FAQ

I have never had a trainer before & am not really an avid cyclist. Which trainer would you recommend and why?

The Road Machine and the Cyclone best replicate the resistance of an outdoor ride. The resistance is speed sensitive and basically follows the power formula of the outdoor ride, which is when you double your speed the resistance from the wind is cubed ot 8 times as hard.

While the Cyclone Wind Trainer has the lowest cost, it will get loud at speeds above 17 MPH. If your average speed is greater than 17 I would recommend the Road Machine Fluid Trainer. It is simply the best and you will appreciate the difference every time you ride.

The Cross Country has user controller base resistance. Shifting your gears or increasing your cadence will increase the speed and the resistance will get harder, but it does not feel like an outdoor ride. The braking mechanism too effective and there is no coast down. Think of it as a direct drive, when you stop pedaling it will stop moving.

The best thing to do is visit a local bike shop and test ride the various units. You can also call customer service and they can provide you with additional pre sale information to assist you in your trainer selection.

Does Kurt Kinetic sponsor teams and/or individual cyclists?

We like to push these opportunities to our local dealers. We can support you in your request, but prefer to run the promotional money through a Local Bike Shop (LBS) My best advice is to find a LBS who sells Kinetic Products and talk to the owner. Reference this FAQ and tell the LBS that Kurt will work with them to sponsor your team. Offer to do some promotional appearances at the LBS, negotiate a discount for all team purchases made at the store and your team could find a sponsor who will make a difference. The LBS will benefit from the local press, especially if you perform well.

Does Kinetic have any Canadian dealers?

Norco Products is our exclusive distributor of Kinetic Products in Canada. If you are interested as to what dealers are currently distributing Kinetic Products please use the information below to contact them.

Norco Products Ltd.
1465 Kebet Way
Port Coquitlam, BC
V3C 6L3
604-465-4101 ext 284

Is Kinetics Power Computer compatible with any other trainers?

The Kurt Kinetic PC is not compatible with any other trainer that we know of. It is specifically calibrated to fit the Kinetic Trainer and will not display accurate readings if used in conjunction with another resistance unit. Since all other trainers that we know of do not have a repeatable and measurable force curve, our Power PC will not work with any trainer besides the Kurt Kinetic.

Can a Kinetic Trainer work on a bike with disc brakes?

All Kinetic Trainers are 100% compatible with any 2 wheel bikes equipped with disc brakes. If your bike has more than two wheels call and we can determined if the trainer is compatible.

Do I need to recalibrate my Kinetic Power Computer when using the optional 12 lb. flywheel that comes with the Pro Trainer.

No. It’s the fluid chamber alone that provides the resistance and so the resistance does not change, even with the additional 12 lb. flywheel. The extra weight of the 12 lb. flywheel is only designed to make the ride even smoother and to replicate the outdoor road ride.  Because the fluid chamber alone provides the resistance, there is no need to recalibrate the Kinetic PC when using either just the 6 lb. permanent flywheel or the additional 12 lb. flywheel.

Can I upgrade my Kinetic Road Machine so I can use the optional 12 lb. flywheel that comes with the Kinetic Pro Machine.

No we are sorry but you cannot. The Pro Machine was designed specifically for use with the extra weight of the optional 12 lb. flywheel. Because of the extra weight, it requires a bigger 16mm shaft (versus the 12mm of the Road Machine) and also the Pro Machine’s 16 mm shaft is threaded to accept the attachment bolt to hold the 12 lb. flywheel in place.

Can I use my Kinetic Power Computer for outdoor riding. 

Yes and no. You can use it for the basic bicycle computer functions such as speed, distance, and ride time etc. but the “Power in Watts” feature will not be accurate. The Kinetic PC is calibrated specifically to work with the resistance curve of the Kinetic Trainer and there are too many variables when riding outdoors such as wind and terrain which the Kinetic PC cannot account for and so the “Power in Watts” reading will not be accurate.

The battery died on my Kinetic PC. Is this a common battery and if so, where can I purchase a replacement.

The kinetic PC battery is a common battery used in bicycle computers, hearing aids and watches. The generic part number is CR1225 and can be purchased at most drug stores, jewelry stores or bike shops.

Is the Rock and Roll Trainer safe for carbon fiber bicycle frames.

The Rock and Roll Trainer is safe for all types of bicycle frame materials. The Rock and Roll Trainer does not put any additional stress on the frame compared to regular outdoor road riding. It also puts less stress on a frame compared to a fixed position traditional trainer.