User submitted reviews
Review by FeltF2rider
I bought this trainer based on the reputation I formed when I owned a Fluid 2. I should never have sold the Fluid 2, it was a fantastic trainer and I found it to be trouble free. This is basically the Fluid 2 but I am guessing the shroud aids in the claimed cooling improvements. I like the tension knob that only applies so much pressure. The ability to level the unit is nice however it sits pretty good without adjustment. The bike sits straight up when mounted in the trainer, I have heard some trainers can be off a little. I look forward to many years of service and would recommend this trainer to any one.
Review by deckertted
This trainer was very easy to set up and easy to install my bicycle. It was somewhat noisy making my turn the TV volume up quite a bit. I used it for 30 minutes almost everyday and after a month, the bolt that moves the resistance unit broke making the unit unworkable.
Review by Anonymous
I bought this as an up grade from my wind trainer. This trainer has a very realistic pedaling experience though out the effort range, like you do on the road. I am very happy with this purchase.
Review by Jerry
I have this trainer in my garage for rainy days, or days when I only have a short time to put some miles in. It works great, and my road bike hooks right up once I put the provided QR skewer on the bike. Now the skewer just stays on the bike for easy access.
I recommend getting the riser block with this, as you will feel like you're riding slightly downhill without it. Also, take some time to adjust the pressure on the wheel just right. Too little and the tire will slip if you get out of the saddle, too much, and it won't roll correctly.
Review by GG
I've been using this trainer 5-6 days a week for the last month and i am very pleased with its performance. No issues noted with the frame's stability or with the bike mounts.
Review by Sbird
I LOVE this trainer! I have agonized via internet over this product VS Kurt kinetic and was really impressed with the Cycleops reviews and especially about dealing with the company regarding any mishaps leaking or whatever. Everyone said it was solved NO problem and quickly. I live in Canada and found it difficult to find a store in my Province that even sold kurt kinetic... Most seemed to carry Cycleops and spoke highly of the product and company! Quiet, smooth, as roadlike as it gets for indoors and doesn't heat up like crazy! Totally recomend this product!
Review by NancyS
I've had a 13-year hiatus from cycling due to a back injury and I'm using this trainer to get my fitness level up without the pressure of riding with a group, and without riding in the rain, wind, and cold of Portland's Winter. I researched many trainers, and the Cycleops Jet Fluid Pro kept coming up to the top in industry reviews as well as consumer reviews. I have it set up in my living room as it takes up a small amount of space, and it's quiet enough that I've been in conversation on my cell phone headset while pedaling and the person I was talking to could not hear it. I found the directions lacking a couple of key pieces of information about set up, and it took me about 20-30 minutes in total to figure it out. If you've set up a trainer before, you'll probably have it set up in a few minutes! I mention this only because I expected it to take about 5 minutes based on other reviews, and it was not as intuitive as I thought it would be. I also bought the Cycleops mat and love it. I was using a yoga mat at first, and it wasn't wide enough. One last plug for Cycleops follow them on Instagram! Every time I see a photo of someone using their trainer, I feel inspired and so happy to be back on a bike after such a long break and my Cycleops trainer is a crucial part of making this happen.
Review by Anonymous
This is the first indoor trainer I have ever owned. It came highly recommended from some cycling friends of mine. It has been an excellent purchase. Love the fluid resistance. Very smooth and quiet. I use it with an interval trainer app on my iPhone and I always come away with a great workout. Easy to set-up and the legs fold in nicely for slim storage. I am very happy with it's stability. A great purchase
Review by Dennis
I like the feel riding this one. My fluid II needed to 'warm up' before the resistance was there. Jet Pro is resisting me right out of the box. The quick release lever takes some playing with to get a good level of pressure on the wheel but after you get it down it is easy.
The legs each have a push button release that holds the legs in the folded position too. Great feel as if on the road. This and a training video and I get as targeted workouts as I feel up to doing.
I recommend this as the minimum level trainer to get great results.