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2005-01-24 12:25 PM

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Subject: cycleops fluid 2 trainer
Does anybody have this product or something similar? Is it compatible with my Tri-bike? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,


eddie


2005-01-24 12:30 PM
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Subject: RE: cycleops fluid 2 trainer
I have one and I love it. Great for those cold, winter days when you can't ride outside. It should be compatible with just about any bike too so no worries there.
2005-01-24 12:38 PM
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I just finished my 1st 100 miles on my fluid and I love it.  Its about as close to riding outside as you can get.  Actually, I think it may be a better workout because you can really dial in your heart rate and you're always pushing.  There's a very wide range of resistance on the fluid - the faster you go the more resistance you get. essentially you control the resistance level by shifting gears.  The only thing I don't love about it is its weight. While its not to heavy to carry around by any means, it seems a little heavier than other trainers.   However, I'd gladly carry around a few extra lbs. to ride on my fluid2 
2005-01-24 12:43 PM
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Have one. Like it. Now, if it only came with sunshine and blue skies ...
2005-01-24 12:51 PM
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Subject: RE: cycleops fluid 2 trainer
triman50 - 2005-01-24 11:43 AM

Have one. Like it. Now, if it only came with sunshine and blue skies ...


Your's didn't? I bought the optional sunshine but couldn't afford the blue skies attachment.
2005-01-24 1:04 PM
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Steve- - 2005-01-24 11:51 AM
triman50 - 2005-01-24 11:43 AM Have one. Like it. Now, if it only came with sunshine and blue skies ...
Your's didn't? I bought the optional sunshine but couldn't afford the blue skies attachment.

Nope, I couldn't afford the upgrade. I got the standard simulated basement room!



2005-01-24 1:20 PM
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Subject: RE: cycleops fluid 2 trainer
vallosj - 2005-01-24 9:38 AM

I just finished my 1st 100 miles on my fluid and I love it.  Its about as close to riding outside as you can get.  Actually, I think it may be a better workout because you can really dial in your heart rate and you're always pushing.  There's a very wide range of resistance on the fluid - the faster you go the more resistance you get. essentially you control the resistance level by shifting gears.  The only thing I don't love about it is its weight. While its not to heavy to carry around by any means, it seems a little heavier than other trainers.   However, I'd gladly carry around a few extra lbs. to ride on my fluid2 


How long did that take? That's gotta be a 4-5 hour ride! How did you keep going for so long without going out of your mind with boredom?
2005-01-24 1:36 PM
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Subject: RE: cycleops fluid 2 trainer
I love mine. It comes with a special quick-release skewer that you use instead of the one on your bike, so it should be compatible with any bike that has road tires.
2005-01-24 3:11 PM
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have it.
love it.
myfriendwhoisaboy hooked up my speed and cadence sensor on my bike this weekend to coordinate with my Polar S620 and I am really rockin' and rollin' now.....

2005-01-24 3:20 PM
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Subject: RE: cycleops fluid 2 trainer

I just picked up this one on sale from performance bike and am very happy with it so far:

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=17415&subcategory_ID=4120

2005-01-24 5:17 PM
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Subject: RE: cycleops fluid 2 trainer
got mine around the hoiidays- great sub for outside- but unless you have a race or spinervals or something- gets boring even if you are working hard!


2005-01-24 5:26 PM
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Subject: RE: cycleops fluid 2 trainer
I got mine for Christmas and have like it. I think it's harder than riding outside. I seem to ride in some of the easiet gears even after I've turned down the tension. It seems to give me a goooooood workout.

2005-01-24 9:48 PM
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Subject: RE: cycleops fluid 2 trainer
I'd die before I rode that long. It took me about 2 weeks to get 100mi in.  
2005-01-24 11:12 PM
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Subject: RE: cycleops fluid 2 trainer
I love mine and bought it on ebay about 2 months ago.

It has helped me improve my cadance...used to always be in the 70's to low 80's...now can get up in the 90s and have hit 120's doing a spinerval.

I like riding indoors.....I can do it when it is dark outside and watch TV. Yesterday I watched the Patriots beat the Steelers for just over an hour...and the time flew by. Having good entertainement helps. I think I'll use my trainer all year long indoors...it is easier being home with the kids when my husband is traveling. I can talk with my kids and train which normal bike rides I can't do.

2005-01-25 12:16 AM
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Basically what we're all saying here Eddie is..."What are you waiting for!?  Go out and get yourself on TODAY!!!!"   
2005-01-25 10:32 AM
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I'll look into purchasing this item this week.

Thank you all for your valuable input.

BTW, where can i get the sunshine and blueskies package? NYC is all out.

eddie


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