Minoura Japan – GYRO V130

Flywheel is a large metal disc piece on the resistance unit. It works to provide natural pedal feel as if you are riding on the road. If the trainer doesn't have flywheel, the pedal feel must become very jerky.
It is a fact that the heavier flywheel, the better pedal feel. However, too heavy flywheel sometimes cause damage on your knee due to too heavy load, especially when starting pedaling, and it often shorten your tire life. In addition, too much weight is not good for easy transportation.

MAGTEQS is Minoura's patent pending technology.
MAGTEQS's flywheel is specially designed to have thicker outer edge and thinner inner wall. It's not just a thick metal disc which is usually adopted by the competitors as an easy solution. This special design can provide virtually heavier weight than its actual weight because of greater moment of inertia. We call it as "MAGTEQS Technology".

Now, resistance level adjustment is the unavoidable function to enable to simulate various types of training. But the old style system cannot adjust the level properly; the difference has to be various on each level. Some are too close and some are too far.
For example, the resistance level between level-1 to 3 on Tacx Satori is almost same, but it will jump up too much when shifting at level-4. It's very uncomfortable and it's hard to choose your exactly desired level.

The inner face of MAGTEQS flywheel has stair-step design with uneven pitch. It is the scientifically designed feature on MAGTEQS technology to enable to layout totally 7 levels in equal step.

As you can see from the cut photo of MAGTEQS unit, the outer side of flywheel is thick and the inner side is thin. This enables to increase the moment of inertia while keeping it in fewer weight. So MAGTEQS flywheel can work as if you are spinning much heavier flywheel.
The actual weight of V130's flywheel is 1.1 kgs but it works as 36% heavier 1.5 kgs.

A special stair-step shape is designed on the inner face of the flywheel and it's in uneven pitch.
MAGTEQS is an Eddy-Current type magnetic resistance system, so controlling resistance level is done by adjusting the distance between the magnet and the iron flywheel. The closer the distance, the more resistance.
We are precisely tuning both the distance and the area the flywheel is facing to the magnet in each level to maintain the resistance power difference equal among 7 positions.

The magnetic unit of V130 is exactly same to V150.

We have been adopting Ferrite magnet on our trainers because of its reasonable cost. However, Ferrite doesn't have enough capacity so we had to set the performance to either lower or higher. It was not almighty.
Neodymium is one of the strongest magnet in the market. Its power is 4 times to Ferrite one. By adopting Neodymium, we can expand the range double (comparing to VFS) from low to high, and just one setting can cover all performance from beginners to professionals.

For expecting effective and gentle-to-physical training, you need to design a streamline of workout.
Light setting in the beginning for warming-up then increasing gradually or changing the level alternately for interval training, and lastly back to light level again for cooling-down.
Any fluid type trainer cannot realize this dynamic change of resistance level.

The basic adjustment system on fluid trainer is changing the oil surface level in the chamber in order to adjust how deep the fins are sunk in the oil. But it's not effective enough, because once the fins start spinning, the oil will be spread out to the wall of the chamber like a ring adn the fins will not touch the oil so much.
If they increase the oil amount in the chamber to solve this problem, the expanded oil volume due to heated up temperature will occur another oil leakage problem, so they cannot do it.
Therefore, the resistance adjustability on fluid type trainer is quite limited.
In addition, fluid type trainer cannot simulate "High-speed / Low-resistance" mode for sprint training, because the resistance level on fluid system will have to be increased automatically when accelerating speed.

MAGTEQS is the most controllable and the widest adjustability trainer in the market.

All V270, V150 and V130 have exactly same Neodymium magnet so the output power is exactly same too. V130 has lighter weight flywheel so the pedal feel and smoothness are a little jerky than V270.

The remote shifter can adjust the resistance level without getting off the bike during workout. It is a highly recommended feature for making your training as effective as possible.
Adjusting resistance may be able to be done by shifting the gears on bike, but it will give different taste from your desired feeling, because you cannot train in your desired gear combination. And too wide gear ratio often makes pedaling jerky due to too much pedaling torque change.
MAGTEQS series comes with the newly designed convenient remote shifter device to allow you perfect training while sitting on the bike.

