Overview
PROS
CONS
SPECS
User
Design
Material
Drums
Resistance
Our Top Choice
Elite Arion Mag Home Trainer 2016
Elite is definitely a place you’ll want to buy your cycling equipment, especially your cycling trainers. With over 50 years of experience, you can be sure it knows what it’s doing.
Parabolic drums offer excellent control for you while you ride. Folds for easy storage. 3 resistance levels. Lightweight. Built-in handle.
You will have to dismount to change the resistance level.
All users
3 magnetic resistance levels
Steel
Parabolic drums
3 levels
Best Value
Nashbar Parabolic Rollers
If you’re a cycling fanatic, then you need equipment from Nashbar. Founded in 1973, the company features over 10,000 products, all of them covered by a lifetime guarantee.
Sealed bearings for smooth riding and quiet machine. Specially-made rollers for better stability. Parabolic drums.
Doesn’t have any resistance levels, and is more inclined toward use by professionals.
Intermediate to professional
Raised rims
Steel
Parabolic drums
1 level
Kreitler Kompact Challenger Rollers
Dedication to excellence is something you want in a brand you’re buying, and Kreitler is one such brand. Founded 40 years ago, it specializes in bike rollers.
Malleable. Versatile gadget attachment. Adaptable. Aluminum, powder-coated rollers.
Expensive, and intended more toward professionals.
Professional
Standard rollers
Aluminum
Aluminum alloy drums
1 level
Minoura Trainer Action Roller Advance
Minoura is one of the most prominent manufacturers of bicycle equipment, founded way back in 1933.
Can be fitted with many features and gadgets for better experience and race preparation. Excellent materials. Foldable.
The drums aren’t parabolic.
Intermediate to professional
Standard rollers
Aluminum
MOZ Roller drums
1 level
CyclingDeal Premium Indoor Bicycle Trainer
Cycling Deal is a prominent retailer, offering products from some of the top-notch companies in the market today.
Parabolic drums for better stability. Foldable so you can put it away more easily. Great for beginners. Adjustable belt. Carry bag included.
The stand produces a crackling noise, no matter how you adjust it.
Beginner
Standard rollers
Aluminum
Aluminum drums
1 level