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
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 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
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
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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