Blackburn Trakstand Fluid Indoor Bicycle Trainer

by Blackburn

Product Features

• Fluid bicycle trainer that accurately replicates feel of open road
• Progressive resistance system is smooth, quiet, and realistic
• Highly durable CrMo steel frame holds up to long-term use
• Compatible with 700c, 650c, and 26-inch wheel sizes
• Keeps you in peak cycling shape; 5-year limited warranty

Product Description

Product Description

By providing a realistic feel, the Blackburn Trakstand Fluid Bicycle Trainer will help you get (or stay) in peak cycling shape when you can't actually be out on your bicycle. The Fluid features a progressive resistance unit for a silent and progressive resistance curve that accurately represents the feel of an open-road ride. Constructed of a highly-durable CrMo steel frame, Blackburn's Trakstand Fluid includes 700c, 650c and 26-inch wheel sizes, and a five-year limited warranty.

About Blackburn
In 1975, Jim Blackburn set out to design stronger, lighter, more innovative and more reliable cycling products. The first were bags and racks designed for touring. From there, Blackburn grew. Over the next 30 years, Blackburn's spark of innovation would lead to many revolutionary products, like the first high quality aircraft aluminum rack, the first dual stroke minipump, the first oversized mountain minipump and the first dual stage/dual stroke floorpump just to name a few. For 2005, Blackburn's creative spark is burning brighter than ever. And as we head into our 30th year, Blackburn is re-dedicated to designing smart, reliable, no nonsense accessories that are essential to your riding experience.

Product Description

The Blackburn Fluid is smooth, silent and progressive, with a resistance curve that accurately replicates the feel of hills, headwinds and hard efforts on the road

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 25.6 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000BNTY3K
• Item model number: 106241
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #181,783 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Know what you may encounter, November 21, 2007

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Maureen A. Coy (California) - See all my reviews
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The Blackburn Trakstand was great for about 1 month, afterwhich the spindle holder started to separate and had to be continually adjusted. The trainer is not quiet by any means though it does give a true road-like ride. Riding on a road is much quieter. The unit does not come with any information as to what to do about troubleshooting. Due to the expense and the ongoing mentioned problems with the trainer, I would not buy anything from this company without being able to see it and or test it first. If they could work out the "kinks" it would be a great trainer.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good product, minor snags, would recommend purchase, April 8, 2009

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Future Green Girl (Chicago, Il USA) - See all my reviews
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I got my trainer in record time, way before I expected it. Amazon has always been great for me when it comes to shipping intervals. I had my bike up and mounted in about 10 sweaty minutes. You might need a helper when getting the trainer and your bike to make friends together. (Maybe a lighter-weight modern bike is easier to manage by yourself. I have a big old cheap mountain bike clunker purchased before all the titanium and what-not.) I had a good workout once I got everything in place. The instructions are a bit foggy, but once you look at the box (!) you can pretty much manage. It's sturdy and offers a firm, stable mount. Know that you'll be tipped forward when you're seated. You can spend some more money for a front-wheel stand if that bothers you. Also, once you get the resistance levels and your gears synced together in the right mix, it works out fine. Other reviews mention noise, but as far as I'm concerned, it's not an important issue. Slap your earphones on and get on with it. The positives far outweigh the hazy set-up instructions and getting the resistance right, but all in all, it's a good buy. I recommend it to anyone needing a good indoor trainer that's sturdy, well-made, and works right out the box!

19 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Blackburn Fluid Trainer, January 15, 2007

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Steven R. Bowdler - See all my reviews
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This is a good product, when you use it you can fell it working in your legs. It is good to be able to ride your bike in the comfort of your living room when you can't ride outside. The only bad points of the trainer would be it is a bit noisy and the instructions are hard to understand. It is good value for money and has a strong support stand.