Bicycle trainer - Page 2

In article <tmorse-2B0A2A.22274827012003@news.covad.net>, tmorse@spamcop.net says...
> [posted and mailed, because my news server isn't propagating postings]
>
> Peter,
>
> I have a Blackburn mag trainer, too, and it's gotten pretty noisy lately. It tends to "roar" at
> certain combinations of speed and resistance. I checked the bearings for slop, and there is none.
> Maybe I need to disassemble it. Would you describe the noise yours was making as a "roar"?
>
> Thanks, terry
>

Even though you don't feel any play it is probably the bearing, it may not yet be worn but might
have burned up all it's lube. I'm pretty sure Blackburn will replace that for you if you call them
and describe the problem, I have yet to have them refuse to replace a part on one of their products,
even old discontinued ones. You may have to send your trainer to them though so if you can live
witht he noise for now I would until summer rolls around.
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Chris Phillipo - Cape Breton, Nova Scotia http://www.ramsays-online.com

jonisaacs@aol.com (Jon Isaacs) wrote in message
news:<20030125062043.11417.00000224@mb-cp.aol.com>...
> >I agree with BudMan's opinion of the CycleOps Fluid2. I have been using trainers for several
> >years and this is the best one that I have had. It's not cheap, however, ~$270 US.
>
> >The biggest problem I have had with trainers is the resistance unit failing. I have only had the
> >Fluid2 for about six months so I can't speak to its reliability.
>
> As far as I know, this is a problem limited to fluid trainers, both mag and wind trainers are so
> simple that in my experience the resistance units never fail. Fluid trainers build up heat and can
> blow the hydraulic seals, resulting in a mess.
>
> Personally i like a simple folding mag trainer. Quiet, inexpensive and reliable.
>
> jon isaacs

I disagree. The CycleOps Fluid2 trainer is the first fluid trainer that I have owned. I have
previously had three mag units. The mag units (Blackburn, old CycleOps company and a no-name brand)
have all had problems. On the first two the resistance unit failed within a couple months. I was
able to get replacements but it's still a pain. To be fair, the last resistance unit on the
BlackBurn model is still in use (by my wife). The other trainers are in my garage used to hold
bikes upright.

Tom

> > jon isaacs
>
> I disagree. The CycleOps Fluid2 trainer is the first fluid trainer that I have owned. I have
> previously had three mag units. The mag units (Blackburn, old CycleOps company and a no-name
> brand) have all had problems. On the first two the resistance unit failed within a couple months.
> I was able to get replacements but it's still a pain. To be fair, the last resistance unit on the
> BlackBurn model is still in use (by my wife). The other trainers are in my garage used to hold
> bikes upright.
>
> Tom
>

And your Cyclops hasn't leaked yet?
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Chris Phillipo - Cape Breton, Nova Scotia http://www.ramsays-online.com

I've only had my 1-Up USA trainer for a month, and love it so far. It's very easy to get the
bike in and out of the trainer (even for a girl!), so I intend to use it for rainy days in the
summer as well.