Fluid trainer

Fluid Trainer

A fluid trainer is a kind of stationary bike trainer that uses  a viscous fluid  to give resistance. A fluid trainer differs to some other bicycle trainers as the fluid replicates the feel of training on the road more realistically. They do this by giving an exponential resistance as the force applied increases. Trainers that use fluid are also typically much quieter than other stationary trainers such as wind trainers and mag trainers.

In some fluid trainers you’ll find the fluid changes its viscosity as it heats up with use meaning the resistance is less realistic. Kurt Kinetic fluid trainers claim this does not happen with their range of bike trainers and certainly the power curve they demonstrate mirrors that of an on road rolling resistance very closely. Another advantage they have is a completely sealed and therefore leak proof fluid chamber. This is achieved through a magnetic connection through the housing.

Using a fluid trainer, or other kind of stationary bike trainer, can greatly improve your training. Not only will it give you the ability to train whatever the weather is like or when your family commitments tie you to the house, but it also said that, due the focused nature of your cycling training when using one, each hour on the bike trainer counts for two on the road. Use this with a feedback system like our bike software and your results will take a positive turn.