Customer Rating: 
Summary: Just what I wanted
Comment: This trainer is great. I have a basic trek mountain fat tire bike and it fits perfectly on the trainer. I was all ready to buy a real spinning cycle but decided to try this instead mostly due to space in my studio apt.I love spinning and I was having a hard time justifying two bikes in my small apt. I will address some of the points made by other posters:
The noise factor: yes,noisy but not THAT bad. I use to have a treadmill and that was noisy as well. If I spin during odd hours, I use the IPOD. Otherwise I blare my stereo. You can get the music loud enough to drown the noise out. I never got complaints from any neighbors when I had the treadmill. Its only 30-45 minutes anyway. If you are doing more than that, its not necessary anyway (speaking as a certified trainer).I suppose you could purchase the road tire to eliminate noise, but I just don't think its worth it. Also, If I want to take a quick ride outside, I would have to change my tire. Changing a tire for this trainer is not necessary. They told me at a bike shop once, that I could not use my fat tire on one these trainers. Its all about whether you can take the noise or not, I guess.
It comes fully assembled, really easy to slip your bike into. Easy to take bike off quickly as well, for a ride outside.
Workout is just like being on spinning cycle at the gym except if you try to do the lifts off the seat, like they do in the classes. It may be my bike, but it wasn't fluid when I tried this. This does not bother me.
If you put the bike on carpet, you do not need the front tire lifter/stablizer. The rear tire is not so high that you feel you are falling forward. If I had hardwood, I would get some kind of mat or get the front tire lifter just to keep the front tire stable.
Lastly, I am hard on any cardio equipment, meaning my workouts are intense and fast. This trainer keeps the bike very stable.
Another item that might help is getting peddle straps to keep feet from slipping forward. This item is also not necessary, but helpful.
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Basically as advertised
Comment: This trainer arrives all put together which is nice -- just add a bike and you're off. It seems very stable although with the rear tire off the floor a good 3 inches it helps to also boost the front tire with a couple books or a large dictionary. I agree with previous reviewers that smooth tires make considerably less noise than knobbies. So far, the only shortcoming is the lack of adjustable resistance as it is very easy to reach the upper limit. Adjusting the rear brakes to rub slightly might be a solution.
Essentially, for a trainer that lets you pedal indoors this one is an easy choice, but the lack of adjustable resistance may have some cyclists looking elsewhere.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Exactly what I needed
Comment: I got a trainer because I don't seem to be able to ride when it's too hot or too cold so this was perfect. It does exactly what I needed it to do and the price was great. It's made well, easy to get your bike attached to it and it stays in place with absolutely no problems at all.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good but a bit noisy
Comment: This is great for rainy days and all but it's quite loud. You have to turn up the TV or headphones really loud to drown out the noise. It isn't bad if you live in a house but if you live in an apartment, your neighbors might not appreciate the volume of your television if you watch while training. Aside from that, it's great
Customer Rating:
Summary: Once again; Product=5,Amazon=1
Comment: The trainer is as advertised, and works great. Good unit for the money. Simple to set-up and use. I would certainly recommend getting a road-type tire for the rear of your bike if you are using with a mountain bike, as the vibration of the tire can get loud and be irritating after a while. But, I'm sure that's the case with any trainer.
The problem... ...AMAZON. When I clicked "THIS IS A GIFT", I assumed it would arrive in some sort of nondescript packaging. No, it arrived in it's box, proudly displayed on my porch where, upon arriving home from work, my wife gat an early birthday present. HELLO? AMAZON? Anyone home? Second order in as many months that had problems. Seriously considering shopping elsewhere from now on.
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