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Bell motivator mag indoor bicycle trainer offers bike training in your home with a quiet and smooth magnetic resistance that increases as you gain speed. The sturdy construction will give you a steady ride…. More >>
Bell Motivator Mag Indoor Bicycle Trainer
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#1 by Bobby M on March 30, 2010 - 7:50 pm
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This order was supposed to be delivered before christmas with amazon prime… as of now, no delivery.
Now I have to wait and see if it gets here by dec 28. Amazon can not say when it will be delivered.
This does not make paying for amazon prime worthwhile.
As for the product? I hear its good, it looks good…….but having paid for it and waited for it without results…0 stars.
Rating: 1 / 5
#2 by A. Brown on March 30, 2010 - 10:06 pm
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I agree with all the comments posted before this post. The BELL MAG Trainer is just what I wanted. I am a 27 year old that is still riding his GT Outpost Trail mountain bike from 8th grade and what I wanted was a trainer that was not EXPENSIVE and functioned.
There are very few reviews for trainers which is why I chose to review this one. I took a chance and bought this one blind. I have no experience with other trainers but from what I can tell, they are all basically going to do the same function and this one does it job.
Noise was the main problem when I first tried it with my “knobby” mountain bike tire on the rear; but this was quickly fixed by a much smoother 14 dollar Bontrager Tire (26×1.95) from my local bike shop. It became much quieter due to the tire change; which I should have done a long time ago since I do mainly road biking.
Moving the bike is sort of a pain but it is manageable. I move it from my garage to my living room in a matter of 5 minutes. It is light enough that I would think just about anyone could move it. The whole setup is a little bulky though. This will vary between bikes. Mine is very heavy due to its age (it was bought new around 1992).
I will close with my finale comments here. I am now purchasing a riser to level out the bike (which could be done with 2×4′s or old books), I am also going to buy a sweat catcher even though I have a piece a carpet underneath the bike (I do not like the sweat dripping on the bike), and I am also going to buy a book holder. The book holder is so I can catch up on my many magazines (I think it may be difficult to do heavy reading while riding). Otherwise, I would be content with watching movies or TV (such as the USC vs Texas game that is at the half as a write this).
I hope this helps any and all who read it.
Sincerely…. Tripp from TPA
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by M. Barber on March 30, 2010 - 11:52 pm
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This item arrived in a beaten up box and was broken. Returning it was not easy (and they didn’t have any in stock to replace it). I was very displeased with Amazon’s poor shipment and customer service.
Rating: 1 / 5
#4 by S. Godino on March 31, 2010 - 2:19 am
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The trainer is as advertised, and works great. Good unit for the money. Simple to set-up and use. I would certainly recommend getting a road-type tire for the rear of your bike if you are using with a mountain bike, as the vibration of the tire can get loud and be irritating after a while. But, I’m sure that’s the case with any trainer.
The problem… …AMAZON. When I clicked “THIS IS A GIFT”, I assumed it would arrive in some sort of nondescript packaging. No, it arrived in it’s box, proudly displayed on my porch where, upon arriving home from work, my wife gat an early birthday present. HELLO? AMAZON? Anyone home? Second order in as many months that had problems. Seriously considering shopping elsewhere from now on.
Rating: 3 / 5
#5 by Patience Phillips on March 31, 2010 - 2:29 am
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I was totally ticked (pi**’d) off at the condition of the box when it arrived. The post office said it was Amazon’s fault ’cause there was too much air space in the box when it was shipped meaning It was ripped, crushed, and destroyed. I didn’t accept it and complained because if I did I’d be responsible for shipping it back, but the manager said he’d take it out, so I could see if it was in good condition before accepted it. This seller, Amazon itself, does a poor job shipping. They didn’t send me a review opportunity on line, so gonna do it here. If you get this item shipped to you make sure it comes in okay before accepting it from the seller if Amazon. The item itself is great for simple rides if you have a bike with gears, etc. I’d recommend it for the price, but from a different seller. I was glad I didn’t have to go through the get my money back drama. Sigh! Get it together ppl!
Rating: 1 / 5