Brand | Saris |
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Color | Black |
Material | Composite, Aluminum, Plastic |
Wheel Size | 29 Inches |
Bike Type | Mountain Bike |
Resistance Mechanism | Electronic |
Product Dimensions | 22"L x 22"W x 12"H |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 22 x 22 x 11 inches |
Package Weight | 26.76 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 22 x 22 x 12 inches |
Item Weight | 59 Pounds |
Brand Name | Saris |
Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime Warranty |
Model Name | H3 Direct Drive Trainer |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Saris |
Part Number | 9830T |
Style | H3 Smart Trainer |
Included Components | Direct Drive Trainer |
Size | One Size |
Sport Type | Cycling |
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Brand | Saris |
Color | Black |
Material | Composite, Aluminum, Plastic |
Wheel Size | 29 Inches |
Bike Type | Mountain Bike |
Resistance Mechanism | Electronic |
Product Dimensions | 22"L x 22"W x 12"H |
About this item
- QUIETER THAN EVER: All new drive system shaves decibels off previous generations. Noise level: 59 decibels at 20 mph
- PRECISE TRAINING: +/- 2% accuracy
- CONTROLLED & CONSISTENT: Electromagnetic resistance provides a measured workout every time
- CONNECTIVITY: Connects to indoor cycling apps with dual ANT+ FE-C and Bluetooth FTMS standards. Zwift and BKOOL certified. Includes one month subscription to Rouvy virtual training app
- COMPATIBILITY: Thru-axle compatible for rear hub widths of 142 mm or 148 mm. Quick-release compatible for rear hub widths of 130 mm and 135 mm. Compatible with Shimano/SRAM 8-11 speed cassettes
- FEATURES: Folding legs, carrying handle, built in front wheel block, and cooling system that moves air through trainer to keep it cool
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We've got your indoor training needs covered!
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WHAT IS AN INDOOR BIKE TRAINER?
A TRAINING ACCESSORY THAT TURNS YOUR BIKE INTO A STATIONARY BICYCLE.
Our trainers are a device that turns your bike into a year-round exercise machine by attaching to the back of your bike, our trainers let you ride your favorite bike without going anywhere.
Swipe for a quick rundown of our trainer line-up, including smart and basic trainers, and their best uses.
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SMART TRAINER: H3/H2/HAMMER
- Can be used with nearly every bike around
- Provides power feedback within +/-2% accuracy
- Responds to indoor cycling apps
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SMART TRAINER: M2 & MAGNUS
- Wheel-on trainer
- Dual ANT+ and Bluetooth smart compatibility
- Power feedback within +/-5% accuracy
- Responds to indoor cycling apps
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BASIC TRAINER: MAG+ & MAG
- Substitute for the giant, front-fanned stationary bikes
- Sit and spin
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BASIC TRAINER: FLUID² & FLUID
- The faster you pedal the harder it gets
- Fluid² is our most popular indoor bike trainer
- Tough enough to handle any workout you throw at it
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WHICH BIKE TRAINER IS RIGHT FOR ME?
When in the market for a new indoor bike trainer, the most important question to ask yourself is: what are my goals? If you don't have specific goals in mind, perhaps ask yourself what you're looking for in a trainer.
Maybe it's the ability to sit, spin and catch up on Netflix. Maybe you're training for a race or have specific workouts in mind. Maybe you want to join a group ride on a cycling app.
A clarifying point: indoor trainers may also be referred to as a turbo or a turbo trainer. So if you're in the market for a turbo trainer, you're in the right place!
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From the manufacturer
Reliable. Durable. Quieter Than Ever Before.
H3 Direct Drive Smart Trainer, Train Smarter!
When it comes to indoor bike trainers, the most frequently asked question is: how quiet is it? Taking this to heart, our Madison, Wisconsin-based team put this query under the microscope and set a goal to build a trainer so quiet, that the only sound is that of your drive train.
