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CycleOps Fluid2 vs Kinetic Sports Road Machine (T-6100)

Product Comparison: CycleOps Fluid2 vs Kinetic Sports Road Machine (T-6100)

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CycleOps Fluid2 Indoor Trainer

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Kinetic Sports Road Machine (T-6100) Smart Control Bike Trainer

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General Specifications

About the Product

The large, precision-balanced flywheel (with patented fan design) lets you easily customize each ride simply by shifting gears, just as you would outside. This design also helps keep your Fluid² working better – longer. And thanks to our built-to-last manufacturing process, the Fluid² can help you conquer one goal after the next.

The T-6100 Kinetic Rock Machine | Smart Control bike trainer is one of our older interactive models. It’s an app-controlled electronic trainer that is Bluetooth Smart compatible, automatically controls resistance and works with the best bike training apps.

Brand

CycleOps

Kinetic Sports

Model

Fluid2

Road Machine Smart Control (T-6100)

Origin

USA

China

Key Specs

Trainer Type

Tyre Drive

Resistance Type

Fluid

Magnetic

Resistance Features

Progressive resistance

Max slope: 10% | Max resistance: 1800 watts at 30 mph

Сompatibility

650b, 700c, 26", 27", 29", up to a 2.0 tire

22", 23", 24", 25", 26", 27", 28", 29"

Max. Weight Supported

300 lbs.

Trainer Type
Resistance Type

What customers say about "Key Specs"

CycleOps Fluid2 Indoor Trainer

I wanted a solid, well built machine that would provide a smooth road-like feel when pedaling and so I was willing to pay a bit more. This device does all of that and I'm very happy with it.
Great trainer and easy to setup. Took about 10 minutes from out of the box to ready to use. Smooth and road like feel.
This is a great trainer for some serious training. During the week it get hard to go out and do the miles.
Not only is the trainer great, the company is amazing!! Bought one of these about 4-5 years ago and use it at least 3 times a week for 45 minutes each time.
For many years I would ride wind resistance rollers in the winter but now I'm blind in one eye and have no depth perception so the rollers have become very difficult, not to mention riding outdoors. I decided to buy this trainer as a replacement.

Kinetic Sports Road Machine (T-6100) Smart Control Bike Trainer

The KK Smart control trainer has been great so far! A lot of people complain that it doesn't have ANT+, but that has not been an issue for me.
This machine is very robust except, especially compared to my last trainer. I gave it four starts instead of five because there are two things that could be improved.
No burnt rubber, leaking fluid, nothing (as opposed to some other trainers, such as TACX) works great with Zwift's (and Rouvy's) smart features.
I do set the Trainer Difficulty in the Zwift app to 100%. This means an 8% climb will be simulated at 100%.
Eventually the trainer would only work for about 15 minutes before making a loud buzzing and eventually locking up.
THE ONLY ISSUE which is super minor, but still annoying - it doesn't work with my fancy-pants Shimano rear axle.

Size & Weight

Height

10.4 in.

10 in.

Depth

13.4 in.

23.8 in.

Width

17.9 in.

23.8 in.

Weight

17.64 in.

37.8 in.

Features

Frame Material

Stainless Steel

Foldable Design

Yes

Front Tire Block/Ring

Yes

Quick Release

Yes

Maximum Noise Level

68 db

Extras

Self-cooling mechanisms, Eccentric leveling feet, Precision-machined alloy roller, Adjustable footpads

Ergonomic rubberized knobs and feet, Controlled resistance to simulate terrain or interval workouts, Pairs with devices using Bluetooth smart

Accesories Included

Trainer skewer, Front wheel support

What customers say about "Features"

CycleOps Fluid2 Indoor Trainer

Also very quiet at 76db around 80rpm. I had this trainer for a little over a week now and only put on a few miles because I still ride outdoors.
Obviously this doesn't come with whatever smart features, but I could do without those.
Once u connect bike there is noise from wind (wheel spinning) and from tire friction against device so advertising is not being truly honest about overall noise.
The only possible downfall would be that there is some noise associated with the bicycle's wheel's contact with the drive wheel. Very happy with purchase.
Mechanical things make noise and this one does also.

Kinetic Sports Road Machine (T-6100) Smart Control Bike Trainer

Out of the box, assembled, bike installed, calibrated, and synced with Zwift running on my MacBook Pro in 15 minutes. Super simple.
The trainer itself is virtually noiseless, too. The only noise that you hear is from your bike.
The package was delivered on time and in good shape. The trainer was easy to set up and was ready for a ride within 10 minutes.
Extremely quiet and the frame and build seems very solid.
I would not recommend this product for its smart features since there are better products on the market for that aspect.

Warranty / Certifications

Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

2 year(s)

Other Information

Manufacturer

Link

Manual

Download

MSRP

299.99 $

499.00 $