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New 2007 model with PU coated roller for les tire wear.
Single side hand crank, w/skewer, no block, has wheel/tire tension knob. | | | Features: | |
• Minoura Mag-500l-R Trainer W/Remote
• New 2007 model with PU coated roller for les tire wear.
• w/ Riser Block
• Red
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4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Complete Trainer PackageNov 16, 2007
By M. T. Soelberg
This trainer arrived quickly and in great condition. The setup was extra simple: just unfold the base, insert your bike, crank the handle to tighten, turn the knob to contact tire. The remote is especially helpful for increasing and decreasing resistance with the flick of a thumb. The noise level is moderate, a high hum that gets louder with increased speed and resistance, but even my kids don't complain when I'm pedaling fiercely and they're trying to watch a movie in the same room--as long as I turn up the TV volume. The base is a solid support, which has held up even to little kids trying to climb on and off a bike far too big for them. And the snazzy red color is fun and cheerful.
The only downside is the riser block, which did not arrive with the trainer and which I had to remind the company to send. I imagine that it is the cheapest type available and has a tendency to slide around on my wood floor. Still, it is effective for the purpose and is better than damaging a good book to elevate the front wheel. A foam sticker placed underneath should keep it from sliding around too much.
Recommended accessories:
Definitely use a road bike tire, not a bumpy mountain bike tire, to minimize noise and tire wear. Definitely use a front wheel riser block with any trainer, since the trainers elevate the rear wheel by several inches. A cushy gel seat cover can help minimize saddle sores. A book caddy will come in handy for magazine browsing while riding. Enjoy!
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
SatisfiedDec 09, 2007
By Skeach
Just set up the trainer 3 days ago. Easy to set up. Replaced my rear skewer with the one supplied with ease. Overall took about five minutes to set up. Fairly smooth and stable. Nice to have resistance control at your fingertips other than changing your gears. Good trainer for beginner or novice. Recommend buying a block for the front tire as the trainer does NOT come with one (regardless of what you read)!
Great cycle trainer for PTDec 18, 2011
By L. Huckaba
"~Luke"
I bought one of these a few years ago for PT after broken leg & pretty bad ankle damage. I didn't want a stationary bike, so I got this for my bike. It works well. My only recommendation is to use a tire that's a 'street' tire on it. I have two different bikes (road & mountain bike), and the mountain bike tire tread was noisy. The road bike tire was not, though. I spent several hours using it over several months and the thing looks brand new still. Resistance was easy to adjust, but wasn't as 'granular' as a stationary bike.
 Quiet and efficientJan 16, 2008
By Carey E. Smith
"Carey Smith"
I bought this as a gift for my boyfriend. His response after two work-outs was an enthusiastic thumbs-up! "It is quiet, sturdy, easy to assemble and works well." I'm happy I got it for him.
2 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Rotor Slightly Warped But Otherwise GoodJan 17, 2007
By J. Cordova
When the product arrived and I set it up to test it out for the first time, I soon discovered the metal rotor between the magnets was warped or bent and was could rub against the magnets. It could have happened during manufacturing or shipping. It was sent in the winter and the alternating hot and cold temperatures could have caused the warping. I was able to flatten the rotor because the roller mechanism is easy to disassemble and reassemble with the right tools. The roller was also slightly off-center and not level, but I ajusted those also. Finally, I needed to fine-tune the cable tention so I could use all seven levels of resistance.
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