The result? A direct drive smart trainer that touts a sound specification of 59 decibels at 20 mph. In other words, the H3 is five times quieter than previous generations, making it the quietest smart trainer to ever leave our doors.
H3 Direct Drive Training Features
- Quieter Than Ever: all new drive system shaves decibels off previous generations
- Direct Drive Design: widest bike compatibility and eliminates wheel slips
- No External Sensors Required: measures speed, cadence and power
Take training to another level!
Encased inside are components meticulously calibrated to measure power, speed and cadence, as well as a precision-balanced flywheel - all built to handle 2000 watts and replicate a 20% climbing grade.
Integrates with your favorite Cycling apps!
Seamless Integration: connects to indoor cycling apps with dual ANT+ FE-C and Bluetooth FTMS standards. It is Zwift certified and includes one month subscription to Rouvy virtual training app.
Build and maintain your fitness anywhere!
Tested to withstand heavy training, the H3’s internal cooling system will keep the electromagnetic resistance system working – and accurate – long after your legs have given out.
Saris products are proudly built in Madison, Wisoconsin.
Following the Saris direct drive smart trainer legacy, the H3 features the same reliability and durability as its predecessors. Each H3 is made from cast and machined aluminum sourced from America’s heartland.
Replicate your Climb
Integrates with Cycling Apps
Heavy Training Tested
American Made
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Trainer Type | Direct Drive | Rear Wheel On | Rear Wheel On | Rear Wheel On | Rear Wheel On | Rear Wheel On |
Decibel level at 20 mph | 59 decibels | 69 decibels | 69 decibels | 69 decibels | 69 decibels | 69 decibels |
Resistance Unit | Electromagnetic | Electromagnetic | Fluid | Fluid | Magnetic | Magnetic |
Grade Simulation | 20% | 15% | ||||
Maximum Watts at 20 mph | 2000 | 1500 | ||||
Maximum Weight (rider and bike) | 300 lbs | 300 lbs | 300 lbs | 300 lbs | 300 lbs | 300 lbs |
One month subscription to ROUVY virtual training app | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Wireless, Bluetooth, and ANT+ FE-C Standards | ✓ | ✓ | With speed adaptor | |||
Compatible with virtual training apps | ✓ | ✓ | With speed adaptor | With speed adaptor | With speed adaptor | |
Zwift Certified | ✓ | ✓ | With speed adaptor |
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ASIN | B07WP6JTN4 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #177,785 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #51 in Bike Resistance Trainers |
Date First Available | August 23, 2019 |
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Customers like the quality, noise, ease of installation, and sturdiness of the bicycle trainer. For example, they mention it works well, is easy to set up, and is solid. Some are happy with accuracy, and value. That said, opinions are mixed on connectivity.
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Customers like the quality of the bicycle trainer. They say it works well, is excellent, and requires zero calibration. Some say they have not been disappointed with the results. The trainer is easy to setup and works great on Rouvy and Zwift. Some customers also mention that they have had no issues with it so far.
"...The firmware updates have worked without issues, the calibration works..." Read more
"...What’s more you don’t sacrifice much in doing so.The device is excellent - it pairs almost instantly, requires zero calibration, is..." Read more
"...To use my TV I do have to run an HDMI cable from my desktop, but it works very well, and again, it's freakin' FREE, and not a bad app at all...." Read more
"I've used for several months and this thing is killer! Quiet, great resistance, easy to calibrate, slick design...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the noise level of the bicycle trainer. They mention that it is super quiet and there is no thumping or creaking experienced to date.
"I've used for several months and this thing is killer! Quiet, great resistance, easy to calibrate, slick design...." Read more
"Great smart trainer, very sturdy and relatively quiet. Syncing to Zwift or Rouvy is very easy via iPad. No issues thus far with any rides...." Read more
"...brand for over 3 years, the reviews by YouTube experts said that it's quiet and the power numbers are extremely accurate. Couldn't agree more...." Read more
"...The Saris H3 gets 5 stars for design and quietness, and 5 stars for customer service, with a one star reduction for the power supply problem." Read more
Customers like the ease of installation of the bicycle trainer. They say it takes a few minutes to put together, syncs to Zwift or Rouvy is very easy via iPad, and that it's easy to unpack and start riding. Some mention that adding the cassette is easy.
