Top positive review
5.0 out of 5 starsIncredibly, and remove shifter DOES work with adjustment
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2019
Overall, this trainer is absolutely amazing. I have used it regularly for several months now, and it is extremely high quality and works great. Some reviewers had indicated that the remote shift apparatus didn't work properly, and they are partially correct - it might not work right out of the box. HOWEVER, there is a little metal collar on the connecting cable that can be easily adjusted to increase the tension on the cable, which then allows it to operate properly. The instructions that come in the box aren't super clear about this, so I see how it could be potentially confusing/missed during setup/assembly. With that said, having the remote shifter is amazing. I actually don't know how I would ride inside without it - it allows me to gradually warm up and cool down, as well as simulate hills, etc. during my training ride without having to get off the bike. It's an extremely sturdy and well-made trainer. Also, you can ride on regular roads/trails using the special axel required/supplied for the trainer- you don't have to swap it back and forth with the axel that came with your bike. This allows you to easily switch back and forth between clipping your bike into the trainer and outdoor riding. The one tiny drawback is that, if your bike has extremely large diameter tires like mine (29" I think), you might have to prop the trainer on something if you ride on carpeting (I set mine on two 2 x 4's), otherwise the wheel will rub on the carpet while you're riding. If you have smaller wheels, this won't be a problem.
