very well constructed and felt stable even at a full out sprint in high gear.
The included front wheel prop makes a huge difference in the feel when riding. My workout buddies who did not have a prop with their stands wanted one after trying mine.
Great product. I use my bike stand in my yard or garage on rainy days or excessive windy days. Other times I take it of the stand an ride the streets. Easy to assemble and easy to take bike off stand.
I am a tennis player,belong to a sports club & ride bike off & on for fun for many years, the quarantine finally made me buy one. I have played tennis again but exercising at home it is been great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This piece of equipment came well in the box, very easy to assemble & in ten minutes ready to use, I lubricated & cleaned one of the three mountain bikes I have, picked the most comfortable for every day use, due to the wide treaded tires system is a bit nosier than a normal non-treaded. I’ve been using my static bike for the last month since I received for 1/2″ in gear 21 (3 & 7) & I tell you once I finish every work out, it is as comparable as my heavy workouts playing tennis or riding the bike outdoors or anything else. I would definitely recommend!!!!!!!!!!
Feel great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You can put a TV in front and search in youtube videos where you can virtually ride in beautiful places.
Highly recommended !!!
This is a very solid bit of kit, clearly made to be both strong and durable. Quick and easy to assemble, no problem at all, and two spanners needed are included with it. Mounting a bike to the stand is also easy, and once one has done it a time or two only takes a moment or two. All in all an excellent purchase I’m very happy with.
Wow this a game changer. I live in Phoenix AZ where temps over 105 are normal for a lot of the summer. Needless to say I don’t ride as much during the summer. Now I can! It took me about 15 minutes to assemble solo and I was riding immediately. The noise is very minimal and kind of like those air fan exercise bikes. I love this so much and I’m glad I made the purchase!
I have been using my “Bike Trainer” now for approximately 2 weeks. It was easy to assemble & is very sturdy. I reside in Florida & we will be coming up on our rainy season, this is why I purchased the trainer so I could continue to ride.
It is set-up in my garage. Yes it is HOT & HUMID. I love the work out & ride. The trainer rides pretty close to being on the road. I am able to switch gears giving me the additional resistance I may desire. The only thing I found is my Cat Padrone does not record any activity since (wireles/mounted on front tire). I am in the process of ordering a second & will locate on my back tire as I want to know particular stats.
Had a lot of trouble setting this up initially as the instructions may be insufficient by themselves, but support was helpful and very polite. Make sure to watch the new video on the Amazon product page which helps illustrate how to assemble the trainer.
quiet hum, easy to set up. best with wheels with less tread for noise levels. sturdy
Okay, I’m not an incredible hulk kinda guy but getting the tension dial set to the proper resistance required pliers and leverage as it was too hard on the hands. The dial also felt cheap and I was waiting for it to break when increasing tension for adequate resistance (if/when it does break it can be replaced with something else, hopefully more functional and durable, as it’s a common thread).
That complaint aside the rest of it is very sturdy and easy to setup. It generates noise as much as any other fluid trainer (previous Kinetic owner here) when given enough resistance and rider input. Great price as well.
Much Quieter than the other ones I’ve heard, wouldn’t recommend for advanced rider, might not have enough resistance but for a beginner it’s perfec
Gerade geliefert super schnell, Aufbau 5 Minuten easy going gleich die erste Runde gedreht. Sehr stabil aufsitzen ohne wackeln perfekt. Leider fahre ich ein Cross Rad mit Stollen Reifen das macht schon etwas Geruche mit Kopfhrer und guter Musik kein Problem. Gut ist die Spann Vorrichtung sodass ich nicht die Achse umbauen muss.
Frage stellt sich mir muss ich den Druck an der stellschaube erhhen um mehr druck zu bekommen oder es ueber die Gangschaltung allein regel
There is noise but with headphones on it drowns it out quiet well. Very sturdy. Was exactly what I wanted.
I reached out to Sportneer, expressing my displeasure at the noise, and Jasmine responded quickly with a few suggestions on how to reduce the noise level. They didn’t work. I got back in touch with Jasmine and she asked me to send a video showing the trainer in use so they could hear the noise level. I did. When Sportneer reviewed the video they determined to send me a new trainer stand. When it arrived I set it up, very easily again, and jumped on the bike to see if the new stand was any quieter. It was, but not a lot. I guess my idea of what “whisper quiet” means is not the same as Sportneer’s. Don’t get me wrong, the trainer is not so noisy that I fear for my hearing, it’s just not as quiet as I had imagined. I have used the trainer enough that I am now use to the sound.
