Kinetic Trainer

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Kinetic Trainer

The Kinetic trainer is smooth, solid and quiet – simply put it meets all the criteria for a high quality trainer.

The Kinetic is especially quiet, no need blasting your TV or CD player to accompany your workout. This is surely a plus for family members who do not share your taste for entertainment. The only time we experienced more than background noise from the Kinetic was when standing in 52/13 gearing and driving “for the gold”. Even then, the noise level is inconsequential, when compared to even the best wind resistance trainers. The quiet ride is a characteristic of high quality trainers. The Kinetic uses a sealed fluid chamber with a magnetic coupler and 80 stationary cooling fins to create its quiet ride.

Riding on a Kinetic trainer gives you a solid, secure feeling - similar to being connected to the road. As a result of its heavyweight welded frame construction, the Kinetic is completely vibration free. The large PVC caps on each leg add to the stability of the trainer by absorbing any floor irregularities.

The Kinetic also has a number of other elements in its favor. It automatically adjusts difficulty from 20 to 2,500 watts of energy output as it responds to your bike’s gearing and your shifting pattern. Its large roller and dynamically balanced flywheel give it a smooth riding characteristic much like a newly paved road.

We found the quick release lever helpful, when attaching and removing our bikes, but don’t expect the quick release action you get from your wheel skewer. Speaking of skewers, the manufacturer states that the Kinetic can accommodate virtually any original equipment skewer.

The Kinetic comes partially assembled, and thus you must invest 10 minuets in the initial set up. Putting the pieces together is a relatively simple matter. The trainer comes with an all purpose tool that is all you need to assemble the trainer. While we were impressed with the quality of the all purpose tool (so many are just junk), we always recommend using a real tool, when it is available.

The unit’s adjustable legs allow for folding up the trainer, if storage is an issue.

While the Kinetic can accommodate mountain, road and BMX bikes, our two reviewers used road bikes.

The bottom line is clear. The Kinetic is a top of the line trainer that gets the job done right. We are pleased to give it our highest rating. To learn more about this top of the line trainer, click here.

Review written by Uncle Barn
Pros: Smooth, Quiet & Stable
Cons: None – It is an excellent traditional trainer