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Kurt Kinetic Dual Heavyweight Pro Fluid Trainer review

  • Price Paid:$600.00
  • User rating:
    (4.4)
  • Would buy again from this company: Yes
  • Used product for: 3 months
  • # of logged workouts:

"I am very impressed by this fluid trainer with two flywheel options. Its strengths - stability and heft, are also its limitations for portability.
The green is ugly in a good way - it stands out in the crowd.
"windnsnow

(5)

Ease of installation

Got it ready assembled. Didn't even need to take the box home.

(5)

Ease of use

It has a handy one lever attachment, but it is quite tight, I still have to screw tightly the opposite side.
Can go from -40 to use without any problems...after a little bit of time to get the metal back to room temp.

(5)

Quality of Construction

Built like a tank.

(3)

Fit

Not a perfect fit for my Cervelo - the "throwaway skewer" that comes with it seems to be the problem. I have to really tighten it down if the bike isn't to move around in the trainer.

(4)

Adjustability

Other than the fit issues, it isn't bad. Although there is no option for adjusting the legs for an uneven floor. A bit of a hassle as I take this unit out for group training.

(4)

Durability

So far so good - I worry a little about the screw on the non-freewheel side. I have to really tighten this and it puts lots of stress on it.
I like that this is leakproof - I've heard of other brands of fluid trainers having leak problems.

(4)

Value

A little pricey...jury still out.

(5)

Appearance

It's green!

(0)

Customer Service

Unconditional guarantee, I understand.

(5)

Performance

I am very impressed so far.

Strengths

This is the first fluid trainer I've had, but I am impressed with it's smoothness. Quiet at operating speeds.
This has two flywheels - a 6lb and an add-on 12 lbs for 18 lbs total. This is great for LSD and tempo work. Very smooth.
This is the most stable trainer I've been on - once tightened down.
Very little tire wear on a large diameter roller.
60 second coast down from 25 mph...that's freaky!
80 cooling fins to dissipate heat
It's Green!
Solid and heavy.

Weakness

It's Green!
Jury is still out on the non-freewheel side screw tightener.
Poor fit with provided skewer. Loose fit on skewer in general.
Very heavy. It's width and stability limits it's portability.
A little noisy at start-up, but quiets down really quickly

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Buyers club Dual Heavyweight Pro Fluid Trainer
  • 24 people use
  • 371 workouts logged
  • 7804.65 miles / 633.98 hours logged