The best part of all of this is how wonderful Sportneer has been in trying to solve my problem. Jasmine was always quick to respond to my emails and I could tell that the company truly wanted to make me happy with my purchase. For that reason I would highly recommend the Sportneer Fluid Trainer Stand!
It is a very sturdy unit. Good quality materials and quality assembly.
I am glad I got the fluid/oil based one for a little more money than the magnetic one. It is smooth and even running with almost no jerkiness.
Noise wise it is pretty good. It makes a pretty good whirring noise (at least with my touring tires) but not super noisy. I would estimate about half as loud as my treadmill. Putting a training tire on would probably quite it further.
The resistance adjustment seems to work well. I run the bike mostly on the middle ring, high gear. There is plenty more adjustment both on the bike and on the unit to make it way harder.
Overall, pretty pleased with it. Sometimes wish I had of sprung for one that could hook up to show you speed, distance, etc.. but they were a lot more money. This one is great value for what it is.
I have not had the opportunity to use this device yet but it is well made, easy to set up, and stable. You must replace the rear axle with the one provided to attach to the exerciser.
Very well made and easy to assemble. It is fairly noisy considering what it’s doing, it isn’t anything that is excessive though. When riding it feels sturdy and safe, would recommend 100%
It is quiet as long your tire tread is smooth .
After three days of use she didn’t know I had assembled it. I use road tires, and found resistance adjustment easy.
Thirdly, this unit does work well with a non quick-change rim. Finally I find it solid. It inspires confidence in its longevity. I feel I chose well with this unit.
This is absolutely brilliant. Just what I wanted. It’s a bit of a fiddle getting the bike into the locking screws but no big deal. The bike feels amazing on it. You have to manually turn the tension screw but I find once it’s set to the correct feel, it’s perfect.
The only down side are the instructions on how to assemble the unit. But I eventually figured it out. The sellers were very helpful and were about to send me a video showing the assembly but it clicked before they sent it 🙂
Papers was not quite good for assemble but i manage to do it and it works well.
I bought this for my Hubbie for Christmas and he absolutely loves it. It’s very sturdy, and super quiet. He has it set up on top of a yoga mat which in on carpet. The front wheel stand is great as well. We had a cycleops wind trainer previously and he prefers this one more.
Fazit nach dermn ersten 40 Minutrn Training.
Gerusch Pegel ist definitiv angenehmer als bei einer Magnetic Rolle vor allem mit einem RennradReifen der glatt ist.
Der Fluid wiedestand ist fr mich auch angenehmer da er sich automatisch anpasst der nach Gang und wie schnell ich trete.
Alles in allem ein guter Kauf und klare Empfehlung fr Rennrder und fr den Winter eine Gute Alternative zu meinem Laufband.
Updates Folgen bei dei Bedarf
Fazit : nach knappen 5 Stunden Training : alles bestens.
I have it set up in my man cave (a.k.a basement), so I can turn on my smart tv and play some scenery, sports, or run a stationary bike program… and all for less than 1% of the pelaton cost.
I wish I had gotten the model with the remote tensioner, but I can still cycle through gears and get similar resistance. I can at least mimic small rolling hills anyway.
I was looking for some time for a fluid trainer but the prices were out of my reach. This particular trainer is less than half price than other brands fluid trainers. I was a bit weary at beginning thinking that actually is a magnetic trainer, because it’s price is in the same range. I was happy to find that it is actually a fluid trainer. Now I have to see how long it will last, so far so good. I am only a bit unhappy that the resistance is a bit too low on the maximum speed gear setting on my bike to actually use the thing for a workout. But overall yeah, this is half price of the competition.
Was easy to set up and seems relatively easy to use. However there are no instructions about how card the resistance we all needs to be against the tire. The resistance is very minimal. I do get a decent workout but I’m in my highest gear on my bike and can still pedal quite easily
Arrival time was quick. I was initially worried I’d spend loads of time assembling the product, but the Sportneer Fluid arrived almost fully assembled in a brown box. It was packaged very well to protect from damage in transit. Only five minutes to attach the resistance wheel to the stand (one bolt) and it was ready to go.
Everything you need to get going is in the box, the unit, the wheel block and the skewer. Easy-peasy replacing the skewer and hooking bike into the trainer stand.
It is a very sturdy piece of kit and the noise slightly louder than a low hum when exercising. To give you an idea, I was able to watch tele at mildly above normal volume for an hour while working out.
Dismounting the bike is as easy as mounting and the stand folds up neatly for under stairs storage.
