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Elite Magnetic Cycle Trainer
The Elite Magnetic Cycle Trainer can be used on any bike to allow you to train on your bike indoors, ideal for performance tuning and personal fitness.
Average Customer Rating:
(213 Reviews) 212
Rating Snapshot (213 reviews)
5 stars
138
4 stars
72
3 stars
3
2 stars
0
1 star
0
208 of 209(100%)customers would recommend this product to a friend
Customer Reviews for Elite Magnetic Cycle Trainer
Review 1 for Elite Magnetic Cycle Trainer
Overall Rating
Limited but great value,
June 16, 2013
By Rick84
from Lincoln
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Pros: value, good function, not too loud, remote control
Cons: limited options, poor instructions
"Very basic trainer. Does what it says on the tin, good build quality. I have about 10 hours use on mine so far and no real complaints. It is basic so don't expect bells and whistles.
Instructions are quite simple and I would have liked a booklet on training tips or something to get me started but hey hum."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 25 - 34
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Value for Money - I like things to be as cheap as possible
Which Store did you visit? LINCOLN, WRAGBY ROAD
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Review 2 for Elite Magnetic Cycle Trainer
Overall Rating
Well built. Easy to assemble,
June 14, 2013
By Cyclindeb
from Norwich
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Pros: use your own bike
"Great turbo trainer for adding extra miles to training without having to leave the house."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Female
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Which Store did you visit? NORWICH
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Review 3 for Elite Magnetic Cycle Trainer
Overall Rating
Absolute bargain,
June 10, 2013
By Workers85
from Birmingham
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
"Brought this to use whilst the kids are in bed of an evening, the 5 resistance settings are good although 5 is a bit tough for me. The quality is amazing for the price, even withstands me up out of the seat every now and then. Don't get me wrong it makes a noise, but is by no means noisy, I can happily watch tv whilst on it in ny living room, and it doesn't wake the kids. Can't recommend enough."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 25 - 34
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
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Review 4 for Elite Magnetic Cycle Trainer
Overall Rating
STRAIGHTFORWARD. EASY TO ASSEMBLE. EXCELLENT VALUE FOR MONEY. CANT FAULT IT . WORKS VERY WELL. SOLID,ROBUST,
June 08, 2013
By lePadster69
from Norfolk, UK.
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
"AS ABOVE TITLE Review. A well worthwhile purchase. I"m getting a little angry to be repeatidley told that my review is too short !!"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 55 - 64
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Which Store did you visit? EAST DEREHAM
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Review 5 for Elite Magnetic Cycle Trainer
Overall Rating
Great values,
June 08, 2013
By Davy18
from Desford
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Pros: easy to use, easy to set up
Cons: nothing
"The Elite Magnetic Turbo Trainer is a great value products.It is easy to set up and is quite in use.It is a basic turbo .the magnetic, variation works well."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 65 & Over
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Which Store did you visit? LOUGHBOROUGH
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Review 6 for Elite Magnetic Cycle Trainer
Overall Rating
Works problem free, great value for money.,
June 07, 2013
By Jez86
from Bahrain
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Pros: great value, reliable, fits in a suitcase, easy to assemble
Cons: it's heavy, nearly as noisy as a washing machine, slight increase in tyre wear
"The Elite cycle trainer I'm pleased to say does the job it was designed to do very well. I had read many horror stories online about excessive tyre wear and the possibility of mechanical unreliability but none of those remarks turned out to be true. I think the riser block does help look after your tyres because it reduces the lateral movement of the bike when it's in use. This product has 5 resistance settings which is enough for me, I find that resistance level 2 simulates a shallow climb quite well. Cadence and speed sensors do not work reliably for me on the turbo trainer but do work outdoors so bear that in mind if you're a data freak like me."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 25 - 34
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Which Store did you visit? SUNBURY
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Review 7 for Elite Magnetic Cycle Trainer
Overall Rating
Great bit of kit,
June 05, 2013
By Tommy2Many
from Wakefield
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Pros: price, build quality
Cons: noise, hulk strength needed to untighten mount
"I recently bought this from my local Halfords using the reserve in store process. I did a bit of research about trainers in general and for the price you cant go wrong. This is my first trainer and i use it 3/4 times a week due to the British weather. I first used it in the house but due to noise levels It produces i now ride it in the garage.
Its very well built and the extra rear skewer was a nice bonus so i don't have to ruin the one that's on my bike.
