What does this mean?Pros & Cons
Pros
Noise is dependent on the tread of your tyres, the bigger the tread the noisier it will be. Only gripe is the loud noise it emits from the rear tyre when in use. Only problem i have had is punctures as i was unaware that you require a trainer tyre for... Read More
It takes less than two minutes to place a bike on it and hold it in place. It transforms a road bike into an exercise bike in no time at all. Delivered promptly, seems reasonably robust and easy to assemble.
The resistance is adequate unless you are an enthusiast or elite cyclist. When it's very wet, windy, cold or icy i find it hard to motivate myself so indoor cycling is the ideal solution.
Cons
If you want to increase the resistance you turn the screw to force the roller harder onto the tyre, so your cycling effort goes into squashing the tyre as you turn. This means that if you want a reasonable resistance you're loading the tyre beyond any... Read More
I've tried two bikes and while the slick roads tyres we're quieter, this stand is exceptionally noisy.
Highlights
Quality
Very good quality piece of equipment no excuses to get riding now
Paid over the odds for this but its a good sturdy product
This was easy to assemble i did an inwardly groan when i realised the hub on the bike was not compatible with the bike but this... Read More
Options are to use a tyre with a smooth surface or put up with the noise
Competitiveness
Much more stable and easier to use than similarly aimed products 20 years ago
A little pricey for what i wanted but with the gym closed i can use my mountain bike as a hiit bike
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- This product had a total of 744 reviews as of our last analysis date on Aug 3 2022.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The only problem i have had is punctures as i was unaware that you require a trainer tyre for your cycle punctures are caused by heat generated by normal tyres
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The instructions for assembling the bike turbo trainer were too small and difficult to read
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Also quite expensive for what it actually is as not able to change settings to make more resistance
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I have used the stand for half an hour most days since it arrived and although it packs away pretty small i have actually chosen to leave my bike in the corner with it for convenience when exercising
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Noise is minimal there is more noise when riding a bike outside
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Yes its a bit noisy but loud music in my ears from my earbuds and that is fixed as well
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Had to replace the rear skewer with the one provided as the ends were not compatible
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Also this bike had road tyres and it was much quieter
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