Cycleops Fluid2 Resistance

dave_rudge

Hey Guys,

Ive just bought a Cycleops Fluid 2 Turbo - Ive had a bit of a go on it and my first impressions are that im a bit disappointed with the resistance - it feels like I need to be in the toughest gear to feel any! I know that alot of the reviews said that it wasnt a great turbo resistance wise, although I dont think I was expecting it to be so bad.

But im prepared to give it the benefit of the doubt - is there anything I could have done in the set up to make the resistance lessen, ie do I need to put the roller closer to the back wheel?

I think i also read somewhere that it takes 10mins for the fluid to warm up which will increase resistance - is this the case?

Any tips / experiences would be much appreciated!

PieterM

I have had one for 5 years now and like it (as much as you can like a turbo trainer...). The resistance gets a lot stronger after about 5 minutes I find, so it gives you a nice easy warm-up before you start your session.

Blacktemplar

I have the Jet Fluid Pro model which is very similar, and it does take a few minutes to warm up. Even so I find I'm on the top chainring before I get enough resistance to make my thighs burn.

Cycling Weekly reviewed ten turbos and gave the Cyclops Fliuid 2 10 out of 10 ahead of the Tacx and Blackburn models.

amaferanga

With many turbos the difference between easy and bloody hard is often only a km/h or so i.e. they're not road-like. I'd be amazed if you could turn a cadence of 100rpm in your top gear (assuming you have typical roadbike gearing) for very long once the thing has warmed up.

Mr*Paul

I must agree with the other's here, they do need a warm up as do you if you're using one of these properly as a training aid. If you haven't already, try and get some simple training plans off t'internet. i have used some very simple plans; power increase and lactic acid threshold and a steady stepped plan ...and trust me ! by the end of the sessions you'll be thinking your legs have gone to mush or the resistance fairies have sabotaged the turbo. make sure you apply a good cadence as well ...as Lance has proved it's all about fast !

...on the other hand if this still fails, you might just have a duff one that is low on fluid from manufacture ...return it and get another these turbos are a great training/winter aid !!

Paul

Mr*Paul

Dave

I found the trainer plans i used; they were actually off this site, give them a whirl ! I think you'll find if there's a problem with your turbo you'll find out on the sprint execise !!! because your legs will be crying for less resistance.


http://www.bikeradar.com/road/fitness/a ... ning-24170

hope this helps

Paul

Will.C

You have pulled the leevr up haven't you? You can adjust the resistance by twisting the yellow lever round which either pushes or pulls the roller closer/further away from the tyre, then when the bike is installed, pull the lever up and you're good to go.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHvoOnLgsL8

markyone

mine is the same,how close to roller does tyre have to be?just touching or pressed hard against it.

hopper1

Errrrmmm... There are instructions for these, should be in box!
I have had a Fluid II for a while, now, and it's anything but bloody easy if it's set up properly.
I use it regularly during Winter for intervals and also Power Tests.

EDIT:

Check here
Links to instructions and video...

chill123

some good info here about how to set up the fluid 2.

i turn the yellow handle until the rear roller is just about to touch the tyre, then flip the lever closed. the resistance seems to be spot on.

andy162

The resistance on a Fluid 2 isn't really adjustable. The faster the rear wheel turns, the harder it becomes. They're great for a "realistic" riding experience ( is that possible on a turbo??) but not so good at low cadence power work.

As someone else mentioned, stick it in 53/12 & hold 100rpm...plenty hard enough.