SportCrafters OverDrive 2 (MR210) Recumbent Trike Trainer

Rain, dark at five, or too hot to ride? Roll your own trike onto the OverDrive 2 and ride in your living room. It turns your trike into an indoor exercise bike in about a minute.

Why I ride one

Laid Back Mickey here. Most days I ride mine in front of the TV or with some music on. Thirty minutes goes by fast, and my legs are ready for the next nice day.

At Recumbent Cycle-Con this year I rode Zwift on a trainer with other trike riders. If you miss your riding group in the winter, that's the new way to ride with them.

How the magnetic resistance works

SportCrafters calls it ARC Technology. Magnets sit inside the drum with the red cap. As you pedal faster, the magnets slide closer to the drum wall and the trainer pushes back harder. No knobs. No levers. Nothing to set.

Easy spinning feels easy. Pick up speed and you have to work for it, a lot like riding outside. In SportCrafters' own tests the OverDrive 2 is near 300 watts at about 30 mph. Below about 10 mph it's an easy spin.

Want it harder? Shift up. Want it easier for the day, or for someone else in the house? Turn the trainer around and it gives you low to moderate resistance.

What you get

• One magnetic resistance drum that builds as you speed up, a lot like the road.
• Precision aluminum drums, lathed on the axle and spin balanced, for a smooth, quiet spin.
• Eight floor pads, so it sits firm and stays put while you pedal.
• A grippy handle to carry it to the closet, the TV room or the car.
• Sturdy laser cut steel frame, zinc plated and powder coated.
• Sealed bearings. No assembly and no maintenance.
• Fits 16 inch to 700c wheels, with nothing clamped to your rear skewer.
• Lifetime warranty.

Is the OverDrive 2 the right one for you?

For most trike riders, yes. It's the one for staying in shape through the winter, coming back after time off, or sharing one trainer in the family. If your trike has 3 or 8 speeds, get this one. You won't have the gears to reach the speeds where the Double OverDrive 2 does its extra work.

Strong rider who wants hard intervals and sprints on a trike with 21 or more gears? Look at the Double OverDrive 2 (MR220). It goes past 500 watts at about 30 mph.

Questions riders ask

What's the difference between the OverDrive 2 and the Double OverDrive 2?

Same frame, drums, fit and warranty. The OverDrive 2 has one magnetic resistance drum and feels like the road. The Double OverDrive 2 has two and gets harder than the road at speed.

Will it fit my trike?

If you ride a tadpole trike or a one wheel drive delta trike with wheels from 16 inch to 700c, yes. Nothing clamps to your rear skewer.

I ride a delta trike. What do I need?

Lift one rear wheel and spin it backward, then the other. If the pedals turn with only one wheel, it's one wheel drive. Use one trainer and a wheel block under the other wheel. If the pedals turn with either wheel, it's two wheel drive and you need a pair. Call us and we'll sort it out.

How do I change how hard it is?

Shift gears, same as on the road. For an easier ride overall, turn the trainer around.

Can I ride Zwift on it?

Yes. Trike riders use it with Zwift for group rides all winter. Ask us what you need to get your ride into the app.

Where should I set it up?

On a flat, hard floor or a training mat. Not on carpet, because the fibers get into the drums. Wipe it down with a damp cloth after you ride.

Will my trike move around on it?

It doesn't lock your trike in place, so you may feel a little rocking front to back. Lock your brakes and pedal smooth circles and it settles down. Most riders don't mind it.

Does it work with a two wheel recumbent bike?

No. SportCrafters trike trainers are made for recumbent trikes.

Does it need assembly or maintenance?

No. Take it out of the box and ride. The bearings are sealed.

Is there a warranty?

Yes. SportCrafters gives it a lifetime warranty.

Not sure which trainer fits your trike? Grab a time with me or call the shop. We'll ship it to you.