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The reviewer provides a comprehensive review of the Think Rider XX Pro turbo trainer, which they received from AliExpress. They are impressed with the solid build quality, heavy construction, and stability during sprints. The turbo uses a brushless motor for resistance and claims to simulate up to 25% gradient and 2500 watts. The reviewer tests power accuracy against a reference power meter and finds it very accurate across various efforts. They note the turbo has an aggressive power smoothing algorithm that can be turned off in the app, and mention a slight whining sound at high flywheel speeds. The reviewer highlights the excellent value, especially with discount codes, making it significantly cheaper than competitors.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Very solid and heavy construction
- Stable during sprints, doesn't slide
- Smooth feel at high flywheel speeds
- Accurate power reading (within margin of error)
- Easy to turn off power smoothing in the app
- Customizable settings in the app (chain line efficiency, manual calibration)
- Compatible with both QR and through axle
- Works with standard HD3 hub bikes
- Good value for money, especially with discounts
- Communicates via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Pro model)
Cons
- Has a classic brushless motor feel which can be jumpy at inappropriately low flywheel speeds
- Very aggressive power smoothing algorithm (though it can be turned off)
- Makes a slight whining sound when applying resistance at high flywheel speeds
- Lacks Zwift virtual shifting feature
Key Points
- Uses a DC brushless motor for resistance
- Can simulate up to 25% gradient
- Max power: 2500 watts
- Power accuracy: ±1% claimed
- Noise level: 56 dB claimed
- Weight: 18 kg
- Communicates via Bluetooth and ANT+
- Pro model also communicates via Wi-Fi
- Compatible with QR and through axle (adapters included)
- Works with bikes using standard HD3 hub
- Power smoothing algorithm can be turned off in the app
- App allows adjustment for chain line efficiency and manual calibration
The reviewer discusses the ThinkRider XX Pro smart bike trainer, which they have been using for about a month. They highlight its unique design without a flywheel, using a DC brushless motor for resistance. They note its light weight (18 kg), compact packaging, quiet operation (~56 dB), and stability during sprints. It is compatible with various apps via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, supports multiple wheel sizes and cassette types (Shimano 8-12 speed, but not XDR), and has a maximum power of 2500W and a 25% simulated gradient. The reviewer purchased it from AliExpress for around $500 AUD, considers it good value, and recommends it based on their positive experience over approximately 500 km of use.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Very light weight (18 kg)
- Compact packaging/small box
- Cheap/good value (approx. $300-$500 USD / $500 AUD)
- Comes in a nice white color
- Uses a DC brushless motor (no flywheel)
- Easy to set up
- Very quiet (approx. 56 dB, quieter in real life)
- Stable during sprints
- No detected slippage
- Works well with apps (Zwift, Rouvy, Wahoo app, Training Peaks)
- Wireless connection (Bluetooth and Wi-Fi)
- Outputs power, cadence, and speed data
- Wide wheel size compatibility (650C, 650B, 700C, 24", 29")
- Comes with tools and adapter
- Maximum power of 2500W is more than enough for the reviewer
- Maximum simulated gradient of 25%
- Power accuracy of +/- 1%
- The reviewer loves how it looks and that it works well
Cons
- Does not come with a cassette
- Uses a Shimano-style freehub (not compatible with XDR cassettes)
- The white color may not stay white (implied concern)
Key Points
- Model: ThinkRider XX Pro
- No flywheel
- Uses a DC brushless motor for resistance/damping
- Weight: 18 kg
- Maximum power: 2500W
- Maximum simulated gradient: 25%
- Power accuracy: +/- 1%
- Noise level: ~56 dB
- Connections: Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
- Output data: power, cadence, speed
- Cassette compatibility: Shimano 8-12 speed (not XDR)
- Quick release/through-axle adapters included for 130/135mm QR and 12x142/12x148 thru-axle
- Wheel size compatibility: 650C, 650B, 700C, 24", 29"
- Purchased primarily on AliExpress
- Package includes tools and power adapter
- Ridden for about 500 km by the reviewer
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