The Revbox.
The Revbox from New Zealand, is the latest development in the field of stationary training systems for cyclists. It is the only indoor trainer on the market to operate with extremely low inertia, due to a lack of centrifugal mass, which generates the required tension from air resistance alone. This system has been used in indoor rowing machines for decades and is recognised worldwide as making real gains in strength and endurance training.
Many years of development and optimisation have made the Revbox a highly efficient, compact and lightweight training device, ideal for both ambitious recreational cyclists through to world-class athletes. The Lotto Soudal Pro Tour Team from Belgium and individual time trial world champion Linda Villumsen are only two examples of the many athletes who use the Revbox as part of their year round training programme. The Revbox is the only stationary trainer on the market that can be tailored to the athlete’s individual training needs and is suitable for every type of cycling training, whether it is a targeted pre-race warm-up, training with low cadence and high wattage, sprint or endurance training.
Of Revbox’s many characteristics, what are it’s most unique features?
- The fan, which forms the heart of the trainer, operates almost entirely without centrifugal mass, giving the Revbox its very low inertia. This means that the athlete does not at any point in the 360° pedal stroke receive any assistance from the weight of the flywheel, as is the case with most other trainers. This has the major advantage that all leg muscles are utilised through the entire pedal stroke. Low inertia training can best be described as riding uphill, or against the wind, where high inertia training can be compared to riding downhill or with the wind at your back.
- The entire pedal stroke becomes audible through the sound of the fan, enabling the athlete to achieve an even and smooth pedalling motion. If the athlete succeeds in generating a sound from the Revbox that is even and constant throughout the pedal stroke, they can be sure that they are training all muscles equally. This is an invaluable advantage that no other trainer on the market can rival.
What can the Revbox deliver?
- All muscles are engaged and trained evenly throughout the entire 360° pedal stroke
- Audible pedalling which enables the athlete to smooth and perfect the motion without electronic aids
- Strength and endurance training for cyclists, runners and swimmers.
- High-precision training that can be repeated in a controlled environment, independent of environmental factor
- Proven results for professional athletes as well as recreational cyclists of every age and ability.
- Extremely low centrifugal mass means it is ideally suited for rehabilitation after accidents and injuries.
- Compatible with the Trainerroad and Kinomap training programs
- Superior to outdoor training due to the much improved ability to workout at specific power and cadence levels.
- The Revbox App gives an accurate reading of power, heart rate, cadence, calories, speed and distance. The data can be directly uploaded to the mobile training software TrainingPeaks and other training programs on the market
- Can be easily dismantled in just two hand motions and is the lightest stationary trainer of its performance class with a weight of approx. 8.6 kg.
- Attractive, compact design.
- Unlimited, exponentially increasing resistance range.
- The Revbox can be mounted on all conventional racing bikes (10/11 speed) by simply removing the rear wheel. A version for MTB and RR through axle will be available from March 2016.
Who can the Revbox help?
- Recreational cyclists and commuters can improve their fitness while getting faster and stronger in less time.
- Elite and world class athletes will gain a real edge and train more efficiently, with better results than ever before.
By Revbox New Zealand.
