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What is V series Technology?
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V series trainers have new technology from Minoura that revolutionizes both the ways in which the flywheel operates and how resistance is applied. The flywheel is stepped on the inside and weighted on the outside in order to create a gyroscopic effect... so the flywheel has a virtual spinning weight far in excess of its actual weight. The greater the flywheel weight, the more road-like the trainer feels. Also, using a neodymium magnet, the resistance is now applied directly to the flywheel, which removes the moving parts on the trainer, thus minimizing noise. Also in applying the resistance directly, it allows greater control in the steps of resistance.
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How can I minimize tyre wear?
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The amount of pressure that is applied from the roller to the tyre will determine the amount of wear on your tyre. The tyre must be in proper contact with the roller. On Minoura Gravity (GR) trainers the correct amount of pressure is applied to the tyre at all times, thanks to the way the unique frame design works. Other Minoura trainers (except Mag 500) have a foot pedal system that allows you to correctly adjust the distance between the roller and the tyre, then step on the pedal to apply the correct pressure to the roller. For the Mag 500 make sure to screw the tightening knob until the roller and tyre have good contact. The RDA 850 is a Rim Drive trainer and eliminates tyre wear completely.
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How can I reduce trainer noise?
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Much of the noise created by a home trainer is caused by vibration on home floors. To minimise this, the use of a Minoura Training Mat is recommended. An additional pad set is also available to further reduce floor vibration noise. The use of the RDA (Rim Drive) trainer also reduces tyre noise through the roller.
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Can I use RDA on tubeless and disc rims?
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The simple answer is yes. The RDA rollers can be adjusted to fit all types of mountain bike and road rim. In general, both disc rims and tubeless rims have a wide side profile to them where the braking surface would have been on a traditional rim. This surface allows the rollers to run perfectly well and performance should be the same as on a traditional rim.
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How much resistance do I need?
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Resistance is measured in Watts and is controlled by either fluid resistance or magnetic resistance. As on the road, the amount of resistance will increase with speed, so even on level one on the remote resistance lever, the wattage will increase from virtually zero at low speed to around 200 watts at 40km/h. So, to best take advantage of the resistance use the control with the gears on your bike.
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How does the Magnetic unit work?
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On the RDA and V Series trainers, the magnet works by controlling the distance between the magnet and the rotor, the closer the magnet, the greater the resistance. On the B series trainers, the magnets are polarised in 6 places so as the magnets move around each other and the rotor the resistance increases or decreases.
North/North is minimum resistance; North/South is maximum resistance.
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Where can I find out more about Minoura’s range of products?
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