Kurt Kinetic Road Machine
Ever since Kurt decided to apply its precision manufacturing expertise to build high quality bike trainers then that’s exactly what has been produced. The Kurt Kinetic Road Machine is no different, a replacement for the Kurt Kinetic Fluid trainer, the previous big seller. A perfect workout trainer for cyclists, smooth and stable, good for sprints or interval work.
It’s quiet and provides enough realism to believe that you are doing roadwork although nothing ever feels quite like the road except the road! The power calibration gives you true outdoor simulation. The automatic resistance adjusts as you change speeds. Realism as only Kurt Kinetic road machines can deliver it.
The Kurt Kinetic Road Machine is a natural for many serious cyclists. That’s why it’s the mainstay for a lot of pro cycling teams. Weighing in at 11.8kg Kurt Kinetics Road Machine feels solid, is pretty easy to mount and gives a very smooth feel. The broad-stance frame is solid, with no bounce or wobble, even during sprint training. When a training regime insists on another 50 miles but it’s minus 50 outside and 3 feet of snow then set the bike onto the road machine and give yourself a workout.
The fluid-based resistance starts firm and increases to deliver a punishing and consistent workout. The metal roller turns according to cycle speed, but masses of momentum keeps pedalling smooth.
Technical Bits
The reason why the Kurt Kinetic Road Machine is so popular with cycling enthusiasts world wide is because of the culture of providing exceptionally high quality products using the best of technology and innovation. Specifications and features include:
- Measurable and repeatable workload – very useful when planning a training regime and measuring improvements.
- 6.25 lb. flywheel for realistic coast-down – one of the components used to ensure a realistic training ride.
- Weight 11.8kg – weight is substantive, which gives it the feel of something which will last a long time. One of the reasons why the manufacturer gives an unconditional lifetime guarantee!!
- PowerTap calibrated resistance unit – this is a PowerTap wattmeter calibrated to give the correct number of watts used when cycling. The calibration is to match the road machine’s resistance to that of a real road.
- Sealed fluid chamber with magnetically coupled driveshaft – anyone with knowledge of modern magnets will understand the strength of attraction between them. Kurt’s kinetic road machine testing team have demonstrated that the magnetic bond will withstand an electric motor’s ability to rapidly accelerate the trainer from 0 to 50 mph without any slippage.
- Thermodynamically neutral silicone resistance fluid – the chamber containing the silicone fluid is completely sealed. The connectivity is produced by a magnetic coupling connecting your bike tyre and to the impeller.
- 15-second coast-down from 20 mph – adds to a realistic experience.
- Consistent resistance at multiple temperatures with 80 cooling fins to dissipate heat
- Lowest operating temperature of any fluid trainer
- Smooth, quiet resistance from 5-3,000+ watts – maybe this doesn’t mean a lot to the layman, but the best road cyclists can only create up to 1700 watts as an instantaneous ceiling during a road race. Instantaneous means for the first couple of seconds as they ‘jump’ to accelerate.
- Guaranteed not to leak – by using of a design so innovative it was awarded a patent for its leak proof fluid resistance unit.
- 2 1/8 inch roller reduces tyre wear
- Unconditional lifetime warranty – everyone likes someone who stands by their product.
- Lifetime crash replacement policy – it’s nice to realise that we are all human and it has been known for accidents to occur whilst training.
Who needs the Kurt Kinetic Road Machine?
1. Serious riders looking for the best quality product in that price range.
2. Cyclists who want a realistic feel to their indoor training, without spending thousands of dollars.
3. Cyclists who are willing to spend a bit more on quality to ensure reliability.
The Kurt Kinetic Road Machine is an innovative, high quality road trainer with a very large following. Many elite cyclists use it within their training programmes. However, it may be too much of a trainer for a very casual rider and the very bright green paint will ensure that you never lose it! The uniqueness of the resistance unit on the Kurt Kinetic Road Machine gives this trainer a vast advantage over its competition. Having a fluid trainer that is guaranteed never to leak and is quiet in operation sells it for me.