Buying Guide

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.
ImageModelProsRatingWeightPrice Range
Kinetic Road Machine reviewKurt Kinetic Road TrainerOne of our faves, this really is top quality, and a choice for the semi-serious/pros of you

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4.827$$$$$

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Kinetic Rock n Roll TrainerKurt Kinetic Rock and Roll TrainerA 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!

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4.422$$$$$

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Cycleops Fluid 2 TrainerCycleops Fluid 2Another of our faves, the remodeled 2014 version is the one to buy: great resistance, self-cooling, one of the best in the business!

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4.511.5$$$$$

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Cycleops Supermagneto ProCycleOps SuperMagento ProProbably the ultimate magnetic resistance trainer out there, NOT cheap but great resistance, 4 different power settings...

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4.722$$$$$

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Cascade Fluid Pro reviewCascade Fluid ProAnother top fluid trainer, rated highly, thermally sealed fluid drive, very quiet, includes a front riser!

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5.037$$$$$

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bkool-pro-trainerBkool Pro TrainerThis 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!

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2.5 30.4$$$$$

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Blackburn Tech Mag 6 reviewBlackburn Tech Mag 6Adjustable height and resistance levels and very strong

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4.613.5$$$

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ELITE POWER FLUIDElite Power Fluid A great fluid trainer, a cheaper option to the CycleOps Fluid 2 or Kinetic Road Machine, without the branding.

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4.928$$$

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cycletek momentum1 reviewCycleTEK Momentum1A decent fluid trainer, quiet and smooth.

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4.638$$$$

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Bell-Motivator-Indoor-Bicycle-TrainerBell Motivator TrainerSmooth magnetic resistance, quiet, very affordable

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4.211 $$

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Forza F2Forza F2 TrainerSmooth, powerful, heavy duty, and good value.

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4.025$$

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Ascent Fluid TrainerAscent Fluid TrainerFairly new on the scene, fluid resistance unit offering progressive and intense strength training.

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4.6-$$$

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CycleOps Mag TrainerCycleops Mag TrainerSmooth, quiet, 5 resistance settings, internal flywheel, fold-able.

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4.218$$$

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Graber Indoor TrainerGraber Mag TrainerFive resistance levels, easy setup, solid, good value.

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4.517$$

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Cycleops wind trainerCycleOps Wind TrainerProbably the best wind trainer out there, good quality as always from CycleOps.

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4.118.5$$$

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Magnet-Steel-Bike-Bicycle-Indoor-Exercise-Trainer-Stand-0Magnet Steel TrainerFive resistance levels, quiet, heavy duty, excellent value.

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4.320$

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Schwinn Magnetic Bike TrainerSchwinn Magnetic TrainerFive resistance levels, quiet, and very affordable.

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4.317$$

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RAD Cycle Indoor StandRAD Cycle Indoor StandAdvanced technology, quiet, portable, easy to set up, very stable.

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3.920$

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RAD Cycle MAX Racer reviewRAD MAX Products Cycle Indoor StandSEVEN levels of resistance, quiet, folds easily, easy to set up, stable.

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4.018.6$

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