CycleOps Stackable Climbing Block for Indoor Bicycle Trainers
- For a stable, worry-free ride in any rear-mounted trainer
- Unique 3-level design lets you slelect the level of difficulty
- Stack two blocks to simulate climbing workouts
- Injection-molded construction is virtually indestructible
- Use 2 blocks for 12 different adjustment levels
Product DescriptionThe CycleOps Riser Block’s unique three level design, let’s you pick a height for your front tire that will make your trainer riding time more comfortable and productive. You’ll train harder and longer, because you’ll be riding a more natural position. . . . More >>
CycleOps Stackable Climbing Block for Indoor Bicycle Trainers
Saturday, 16. January 2010 21:57
Received purchased items quicker than expected. Items were exactly what I thought they would be.
Rating: 5 / 5
Saturday, 16. January 2010 23:00
The seller’s description of the item was accurate and sent very quick. Thanks.
Rating: 5 / 5
Saturday, 16. January 2010 23:25
It doesn’t matter how high your front wheel is, it will not simulate an actual hill climb because you are not working against gravity. It can only simulate your *position* on the bike when climbing a hill. If you want to simulate the important part of a climb, i. e. having to work harder to gain elevation, crank up the resistance on your trainer.
Rating: 4 / 5
Sunday, 17. January 2010 0:15
I recently purchased a CycleOps Fuid 2 trainer and bought the climbing block to use with it. It definitely stabilizes the rig and makes for a very good workout platform as you can ride as aggressively as you like and you don’t have to be concerned with stability issues. It does what it claims to do very well. For those who want more incline, but don’t want to buy another block, you can easily set this product on a block(s) of wood, books, etc. and you still have the front wheel stabilized in the designed “cradle” of the climbing block.
I agree with previous posters re: the lack of markings on the different cradles built into the block. I mean, how hard would it have been to incorporate an indicator of some sort (”A”, “B”, etc. ) into the mold?
Although, I don’t believe there is enough difference in the different settings to make any appreciable difference in your workout. Literally, we are talking fractions of an inch here, but still, if they are going to tout several different settings, then the settings should be discernible in some way.
I like it and am happy I bought it, so if you use your bike on a trainer, I highly recommend this product.
Stay fit, stay happy!
Rating: 5 / 5
Sunday, 17. January 2010 2:38
I bought this to go along with the cycleops trainer because many who reviewed the trainer recommended buying this item, also. It does keep the bike nice and steady and at a good angle for my bike. One thing though, it made my bike harder to get on as it sits up higher.
Rating: 5 / 5