"...Setup:Fairly straight forward. I had never installed a cassette before so I bought the Luditek chain whip (ASIN: B07517WGKY) at the same time...." Read more
"...Setup was a breeze. Don't even need a long cord to get it close to the trainer (as I've seen others have to do)...." Read more
"...Syncing to Zwift or Rouvy is very easy via iPad. No issues thus far with any rides...." Read more
"...Unpacking and set-up was easy. Adding the cassette - easy. Did my first ride within 30 mins of unboxing. The feel of the ride was VERY real...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sturdiness of the bicycle trainer. They mention that it is really solid, very stable, and exceptionally reliable. They also appreciate the great resistance and the sleek design.
"...The unit itself seems very heavy duty and stable.Connection:..." Read more
"...in the world and after a couple of thousand miles is still exceptionally reliable. It even folds up to be tucked away when not in use...." Read more
"I've used for several months and this thing is killer! Quiet, great resistance, easy to calibrate, slick design...." Read more
"Great smart trainer, very sturdy and relatively quiet. Syncing to Zwift or Rouvy is very easy via iPad. No issues thus far with any rides...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the accuracy of the bicycle trainer. They mention that it provides accurate power readings and that it pairs almost instantly. Some say that the calibration works without issues and that the power reading matched perfectly to outdoor numbers.
"...The firmware updates have worked without issues, the calibration works..." Read more
"...excellent - it pairs almost instantly, requires zero calibration, is accurate and capable of delivering real world resistance comparable to all but..." Read more
"...Quiet, great resistance, easy to calibrate, slick design...." Read more
"...reviews by YouTube experts said that it's quiet and the power numbers are extremely accurate. Couldn't agree more...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the bicycle trainer. They say it's a worthy investment, incredible value, and a great buy. Customers also mention that it holds its value and is an impressive product.
"...price since I bought it a year and a half ago and it’s still an incredible value...." Read more
"...HDMI cable from my desktop, but it works very well, and again, it's freakin' FREE, and not a bad app at all...." Read more
"...At this price point it represents a significant value." Read more
"...Plus, these hold their value! Not your cup of tea? Just going through a fad? Resell it! This trainer will hold its value for a lifetime!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the bicycle trainer. Some mention that it works well, has no problems pairing it, and the software connections were seamless. However, others say that it had an issue from day one and took multiple attempts to connect. They also mention that the device only partially pairs to their smartphone and that the connection was lost during a ride.
"...I've had 1 ride where the connection was lost (it reconnected after about 30 seconds) and 2-3 rides where I felt like there was a delay in the..." Read more
"...The device is excellent - it pairs almost instantly, requires zero calibration, is accurate and capable of delivering real world resistance..." Read more
"...Then I tried Rouvy but had a lot of connection problems, and never got it to connect with my TV...." Read more
"...Software connections were seamless...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the bicycle trainer. They mention that the box it was delivered in was smashed, and the shell was completely cracked.
"...did arrive without a power adapter and with a broken front wheel block, but the seller was very quick to ship out replacements and it..." Read more
"The product was not accepted as the box it was delivered in was smashed...." Read more
"...as many others have indicated in their reviews, the trainer came in a torn box and the shell was completely cracked...." Read more
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Setup:
Fairly straight forward. I had never installed a cassette before so I bought the Luditek chain whip (ASIN: B07517WGKY) at the same time. Only took about 10 minutes to take the cassette off my wheel and install on the H3. I watched a couple of generic videos on how to do this, and the Saris website has an un-boxing video with great info as well. It comes with a spacer - the spacer stays on for 8-10 speed cassettes and comes off for 11 speed. That all worked fine and I was ready to ride. Each of the support legs has a height adjustment so make sure you screw those down so you're not wobbling back and forth. The unit itself seems very heavy duty and stable.
