CycleOps Fluid Trainer
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RV posted 2 years ago.
I have the CycleOps Fluid2 trainer. I have had it for 3 years myself. It is working as well as when I purchased it. No issues at all. And I put in a lot of hours over the winter months (and months...). I don't anticipate replacing it anytime soon.
As long as you test it out make sure it feels smooth and no odd sounds coming from it at varying speeds - then if the price is right...
RV
It takes a long time to get good. - Scott Molina
Slow is smooth; smooth is fast. - Rich Strauss
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mdd posted 2 years ago.
I just purchased a CycleOps Fluid 2 Trainer and will be riding it for the first time tonight. I will report back how it goes but I expect a good ride.
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kylie posted 2 years ago.
I use one, but living in southern CA it doesn't get too much use. It's been great the times I have, and it's been over a year of having it now, but that probably doesn't help ya too much.
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trithis04 posted 2 years ago.
I have the Fluid 2 as well. It's going into the third year of steady use more so in the winter, but I do use it at least once a week all year round.
I have no complaints about the unit to date. Similarly to RV, mine works as well as it did when I purchased it. Fluid trainers cost a little more, but are smooth, quiet, and for the most part more durable.
The only possible downside to a fluid trainer, resistance will lighten on longer sessions as friction thins the liquid. I notice a difference in workouts lasting more than 90 mins., but it is marginal. It can be easily compensated for by adjusting your gear selection.
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ryani posted 2 years ago.
I have a fluid trainer 2 and bought it used on ebay. No problems in two years. It's stretched or loosened a little, meaning the stand has become off balance by just a tiny bit. Once it's tightened down, it's not even noticeable. Even with the small imablance, it's a great trainer.
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JamieM posted 1 year ago.
The group I used to ride with in NJ has bought a bunch of these used from the Navigators team when they sell off equipment each fall. They have been great even after the use they must of seen befire we got them. It's definitely a great trainer that I highly recommend. On top of that we did purchase one that gave us problems. We contacted Cycleops and they were great. Even though it had been purchased used they sent out a replacement at very little cost to us. A great trainer from a great company.
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usasportstrain posted 1 year ago.
I'm partial to the Kurt Kinetics trainers. I've had my original for over 5 years and averaged about 1200 miles during the winter on it. It's never leaked and is very stable.
I have a special going on through the end of October on em' if anyone is interested at USA Sports Training.
I've heard the Real Axiom are very nice too.
http://www.usasportstraining.com - Triathlon Training Gear, DVDs, Books
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TBRAVO posted 1 year ago.
Road Bike Review rates the CycleOps Fluid 2 as one of their top picks (also Kurt Kinetics and 1upUSA CPR A-2000)
http://www.roadbikereview.com/cat/training/trainers/PLS_1663CRX.ASPX
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Anyone have any thoughts on this trainer? I would be especially interested in how long they last due to the fact that I am looking at a used one (3 off seasons). The price is right, but if I am only going to have it for a few rides before it quits on me....................... thanks for the feedback.