We know what it’s like trying to work your way through some of the deals and latest trainer models available. That’s why we created the buying guide below, which basically compares each of the various indoor trainers you can buy online today. The table gives a quick overview of various factors, including the reasons to buy a specific model, its weight, its ranking factor on Amazon (for example, how many gave it 5 stars – or perhaps just even 1 star), and its price range.
Don’t miss our comprehensive FAQ if you have any questions! And if you just want to jump to an even briefer summary, check out our guide to the five BEST trainers to consider in 2024!
A few notes about the table:
- You can sort the table columns by clicking on the column title (for example, if you want to sort them by price or weight or rating).
- Prices are indicated by: $ = less than $80, $$ = $80-120, $$$ = $120-200, $$$$ = $200-300, $$$$$ = $300+
- Weight is in pounds.
Image | Model | Pros | Rating | Weight | Price Range |
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![]() | Kurt Kinetic Road Trainer | One of our faves, this really is top quality, and a choice for the semi-serious/pros of you Read our REVIEW | 4.8 | 27 | $$$$$ Buy NOW |
![]() | Kurt Kinetic Rock and Roll Trainer | A quite awesome and VERY realistic ride, with a swaying motion to kill for! It doesn't come cheap, but has to be one of the best money can buy! Read our REVIEW | 4.4 | 22 | $$$$$ Buy NOW |
![]() | Cycleops Fluid 2 | Another of our faves, the remodeled 2014 version is the one to buy: great resistance, self-cooling, one of the best in the business! Read our REVIEW | 4.5 | 11.5 | $$$$$ Buy NOW |
![]() | CycleOps SuperMagento Pro | Probably the ultimate magnetic resistance trainer out there, NOT cheap but great resistance, 4 different power settings... Read our REVIEW | 4.7 | 22 | $$$$$ Buy NOW |
![]() | Cascade Fluid Pro | Another top fluid trainer, rated highly, thermally sealed fluid drive, very quiet, includes a front riser! Read our REVIEW | 5.0 | 37 | $$$$$ Buy NOW |
![]() | Bkool Pro Trainer | This is a great ride for those of you taking this seriously: high-end stuff, with an amazing simulator. Not cheap, but very high quality and a boost for your training sessions! Read our REVIEW | 2.5 | 30.4 | $$$$$ Buy NOW |
![]() | Blackburn Tech Mag 6 | Adjustable height and resistance levels and very strong Read our REVIEW | 4.6 | 13.5 | $$$ Buy NOW |
![]() | Elite Power Fluid | A great fluid trainer, a cheaper option to the CycleOps Fluid 2 or Kinetic Road Machine, without the branding. Read our REVIEW | 4.9 | 28 | $$$ Buy NOW |
![]() | CycleTEK Momentum1 | A decent fluid trainer, quiet and smooth. Read our REVIEW | 4.6 | 38 | $$$$ Buy NOW |
![]() | Bell Motivator Trainer | Smooth magnetic resistance, quiet, very affordable Read our REVIEW | 4.2 | 11 | $$ Buy NOW |
![]() | Forza F2 Trainer | Smooth, powerful, heavy duty, and good value. Read our REVIEW | 4.0 | 25 | $$ Buy NOW |
![]() | Ascent Fluid Trainer | Fairly new on the scene, fluid resistance unit offering progressive and intense strength training. Read our REVIEW | 4.6 | - | $$$ Buy NOW |
![]() | Cycleops Mag Trainer | Smooth, quiet, 5 resistance settings, internal flywheel, fold-able. Read our REVIEW | 4.2 | 18 | $$$ Buy NOW |
![]() | Graber Mag Trainer | Five resistance levels, easy setup, solid, good value. Read our REVIEW | 4.5 | 17 | $$ Buy NOW |
![]() | CycleOps Wind Trainer | Probably the best wind trainer out there, good quality as always from CycleOps. Read our REVIEW | 4.1 | 18.5 | $$$ Buy NOW |
![]() | Magnet Steel Trainer | Five resistance levels, quiet, heavy duty, excellent value. Read our REVIEW | 4.3 | 20 | $ Buy NOW |
![]() | Schwinn Magnetic Trainer | Five resistance levels, quiet, and very affordable. Read our REVIEW | 4.3 | 17 | $$ Buy NOW |
![]() | RAD Cycle Indoor Stand | Advanced technology, quiet, portable, easy to set up, very stable. Read our REVIEW | 3.9 | 20 | $ Buy NOW |
![]() | RAD MAX Products Cycle Indoor Stand | SEVEN levels of resistance, quiet, folds easily, easy to set up, stable. Read our REVIEW | 4.0 | 18.6 | $ Buy NOW |
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