Connection:
I haven't had any issues connecting to my computer or iPhone to ride on Zwift. It usually auto connects after waking up the H3 and remembers the previous connection type (don't know if that's the H3 or Zwift). Within Zwift you can chose if you want bluetooth or ant+. I've been using Bluetooth connecting to a Mac Mini or the iPhone Zwift companion app. I've had 1 ride where the connection was lost (it reconnected after about 30 seconds) and 2-3 rides where I felt like there was a delay in the resistance changes, although I don't know if those cases were the H3, my computer, or Zwift so I'm not taking off any stars. Those cases were fairly soon after I got it so maybe the Firmware updates have fixed this issue. Overall it has performed great and been easy to connect.
Ride:
The resistance is amazing. If you're coming from an old school fluid trainer this thing will kick your butt. The hill resistance changes are consistent and in line with the gradient on screen. During erg mode workouts it does a great job holding at the specified wattage. Riding in Zwift you WILL be shifting and using your entire gear range. If you ride without connecting to a program (Zwift, the app, etc) it mimics a fluid trainer resistance, which is great for cooling down or warming up. My only complaint is the cadence calculation doesn't keep up when shifting. With firmware updates it has gotten more accurate when riding a consistent tempo, but drops out when shifting compared to the cadence output on my CatEye computer still mounted to the bike (which only shows cadence now). Not taking off any stars since this is a fairly minor complaint overall.
The Saris App:
This has received major updates in the last 2 months (almost like it wasn't ready when they launched the product). The firmware updates have worked without issues, the calibration works (I haven't noticed a major difference before and after so I think it was fairly close right out of the box for me), and the ERG mode functions as expected. The app is free so I'd recommend downloading that for the firmware updates and calibration. It has to be disconnected from other devices to connect to the app, so I usually check firmware and calibration about every 2 weeks at the end of a ride.
Summary:
Overall I'm very happy with this purchase and would highly recommend this unit. I've been riding more, riding longer and enjoying it MUCH more than I ever was with my old 'dumb' trainer. I'm also getting stronger and faster during the wet off-season.
The device is excellent - it pairs almost instantly, requires zero calibration, is accurate and capable of delivering real world resistance comparable to all but the absolute steepest climbs in the world and after a couple of thousand miles is still exceptionally reliable. It even folds up to be tucked away when not in use.
The only downside I’ve found is that the machine is also ridiculously heavy - I’m betting 40lbs+. That also speaks to how well built it is - steel case and legs and aluminum attachment points where the bike interfaces with the machine at the frame. The spindle has a little bit of give in it, which is ideal for soaking up some of that lateral movement from pedaling and climbing out of the seat. It’s not much, but it’s there and that means it’s going to be kinder on your bike and feel a little more natural on your body.
After a minor back injury a few months back I’ve been putting way more miles on Zwift over my previous routine and I love it. Once you get your setup dialed in jumping on the H3 is a joy. I personally use an iPad Air5 connected to an ultra wide monitor which can run Zwift on one half of the screen and Apple TV on the other. Once Zwift is running it just connects to the H3 without any fuss and off I go. (I used all of the free trials that came with the H3 and Zwift is just the most fun imho - even without getting into the competetive aspects).
If you read this far you might wonder what you’re missing out on over the TacX - immersion - the H3 is a boilerplate sim rig - it simulates resistance for exercise and nothing else (and it does it astonishingly well) - the TacX adds force feedback and granular vibration feedback to more closely imitate the actual experience of riding a bicycle. Is that cool? Hell yeah, it is. Is it worth an additional $6 or $700 (or more if you throw in the peripherals)? If you’re a serious rider or someone who has the extra dough laying around I wouldn’t hesitate buying the TacX but if you’re like me and just want a no nonsense setup for days when you can’t get outside I can think of a better trainer than the H3.
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Facile à calibrer et a connecter.
Bonne sensation de pédalage.
Bravo ça rend mes entrainements bien plus agréables.