Elite NovoMag Trainer

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The Elite NovoMag Trainer is one the newest additions to the Elite range of trainers and is designed to deliver optimum levels of performance. With its impressive design and solid build, the NovoMag is certainly a strong trainer contender and will give many other trainers on the market a run for their money.

Innovative design

Elite are well-known for their innovation, and the new ‘Novo’ frame patented under the company name is in keeping with this aim. The ‘Novo’ frame moves the resistance unit to the rear of the wheel which effectively positions the rear wheel of the bicycle closer to the ground thus greatly increasing the overall stability. In doing this, Elite have eliminated the need for a riser block which in turn gives your training session a much more natural and realistic feel.

Cleverly, the NovoMag comes with adaptors which means that anything from a BMX with a 24 inch wheel to a MTB with a 29 inch wheel will be able to use this trainer. The NovoMag is one of the few trainers available on the market with an adapter included in the package which just shows that Elite are paying attention to their customers. You may need to fiddle with the adapter’s tightening mechanism when first using it to make sure that it is not too loose or too tight but after being used a few times, it will settle in nicely.

Elite have also included spare QR skewers in the box for those using Mavic rims and the like.

The NovoMag Performs well

The NovoMag provides a very lifelike cycling experience offering 5-user adjustable levels of resistance (which can be adjusted by the ergonomically designed handle). You can immediately feel the change in resistance as you move through the gears which is great for interval training. That being said, having only 5 levels of resistance may not be enough variation for the more seasoned cyclists and is something to consider when buying a trainer.

The clamping mechanism inherent in the trainer allows the fast fixing of the rear wheel so you are ready to go in no time.

In addition to this, the NovoMag comes with an elastogel roller which reduces the noise by 50% and the tire abrasion by about 20% in comparison to aluminum rollers on the market. I would not go so far as to say that the NovoMag is completely silent but it is pretty quiet comparatively.

Easy set up and storage

Unlike many of the user manuals that seem to be written in Greek, the user manual that comes with this trainer is logically ordered and easy to follow. The NovoMag has quick releases on both the axle holders and the resistance unit which makes setting it up quick and effortless. Similarly, after training the trainer can be folded into a small practical size which is easy to store.

Final Word

The NovoMag Trainer is true testimony to the fact that Elite have been paying attention to what their customers want and need. Not only is it easy to set-up and store, but it is also adaptable to a number of tire types which offers a whole new level of flexibility. The fiercely competitive price and lifelike cycling experience it provides make it hard not to seriously consider. The best price we could find it for is £161.99 from Evans Cycles. Open the Evans Cycles Online Store here to see this deal.

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