Kurt Kinetic Trainer demo
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
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Here is a short video of what the Kurt Kinetic Road Machine fluid trainer sounds like. This is just to help one compare the noise against other trainers. Update: After many, many miles on this trainer, the tension screw was getting hard to turn. I contacted Kurt Kinetic about it and within a few days had a new part! Their customer service is outstanding and I would easily buy another trainer from them. They really stand behind their product.
I just bought a Blackburn fluid trainer and was surprised at how much noise these make. Thanks for posting this video. It reassured me that it was not just the trainer malfunctioning or an error in my setup. These things are loud!
It has a smooth feel and a nice spin-down (the Pro model has an even better spin-down). The power required for a given speed is very similar to real road riding (given an average sized rider, road conditions, etc.). The power curves comparing real road riding are on the Kurt Kinetic website in the Tips and Tech Info section.
@jcc2150 - The resistance is based on speed. So you shift gears on your bike for more resistance. The trainer is calibrated to try to simulate actual resistance at given speeds. For example, riding at 20 mph on the trainer takes roughly the same power output required to ride 20 mph on flat road for the average sized rider. The KK website has the power charts for various speeds and all the data on how those values are calculated.
fluid trainers are much MUCH louder than I had hoped. I Just received mine and it was like this. Too loud for an upstairs apt.
@Ryder5172 - It won't cause any harm to your bike. Trainers are used by tons of people with very nice bikes. This trainer does come with a skewer to use on your rear wheel so you don't have to worry about messing up any fancy skewer you might have.
@rolandgarroz - no, the roller is smooth and relies on the tension against the tire for proper friction. It rolls smooth. The static position doesn't bother me much, but it does bother others. KK does make the "Rock and Roll" model that allows some movement side-to-side. I hear it is good, but have never tried one myself. If you want more freedom of movement, rollers are the other option. They are more difficult to ride though and take practice.
True. The tire used in this video was a Kenda Kaliente
@SpinMotiv, @Ryder5172 - The only point I'd add to this is that while the trainer roller is smoother than any road you'll ride on, you're still adding some wear to your tire. So, if you're concerned about even wear on your front and read wheel, you might use a spare wheel for your trainer rides. I have an older race wheel that I have dedicated for this purpose.
Yes, it is a Campeon. It's been a great bike
Thanks for sharing!
@mizerathom - You shouldn't be getting strong vibrations. What kind of tire are you using? It isn't a knobby is it? Is your wheel straight? Make sure the roller is tensioned against the tire according to the instructions too. It should feel smooth with little to no vibration. If all of that is fine and you still have problems, you might want to contact KK to see if they can help.
> For example, riding at 20 mph on the trainer takes roughly the same power output required to ride 20 mph on flat road for the average sized rider.
Uh, no. The KK is calibrated for 1% incline. Quite a diff vs. flat road.
why is it so noisy if it is all ball bearing, no mechanical connection to chamber?
I'd like to buy this trainer to use with my Dahon Vitesse D8, a bike with 20" wheels. Is it compatible with foldable bikes? Thanks in advance
I just got one of these and it's _much_ quieter than apparent in this video (one of my concerns prior to purchasing). Maybe the video camera microphone is directional and pointed right at the Road Machine here? Really, mine is much, much quieter and also has no clicking sound (that's the bike making the clicks).
has the roller some treads? mine has it gives the friction but also vibration and noise alot .since yu are in a static position and ur body is trying to moving sideways u feel comfortable? for me is kind of painful ( not KK)
how is that for wear and tear on your bike? I'm very interested in buying one but i have $2000 into my bike an I'm afraid of ruining it with one of these.
Wow that was in intense video. Did you win?
I just got it and never owned a Trainer before. I know they are decently loud but mine is pretty loud. Also, I get a strong Vibration throughout the frame, I do something wrong? Is it like this for the KK Pro?
@fotisface - I think all Kurt Kinetic trainers are green
hey where did you get a green trainer? - I need to hold of one for green screen.
Would be great to know
Cheers =D
do you use a carbon fiber frame in your trainer?
thanks, how do you adjust the resistance?
That's way too loud
the video is about the trainer, not his pedalling..fucking people critize everything on CZcams
Dude thats LOUD!!!! Can you say ear plugs.
Not a huge fan of your pedal technique at all