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Saris Cycleops Fluid2 review

  • Price Paid:$329.00
  • User rating:
    (4.1)
  • Would buy again from this company: Yes
  • Used product for: 4 years 6 months
  • # of logged workouts:

"I would recommend the Fluid2 to anyone looking for a bike trainer. Great value for the price and Saris/Cycleops stands by their product. Throw in a Trainerroad subscription, and you will definitely see improvements on the bike. "Scott71

(4)

Ease of installation

Fairly easy to put together. Bit it took a Google search to figure out the proper tension of the flywheel on the rear tire.

(4)

Ease of use

Once assembled, it is quite easy to take the bike off the unit.

(3)

Quality of Construction

I only gave it a 3 due to an oil leak issue, but I understand that this is common in the fluid trainers so this may be a little unfair. See customer service comment below.

(5)

Fit

Both my Felt B16 and Trek 2.1 fit fine on the trainer.

(3)

Comfort

Ride comfort was not a factor but the noise takes some time to get used to.

(5)

Adjustability

I gave it a 5 as the adjustability is in the speed you ride. The faster you ride the higher the resistance. Even with all out sprints, there is plenty of resistance and I never ran out of gears.

(3)

Durability

See quality of construction above. Other than the oil leak, I've had no other issues with the trainer.

(5)

Value

I rely on my trainer for 90% of my bike training, so definitely got my money's worth with the Fluid2.

(3)

Appearance

Looks just fine, but not the reason I bought it.

(5)

Customer Service

This is the main reason for this review. I found the Saris/ Cycleops customer service to be outstanding. I had the issue with the oil leak noted above and, with no questions asked, they sent me a replacement unit at their cost. Very satisfied with my experience with this company.

(5)

Performance

It performs very well.

Strengths

Delivers a great bike workout.

Weakness

Durability a bit of an issue as I had an oil leak and have read that this is common problem with the Fluid2.

Buyers clubCycleops Fluid2
  • 8 people use
  • 54 workouts logged
  • 1965.32 miles / 121.53 hours logged