BalanceFrom Bike Trainer Stand Steel Bicycle Exercise Magnetic Stand with Front Wheel Riser

I was somewhat reluctant to purchase this based on some of the product reviews, but I rolled the dice and was NOT disappointed! Let me refute some claims in other reviews: (A) It is VERY easy to assemble. There is ONE bolt to install the resistance wheel to the trainer frame. The instructions are pictorial only, but every screw, washer, bolt, and tool (included) are labelled. If you can follow "align bolt A with washer B into hole C and tighten with bolt D", you'll be fine. Its not rocket science. After attaching the resistance wheel to the trainer frame, be sure to align the tightening screw (with the big nob) into the bolt on the resistance wheel. Again, its not rocket science. (B) Attaching your bike to the trainer frame might be a little awkward the first time, especially if you are doing it by yourself, but its not difficult. After you get it right, removing the bike and reattaching it is easy. With some bikes, you may have to replace the axle pin (included), but I did not have to do that. My 25 year old mountain bike attached fine the first time. RECOMMENDATION: Do not rush this step or you may find your bike slipping out of the trainer frame and you flying across room on your moving bike!. (C) A front wheel stabilizer IS included. Once my bike (with 26" mountain bike tires) was attached in the trainer frame, the front wheel sat 3" above the ground and the real wheel sat about 2" above the ground. I am using this in my basement with 7' ceilings and still have headroom when I ride. (D) Noise. Its not silent, but I would not describe it as "noisy" either. I would compare the noise to that of a someone using a vacuum cleaner on the floor above you. Its more of a "drone" or a "whir". Pitch varies with speed and - for me - at a low-moderate speed the noise definitely gets more pronounced, but is less so at low, moderate, and higher speeds. My trainer sits on a "commercial" type carpet that you'd find in an office building. To say one needs "noise-cancelling headphones to watch TV while riding" seems way out of whack with what I am experiencing. (E) An adjustment dial can be attached to your handlebars, nut it does not do much (I'll agree with that!) but - once I set the base resistance using the nob at the back of the resistance wheel (while I am off the bike), I am able to use my front and rear derailleurs to adjust resistance somewhat (its not as pronounced as when you are riding on the road, though). You can then use adjustment dial to make small resistance adjustments within a gear (if that makes any sense). NOTE: I used 2 or 3 small Velcro straps to attach the adjustment cable to the frame. This is not necessary if you plan on using your bike in- and out-doors, or moving the bike between uses...but I plan on keeping it where it is until spring/summer, so the Velcro just keeps things tight and tidy. (F) The workout: Call me Captain Obvious, but the higher the resistance you set initially will determine how hard you work. I'm still playing with it to find the right setting. What feels "right" at first may be too tough to sustain. My first workout kicked my butt. You will likely find yourself making many small adjustments at first until you find your "sweet spot" BOTTOM LINE: Looking for a budget bike trainer, this is the one. There is nothing out there less expensive than this. Its sturdy AND it does the job. Are there better, quieter, more feature-rich units out there? Sure...but a 2 or 3 times the cost, or more! If you are looking to buy an inexpensive indoor bike trainer to help lose your COVID-15, this is definitely worth the investment, IMHO

Does the job — turns your regular bike into an indoor setup, holds steady, and the magnetic resistance gives you enough to actually work with. The included front wheel riser is a nice touch. Not silent, not fancy, but at this price it’s hard to argue with. Pros: • Great value • Magnetic resistance with multiple levels • Front wheel riser included • Folds up for storage • Easy to set up Cons: • Louder than higher-end trainers • Resistance feels less smooth than premium options • No connectivity (not a smart trainer) Tips: • Use a trainer-specific tire if you’ll be on it a lot — regular tires wear fast and shed rubber • Put a mat underneath to catch sweat and dampen sound • Tighten the resistance roller against the tire properly, otherwise you’ll get slippage • Your local bike shop is a great resource if you want to upgrade later or get fitted properly Four stars. Great entry point for indoor riding.

