I’ve ridding the Cycleops, the Kurt Kinetic Pro Trainer (the 18lb fly wheel does rock) and nothing beats the 1upUSA trainer. It’s also $200 less than the Kinetic Pro.
It is the quietest trainer out there. The only noise I hear is my chain and wheel, which can be loud, but nothing like the ear piercing of a magnetic trainer.
It’s been rated #1 over at roadbikereview and mtnbikereview for 7 years now.
http://www.1upusa.com/bike_trainer.html
Blackburn has licensed out the fly wheel mechanism and that is also a great trainer, but i like the detail applied to the original 1upUSA and it has a life time warranty, no fluid to leak, it can handle up to 3,000 watts, it has telescoping legs for unlevel floors, no springs that wear out, three inch diameter roller and it folds down to 6 inches in width which means you can store and travel with it. Here’s some more detail:
Centrifugal Pressure Resistance
Want Watts? We got WATTS!!
Centrifugal Pressure Resistance (CPR) provides the most realistic simulation of riding a bicycle ever! The 1up Trainer has a functional range for continuous operation from 4 watts (5 MPH) to over 3,000 watts (42 MPH). The 1up Trainer has the widest range of resistance in the industry (4 to 3,000 watts). It also accommodates light exercising for Grandma, and every level in between. This new resistance technology outperforms fluid, magnet and wind trainers. You can’t zing this trainer up to an unrealistic 40 or 50 mph. If you can pedal your bicycle 30-mph outdoors, then that’s how fast you will be able to pedal your bicycle on our trainer. 20 mph feels like 20 mph, unlike other trainers. You can not over power this trainer – in fact you can even simulate sprinting, intervals and hill climbing. The CPR provides no resistance until 7 mph for easy starts or light training. After 7 mph resistance increases exponentially. The 1up Trainer has a RC (resistance curve) adjustable system. The RC System allows the rider to change the resistance curve in the trainer. The CPR is also the quietest and smoothest system available. 1up Bicycle Trainers are fluid free, NO LEAKS! CNC machined with less than .001 of an inch run-out.
6.5 Pound Flywheel
Six-inch diameter, 6.5 pound flywheel (largest on any trainer other than the 12lb add on available by KK) provides a smooth ride with the longest coast down in the industry (not 2-4 seconds like other trainers). 6.5 pounds of revolving weight, and angled slotted cooling fins allows heat to dissipate quickly from the resistance unit. Most trainers have a 3.5 pound or lighter flywheel.
3-inch Dia. Roller
Three-inch diameter all-aluminum roller (largest on any trainer) extends tire life and provides the quietest ride of any trainer. Our large diameter roller helps to eliminate slipping, skipping or squealing.
Foot operated Q-R
Foot operated Quick-Release allows you to load your bicycle in only 3 seconds! No knobs or levers to turn while trying to hold your bicycle up with one hand. Just step on the Q-R lever while you hold the bicycle with two hands.
Vertical Height
Vertical height adjustment for any wheel size, even kids bikes. Bicycle can be lowered for level riding. Eliminates need for costly front wheel block. Other trainers require additional attachments at added cost to accommodate smaller wheels. Our trainer fits all wheel sizes from kid’s 16 inch to adult 29 inch. Train natural, train level.
Telescoping Legs
Adjustment knob for telescoping front legs allows you to lower the rear tire close to the floor for level riding. This adjustment can also be used to level trainer on uneven floors. The Front legs lock in place to prevent accidental collapse
All-Alum. Frame
Beautiful deep blue and silver anodized light weight all-aluminum construction. The 1up Trainer folds down to only 6 inches thick for compact storage, and will fit into its own box. The Wide 25-inch base provides the best stability available. There is no flex in our frame, even when standing on the pedals.