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Whether it's too cold, too wet, or too dark out on the roads, or you simply don't feel like going for an outdoor ride, with the Bell Motivator Indoor Bicycle Trainer, you can stay fit and enjoy bike training in your home. Smooth, quiet magnetic resistance features single-adjustment, progressive resistance which increases along with the speed, and double adjustment centers the bike in the trainer for a steady ride. The 20-pound trainer, which measures 8.5 by 20.6 by 22.1 inches (W x H x D), comes fully assembled.
Warranty
This Bell product includes a limited five-year manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
About Bell
Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. is a leading designer, developer, and marketer of branded sporting equipment and accessories that enhance athletic performance and protection.
Product Description
Get a ride in even if the weather prohibits it. Bell Motivator Mag Indoor Bicycle Trainer offers bike training in your home with a quiet and smooth progressive magnetic resistance that increases as you gain speed. The sturdy construction and double adjustment centers the bike and gives you a steady ride. When you're ready to take your bike outside, it quickly and easily detaches from the trainer.
Features
- Dimensions: 8.5 by 22.1 by 20.6 inches
- Weight: 20 pounds
Important Information
Safety Warning
NOTE: As with any fitness product/program, consult physician prior to use.
NOTE: As with any fitness product/program, consult physician prior to use.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
154 of 156 people found the following review helpful
By D. Dreyer
Amazon Verified Purchase
I don't have any other comparison, since this is the first I have ever purchased, but I was pleasantly surprised when I received it just two days after I ordered with FREE shipping.
The trainer itself is solid and works better than I could have hoped for, cost a lot less than buying an exercise bike.
I am not a cyclist and bought this to simply turn a regular bike into an exercise bike.
There was zero assembly required, just unfold it and place your bike in, super easy, when you want to ride the bike out on the street, it's free in less than 30 seconds.
The only con I would say about this, is that it is loud if you have nobby treaded tires, from the previous review, I can see how a smooth tire would quiet it down, You do or can get use to the noise of it, However, you can also release the tire from the tension roller an ride like a regular bike.
Highly Recommend, I don't think you'll be sorry on this one.
The trainer itself is solid and works better than I could have hoped for, cost a lot less than buying an exercise bike.
I am not a cyclist and bought this to simply turn a regular bike into an exercise bike.
There was zero assembly required, just unfold it and place your bike in, super easy, when you want to ride the bike out on the street, it's free in less than 30 seconds.
The only con I would say about this, is that it is loud if you have nobby treaded tires, from the previous review, I can see how a smooth tire would quiet it down, You do or can get use to the noise of it, However, you can also release the tire from the tension roller an ride like a regular bike.
Highly Recommend, I don't think you'll be sorry on this one.
181 of 185 people found the following review helpful
By Mainiac
Amazon Verified Purchase
This is just what it should be, really, and maybe it deserves 5 stars for that. The instructions were confusing because there's an extra unexplained part, but I figured it out (you don't need the extra axle). I am not a serious biker; this is just to get some exercise w/o buying an expensive piece of equipment.
What I'd totally forgotten about what the noise a bike trainer makes (and this is the main reason I'm posting, in case you've also forgotten or didn't know). Looking online just now, I've seen it likened to vacuum cleaning, and that's about right. I'm not sure that any other bike trainer would be better on this front... maybe the rim trainers are. (Note: see the other review that explains that if you get other tires for your bike the noise will not be an issue. Me, I am not "serious enough" to buy other tires, much less change them.)
Bottom line: this is fine. If you can deal with the noise, get it.
Update (a few years later): I don't use this much any more, as I got an elliptical machine (which I prefer)... but I've realized this will be great for my summer away when I'll have my bike with me anyway. And if it's raining and I'd like some exercise, I'm all set.
To answer the question from the comment, it's quite easy to put the bike in and out. If you look at the picture, there's a faux axle squeezed between two pins/clamps at the top. The faux axle was the part that confused me. (Thanks to other helpful reviewers, I now know that this is provided to protect your real axle from scratches, if you have that sort of a bike). Your bike goes there, and you just tighten the pin/clamp things to hold the bike in place. The wheel rests on the part at the bottom which might need adjusting for your particular bike, but once that's set, your bike will go in and out without much fuss.
What I'd totally forgotten about what the noise a bike trainer makes (and this is the main reason I'm posting, in case you've also forgotten or didn't know). Looking online just now, I've seen it likened to vacuum cleaning, and that's about right. I'm not sure that any other bike trainer would be better on this front... maybe the rim trainers are. (Note: see the other review that explains that if you get other tires for your bike the noise will not be an issue. Me, I am not "serious enough" to buy other tires, much less change them.)
Bottom line: this is fine. If you can deal with the noise, get it.