Building the trainer was easy, but trying to turn the handle the first time was a real nightmare, it was screwed fully out and i had to unleash my hulk strength to loosen it up and i broke a sweat before i even got the bike.
If your looking for a cheap trainer then look no further"
Building the trainer was easy, but trying to turn the handle the first time was a real nightmare, it was screwed fully out and i had to unleash my hulk strength to loosen it up and i broke a sweat before i even got the bike.
If your looking for a cheap trainer then look no further"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: Under 25
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Which Store did you visit? WAKEFIELD
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Review 8 for Elite Magnetic Cycle Trainer
Overall Rating
Great value for money,
June 04, 2013
By CycleNut65
from Lincs
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
"Brought for warming up at Time Trail events, impressed with how quiet the trainer is given the price. Plenty of resistance for quality training sessions."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Which Store did you visit? SPALDING
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Review 9 for Elite Magnetic Cycle Trainer
Overall Rating
Good turbo trainer,
May 31, 2013
By TTblaster88
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Pros: robust, high resistance levels, stable & heavy, folds up for storage
Cons: can get louder than washing machine on higher gear, tyre wear on long duration
"A very good budget trainer with 5 modes of resistance. Resistance levels are surprisingly high for this price band - making it a good uphill trainer
Allows full use of your gears and keep in shape & in the saddle on days with bad weather.
Just make sure you raise the front wheel too"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: Under 25
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
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Review 10 for Elite Magnetic Cycle Trainer
Overall Rating
Well made trainer,
May 25, 2013
By jesuslives
from Pinner
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
"Good quality product, v. good for cycling with your own bike.
I have only given it 4 stars because I wanted to train on my electric bike (power swithed off), but the trainer was'nt wide enough to accomodate the back wheel, so I use my standard bike instead.
Excellent value with the discounted price."
I have only given it 4 stars because I wanted to train on my electric bike (power swithed off), but the trainer was'nt wide enough to accomodate the back wheel, so I use my standard bike instead.
Excellent value with the discounted price."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 55 - 64
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Which Store did you visit? RUISLIP
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Review 11 for Elite Magnetic Cycle Trainer
Overall Rating
Elite Magnetic Cycle Trainer,
May 22, 2013
By TJM2712
from West Sussex
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Pros: ease of use
"Reserved online and collected in store at Rustington, all very easy and straight forward and the member of staff was very helpful and friendly - good service.
The trainer doeas exactly what it designed to do, fairly quiet but not silent by any means. Easy to put together and folds up when not in use."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Which Store did you visit? RUSTINGTON
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Review 12 for Elite Magnetic Cycle Trainer
Overall Rating
ideal budget choice,
May 21, 2013
By tommykyt
from Liverpool
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Pros: quality
Cons: noise
"A bit noisy but overall good quality. Will recommend it."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 25 - 34
Gender: Male
Which Store did you visit? SHEFFIELD (KILNER WAY)
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Review 13 for Elite Magnetic Cycle Trainer
Overall Rating
Value for money turbo trianer,
May 20, 2013
By DTAM
from Lincolnshire
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Pros: value for money
"This is the second turbo trainer we own. The first is a 8 year old entry level minoura which is still going stong.
As for this one. Quite easy to put together but the explanantion of what the red lever does is not totally clear. It actually locks the resistance unit away from the wheel while changing bikes. On release the pressure onto the tyre is pre-set hence you can get a more measured workout if you maintain the same tyre pressure. This is an improvement over my old turbo which has a screw on magnetic unit so may not be set the same if changing from one bike to another. It is stable enough. The resistance adjuster is adequate but I suspect a potential weak point as it it totally plastic. Take care to fit it properly to the handlebar! The method of securing the bike to the turbo via the quick release looks a little flimsy at first glance but is in fact very secure. This trainer is higher off the ground than my old one so a riser block or about 2 good sized catalogues will be needed to raise the front wheel adequately. The trainer claims to offer 500watt of resistance at 25mph on the highest setting. Probably not enough for a lot of sprint training but totally fine for sustained efforts or some intervals unless you are a budding Brad Wiggins!"
