Pop quiz.
Can you tell the difference between the right and left in the photo below?
If you look at the drivetrain... you can see it, right?
The one on the left is a track bike (single-speed), and the one on the right is geared.
The bikes are mounted on the well-known Omnium Trainer from Sport Crafters.
Even though it's compact enough to fold down and carry in a travel bag, it allows for high-intensity training and is the only trainer in the world that doesn't wear out your tires like tire-drive trainers do.
Actually, while the Omnium units themselves look the same in the photo above, the one on the left has been modified for track racers. To be honest, there is no visible difference at a glance, so if you were able to spot that, you must be a real enthusiast.
Sport Crafters “Omnium for Track” ¥41,000 (excl. tax)
The Omnium Trainer for Track is a trainer for fixed-gear (track) bikes, modified based on the original Omnium Trainer to meet the demands of track racers. It boasts a weight and size that make it easy to transport from your room to the velodrome.
The key point is that it minimizes resistance, allowing for the high-cadence warm-ups and cool-downs required by track racers. With the familiar feel of rollers and excellent portability, the Omnium Trainer for Track offers the best solution for improving your performance in track racing.
However, since it is optimized for fixed-gear bikes, please purchase the standard Omnium Trainer if you are using a multi-gear bike like a road racer or cyclocross bike! (It has been out of stock for a long time, but it is now back in stock as well!)
Sport Crafters “Omnium Case” ¥19,000 (excl. tax)
Another piece of new news: a new hard case has been released for the Omnium Trainer and Omnium Trainer for Track!
This is the Omnium Case, which makes it even easier to carry your Omnium Trainer or take it with you on trips. At first glance, you might wonder if it’s for a musical instrument, and for good reason—it’s a lightweight, elegant case made by a company that is world-famous in that industry. It’s an excellent item that can even be used as a step stool when mounting your trainer. Of course, this is also MADE in Indiana, USA.
It will securely protect your trainer during expeditions or long-distance travel, and provide a smart way to get on and off your trainer at the race venue!