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CompuTrainer Ceases Production
 

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sanrensho
Joined: 20 Feb 2004
Posts: 835
Location: North Vancouver

3/1/17 1:32 AM

CompuTrainer Ceases Production

I know that there are a few CT users here.

https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/02/computrainer-ceases-production.html

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dan emery
Joined: 11 Jan 2004
Posts: 6884
Location: Maine

3/1/17 7:00 AM

too bad

Certainly a pioneer, good machines, good service in the few contacts I've had. I guess they're overtaken by higher tech, cheaper, more connected trainers and apps. At some point the numbers don't add up.

I'll keep cranking mine, doubt I have the wattage to wear anything out other than trainer tires.

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Sparky
Joined: 08 Dec 2003
Posts: 19068
Location: PDX

3/1/17 7:27 AM

I guess having two, one becomes the backup...

Wonder how much a load generator costs?


Last edited by Sparky on 3/1/17 7:47 AM; edited 1 time in total

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rickhardy
Joined: 11 Jan 2004
Posts: 1492
Location: Needham outside of Boston - the hub of the universe

3/1/17 7:39 AM

Wow

End of an era.

I bought mine used of of Ebay what some 10+ years ago. Use i every off season with a dedicated trainer bike that has sat on the trainer that same period. As DCrainmaker wrote it is a tank of a trainer. If I am not mistaken Racermate was a subsidiary of a fluid controls company which may be the reason it was designed as it was. The support from Racermate was top notch.Even with the fact I was not an original purchaser. I can't believe it is a large company as I knew the support guys names and listed them on their website. Because of its construction I doubt I will be needing a new trainer in the near future, software support is another mater

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greglepore
Joined: 10 Jan 2004
Posts: 1724
Location: SE Pa, USA

3/1/17 1:22 PM

I'm with Rick, except mine is something like 17 yrs old. No issues. Wires are a hassle, but once its done, its done. I do have a dedicated bike, which makes a ton of difference. Might I buy a kickr? Sure, but the computrainer refuses to die. And it integrates well with the only platforms I use, ergvideo and veloreality. It would be super if Smelly had the resources to buy the company and soldier on, but he's likely going in the kickr direction too. I agree with dcr that the company is a ripe acquisition target.

They were excellent but stubborn.

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dfcas
Joined: 11 Jan 2004
Posts: 2815
Location: hillbilly heaven

3/1/17 4:11 PM

When I started looking at a smart trainer, the first company I looked at was Computrainer. I knew their hardware was the best in the business and I had used one at a LBS several times. I did/do not have a pc to control it, but we have many Apple devices. I have a phone, iPad, but no laptop but I could have used Nancy's Macbook air.

They were not Apple friendly,and in the end I decided that was a deal breaker for me. It must be expensive to develop/implement software and keep up with OS changes. and updates.

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Sparky
Joined: 08 Dec 2003
Posts: 19068
Location: PDX

3/1/17 8:05 PM

Did not know about the blue flywheel recall. So thanks for the thread.

For 625.00 for an extra/backup load generator, I will pass.

From Jeff @ Racermate/CompuT
"Load generators are currently available, though several shops are gearing up to place orders, so no guarantees for how long. "

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