Kurt Kinetic Trainer

xRichx
xRichx Posts: 63
edited January 2011 in Road buying advice
Hi,

After looking about at reviews and the like, I've come to the conclusion that I'm loving the sound of the Kurt Kinetic Rock n Roll trainer with road resistance machine.

Problem is, I can't seem to find anywhere that delivers to the uk!?

Anyone know where I could get this? Or something very similar? (I like the whole rocking aspect of this trainer)!

Cheers
Rich

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  • ScottieP
    ScottieP Posts: 599
    You can get them here ..... http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=31281
    My cycling blog: http://girodilento.com/
  • xRichx
    xRichx Posts: 63
    I feel stupid that it's on probably one of the biggest uk cycle websites... maust have just browsed over it.

    Thanks!
  • ScottieP
    ScottieP Posts: 599
    No worries ... if you do get one - do post a report - plenty of people would be interested in how you get on.
    My cycling blog: http://girodilento.com/
  • xRichx
    xRichx Posts: 63
    Will do!
    Will be after xmas now tho (as not in stock until mid December and the missus won't be impressed if I spend nearly £400 on myself and only have 30p to spend on her)! Obviously I'm not dedicated enough!
  • disgruntledgoat
    disgruntledgoat Posts: 8,957
    ScottieP wrote:
    You can get them here ..... http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=31281

    I would move fast, when I was looking for a KK Road Machine back in September, they had one Rock and Roll left and were not restocking. As far as I can tell, that is the last retail Kinetic in the UK. I ended up getting mine off E-Bay.

    The resistance unit on the Road Machine, which is the same as far as i'm aware, is fantastic though. If you set it up correctly (14 seconds to coast from 20mph to 0), it's resistance is so consistent that you can use the supplied equation/graph to calculate power at any given speed. It feels better than any other turbo i've used too.
    "In many ways, my story was that of a raging, Christ-like figure who hauled himself off the cross, looked up at the Romans with blood in his eyes and said 'My turn, sock cookers'"

    @gietvangent
  • xRichx
    xRichx Posts: 63
    Disgruntled... How does sprinting feel on this trainer? Obv. you don't have the sidewards motion like the rock n roll, but resistance wise?
  • micken
    micken Posts: 275
    I've got a KK rock & roll and my wife uses a KK road machine. The sideways movement in the R&R can noticeably engage the core muscles if that's what you want. You can tend to get an up and down bobbing motion if you're not peddling circles, so I've found that it helps with that.

    The bigger flywheel when set up properly is really effective at providing a road like ride. We use ours with Sufferfest videos on a laptop and I find the resistance and ride provide a really good workout.

    Still prefer getting out on the roads in winter but KK trainers provide a worthwhile alternative when the weather is totally cr@p.

    btw it's worth getting the base for the front wheel with the R&R since it allows sideways movement of the wheel and bars.
  • gstraz
    gstraz Posts: 1
    I purchased a R 'R Trainer a week ago and must say that I really like the ride, particularly the side to side motion. I seem to be able to stay on it longer due to the road-like feel.
    Stand up pedaling is much improved over the normal trainer, the resistance unit is quiter,and all in all I feel very happy with my purchase,.It was pricy, but worth the $500. I have had a full knee replacement for 10 yrs now, and the trainer has always caused discomfort (while road biking doesn't). I believe the side to side motion keeps the stress down, and it probably does the same for the bike's rear contact point. A great product!

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