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MATERIAL OF SIMON BILLEAU

One of the big arguments of the Feedback Sports
Omnium is the fact it’s a tool-free trainer for its
installation. Furthermore, you don’t need to start
any software or computer. It’s a saving of time. And
with the majority of triathlon bikes equipped with
power meter or at least a heart rate monitor, it’s now
possible to optimize your training time without
the constraints of a smart virtual connected wind
trainer...

The bearings of the 2 aluminium drums are greased
and sealed inside themself so it doesnt require any
maintenance ; maybe, just a little cleaning of the
sweat after a tough workout on the tripod, that’s
all...

It comes in a solid carrying bag.

Finally, the Omnium is limited to people under
102kgs and has a 3 years warranty.

More informations on their website :

https://www.feedbacksports.com/shop/omnium-
portable-trainer/ This red colour is the trademark of Feedback
Sports for its workstands.

1st impressions : Then, I had to set up the Omnium with my Edge
Design Trident triathlon bike.
When I’ve received the parcel from the Australian
distributor, I’ve wondered myself if the trainer was The Omnium sets up very quickly. It took me
fully delivered as the parcel was so light and small. roughly 1’ to remove the trainer from its bag,
I’ve checked the content and read the explanatory unfold the tripod by releasing 2 rubber bungees,
note which are written on a single A4 page undo the front wheel of my bike, mount the fork to
and on the paperbox. No need to check on the the quick release stand, and adjust the track for my
manufacturer website for any assistance for the bike’s wheelbase by tightening the thumbscrew.
installation or misunderstanding about its correct All is very simple and intuitive.
functionning. The simplicity prevails but don’t
get me wrong, the Feedback Sports Omnium isn’t For safety reason, don’t forget to secure the
a basic noisy indoor roller trainer. In fact, it’s the compass arm.
opposite.
When came the time of my first session with the
The second thing that attracted my attention was Omnium, I was so excited I forgot the rear wheel
the aesthetic of the Omnium. The red anodised wasn’t fixed like in a traditionnal wind trainer.
stainless steel of the tripod perfectly complements I wanted to get on my bike like I’m used to do
the chassis frame supporting the 2 drums. it. But, the bike is few centimeters higher than

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