I'm not up on all the current direct drive trainers and haven't really cared to upgrade from my CycleOps Fluid Pro but someone local is selling a like new Hammer (used twice, not H2). He's asking $600 including a cassette so that would be the high end. I know people love there Tacx NEOs and such but comparing $600 to $1200-1400, why would I not want to jump on the Hammer deal? DCR says the H2 is essentially the same as the original with a bunch of firmware updates. I don't care about noise level.
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Re: CycleOps Hammer @ $600 - no brainer? [TH3_FRB]
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Go for it. I pad $1000+ for mine and love it.
Re: CycleOps Hammer @ $600 - no brainer? [TH3_FRB]
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Jump on that. The only issue youāll have is eventually itāll start making a clicking noise when youāre coasting down. All you have to do is pull the cover off and clean the belt with alcohol or spray belt conditioner. Iāve done it twice in two years of beating the thing up.
Re: CycleOps Hammer @ $600 - no brainer? [ridenfish39]
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Turns out it's the H2. I offered $550 but I'll go $600 if he's firm on price.
Re: CycleOps Hammer @ $600 - no brainer? [TH3_FRB]
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TH3_FRB wrote:
Turns out it's the H2. I offered $550 but I'll go $600 if he's firm on price.
Re: CycleOps Hammer @ $600 - no brainer? [ridenfish39]
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the clicking noise is fixable by cleaning? i'll try it!
how often do you clean the drive? i'm not sure the technical term but i ride the 'bejeezus' out of mine but if cleaning it once a month solves noise - well, that i could allow for. thanks for the tip!
how often do you clean the drive? i'm not sure the technical term but i ride the 'bejeezus' out of mine but if cleaning it once a month solves noise - well, that i could allow for. thanks for the tip!
Re: CycleOps Hammer @ $600 - no brainer? [fredericknorton]
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Thereās a Hammer support group on Facebook, if youāre on there join it.
You have to remove the cover. 1/8ā (yes itās made in the USA ) and two torq bolts. Either clean the belt thoroughly with isopropyl alcohol and a microfiber cloth or use belt conditioner spray. Either will quiet the coasting clicking sound. Itās a known issue as the belt wears. Mine is two years old, Iām gonna but a replacement belt for it and have it handy in case the original breaks.
You have to remove the cover. 1/8ā (yes itās made in the USA ) and two torq bolts. Either clean the belt thoroughly with isopropyl alcohol and a microfiber cloth or use belt conditioner spray. Either will quiet the coasting clicking sound. Itās a known issue as the belt wears. Mine is two years old, Iām gonna but a replacement belt for it and have it handy in case the original breaks.
Re: CycleOps Hammer @ $600 - no brainer? [TH3_FRB]
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Rhetorical question....yes, no brainer
Re: CycleOps Hammer @ $600 - no brainer? [KDipalo]
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I offered $550. He wanted to think about it for a day. I counter offered myself at $600 :)
Re: CycleOps Hammer @ $600 - no brainer? [TH3_FRB]
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TH3_FRB wrote:
Turns out it's the H2. I offered $550 but I'll go $600 if he's firm on price.really? $50 just to feel better?
Re: CycleOps Hammer @ $600 - no brainer? [dalava]
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Re: CycleOps Hammer @ $600 - no brainer? [TH3_FRB]
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Sounds like a sweet deal.
I have a CycleOps magnus and have ordered an H2 from scratch and dent sale.
Big fan of CycleOps.
Pumped to get on the direct drive train!
Ryan
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http://www.TriathlonTrainingDaddy.com
I got plans - https://www.trainingpeaks.com/...dotcom#trainingplans
I have a CycleOps magnus and have ordered an H2 from scratch and dent sale.
Big fan of CycleOps.
Pumped to get on the direct drive train!
Ryan
http://www.SetThePaceTriathlon.com
http://www.TriathlonTrainingDaddy.com
I got plans - https://www.trainingpeaks.com/...dotcom#trainingplans
Re: CycleOps Hammer @ $600 - no brainer? [TH3_FRB]
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I have a Magnus (wheel on) and all the CycleOps test out as loud AF. I like the trainer, but the noise drives my wife crazy.
I'm closer to the feathered end of the spear than the point.
I'm closer to the feathered end of the spear than the point.
Re: CycleOps Hammer @ $600 - no brainer? [David_Tris]
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Louder than a fluid trainer? I don't really care since it's in the garage. Too late now since I just picked it up. Included a brand new Ult 6800 11-28 cassette too.
Re: CycleOps Hammer @ $600 - no brainer? [TH3_FRB]
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Thereās a whine but it wonāt be nearly as loud as a wheel on trainer.
Re: CycleOps Hammer @ $600 - no brainer? [ridenfish39]
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My hammer is whisper quiet.
Re: CycleOps Hammer @ $600 - no brainer? [walth]
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Youāve never heard (or didnāt hear) a Tacx Neo then :)
That is correct š