Minoura
At Interbike 2017, we saw Minoura’s dual resistance Live Ride smart trainer that also doubles as a race day warm-up trainer.
This year, the Japanese company was showing off its $900 Kagura SmartTurbo direct drive trainer.
![Minoura's Kagura SmartTurbo trainer packs a lot of power into its $900 package. 2018 Interbike new products. © Cyclocross Magazine](https://www.cxmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2018-interbike-minoura-IMG_1547-cxmagazine-ay_1.jpg)
Minoura’s Kagura SmartTurbo trainer packs a lot of power into its $900 package. 2018 Interbike new products. © Cyclocross Magazine
The trainer, like Wahoo and Lemond Fitness units, features a massive flywheel and built-in freehub for your indoor suffer fests.
![Minoura's Kagura SmartTurbo trainer features a stainless steel forged flywheel, with a flat belt that is said to be 20-25% quieter than other notchet belts. 2018 Interbike new products. © Cyclocross Magazine](https://www.cxmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2018-interbike-minoura-IMG_1549-cxmagazine-ay_1.jpg)
Minoura’s Kagura SmartTurbo trainer features a stainless steel forged flywheel, with a flat belt that is said to be 20-25% quieter than other notched belts. 2018 Interbike new products. © Cyclocross Magazine
Minoura proudly points out its 10kg stainless steel flywheel is forged, not cast, for safety and reliability. The trainer also utilizes a flat belt that is said to be 20-25% quieter than competing units.
![Minoura's Kagura SmartTurbo trainer packs a lot of power into its $900 package. 2018 Interbike new products. © Cyclocross Magazine](https://www.cxmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2018-interbike-minoura-IMG_1544-cxmagazine-ay_1.jpg)
Minoura’s Kagura SmartTurbo trainer packs a lot of power into its $900 package. 2018 Interbike new products. © Cyclocross Magazine
The Minoura Kagura trainer can offer 2200 total watts of resistance, and can simulate climbs up to 25%.
Need to use it on an incline? Thankfully, each of its feet is adjustable in height to help you level the playing field.
![Minoura's Kagura SmartTurbo trainer features independently adjustable legs for a level ride on uneven surfaces. 2018 Interbike new products. © Cyclocross Magazine](https://www.cxmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2018-interbike-minoura-IMG_1551-cxmagazine-ay_1.jpg)
Minoura’s Kagura SmartTurbo trainer features independently adjustable legs for a level ride on uneven surfaces. 2018 Interbike new products. © Cyclocross Magazine
It’s said to be compatible with all popular training simulators, and will be available this November, in time to make for a painful, calorie-burning gift this holiday season.
More info: minoura.jp/english
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