Despite a hefty price tag the Kurt Kinetic Road Machine proves itself to be a worthy competitor to the more expensive Tacx Flow fluid trainer. The Road Machines leak proof design and engineered durability coupled with an advanced training computer make this a turbo trainer to be reckoned with!
To kick things off, you won’t have to wonder how to use this trainer, or create your own exercises with it. An instructional DVD is included with the purchase to help you utilize the benefits of the machine. It is certainly beneficial to have some form of a starting point whenever using a new machine.
Despite its name the Kurt Kinetic Road Machine is designed to accommodate any bike you have to place on it. It doesn’t have to be a road bike – mountain bikes (or even BMX’s) are easily accommodated because the unit can be adjusted to work with wheel sizes from 16 to 29 inches.
With a smart computer system it calculates the speed you are going, watts your body is putting out and total mileage you have done. This allows you to create new challenges for yourself, and see if you are physically fit enough to go on a long trek before leaving the comfort of your home.
Another awesome feature is that it is designed to be gentle on your bike tires so they last longer. Where similar trainers don’t use silicon infused metal, the Kurt Kinetic Road Machine does and by doing so prolongs the life of your tires so you can get the maximum use out of them.
If you are worried about getting to the point where the unit no longer meets your physical power and strength, then you have another thing coming. That’s because this trainer has an automatic resistance system to keep your body working to its full potential. That along with your safety in mind, if you go twenty miles per hours, it will not allow you to slow down in anything less than fifteen seconds. This assists in making sure you don’t have any sudden harm to your body.
There is also a warranty here that I think is really important to mention. You get a lifetime warranty, as they put it a motor warranty with crash inclusion. No matter if anything ever goes wrong with your unit, you can get replacement parts for $25.00 plus shipping. When you consider how pricey a lot of these parts would be if you were to grab them on your own that is a good deal. Plus it saves you from having to go and buy another unit.
When it is time to clean up, unlike other units like the CycleOps Mag Trainer and the CycleOps Fluid 2 this trainer has one simple step for getting your bike off. Simply press the release trigger and your bike slides right off. That alone is pretty awesome, because removing a bike can be a tedious task. It also works in reverse, allowing you to put the bike back on a snap.