Outback Magnetic Indoor Bicycle Trainer
August 17, 2010 | Posted by Administrator - Unit folds down for storage
- Offers three levels of resistance
- Includes leveling feet
- Heavy duty construction
Product Description
Steel stable frame, 5 position magnetic trainer, frame folds for storage… More >>
Outback Magnetic Indoor Bicycle Trainer
Categories: Bicycle Accessories | 
Tags: Bicycle, Indoor, Magnetic, Outback, Trainer | 
5 Comments »
i love this thing. and i paid more for it in a bike store so this is a deal. snap to set-up. takes 15 minutes maybe. there is a gentle hum but not loud. i have chronic fatigue so this is perfect. I was looking for a very easy low impact workout and this is it. I used to be an avid bike rider but not suffer from CFS and i’m hoping this thing will bring me back. so if you need and real easy work-out and have cfs this is as good as it gets. I love it. and this price is a super deal.
Rating: 5 / 5
I have had this trainer for just under 2 months and am fairly happy with my purchase. I knew going in, that I wasn’t going to get a Cadillac (or BMW) for a hundred bucks, but it does a good job of helping me keep in shape during the cold winter months. To give you some kind of idea as to my normal work out level, I generally ride out doors about 2,000 miles per year. With my retired 20+ year old Fuji Palisade mounted in this trainer at high resistance, and top gear on the bike, I can get a full cardio workout.
I used the free shipping option, and received the package a few days earlier than originally expected. Assembly was completed in a 10-15 min time frame, using the instructions included in the box. I didn’t need to use the included skewer replacement, as the stock quick release axle on my Fuji fit fine. The paint finish looks great, and the only thing I might have added would be a quick release between the bike tire and the resistance unit so I don’t have to re-adjust the tension each time I ride. NOTE: You do not want to leave the tire locked in when you are not riding in order to prevent the tire from denting. Noise is not an issue for me. Sure it make some noise, but it is not so loud that I can’t listen to my MP3 player, and the more I ride, the less I notice it.
One final note, if you are going to buy this or any other trainer you really should consider a stabilizer for the front wheel.
Rating: 4 / 5
This product was purchased as a gift for my wife. We have had it for one month and she has been using it since Christmas. I found the assembly to be easy and the instructions easy to follow. Before purchasing I was almost scared off by other reviews that had talked about excessive noise. While it is far from quiet the noise is no more of a distraction than a running refrigerator. My wife listens to the radio while using the trainer with no problems. She uses the trainer in our garage on a cement floor.
Rating: 4 / 5
This is my first trainer and I am not disappointed in my purchase. It was fairly easy to set up, although the picture directions are a bit hard to distinguish. Once it was set up, the trainer worked get. I have a road bike and I find that it hardly makes any noise at all. If this is your first trainer and you aren’t looking for anything fancy, but something that works well, I recommend it.
Rating: 5 / 5
this product did not come with instructions and there are some parts that i don’t know what to do with. i am having trouble getting the resistance bar to make contact with the bike, and i am afraid i will have to deassemble it then reassemble it. this is a pain to put together, i hope it gets better.
Rating: 1 / 5