Outback Magnetic Indoor Bicycle Trainer

by Outback

Product Features

• Three levels of resistance
• Heavy-duty steel frame construction
• Frame folds down for storage
• Includes leveling feet

Product Description

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The Magnetic Bicycle Trainer from Outback provides cyclists with an indoor biking option during inclement weather and/or the winter months. Designed for easy set-up and stability, the bike trainer holds your bike in an upright position with its sturdy steel-frame construction while you pedal. The trainer provides three levels of magnetic resistance to mimic the feel of real biking, and also all allows you to change gears so that you can adjust your challenge level without getting off the bike. The five-position trainer folds down for easy storage and includes leveling feet for stability on uneven floors.

Product Description

Steel stable frame, 5 position magnetic trainer, frame folds for storage

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 17.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• 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: B000AAYC72
• Item model number: 1031
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,785 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #20 in Sports & Outdoors > Bikes & Accessories > Accessories > Bike Trainers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It put new life into my old road bike, February 16, 2010

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Capt'n George "AKA Spike" (Dallas Texas USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Outback Magnetic Indoor Bicycle Trainer (Sports)

I have had this trainer for just under 2 months and am fairly happy with my purchase. I knew going in, that I wasn't going to get a Cadillac (or BMW) for a hundred bucks, but it does a good job of helping me keep in shape during the cold winter months. To give you some kind of idea as to my normal work out level, I generally ride out doors about 2,000 miles per year. With my retired 20+ year old Fuji Palisade mounted in this trainer at high resistance, and top gear on the bike, I can get a full cardio workout.

I used the free shipping option, and received the package a few days earlier than originally expected. Assembly was completed in a 10-15 min time frame, using the instructions included in the box. I didn't need to use the included skewer replacement, as the stock quick release axle on my Fuji fit fine. The paint finish looks great, and the only thing I might have added would be a quick release between the bike tire and the resistance unit so I don't have to re-adjust the tension each time I ride. NOTE: You do not want to leave the tire locked in when you are not riding in order to prevent the tire from denting. Noise is not an issue for me. Sure it make some noise, but it is not so loud that I can't listen to my MP3 player, and the more I ride, the less I notice it.

One final note, if you are going to buy this or any other trainer you really should consider a stabilizer for the front wheel.

31 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not Bad, March 15, 2010

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BloodSpite "You may be whatever you resolve t... (Cyberspace somewhere) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Outback Magnetic Indoor Bicycle Trainer (Sports)

For the price this wasn't bad.

I experienced a few minor frustrations. The assembly pictures weren't really clear, but putting it together was fairly self explanatory so I could live despite that.

The only real issue came when I went to mount my bike. I have a Mongoose Mountain bike, and this is most definitely set up for a street bike.

if you don't have a quick release latch on your rear tire you may need to purchase one. the one that is supplied is extremely small if you have a mountain bike (Mine requires almost a 1/4 inch shaft the one supplied is considerably less than that)

However I was able to improvise by tightening the bracket on to my lugs and it works fine.

Is rather loud, but I attribute that to my knobby tired more-so than the unit itself, which when I tested it was very quiet

All said and told a good purchase, just wish they had supplied more information (such as the latch) before purchasing so i could have been better prepared.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Outback Magnetic Indoor Trainer, January 21, 2010

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T. Creswell (Dallas, OR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Outback Magnetic Indoor Bicycle Trainer (Sports)

This product was purchased as a gift for my wife. We have had it for one month and she has been using it since Christmas. I found the assembly to be easy and the instructions easy to follow. Before purchasing I was almost scared off by other reviews that had talked about excessive noise. While it is far from quiet the noise is no more of a distraction than a running refrigerator. My wife listens to the radio while using the trainer with no problems. She uses the trainer in our garage on a cement floor.