The Sportcrafters Two-Wheel Drive Trainer Set is perfect for owners of "delta" 2-wheel drive trikes (trikes with two drive wheels in back that have a rear "Differential" installed). This trainer set consists of two Sportscrafters Overdrive Trike Trainers for the back wheels, one of which is outfitted with special "bumper wheels" to help keep the trike from "drifting" off the trainer. The Overdrive Trike Trainer features an innovative progressive resistance roller drum, which gives you a power profile and speed that comes as close as possible to reproducing real-road conditions.
Powered by ARC Technology, the Overdrive automatically adjusts resistance as the rider changes speed – no manual adjustment necessary (red end of the trainer is pointed to the rear for a higher resistance range). At higher speeds, the OverDrive Trike Trainer will ramp up the resistance to realistically mimic road riding conditions. This trainer is perfect for the active trike rider who wants to maintain fitness while riding indoors. It is also perfect for families with varying skill levels. Just turn the trainer around (so that the red end points forward for a lower resistance range) and it automatically functions like a magnetic trainer with low to moderate resistance.
Features:
- Change the resistance level simply by changing your trike's gears
- Powered by patented ARC Technology, the OverDrive Trike Trainer delivers real-road resistance
- Lightweight, compact and easy to transport and store
- Accommodates a wide range of wheel sizes and requires no clamping on the rear skewer
- Aluminum drums: 3.25" (82.5mm) diameter, 1/8" (3mm) wall thickness
- End caps: Molded polycarbonate
- Drums are lathed on the axle for precision runout and balance
- All drums are dynamically spin balanced, and will not distort in heat or sunlight
- Bearings are greased and sealed, and do not require maintenance
- Steel framework is zinc-plated and powder coated for ultimate durability
- Fits 16" to 700c wheels
- Lifetime manufacturer's warranty
- 100% designed and manufactured in Granger, Indiana, USA
IMPORTANT NOTE: Before ordering the Sportcrafters Two-Wheel Drive Trainer Set, be sure that you actually have a 2-wheel drive trike. It's easy to figure out. Just pick up one of the rear wheels and rotate it backward (leaving the other two wheels on the ground), then pick up the other rear wheel and rotate it backward. If it is a 2-wheel drive trike, the cranks will rotate backward with either wheel rotating backward. If it's a 1-wheel drive trike, then only the drive wheel will rotate the cranks backward, and the other will not move the cranks backward.
ALSO NOTE: At this time it is not recommended that these trainers be used with cycles outfitted with Enviolo hubs. The consistent load and cadence offered by Enviolo hubs does not allow an increased load provided by a variable-resistance trainer such as the Sportcrafters. Therefore not enough resistance may be provided. The manufacturer is currently working with Enviolo to find a solution.
**Hostel Shoppe recommends using a trainer-specific tire or a tire with a smooth tread for best performance with trainer rollers. A street tire with more tread or knobbies will wear prematurely and not perform well on the rollers, and will create more noise. Call us at 800-233-4340 if you have questions on what tire might be best for your bike or trike. Make sure your tires are properly inflated before using on your trainer, too.**