Update (a few years later): I don't use this much any more, as I got an elliptical machine (which I prefer)... but I've realized this will be great for my summer away when I'll have my bike with me anyway. And if it's raining and I'd like some exercise, I'm all set.
To answer the question from the comment, it's quite easy to put the bike in and out. If you look at the picture, there's a faux axle squeezed between two pins/clamps at the top. The faux axle was the part that confused me. (Thanks to other helpful reviewers, I now know that this is provided to protect your real axle from scratches, if you have that sort of a bike). Your bike goes there, and you just tighten the pin/clamp things to hold the bike in place. The wheel rests on the part at the bottom which might need adjusting for your particular bike, but once that's set, your bike will go in and out without much fuss.
97 of 97 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not enough resistance, stripped adjustment wheel couldn't be replaced easily
May 13, 2008
By M. Kiefer
Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a very basic trainer with very little resistance. This really is best for beginner bikers.
In addition, the tension adjustment knob is made of cheap plastic which stripped and cracked within a few weeks. When I called the company for support they said that they didn't have any extra ones that they could send me. They told me I would have to mail in the entire unit to have it replaced. It certainly wasn't worth the cost shipping for a 30-cent piece of cheap plastic.
I haven't done it yet, but I'm going to take it somewhere to have a metal crank welded on to replace the cheap plastic adjustment knob. Until then, I have to use a pair of pliers to adjust the tension.
The unit is easy to setup and to get the bike setup on it. I didn't need to use the extra skewer that was provided but you may if you have an older bike.
I recommend you buy slick tires to use with this (and any other) trainer. I very quickly went out and bought slick tires for my mountain bike because the knobby tires makes too much noise. Even with the slicks the noise is louder than I would like, but this is not the unit making the noise - it's the vibration from the tires which you will have with any unit. Another thing that helped was setting up the trainer and bike on a set of foam floor pads to reduce tranmission of vibrations to the rest of the room.
In addition, the tension adjustment knob is made of cheap plastic which stripped and cracked within a few weeks. When I called the company for support they said that they didn't have any extra ones that they could send me. They told me I would have to mail in the entire unit to have it replaced. It certainly wasn't worth the cost shipping for a 30-cent piece of cheap plastic.
I haven't done it yet, but I'm going to take it somewhere to have a metal crank welded on to replace the cheap plastic adjustment knob. Until then, I have to use a pair of pliers to adjust the tension.
The unit is easy to setup and to get the bike setup on it. I didn't need to use the extra skewer that was provided but you may if you have an older bike.
I recommend you buy slick tires to use with this (and any other) trainer. I very quickly went out and bought slick tires for my mountain bike because the knobby tires makes too much noise. Even with the slicks the noise is louder than I would like, but this is not the unit making the noise - it's the vibration from the tires which you will have with any unit. Another thing that helped was setting up the trainer and bike on a set of foam floor pads to reduce tranmission of vibrations to the rest of the room.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bike trainer
Very easy to set up. Works as advertised. Just so you know if you have a bike with nobby tires it will be rather noisy. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Sheri
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good basic trainer
I use this in the winter with my road bike. Works well. Nothing fancy but meet my needs. It is loud, making it difficult to hear TV while riding bike.
Published 2 days ago by Monkeyman
1.0 out of 5 stars
75 decibels at 3ft.- loud as a garbage disposal
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Published 6 days ago by DN
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love this trainer!
Keeps me motivated in the winter when I am feeling whimpy and don't want to get out in the cold! Sturdy for my 200+ pound frame. Holds up really well.
Published 21 days ago by Darren Moore
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exactly what we were looking for, we bought two!!!!!
This was exactly what we were looking for. It worked out so well, we bought another one so we could ride together.
Published 28 days ago by Maine Kitchen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent product
Sturdy and stable. Easy to set-up and remove bike. Smooth operation. Resistance settings good for the price. Exceptional value for a basic indoor trainer.
Published 1 month ago by Philco
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bell Motivator
Great product, good price.Fantastic service from Bell.Called monday received parts thursday at no charge.People at BELL were teriffic in every way.
Published 1 month ago by Cynthia Williamson
4.0 out of 5 stars
Bell Motivator BIcycle Trainer
This product works great but it takes a little fine tuning to get it to work correctly. If you use a bike with 'knobbys' on the tire tread you may want to wear ear plugs or puchase... Read more
Published 1 month ago by REDEEMED
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works great for my use. Easy to set up and store.
Works great for my use. Easy to set up and store. I use it with my road bike and have enjoyed being able to ride when the weather is not good.
Published 1 month ago by Marshall Bruce Ward
3.0 out of 5 stars
Works great - shoddy parts?
I just received my trainer today and it feels great weight-wise. Doesn't feel like a piece of junk - all of the components look and feel sturdy after later inspection. Read more
Published 1 month ago by alexis lam
