CycleOps Fluid 2 Trainer vs Kinetic Rock and Roll 2.0 Trainer

The flywheel on this bike trainer uses fluid resistance. So the harder you pedal, the more resistance you get from the trainer. This gives a road-like feel to your workouts.

The harder you ride the more noise it will make, but at 20 mph the CycleOps Fluid 2 Trainer produces 64-68 dB of noise, which is about the same as an air conditioner.

The resistance unit roller is 2 in wide and it allows for 650b, 700c, 26", 27" and 29" wheel sizes – up to a 2.0 tire.

The warranty of this bike trainer doesn’t expire after few years. As long as original buyer owns this trainer, it is under warranty.

The footpads on this trainer can be adjusted so you can have a stable ride on an uneven surface.

The foot pads can be folded down so it can be more easily stored when not being used.

The Kinetic Rock and Roll trainer is Bluetooth enabled and can be used with Zwift and TrainerRoad software on your tablet or smartphone. These apps allow you to have diverse training plans, live performance data and has many more great features to modify your workouts.

The Kinetic Rock and Roll 2.0 trainer is equipped with a pivoting spring mechanism and a turntable raising block. The pivoting spring mechanism allows you to pivot the whole bike from left to right and the raising block allows you to turn your front wheel to both sides. This whole system gives you a more natural riding feel.

The side-to-side movement while using this bike trainer engages your core muscles, which improves your overall cycling form.

If you don't want to wash your floor every time after your workout, you can get a Kinetic Trainer Mat. You can lay down this mat under your bike and the trainer. This will provide you with more stability for the trainer itself and sweat-free floor. The mat can be bought on Kinetic website or ordered together with the trainer on Amazon for $65.

For $35 you can buy a specific trainer tire from Kinetic which is design to have a better grip on the trainer, then regular tires. By using this tire you will also preserve your existing tire from wear and tear. The tire can be bought on Kinetic website or ordered together with the trainer on Amazon.

Nearly every part of this bike is made out of steel or aluminum.

You get a lifetime warranty on the frame of the trainer and a 2-year warranty on InRide sensor.