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Jeffrey
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: February 18, 2009
Strengths: Sturdy, folds easily, securely holds bike in place, good "riding" feel and very quiet.Weaknesses: Small area for tire to meet gel rolling surface and no way to adjust side to side contact patch.Bottom Line: I ride/run short duathlons, compete and ride for the purpose of staying in shape. I've had three other trainers before this one, only one of which I really liked. I'm loving this one for sure! Quiet, has a great feel. I like the spring loaded tension on the rear tire... it's all good. Got this trainer for a great price (barely used) on the internet. Perfect for nights with the kids when I can't get out to ride, but need to log some time in the saddle.
Favorite Ride: 30-50 Sierra Nevada foothill miles
Similar Products Used: Cycleops, LeMondand other wind trainers
Bike Setup: 1998 Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo with Specialized FATBOY street slicks mounted to XT hubs and old school (very light) aluminum rims.
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Ryan
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: March 4, 2008
Strengths: Since the trainer partically uses your body weight, it has the most realistic road feel of any trainer I've used. It's quiet.Weaknesses: Mine doesn't have a remote resistance switch, but I can add this as an upgrade.Bottom Line: I had to post a review to offset what the other gentleman said about the elaso-gel. There are about 5 things you have to do to protect the elaso-gel coating on the roller. The 2 most important are: 1 always keep your tire presure above 100 psi; and 2 NEVER use your brakes. I got my trainer in December and I've already put 400 miles on it with NO problems.
Favorite Ride: Monitor Pass
Purchased At: eBay
Similar Products Used: I've owned 3 sets of rollers and 3 different trainers.
Bike Setup: Custom frame with 200 mm cranks.
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TripeTriangle
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: December 29, 2003
Strengths: Five setting
Smooth
SteadyWeaknesses: Loud? or just my tyre?Bottom Line: Great trainer. Starting my second season on it. Smooth, can be set for easy spinning, or real high for a killer workout. 5 setting, all available on the handlebar. I've used the same tyre on it two years in a row, I think that the tyre I use is noisy, b/c the unit seems quite, but the tyre is loud.
Favorite Ride: A level club ride
Purchased At: Gift
Similar Products Used: some mag trainer at LBS.
Bike Setup: GT ZR5.0 with Open Pro rims laced to Hugi 240's
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GVF
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: December 2, 2003
Strengths: While it worked, it was very silent.Weaknesses: Elastogel.Bottom Line: While it worked it worked great. One month after the purchase the elastogel started to wear away, I contacted Elite and the elastogel isn't sold as a spare part!! So I spent $150 on a trainer that I was only able to use 1 month. Dont buy this elastogel crap!
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$150.00
Similar Products Used: Fan trainer.
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