Q: Trainer for kids

rosceaux

Well-Known Member
One of my friends has a 10 year-old son who was very active. Two years ago, they located a tumor, but only after he lost his sight. His sight has not returned. For the most part, he is healthy and energetic. Last spring I got them an Adams Trail-A-Bike and set it up for them. It was really the only exercise for dad and his son really enjoyed it. I don't know why I didn't think about it until now, but I'd love to set the kid up with a trainer. I was looking at a few models, but I don't know if they would be able to give resistance on a kid's bike. (And he's a pretty small kid.) If he's into it might think about a smart trainer so he can get audio feedback or have some level of interaction. Its a new world for me as I use rollers and don't know the landscape.

Any information would be appreciated.
 

JimN

Captain Wildcat
Team MTBNJ Halter's
I have a Kurt Kinetic fluid trainer collecting dust in my basement. It's not a smart trainer, and I don't know if it works with a kid's bike, but they can borrow it indefinitely if it works for them. Located in Parsippany.
 

Tbof

Active Member
I just hooked my sons bike up to a trainer I have. It’s older but it works with zwift, not blue tooth compatible. It’s listed in the for sale section, if he doesn’t like it this week, they can have it
 

rosceaux

Well-Known Member
Thanks for the information and for some VERY generous offers. Right now I am trying to assess the landscape. I know most wheel-on trainers won't work with kid's tires. It looks like the new (unavailable) and older (no longer made) wheel adapters for the Kinetics are not a viable option, at least not right now. I was hoping to let him try something out and assess the functionality of it before making a significant investment.



Thanks for the resources, it is both helpful and appreciated.
 
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