I bought one like this years ago and used it every winter then moved and now just replaced it. I already had a quick release axle so i could just tighten it right away. I'll get a street tire added later. noise isnt too bad since i have a rougher tread on it. the tension is great and you can even change your gears. great price. easy assembly. gives good tension for work out. strong and good quality. wheel is secure. need a stool to get on and off. its high. i recommend it.

I bought this trainer 2 weeks ago, replacing a trainer I'd had 5 years ago. I have to say I didn't think it possible to buy a mag trainer for less than $100 that would be good at all. I was shocked and skeptical at tis price point, but the other reviews made it worth a try, and $35 is hardly a lot to risk. The trainer came in 3 pieces -- assembled frame, mag unit with resistance shifter, and thru axle. It was well packed but wish the mfgr would ship with cardboard stuffing instead of styrofoam (time to rid the world of this stuff). The rack was assembled and required only bolting on the mag unit, with a single bolt that was present in the mount and needed only be pulled out, inserted through the mag unit, then firmly bolted on. I have a Specialized brand bike that did require swapping thru axles with the one provided, a 2 minute job, as my bike's thru axle did not fit well in the two axle mounts. Once done, the bike mounted easily in the axle mount. The axle mount retractors were easily adjusted, but there is a lock nut that needs to be slid outboard to rotate the mount screws (actually, nice, simple design). In use, I find that with modest pressure against the tire (adjustable with a screw on the mag unit, after assembly to the frame) I can ride with the resistance setting at 2 or 3, and my bike in 3+3 on the shifters. I get a good 35 minute workout at 136 BPM heart rate. The mag unit is not unusually noisy - the noise is mainly tire friction on the roller, not the mag unit internally. It is what one would expect, depending on tire type -- mine being a road tire with not much tread. More aggressive treads will be louder as they produce more noise on the roller. I am able to ride with a small bluetooth speaker at modest volume without the mag unit making noise above it. The frame is sufficiently wide that I am stable laterally while riding, but does close easily when moving it (watch fingers!), but totally stable in riding position. A cross bar once the frame is open, to keep it so, might be a nice addition in a future model. Overall, very happy with this unit, it is every bit as good as my previous trainer that cost 4 or 5X this one. Hard to believe this level of quality for $35. I would recommend to anyone.

I haven't ridden a bicycle in years, but when the doctor says you need to exercise more, I decided I would give bike riding a try. I had forgotten how good it feels to ride a bike outside! The problem is, this is winter in Central Alabama, and although we have some very nice days (today is one of them), I still wanted the option to be able to ride my bike when the weather was not good. So, when I saw this bike trainer with countless positive reviews, plus with an excellent price (mine was half off) I knew I couldn't go wrong by purchasing it. Today I put it together. And it was very easy! All parts were included, and the pictorial directions were spot on. Even though I've already ridden outside today, I went ahead and set my bike up on the trainer and took it for a whirl. Setting my bike up on the trainer was very quick and easy. I'm 5'5" and I was a little concerned that I might not be able to swing my leg over the increased height of the bike. However, no problems. The bike is very secure and stable in the trainer. I had no fears of falling off. So, I would highly recommend this trainer to anyone who would like to ride during bad weather, or just to have a setup indoors. I am very pleased with this product!

Good product. Easy to assemble and very sturdy. Also very easy to remove and reinsert bike. Unfortunately, the quick release rod to insert through bike's back wheel was missing a spring which should have been included per the video.

I am a 30 year old man in reasonable health. I bought this because I moved somewhere that is less easy to bike and wanted to stay in shape. Pros: It is very sturdy and well built. It was very easy to set up and mount the bike on it. I did not have issues with compatibility and was able to just use the easy clamping mechanism, but the box also comes with a through-axel mounting system should you need it (presumably you would use this if you don't intend to frequently take the bike off the stand). Cons: The resistance mechanism offers pretty much no resistance, even at the highest setting, even with my bike at the highest gear. I have mountain bike tires, not road tires. It is noisy (which they _do_ warn you about), but not that bad in my opinion. What they did _not_ warn about is that it will rapidly wear down your treads in just an hour or two of biking. In the process, it will throw little pieces of rubber across the room. It will also heat up the tires enough to slightly melt them and produce a burning rubber smell. Luckily I was on a vinyl floor, so it was easy to clean, but it would be a nightmare on carpet.

