Submitted by
dave gray
a Cross Country Rider
from Plano, Tx Date Reviewed: February 24, 2006
Favorite Trail:
any
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Easy set up and use. More convenient than a roller type.
Weaknesses:
The brackets mounting the mag unit are under sized causing flex during use but a fatal flaw. The rubber rim drive wheels (roller Pulley) fell apart after several hours of use. Customer service sent replacement parts no questions asked. Excellent customer service.
Bottom Line:
Overall, I like the unit. For a casual user it's a good product.
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Submitted by
Mr Dave
a Racer
from Battle Creek MI Date Reviewed: October 12, 2005
Favorite Trail:
almost any Ive riden
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$140.00
Purchased At:
price point
Strengths:
wont wear your tires, easy to set up....works better as a bike stand!
Weaknesses:
The resistance was weak, ok just for spinning to streatch your legs. The plastic bushing that keeps the magnet unit straight broke after 3 rides. This thing is a p.o.s. It looks nice but is very cheaply made. This is my first trainer and hope for something better next time, what a waste of money. To everyone who had bad customer service, at least you got to talk to someone, I was yet to get a responce from them. It was inexpensive but I would think the thing should have gotten more then a few hours before it broke
Similar Products Used:
none yet
Bike Setup:
trek 9900
Bottom Line:
If you want a bike stand for the money, get a bike stand and leave this piece of junk at the bike shop....wish I could give it no chilies!
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Submitted by
Sugufish
a Weekend Warrior
from Malaysia Date Reviewed: August 17, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Light Trail
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$170.00
Purchased At:
WGCycle
Strengths:
Reasonably quiet, easy setup, has a remote which eases resistance setting and. Not too pricey too.
Weaknesses:
Rim wears too quickly. Could be a little quieter too.
Similar Products Used:
Never, 1st trainer.
Bike Setup:
GIANT NRS 3, Truvativ Stylo cranks, Shimano XT, Carbon fibre seatpost, stem, straight bar, Selle Italia SLK saddle, Hayes mecdisc, Formula Xero wheelset with Formula hubs and feral rims.
Bottom Line:
Seems like a good bargain for a first trainer. Value for money.
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Submitted by
Ali
a Weekend Warrior
from Chula Vista, CA, 91910 Date Reviewed: January 5, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Purchased At:
Recieved as gift
Bottom Line:
I was given this trainer by a freind who was leaving town. There right cover was broken and I thought to check the reviews right here. I noticed a review mentioning the poor customer care at Minoura, and he mentioned the name of the manager, Jeff Zell. I have to tell you all, please dont try to hurt someones reputation if you are having a bad day. I spoke with Mr. Jeff Zell at Minoura and told them about my situation, and right away, he asked for my shipping address, and without me asking for replacement, he told me that I wil be having the missing items in 5-6 days. This is called 100 % customer satisfaction, and this is the company you would want to take your business to.
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Submitted by
SGT. ROCK
a Racer
from Edmonton, AB Date Reviewed: February 7, 2003
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$180.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Stable Fairly quiet Easy to adjust
Weaknesses:
Insufficient resistance Drive wheels slip under hard acceleration
Similar Products Used:
Cyclops
Bottom Line:
Bought this unit so I could hook up any of my bikes (road, XC, DH) and train. Saves wear on the tires, too. Disappointed with the resistance of the magnetic unit - set on max, it's OK with a road bike, but with a 42-44 chainring on a MTB, there's not enough resistance.
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Submitted by
Eli
a Cross Country Rider
from Asheville, NC, USA Date Reviewed: October 28, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$180.00
Purchased At:
Performance Bike
Strengths:
Great idea.
Weaknesses:
Completely defective, non-existant QA by Minoura. Support is a joke.
Similar Products Used:
None yet.
Bottom Line:
I purchased this with a great deal of excitement, as I was going to use it to help recover from a knee injury. I was let down completely because:
1) One of the foldable legs was cut too short (or one too long). It was 5/8" shorter than the other leg, making it impossible for the unit to balance flat.
2) The resistance module was utterly defective. Right out of the box the wheel did not turn. Upon inspecting and dismantling it I found the whole shaft was bent, causing part of it to rub and chip the magnet inside.
3) After calling Minoura, speaking with with warranty manager Jeff Zell, was told that they are proud of their 0.5% failure rate and that they fully support the product and it was a fluke... to return it to Performance for replacement since quote "they should foot the bill for the damage".
I'll be trying someone else's trainer, even if I have to buy new tires for it. As other users have mentioned, it feels flimsy and it is. You may be better off trying something more sturdy and "professional".
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Submitted by
Chris Grandjean
a Weekend Warrior
from Reston, Virginia Date Reviewed: April 25, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Old Rag
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$160.00
Purchased At:
Performance
Strengths:
Easy to set up! Fairly lightweight! Can hear TV over the noise. Remote resistance is great! Rim drive is nice since I used both road and mtn bike on it.
Weaknesses:
The wheels that ride on the rims deteriorated VERY quickly from the inside out and ended up shredding where the rubber connects to the plastic around the bearings... I'm hoping it's covered in the warranty! I rode 30 min 4 days a week over 6 mos. before it died on me. I noticed a lot of wheel slip as well, but now I'm thinking it was the beginning of the drive wheel shredding.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
GT aluminum road Specialized Stumpjumper Pro
Bottom Line:
It was a good product.. easy to use, adjustible, quiet, but it just didn't live up to my expectations.. for $160 I would expect something called a "trainer" to hold up to "training!"
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Submitted by
Tom
a Weekend Warrior
from Pittsburgh, PA Date Reviewed: February 15, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$175.00
Purchased At:
Performance Bike
Strengths:
This thing is so quiet. Don't have to use a slick tire on a mountain bike. Made very well. Remote resistance control.
Weaknesses:
None so far..
Similar Products Used:
Minoura Ergo mag trainer - noisy and I have to use a slick tire.
Bike Setup:
Cannondale Carbon fiber Raven 2001
Bottom Line:
My girlfriend got this for her new Raven. I'm totally amazed how quiet this thing is. My old trainer listed above is loud. They've really improved there product line. This thing is easy to set up and there doesn't appear to be any slippage of the wheels on the rims. Came with a remote that is made so you can put it on and take it off quickly with no tools.
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