As for this one. Quite easy to put together but the explanantion of what the red lever does is not totally clear. It actually locks the resistance unit away from the wheel while changing bikes. On release the pressure onto the tyre is pre-set hence you can get a more measured workout if you maintain the same tyre pressure. This is an improvement over my old turbo which has a screw on magnetic unit so may not be set the same if changing from one bike to another. It is stable enough. The resistance adjuster is adequate but I suspect a potential weak point as it it totally plastic. Take care to fit it properly to the handlebar! The method of securing the bike to the turbo via the quick release looks a little flimsy at first glance but is in fact very secure. This trainer is higher off the ground than my old one so a riser block or about 2 good sized catalogues will be needed to raise the front wheel adequately. The trainer claims to offer 500watt of resistance at 25mph on the highest setting. Probably not enough for a lot of sprint training but totally fine for sustained efforts or some intervals unless you are a budding Brad Wiggins!"
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Which Store did you visit? SPALDING
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Review 14 for Elite Magnetic Cycle Trainer
Overall Rating
Excellent indoor bike trainer,
May 20, 2013
By Rob47Bristol
from Brstol, UK
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Pros: compact for storage, easy to set up, minimal initial assembly required, great value for money, good build quality
Cons: noise - although these things are!
"I'm currently in training for an upcoming bid ride from Paris to London in aid of Clic Sargent and wanted something that would suit my lifestyle, working hours, and weather!
The Elite Magnetic Cycle Trainer fitted the bill perfectly!
Halfords were perfect, I reserved online and an hour later they confirmed the product was available for collection - very efficient and just what I needed with no fuss!"
The Elite Magnetic Cycle Trainer fitted the bill perfectly!
Halfords were perfect, I reserved online and an hour later they confirmed the product was available for collection - very efficient and just what I needed with no fuss!"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Which Store did you visit? WESTON SUPER MARE
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Review 15 for Elite Magnetic Cycle Trainer
Overall Rating
Excellent,
May 19, 2013
By Brixton2013
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
"After looking an ebay this is the best price you will find"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
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Review 16 for Elite Magnetic Cycle Trainer
Overall Rating
Safer Than the road !!,
May 19, 2013
By Killhope
from Beds
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
"Easy to assemble,
Easy to fit or remove the bike from the Trainer
Much better than a similar priced Exersize Bike as it rides more like being on a road.
used in a Bedroom so a bit noisey downstairs!
Now used for 2 weeks and lost 3lb ( combined with a ban on chips and bicuits!!!)"
Easy to fit or remove the bike from the Trainer
Much better than a similar priced Exersize Bike as it rides more like being on a road.
used in a Bedroom so a bit noisey downstairs!
Now used for 2 weeks and lost 3lb ( combined with a ban on chips and bicuits!!!)"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 65 & Over
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Value for Money - I like things to be as cheap as possible
Which Store did you visit? DUNSTABLE
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Review 17 for Elite Magnetic Cycle Trainer
Overall Rating
Good,
May 19, 2013
By Xanz
from Newbury
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Pros: easy to assemble, solid build
Cons: little noisy
"Easy to assemble and attach to bike. We have the trainer on a tiled floor and it seems a little noisy though, might be solved with a carpet or rug underneath.
Also worth noting that having your bike on the trainer (and front wheel holder) elevates it by about 3inches, meaning it's not as easy to get onto as normal."
Also worth noting that having your bike on the trainer (and front wheel holder) elevates it by about 3inches, meaning it's not as easy to get onto as normal."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 25 - 34
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Which Store did you visit? NEWBURY
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Review 18 for Elite Magnetic Cycle Trainer
Overall Rating
Tortuous sweat machine!,
May 16, 2013
By Sparkermamil
from Hampshire
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
"1st purchase of an indoor trainer due to recent resurgence in my cycling and the poor weather. Very easy to put together, even for an eejot like me and also quieter than I was expecting. Recommend the front riser and the sweat guard because after half an hour I was dripping and well & truly knackered, which is why I got it. Also bought it during 25% off sale, so even better value."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Which Store did you visit? WATERLOOVILLE
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Review 19 for Elite Magnetic Cycle Trainer
Overall Rating
Great product,
April 19, 2013
By Bikechick71
from Kent
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
"Fairly easy to put together. Works great and was cheap! Quick delivery too."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Female
Attitude to Shopping: Value for Money - I like things to be as cheap as possible
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Review 20 for Elite Magnetic Cycle Trainer
Overall Rating
Great product,
April 17, 2013
By Sunnyd5273
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
"Great product, gives a good cardio workout. Works great with my mountain bike but needed to change the tyre to slicks as too noisy with normal wheel."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
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