# CHEAP Dumb Trainer **URL:** \ **Category:** Equipment\ **Created:** [July 16, 2020, 1:41am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/cheap-dumb-trainer/39364 "2020-07-16T01:41:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![hhnease](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/hhnease/32/9784_2.png) [@hhnease](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/hhnease)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2020, 1:41am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/cheap-dumb-trainer/39364/1 "2020-07-16T01:41:52Z")
Like a lot of us, my son is mostly stuck in his apartment currently. He has a commuter bike, and is interested in getting a cheap trainer. He is not a serious cyclist, but just wants to do some cardio without getting out in the Texas heat. He is not interested in a smart trainer at this time. Does anyone have any experience with a cheap and relatively quiet wheel on trainer? He would like to spend less than $150 dollars Thanks! HN ---
**Author:** ![dby2222](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/dby2222/32/12908_2.png) [@dby2222](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/dby2222)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2020, 2:13am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/cheap-dumb-trainer/39364/2 "2020-07-16T02:13:13Z")
Check ebay and craigslist for a used kurt kinetic. They are relatively quiet and super reliable. ---
**Author:** ![pcarnell](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/pcarnell/32/45365_2.png) [@pcarnell](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/pcarnell)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2020, 2:47am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/cheap-dumb-trainer/39364/3 "2020-07-16T02:47:19Z")
> [@dby2222](#): > > used kurt kinetic I second this. I picked up a lightly used KK Road Machine a couple years back for about $150 and it’s been rock solid. ---
**Author:** ![Stringwise](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/stringwise/32/8504_2.png) [@Stringwise](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Stringwise)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2020, 4:00am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/cheap-dumb-trainer/39364/4 "2020-07-16T04:00:13Z")
Which city? I have one I don’t use. I’m in Austin. ---
**Author:** ![TxAg15](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/txag15/32/65162_2.png) [@TxAg15](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/TxAg15)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2020, 4:01am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/cheap-dumb-trainer/39364/5 "2020-07-16T04:01:30Z")
I’ve been on a Travel Trac Comp Fluid (Performance Bike brand I believe) for a couple of years and am pretty happy with it. It used to go for $150 and occasionally be on sale for $100, but it looks like PB has raised the price maybe. I think they have a mag version that’s cheaper too, but I assume that’s probably louder. ---
**Author:** ![loxx0050](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/loxx0050/32/12890_2.png) [@loxx0050](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/loxx0050)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2020, 1:48pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/cheap-dumb-trainer/39364/6 "2020-07-16T13:48:42Z")
craigslist or facebook marketplace. Mag is the cheapest you’ll typically see but probably not quiet. Fluid is decently quiet but you’ll want a smooth tire as knobby tires make more noise (and they will round/wear out). If you’re lucky you’ll see deals on used smart trainers. I was perusing my local craigslist and saw somebody selling a Wahoo Kickr Snap for $200 and a gen 1 CycleOps Hammer for $300. I was really tempted to buy the Hammer at that price despite already having an Elite Direto. ---
**Author:** ![tgoods](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/tgoods/32/12908_2.png) [@tgoods](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/tgoods)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2020, 1:57pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/cheap-dumb-trainer/39364/7 "2020-07-16T13:57:24Z")
Keep an eye out for a used Cyclops Fluid 2. You should be able to find one under $100 (at least in my market). They are really well built. ---
**Author:** ![hhnease](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/hhnease/32/9784_2.png) [@hhnease](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/hhnease)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2020, 10:22pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/cheap-dumb-trainer/39364/8 "2020-07-16T22:22:17Z")
Thanks to all for the great suggestions! I will be checking out Craigslist! HN ---
**Author:** ![hhnease](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/hhnease/32/9784_2.png) [@hhnease](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/hhnease)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2020, 10:23pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/cheap-dumb-trainer/39364/9 "2020-07-16T22:23:31Z")
He’s in Austin! What kind do you have and would you be interested in selling it? HN ---
**Author:** ![slefebre](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/slefebre/32/45934_2.png) [@slefebre](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/slefebre)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2020, 11:29pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/cheap-dumb-trainer/39364/10 "2020-07-16T23:29:03Z")
I also have one in Austin I’m looking to get rid of. Have a wheel for it too. ---
**Author:** ![Stringwise](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/stringwise/32/8504_2.png) [@Stringwise](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Stringwise)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2020, 1:44am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/cheap-dumb-trainer/39364/11 "2020-07-17T01:44:06Z")
If he wants it he can have it. Just PM me your email and I can figure out a good spot to meet him and pass it along to someone that will use it. ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/3/a/3a9dbb1197536769e3f323c7dc3ed69fcbb1ca20.jpeg) It is a little dusty but I think I’ve only used it 5 or 6 times. Just let me know. ---
**Author:** ![OreoCookie](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/oreocookie/32/8298_2.png) [@OreoCookie](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/OreoCookie)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2020, 1:55am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/cheap-dumb-trainer/39364/12 "2020-07-17T01:55:51Z")
Apart from the Kurt Kinetic, Elite made a few fluid trainers that are available for cheap. I have an Elite Volano, a wheel-off trainer, which I got for about $200, but there is also the Qubo (wheel-on). Another option is Elite’s Muin or Muin II, which are also excellent options. ---
**Author:** ![hugo1](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/hugo1/32/13355_2.png) [@hugo1](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/hugo1)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2020, 8:48am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/cheap-dumb-trainer/39364/13 "2020-07-17T08:48:43Z")
Tacx blue matic is my favorite. Simple, reliable, quick to mount/dismount, good looking, compact, decent ride feel, quiet at high resistance. ---
**Author:** ![hugo1](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/hugo1/32/13355_2.png) [@hugo1](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/hugo1)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2020, 9:04am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/cheap-dumb-trainer/39364/15 "2020-07-17T09:04:41Z")
Yep, all those trainers are good, in my opinion. The difference between matic/motion and booster is too small to justify the sometimes big price difference. Although, the roller might need the “super glue fix” if it starts clicking. Just put a tiny drop in the holes on the roller and it’s done. ---
**Author:** ![hhnease](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/hhnease/32/9784_2.png) [@hhnease](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/hhnease)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2020, 7:31pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/cheap-dumb-trainer/39364/16 "2020-07-18T19:31:49Z")
Thanks again for all the help and suggestions! This is the best forum! HN