The previous remote shifter's clamping device was made of metal or plastic, so it fits round dimension tubing only and it was impossible to install on any aerodynamic carbon handlebar or stem, including clamping over the bar-tape.
The new shifter's clamp is constructed with flexible textile band so it can fit any dimension. In addition, it has quick release mechanism so installation and removal can be done in mere seconds.

The shifter lever is enlarged for much easier operation. The lever ratchet mechanism contains a thrust bearing for smoother and comfortable touch.

V130 adopts the newly designed U-shaped main frame. It is the lightest frame in our line for easier transportation.
It is made of simple 38mm diameter round tubing but the durability is strong enough to support up to 120 kgs weight (including bike weight).

V130's frame is combined with fatter 35mm diameter legs to provide great stability while workout. Of course, the legs can be completely folded down for compact storage.

The frame fits up to 700x40c.

When using 26x1.75" or smaller tire, you must install the supplied Z-shaped adaptor between the Mag unit and the base plate. The minimum wheel size is 24".

We adopted a thread type hub clamping system on trainers for long time. The large handle helps the operation so it is not so difficult, but it has to take longer time than quick release system when you install or remove the bike on/from the trainer.
And also you must keep holding the bike with another hand during this job.

MAGTEQS series adopts the long-awaited quick hub clamping system on the right side (rear cog side). Just pushing down the lever, the coupling slides inward to catch the hub acorn in a second. You can release the bike from the trainer with just pulling up the lever.

The adjustment of coupling distance is done on the left side coupling. It is made of very durable single-piece solid bolt, and it has a lock ring to fix its position.

Please Note:
MAGTEQS's coupling design is compatible with the supplied quick release skewer only. Any other skewers will not fit our coupling design.
When using the bike with plain nut type hub axle, you will not use the supplied skewer.

V130 fits the rear hub width from 120mm to 145mm.

• Flywheel and Alloy Rotor become very HOT while workout. Do NOT touch them during and at least for 15 minutes after finishing session.
• Flywheel and the rear wheel are spinning very fast and will cause serious injury if you touch them. Keep children and pets away from trainer while using.
• The maximum load of V130 is 120 kgs including bike weight.
• The couplings fit the supplied quick release skewer only. You cannot use your own skewer on MAGTEQS series trainer. You must replace the skewer before use.
• Hub nut type bike should have fitting problem. The inner diameter on coupling is larger than the hub nut so we cannot guarantee the stability. Replace the left side coupling to the optional special one.
• Any bike with internal transmission type hub cannot be used.
• V130 does NOT have the Foot-Step. It's the normal knob bolt style.

Training Mat 2
A floor protection mat to protect the floor or carpet from scratch and stain, and reduces the vibration to the floor up to 75%
Extra Pad Set
A set of 4 soft urethane 100 x 100mm pads. Just put beneath the trainer then reduce the vibration to the floor
Mag Riser 3
A plastic front wheel leveler block to level the bike
Safe-T Net 2
100% cotton made frame protection net from salty sweat during training
Dualist 700x23c
A specially tuned road tire to reduce the tire noise and super long life. Can be used even on road
Left Side Coupling Bolt
Specially designed to fit the standard hub nut
Watt-Master
A useful training computer to check your pedaling power. Only for MAGTEQS series. Can be used as a standard bike computer. Comes with PowerChecker calculation disc

• SKU 400-4820-00
• Resistance Adjustability 7 levels (remote)
• Flywheel Weight 1.1 kgs (actual) / 1.5 kgs (virtual)
• Adaptable Wheel Size 24-inch - 700x40c
• Dimensions W 610 x D 410 x H 390 mm
• Leg Diameter 35mm
• Net Weight 6.9 kgs
• Max Load 120 kgs (including bike weight)
• Accessories Instructions manual, Special quick release skewer, Small wheel adaptor, Warranty policy card
• MSRP US$274.99
• Warranty Period 1 year (Mag unit) / 5 years (Frame)

• Instructions Manual (PDF 531KB)
• Schematics (PDF 148KB)
• Performance Data (PDF 45KB)