I really like the way the trainer engages with the back axel of my bike. The spring loaded, lever/cam operated engagement is perfect, somooth, quick and easy. Much better than a "screw" type axel capture mechanism. I also like the torque limited tensioner adjust knob which allows the same load from ride to ride. I recommend this product.

Great trainer. Reasonable quite. No electronics. Very reliable.

Installation was a breeze. Took me 20 minutes from out of the box to assembly completion. Most difficult part was to get the resistance unit fixed to the frame. Saris provides online manuals and a quick glance to the picture with the completely assembled unit helps too. I use this trainer with my SunSeeker EZ recumbent which has a plush, broad seat with back support. Sturdy trainer construction, not too loud when exercising (I plug LOOPs into my ears), and I will see how this works out for reducing my winter belly body fat. One definitely needs an uplift unit to place the front wheel on. This Fluid2 trainer is the most basic indoor bike trainer. I like that.

A trainer has been on my wishlist for too long and this one came recommended to me. Good for the price, easy to setup and very quiet when in use

It's tough to find trainers these days. I was bent on getting a smart trainer, but they were all sold out. i was surprised to find this Cycleops available, considering it's stellar reputation, but I suppose the trend is to smart machines. FYI: this IS COMPATIBLE with training apps. You'll need a speed device, sold separately.
Pros: well-built, sturdy, quiet, very smooth, even resistance (shift Bike gears to increase resistance"”no extra connection/gearing needed), collapsible, easy storage.
Cons: set up. It's actually not difficult, but Saris makes a booklet that is unclear at points. For example, when sliding the pin into the bolt-action side, which will connect to the skewer, you must slide the BEVELED end of the tube in first. This is completely unclear in the directions, but DOES matter when connecting to the bike and tightening things down. Also, make sure the fan and main power unit (both are connected to the same piece of metal, which attaches to the legs), are positioned correctly: the bulky power unit on the left, the fan blade unit on the right. If you reverse these during attachment, it will adversely affect the rear dial adjustment once the bike is mounted. Believe it or not, the manual does not illustrate a fluid 2 trainer, which has these two pieces, so it could be easily mixed up during install.
Once I got passed a frustrating moment or two with set up, the trainer worked like a dream. My old trainer, a Giant that is 12 years old, is nowhere near as smooth or quiet as this Fluid 2. I love it. I use a yoga block to elevate the front, but you can use books, a rolled-up towel, etc. If you want to smart train, you'll need the additional accessory. If you're happy without it, I believe this is the best non-smart trainer for the money.