If you are in the market for a fluid trainer, look no further. Safe a few quid. The Sportneer Fluid is a good purchase!
The product took 10 mins to set up. It was only a bolt and an adjuster to screw in and to my my surprise they included 2 small wrenches. The actual operation was really quiet. And yes it true the resistance felt natural just like riding on the road but don’t get me wrong nothing compares to the real thing when your actually out there.
As for it’s durability only time will tell. Small attention to details it looks adequate but not overbuilt. But for it’s price it’s a great compromise between cheap low end and high end trainers. But for a cyclist who isn’t a professional it’s a great value.
It didn’t come with a bag as advertised. Overall pretty easy to set up though I am not sure what too tight is when adjusting resistance wheel. Could be a little sturdier on dismount but is fine during ride.
Seems very sturdy for my road bike, and smoother nicer mechanism than my old (cheapo) magnetic trainer. For reference, I put 1000+ miles on the road during our short NY summer, and ride in the basement a couple hours a week all winter.
Only had this a week. I’ll update if age reveals any useful info.
Pros:
No resistance module
Cons:
#1. More expensive for… look below
#2. Much noisier than previous model(non liquid one) of same manufacturer.
Resolution:
I’d better go with previous model which I already had.
The stand is solid. I need a replacement part of for the part in the picture. It looks like it was damaged in transit and will not tighten. I do not want to return the entire bicycle stand.
I unpacked the trainer, and the hardware was all there and of good quality. The instructions about how to assemble the thing? Bad to horrible. If it weren’t for YouTube and what I remembered seeing at the bike shop I may never have been able to get the bike attached to the stand. I was also a little worried that my off-road tires would not work with it, but they do with no problem. The actual use of the trainer has been interesting. It very well mimics actual riding, but with a lot more sweating because there’s no breeze. And—this is important if you have an off-road bike—the sound the rear tire makes while contacting the roller is EXTREMELY loud. My idea for training was to watch TV while doing it, which I can do as long as I’m wearing headphones with the volume turned way up. I also had to buy a fan!
Overall, though, I’m very satisfied and would buy it again.
The noise level is bad but I am running my knobby tires on my mountain bike.
Our son has this unit and runs a smooth tire and noise is very reasonable. You can watch tv or listen to stereo while using it no problem.
The construction and quality of parts tells me this unit is going to last a very long time.
Easy to assemble and very sturdy. A good amount of resistance to get in a good workout. Only complaint is my mountain bike tire is REALLY LOUD while using this trainer. It’s not a fault of the product it’s the type of tire you use. I’m going to buy an extra back rim with a trainer tire to fix this issue. Currently when I’m in the basement working out on it she can hear it upstairs and complains about how loud it is. Still, an excellent product at a good price.
Bought this for rehab following ACL/menisci repair. Works great, easy to assemble (although the instructions are barely that). Only noise is from mountain bike tire on the roller and the geartrain. — hardly the fault of the machine.
I had an issue with the product but customer service took care of it immediately. I find it not so quiet but this is normal since it should be used with a trainer tire. The bigger the tire the noisier it will be but it is not because of the trainer stand. It’s because of the tire. I will make an update when I use it for a while. This said, I find it much more quiet than the other trainers. Thanks Sportneer for your great customer service.
You’ll need to leave this attached to your bike or you’ll end up having to take it off and put it back on every time you need to use it. That’s possible, but without a backup bike, it would be a real annoyance (to me, anyway.)
Those two things, however, are my only complaints. You can find a video of how to assemble the trainer by searching for the product by name. It’s not that hard, but it is frustrating if you can’t ‘see’ how it goes together. After slamming it hard for the horrible directions, don’t let that stop you from buying it if you need in an indoor trainer as this thing rocks!
I assembled it in about 30 minutes after trying to figure out how the two metal rods attached to the ‘motor’. Once I had it up and running, I put on my clipless bike shoes and got on. It was smooth and quiet and will be more than enough for the occasional indoor ride (I live in Florida so rain is the only thing that keeps me in the house.)
It’s quiet enough that I could easily carry on a conversation or watch a video at a fairly low volume while riding and not disturb anyone else.
I’d already ridden for the day when this contraption arrived, but I can tell it’s going to be more than adequate for those days when it rains and I just can’t get out and ride on the road. If I find any problems after putting it to the test, I’ll update my review. For now, I’m very happy with it.
I wouldn’t call it quiet, unfortunately. There is a kind of loud whirring noise–louder than I expected since I’ve had a couple bike trainers that were not fluid models. Other than that it is fine. Assembled fairly easily.