UPDATED 11/16/20: After a month, and a few follow-up emails, I received my free exercise mat! It was well worth the hassle to save $20-$30 since I'm working out on concrete. The mat is decently padded and it's a good beginner mat. As for the trainer, after a month of use, I'm quite pleased with it. I managed to find a block to elevate the front wheel (a must), and I've figured out that the built-in resistance doesn't work. BUT! For what I want, this trainer works perfectly. Quiet enough I can watch shows on my table or listen to a podcast music, and I can use my bike's gears to shift to higher gears/harder workout if necessary. I bought a cheap bike computer so I can log my distance, and 30 minutes is enough to make me sweat. Overall, I am quite happy with my $100 trainer and free mat! Overall, this feels very sturdy and it was easy to put together, especially after watching the video that is included with the pictures advertising this product. It's fairly quiet (I'm using road tires) and I did a quick test ride of about five minutes and was impressed by how much it didn't wobble, which is what I was worried about. I didn't feel a whole lot of differences when I started doing the different resistance levels, but since I'm just using this to stay in shape during the winter, I can live with that. The main reason this is a four-star and not five is because I am missing two parts: the front riser block that is literally in the name of this product configuration and the adapter for the rear wheel. Thankfully, for the second item, my bike is able to work and fit into the holders without it, but I am disappointed about the lack of the front wheel riser block. I'll be able to find something else like a 2x4 or something so that I'm level while I'm on the trainer, but I even contacted the manufacturer and they said that they didn't have anymore? It seems very weird but I'm still able to use it so whatever. Also, for full disclosure, a good portion of why I'm submitting this review is that the manufacturer has promised a free exercise mat if you submit a review. I've seen others mention this and report they haven't gotten theirs. I'm going to try and get one, and if I do, I'll update my review.

Cumple perfectamente con lo deseado.

Lo compré hace un mes pero evitaba instalarlo porque me dejé influir por comentarios que leía sobre lo difícil que era armarlo y la verdad no tiene mucha ciencia. Todo vino en buen estado, ninguna pieza defectuosa. Si se nota que los materiales no son los de mejor calidad pero de nuevo, si cumple su función y tampoco es de cristal. Vino pre-armado, en realidad solo tuve que atornillar la rueda de resistencia a todo lo demás. Luego reemplazar el eje de la rueda trasera por un eje que trae el kit, para que pueda ser "enganchado" en los dos parales. Y eso es todo. Trae un aparato unido por un cable con 10 niveles de "resistencia" que se coloca en el manubrio, pero no le veo la utilidad ni siento que haya diferencia al moverlo de niveles. Si es ruidoso al utilizarlo, en una escala del 1 al 10, le pondría un 7 u 8 de ruido. Hasta el momento estoy conforme con la compra.

When you put the bike on the trainer and start your workout the bike in moving

Es un buen soporte, se ve robusto y de larga duración. Es relativamente fácil de instalar la bici, me costo un poco porque no ubicaba correctamente los tornillos en la bici, pero una vez bien puesto no se mueve para nada

I’m very happy with the build quality of the product. I’ve not used another trainer, but for the price I wasn’t expecting something this sturdy or secure. I have no qualms sitting atop my bike while it’s mounted. The bearings in the device seem sound as well; the spinning of the drum is smooth and easy. I don’t find the resistance dial makes much difference (and is very difficult to turn) so I just use my bike’s gears to increase the intensity of my workout. Could be I have my rear wheel pressed too tight against the roller. Easing back on the roller position seems to make the differences in resistance adjustments more noticeable. I have a hybrid bike with low-relief treads, so noise isn’t a huge problem. I also use the trainer to mount my bike when I need to clean and grease the chain or make gear adjustments; so it effectively doubles as a maintenance mount. All in all happy with my purchase.