Review on 🚲 Saris H3 Direct Drive Smart Indoor Cycling Trainer by Robert Xayamonty

There was a time when consumer products were designed by craftsmen on blank sheets of paper with graphite pencils, slide rules and elbow wax. People rolled up their sleeves and created things that were durable, reliable, and efficient. Take the Beechcraft Bonanza, for example, a beautiful iconic aircraft that will never go out of style. Or old Hoover vacuums, beautiful to look at and extraordinarily efficient. The saree is made in the same way. let me explain. A few months ago I bought a European branded sneaker made somewhere in Asia for about the same price ($900). It arrived in a poorly designed box lined with styrofoam (unsafe for earth btw) which broke into pieces and turned to powder in transit. The item was worn but still functional. It wasn't visually appealing and actually reminded me of Megatron and Bumblebee if they were to breed. It didn't fit my aesthetic at all (I ride a Litespeed most days, although a carbon Ridley gets quite a few miles too), but I figured I could handle it. I also drove about 10 times until the Bluetooth connection dropped and I couldn't look anywhere online for help. I have to train; I get depressed without my wheels so I pulled out a credit card and started searching and found the Saris H3. After spending about ten minutes looking at the item I realized it would be better than what I had and if I'm not satisfied well Revain have a great returns policy. Delivery was promised by January 11th, two weeks after the date. my order but I received it in just three days. It was a very good start. The box it came in was, no kidding, better designed than the sneakers it replaced. First, the box was all cardboard, expertly cut and placed to protect the device without a second outer shipping box. Second, the carton is smaller and the packaging is lighter than the previous model. Best of all, the H3 was in pristine condition. Unboxing revealed a design that I feel has finally been abandoned; the thing is mainly built around a large, exceptionally light cast aluminum of classically elegant shape; If the Iron Giant's mentor were given the task of developing this design, I wouldn't be surprised. I mean who does that anymore? Aluminum is a good choice for almost any tool or machine, but plastic is cheaper, which is why everyone uses plastic. Not here. This thing is nice to look at, but makes a great base and possibly the final resting place for my old 1990's Bianchi. It all looked completely wrong on the first simulator, but it looks right on the H3, like the Hughes Hercules H2 at the Evergreen Aviation Museum (hey, maybe they're related). Mounting the bike was a breeze as Saris offers three pairs of axle spacers, making it suitable for any rear frame width, from old-school 130mm rims to modern sizes with disc brakes. The spacers themselves are a work of engineering, made from lightweight, precision-machined aluminum that can be easily attached or removed by screwing or unscrewing. They will look great next to your expensive Ritchey or Thomson items. The cassette hub looks like part of a modern day turbofan engine, maybe from a 787 or an F-35, who knows? Incredibly, relief channels have been created within it to SAVE WEIGHT! Save weight with a stationary trainer? Saris did just that. My Sram 10-speed cassette fitted perfectly and didn't need spacers; The derailleur only needed a minor modification to shift properly. A thin rubber O-ring seals the cassette tightly to the hub without vibration for a smooth and quiet ride. There was almost no play in the fit, slightly less than mounting it on a real wheel, which in turn improves efficiency and keeps you calm. Bluetooth connected to my Edge 520 right away and displayed all the data with no issues. I really liked it, and I also like the fact that Saris uses a "wall wart" style external power supply to greatly reduce the voltage applied to the device. First, this is a huge safety feature because we don't want 120 volts sitting under our butt and, worse, bolted to our steel, aluminum or titanium wheels. Watt is good, volt is bad. In addition, the low-voltage power supply protects the device from overvoltages. Unless you have a surge protector or UPS system, a surge can set a wall on fire but leave an expensive H3 unscathed. The two hours on the case showed that design is about more than looks; The resistance feels very realistic, and your Garmin remembers the resistance setting from the previous ride (although you still have to confirm it for each session). The device simulates the deceleration much better than my previous trainer, who had a lot of play in the cranks when shifting down. The Saris slows down as expected, keeping the rotation fluid and the workout focused rather than wondering if you suddenly forgot how to rotate. It's more like a real bike, which means I'll probably train more indoors on those very hot days than on those bloody cold days. quality and appearance.