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Saris Reveals Unmatched MP1 Trainer Platform with Nfinity Movement Technology

By Press Office · 32 comments

Trailblazing technology that adds multi-axis movement to stationary cycling. MP1 brings the freedom of riding outside to training indoors.

Since their inception bike trainers have set out to solve one problem: simulation of outdoor riding, indoors. Major breakthroughs came with the introduction of smart trainers and indoor cycling apps, complete with virtual races, group rides and controlled workouts. Nfinity MP1 combines over 20 years of indoor training expertise to not only create the movement platform category – but to perfect it. The result is an unmatched trainer platform that reimagines the indoor trainer experience altogether.

How does it work?

Harnessing the proprietary Saris Nfinity Technology, the Saris MP1 Motion Platform provides an unparalleled way to train and move indoors.

Distilled down to a combination of mechanical ingenuity and physics of movement, the Saris MP1 with Nfinity Technology is the first and only trainer platform capable of producing a responsive and natural training experience through the addition of fore/after axis movement.

By adding some movement into indoor training, not only does enjoyment of indoor training increase, but comfort on the bike increases too. Pressure mapping and motion capture technology shows the MP1 significantly alleviates saddle and foot pressure compared to riding a static trainer.

The MP1 Nfinity really enhances the overall indoor riding experience. I don’t ever want to ride on a ‘fixed’ trainer again, quite frankly.
Hunter Allen, Founder of Peaks Coaching Group & USAC-Certified Coach

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The movement of the MP1 also requires the rider to engage muscular groups to maintain balance, as one would do on a real ride. From engaging the upper body to get through sticky spots to activating smaller, key muscles to stay balanced, the MP1 is the only way to recruit large and small muscle groups while riding inside.

Plus, anyone can use it. Designed to be universally compatible, the Saris MP1 can be used with any brand of trainer currently on the market and every Saris trainer that’s ever been produced, complete with adjustable attachment points and well-placed grip tape.

Specifications:

  • Max Fore-Aft Travel: 50 cm
  • Max Side-to-Side Angle:
  • Materials: Steel, aluminum and birch
  • Weight: 28 kg
  • Dimensions: 15,2 cm tall x 160 cm long x 90,2 cm wide
  • Compatible with all major brands and models of bike trainers
  • Fully assembled in box
  • Grip tape strategically placed to assist in walking on the trainer platform
  • Tested to the combined weight (rider, bike and trainer) of 158 kg
  • Built-in front wheel block for road and MTB

Rounding out the new Saris trainer eco-system are the TD1 Trainer Desk and H3 Direct Drive Smart Trainer.

Trainer Mission Control.

Every training room needs a control center, and the TD1 is more than equipped for the job. Designed to perfectly compliment the MP1, the Saris TD1 is made of the same Baltic Birch and steel as the MP1. An integrated power-strip keeps training necessities charged and close at hand, while the desk itself is adjustable for a wide range of training stations; a dedicated control center for the training room.

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TD1 Trainer Desk

Reliable. Durable. Quieter Than Ever Before.

The H3 Direct Drive Smart Trainer touts the same reliability and durability as its predecessors and is the quietest direct drive smart trainer to leave Saris’s doors. Each H3 is made from cast and machined aluminum, encasing components that are meticulously calibrated to measure power, speed and cadence, as well as a precision-balanced flywheel – all built to handle 2000 watts and replicate a 20% climbing grade.

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H3 Direct Drive

Get in contact with Bicycle Power Trading or associated Saris dealers for more information.

Comments

BicyclePower

Feb 21, 2020, 3:09 PM

Hi all! To those who took part in our first Know No Bounds Tour event last night @ Sportopia Cycles, thanks for joining us. @Nick, we’re sorry you got taken at the line so close to the end of the evening! An MP1 will be at Sportopia Cycles for the next two weeks and we encourage all to experience what the platform has to offer. For those based in CT, we’ll be Caffe Neo (Mouille Point) tomorrow morning between 7:30AM - 11:30AM with the entire ecosystem, pull through, grab a cup of coffee on us and again, give the MP1 a try. It’s revolutionary.

J Wakefield

Feb 22, 2020, 11:56 AM

Im the 1st to admit I am not a fan of indoor riding / training and believe outdoors is still the best option especially when doing specifics. But I do understand that isn't always possible and people ride inside. But this seems severely over the top and from a price and actual benefit perspective. 20k? 

Jewbacca

Feb 22, 2020, 12:06 PM

I'm new to IDT and Zwift.

 

After 6 months of denial I have admitted that the 3 hours between my wife leaving for work and the nanny arriving isn't likely to ever be 'My exercise time' like it was before junior cam along.

 

I'm ok with that. As I'm likely to be on the IDT 5 days a week due to being a full time dad for the mornings and can't leave the house, I would consider getting something like this to make the trainer more fluid because spending 20k on a bike that will go straight onto the trainer is pointless.

 

Mounting the wahoo climb onto this thing could get fun....... 

mountainfun

Feb 22, 2020, 3:19 PM

I can just imagine the carnage this would cause!

But i like your thinking!

 

 

Next level would be a Smart roller......

 

 

you heard it here first

Jewbacca

Feb 22, 2020, 3:24 PM

I can just imagine the carnage this would cause!

But i like your thinking!

Like this?

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2S_IQaYnJ0

Furbz

Feb 22, 2020, 4:21 PM

I did a brief demo on one of these at the 94.7 expo. Very realistic road feel when seated. But very unrealistic when out of the saddle. So not perfect

Riaan H

Feb 22, 2020, 8:39 PM

Eish no, not at R20k, sounded like a great idea but that's just way too much, beautiful design though.

snutkin@gmail.com

Feb 23, 2020, 11:01 AM

I am not sure about the "backwards forwards" movement thing on this rather fancy "wobble board", but for what it is worth, the Tacx Neo already has some lateral movement built into it. I was very hesitant about this before I bought my Neo and was quite concerned that I might find it negative. Having used the thing for a good few months now though, I can say that while at first I found it a little disconcerting, I am quite used to it now and it's… Well… Okay. It's not really a big deal. It's quite nice but I was quite happy with my old "fixed" setup which had no lateral movement. Speaking purely for myself, for my own purposes, this kind of thing simply doesn't make much sense. It doesn't change the experience so much that it's worth the money and the hassle. Maybe if you combine it with a set of VR goggles or something… But not on a standard kind of trainer arrangement. YMMV.

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