Think somewhere between hearing someone using a newer, quiet-ish hair dryer from the next room, or hearing a vaccum cleaner running.
Think somewhere between hearing someone using a newer, quiet-ish hair dryer from the next room, or hearing a vaccum cleaner running.
Works great. Nice and quiet with a regular road tire.
Original review: First, this thing is so loud I can hear it upstairs with my door closed. (he has it in the living room) It is ridiculous how loud it is, and it is a whining, annoying noise as well. Second, there is not much more resistance than riding your bike on a level paved surface. Ok for my husband, but too weak for me. We got this because living in the north, going outside in January can be literally dangerous to your health. We had a couple of weeks with temperatures below zero, and up to -50 with the wind chill. He prefers riding his bike because of his knees, so wants to keep this. I just hate the sound, and see a lot of headphone use in my future
Love this bike trainer! Amazing support team as well, special thanks to Jasmine at Sportneer who actually facilitated much more than I ever asked. We love it and use it in our gym while the winter throws snow and ice, we can ride!
Since I returned my damaged trainer, I was offered, and received a free replacement! Great customer service! This time it arrived in an additional box and was not damaged. Assembly was easy and now that I have had time to use it for a few weeks, I can say that I really like it. For me, someone who is in his late 50’s and out of shape, there is plenty of resistance. As other reviewers have stated, it may not be enough for someone who is in better shape. So far, it works great for me.
Update: the Seller immediately reached out to us, communicated and even sent new parts. They gave us a small refund as well. We really are happy with this product as we were and this worked out great. We’ve updated our rating.
Easy to set up. Good quality.
Doesn’t have any extras such as displays or tracking but does the job well.
I am happy with my purchase, it’s sturdy, rock solid and pretty quiet fluid resistance.
Customer support was very responsive when I contacted them.
I am happy with my purchase, it’s sturdy, rock solid and pretty quiet fluid resistance.
Customer support was very responsive when I contacted them.
One problem I had, that takes off a star: When I emptied the box, I couldn’t find a manual anywhere. I went on their site, nothing, no PDF version available (all manufacturers should do this if they care about their customers).
So after spending all that time figuring it out through “reverse engineering,” I put the bike in place, then unwrapped the chunky bit you put the front tire on, and *VOILA!* there was the missing manual. Sorry, but that’s NOT an obvious choice of a place to pack the instructions for assembly, wrapped up in a package with the part that goes on at the very last! Someone wasn’t thinking.
Anyway, I finally got it all up and operating. If I’ve done everything right, I hope the thing will give me a nice long term of service.
Set up: The instructions are difficult to follow if you have never set up a trainer before and are not completely familiar with the terms. It took me about 90 minutes to get it fully set up and I had to search for a YouTube video for part of it.
Use: It’s fairly quiet though definitely not silent. the resistance is not what i was expecting. I expected the resistance to increase quite a bit as i pedaled harder and it’s not. If you’re training for major hills, this probably won’t do what you need.
First thing’s first: I ride a cyclocross 700c aluminum frame bicycle. The trainer was tested with 700-28c Vittoria Rubino Pro road tires so your mileage may vary based on your configuration. I am an amateur distance rider who focuses on crushed limestone trails and wanted a trainer to stay in shape in the off season. I bought this model because the price was right and I wanted something quiet and my research suggested that fluid trainers, as a whole, are the quietest.
Pros: The trainer seems to be solidly built. It came well packed with everything I would think a rider would need to use the trainer with their bike. Everything went together without any fuss, but the directions were not good. More on that in a minute. Most importantly for me is the trainer is indeed very quiet. The only noise I get when using it is a hum coming from where the the tire and resistance wheel meet while pedaling. Now my tires are fairly quiet to begin with and inflated to 90psi so I would think knobby mountain bike or aggressive cyclocross tires would make more noise, but for me this trainer is perfect.
Cons: The directions. I initially struggled to attach the resistance unit to the frame of the trainer. The pictures are too small in my opinion and the directions, I feel, assumed the end user knew what they were doing based on prior experience. This is my first trainer so I have no background with how these things come together.
One other minor negative is the resistance wheel has a hole in it; I assume that is how it is attached to the unit as a whole. The problem is the hole is rough and could cut a particularly large tire. My road tires don’t get near it and it likely could be smoothed with sandpaper, but it is a quality control issue.
So overall I believe I got my money’s worth with this trainer. I haven’t used it much yet so I don’t know how it will hold up long term, but so far the unit has exceeded my expectations. I hope this review helps others who were considering this unit, but were leery given the lack of reviews.
Happy riding!