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MSRP - $499 FOR ROCK & ROLL ROAD MACHINE TRAINER
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An industry FIRST! This revolutionary new trainer moves and grooves with the rider, simulating a natural side-to side action. Our Rock 'n Roll Trainer simultaneously allows a rider to work on their cycling technique and power, and is particularly effective in replicating out-of-saddle hill climbing. This unique design has progressive dampening to support riders of any weight, and self-centers the rider for a natural pedaling action. No other trainer manufacturer is as dedicated to replicating the outdoor ride indoors as Kinetic! This unit can also be locked and used as a conventional trainer if you aren't in the mood to Rock and Roll. Hone your technique or Just do cardio.
Today’s Cycling News (www.cyclingnews.com) features the Kinetic Rock N Roll Pro.
For the complete review, click here http://www.cyclingnews.com/tech.php?id=tech/2008/reviews/kurt_kinetic_trainer08
Quick review of highlights and rating:
Kurt Kinetic Rock & Roll Pro trainer
Price: US$669.99
Weight: 28kg (61lb) (with both flywheels)
Pros: Fantastically smooth and quiet fluid resistance unit, unique no-leak design, ultra-wide frame base, realistic feel
Cons: Expensive, rocking motion doesn't engage core muscles as much as we'd hoped, bulky and heavy
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Kurt Kinetic Turntable Riser Ring
Price: US$39.99
Pros: Rotating design adds another element to indoor training, multiple heights, stable and well built
Cons: Lowest setting needs to be a bit lower still, rotating feature may not be all that useful for some
Cyclingnews rating: 
Kurt Kinetic Power Computer
Price: US$50
Pros: Useful power data for workouts, relatively inexpensive
Cons: Somewhat questionable accuracy, cheap construction and feel, can't download data to a PC without additional hardware and software
Cyclingnews rating: 
INCLUDED!
FREE DVD only available with the 2008 model trainer has 3- 30 minute Spinerval workouts:
Workout A: Technique - This 30 minute Technique session includes one legged drill work and high cadence pedaling to maximize your leg speed and create better efficiency on the bike.
Workout B: Tempo/Time Trial - Challenge yourself to maintain your maximum output above your anaerobic threshold duing a set of leg burning 90 second reps.
Workout C: Sprint/Power - Develop explosive power output and sprinting speed with short bursts of maximum intensity.
Special Features: This disk includes a segment where Troy shows you the simple steps necessary to assemble your Kinetic trainer. You'll also learn about the features and benefits of Kinetic trainers and accessories.
Lifetime Frame Warranty and 5 year motor warranty with a crash inclusion which allows you to receive replacement parts for any reason for $25 and shipping.
FEATURES:
- The most realistic indoor ride available anywhere
- Forces the rider to use core muscles to maintain proper balance while riding
- Makes any rider a more powerful cyclist
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- Measurable and repeatable workloads
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- Lock out Feture for conventional use
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- Most Stable frame in the industry
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- Detachable legs for storage
- Unconditional lifetime warranty
- Crash replacement policy for a lifetime of use
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The trapezoidal base covers the most area (435 square inches) in the industry, making it the most stable. In addition, the frame is robotically welded to assure the trainer holds your bike level. Once your bike is in, the cone cups assure that your bike will never slip out of this trainer, no matter how hard you sprint. We design them to fit 99% of OEM skewers and there are other cones available to fit any skewer or axle nut; including track, BMX, and even SRAM Dual Drive systems. At the same time, our patented quick release lock allows easy and fast setup and removal.
Tired of riding downhill? The legs on our trainer adjust up and down to level the bike. By selecting one of the three available positions, the trainer can fit most 700c, 650c, 20", 24", 26", and 29" so that the bike is level. In most cases, it eliminates the need for a riser block. The Small Wheel Adapter is needed for tires less than 22" in diameter. When not in use, the legs fold flat against the frame for easy storage.
Resistance Unit Features:
- 6.25 lb flywheel for realistic coast down
- Powertap calibrated resistance unit
- Sealed fluid chamber with magnetically coupled driveshaft
- Thermodynamically neutral silicone resistance fluid
- Consistent resistance at multiple temperatures
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- 80 cooling fins to dissipate heat
- Lowest operating temperature of any fluid trainer
- Smooth, quiet resistance from 5-3000 watts
- Approved for tandem use
- Guaranteed not to leak
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- 2 1/8” roller reduces tire wear
- Lifetime warranty on frame and on resistance unit
- Crash replacement policy for a lifetime of use
- Compatible with all bikes with 16" - 29" diameter wheels
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FLUID TRAINER INSIDE:
Fluid Trainers are praised for the their ability to replicate the feel and resistance of an outdoor ride. Kurt's fluid resistance unit is engineered not to leak. The fluid chamber is totally sealed as you can see by this photo.
The roller, driven by your bike's tire, is connected to the impeller inside the sealed fluid chamber by a magnetic coupler. Twelve neodymium rare earth magnets, 6 per side, create a virtual drive shaft to spin the impeller inside the sealed fluid chamber.
Although the drive shaft has two parts, the magnetic coupler links the two parts and it spins as a single unit. The magnetic field is so strong; it can withstand the torque of suddenly accelerating the roller from 0 to 50 MPH with an electric motor. These magnets are not used for resistance, but only to couple motion across the leak-free barrier. Because there is no moving or rotating part penetrating the sealed fluid chamber, it will not leak. Kurt unconditionally guarantees the resistance unit for a period of 5 years or 50,000 miles. Unlike competitive units, which are only warranted for manufactures defects, Kurt provide a rock solid warranty for a lifetime of use.
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why others will fail:
 All other fluid based trainers including those made by Cycle-Ops, Trek, Blackburn and Elite use a drive shaft and rubber seals to spin the impeller in the fluid chamber. In our opinion this is an inferior design, doomed for failure. It is not a matter of "IF" the resistance unit will leak, but "WHEN" the resistance unit will leak. The more you use the trainer, the faster it will break or leak. A Cycle-Ops is pictured left.
As you can see, a drive shaft spins the impeller in the fluid chamber. Under extreme load, this drive shaft spins at 8,000 RPMs and the core temperature can reach 400 degrees F. A simple rubber "O- ring" with a backer spring is the only thing that keeps the fluid from leaking out of the resistance unit.
Using Crank Armstrong, Kurt Engineers can break a competitive trainer in several hours. Feedback from bike dealers confirmed that leaking fluid units are a major issue with " other" trainers. We continue to perform destructive testing on the Kinetic trainer. Running at an average of 25 MPH, one resistance unit that we have tested has logged over 40,000 miles at up to 50 MPH with no leaks or breakdowns. The engineers believe it would run over 100,000 miles without a problem.
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