Kurt Kinetic Trainer

[travisza]

Anyone know where in SA I can get hold of one of these? Can't seem to locate an SA dealer on their site and prices per some of the online shops seem a bit out.

 

(Looking for the Road Machine)

[Spoke101]

Have a look here. http://www.importitall.co.za/product_info.php?query=kurt+kinetic&x=0&y=0

Or PM W1Z@RD he was selling one a few years ago

Edited December 11, 2013 by Spoke101

[travisza]

Thanks. I think I can import one from Amazon for less than that....around $450 including delivery but ex vat. Still not cheap though.

[Spoke101]

True that.

[travisza]

Although when I compare the cost of importing it (around R5k) and I look at a Fluid 2 for R3.6k I'm very much doubting whether or not its worth it.

 

Pretty certainly going to get the Fluid 2 unless I can find someone flying back from the US with a big bag and space for 13kg

[walkerr]

I saw the Super Magneto Pro also at a decent price when I was shopping for a trainer. It got pretty good reviews all around. I'm not expert, so couldn't comment whether fluid or magnetic is a better option.

 

I ended up with a Bushido, but TBH 90% of the time I use it with TrainerRoad and Sufferfest - so I could as well have saved the money on the fancier trainer and gone with the Cyclops

[travisza]

I saw the Super Magneto Pro also at a decent price when I was shopping for a trainer. It got pretty good reviews all around. I'm not expert, so couldn't comment whether fluid or magnetic is a better option.

 

I ended up with a Bushido, but TBH 90% of the time I use it with TrainerRoad and Sufferfest - so I could as well have saved the money on the fancier trainer and gone with the Cyclops

I think the magneto is better in that it has resistance settings on the unit itself.

 

Also planning to use TrainerRoad....which was my big reason for wanting the KK.....it has a virtual power curve that you can use with TrainerRoad. Not worth the extra cash though...going with the Fluid 2 I think.

[walkerr]

I think the magneto is better in that it has resistance settings on the unit itself.

 

Also planning to use TrainerRoad....which was my big reason for wanting the KK.....it has a virtual power curve that you can use with TrainerRoad. Not worth the extra cash though...going with the Fluid 2 I think.

 

TR and some decent videos is pretty much the only thing that's kept me using the IDT. Without that it'd have been a one hit wonder. Just looked now, and they list the Fluid 2 in the trainers - so they've done some calibration. The on screen power is awesome during videos. Ok, it may not be an absolutely accurate number, but it's consistent relative to your setup so it gives you a measure of progress. Beats that whole RPE method.

[travisza]

TR and some decent videos is pretty much the only thing that's kept me using the IDT. Without that it'd have been a one hit wonder. Just looked now, and they list the Fluid 2 in the trainers - so they've done some calibration. The on screen power is awesome during videos. Ok, it may not be an absolutely accurate number, but it's consistent relative to your setup so it gives you a measure of progress. Beats that whole RPE method.

Awesome.

 

Yeah I know that the power on TR isnt accurate, but like you say its consistently inaccurate which is all you need to measure progress.

 

Did you have to buy an ANT+ stick separately? Where did you get one from?

[walkerr]

Yes - ordered it from same place I got my Edge 500, which was Nivo. I looked just now though, they still list some GPS stuff, but not the Edge or the Ant+ stick.

[walkerr]

Showing as around R720 rondelas on both Garmin and Sportsmans:

 

http://www.garminonl...ts/010-10999-00

 

I'm sure mine was a bit less than that - around R550 I seem to recall. Guess prices went up!

 

Edit: price check

 

Ah - seems shade less on Takealot (never used them myself though):

 

http://www.takealot.com/cellular-gps/garmin-usb-ant-stick,9765876

Edited December 12, 2013 by walkerr

[travisza]

Showing as around R720 rondelas on both Garmin and Sportsmans:

 

http://www.garminonl...ts/010-10999-00

 

I'm sure mine was a bit less than that - around R550 I seem to recall. Guess prices went up!

Thanks. Actually found a better one on takealot.com for only R445. Its the Suunto mini stick......about a tenth of the size of the Garmin and its compatible.

 

Not sure about delivery costs

[walkerr]

Thanks. Actually found a better one on takealot.com for only R445. Its the Suunto mini stick......about a tenth of the size of the Garmin and its compatible.

 

Not sure about delivery costs

 

Nice one - good spot!