Inc., which makes fuel flow instruments used in boats, aircraft and other applications. is a wholly owned subsidiary of FloScan Instrument Co. Besides lab-quality accuracy and durability, Wurster said the Velotron has a smooth ride feel that is distinctly better than consumer trainers, in part because of its 50-pound flywheel. The Velotron is used by sports physiology labs around the world and Wurster said the company is assessing whether there is market to sell the machine as a premium, luxury-quality consumer trainer. Wurster noted that the company continues to manufacture and sell its lab-quality Velotron stationary bike, which sells for about $12,000. Members will receive login information for the area where they can purchase their parts at the discount they will be notified 30 days prior to their agreement expiration so they can then choose if they wish to extend the agreement for the same terms. The membership page is on the RacerMate website. Orders for the membership need to be placed online no later than May 31. He said if there is interest he expects to stock virtually all CompuTrainer parts, including load generators, cables, power supplies and handlebar controllers. They don't know when a part is going to be needed and neither do we, and we don't have funds to invest $100,000 in spare parts unless we are confident there is genuine interest," said Chuck Wurster, the vice president of RacerMate Inc. "The people we will be supplying have often had a CompuTrainer for 10 or 15 years.
The company said that, much like a crowd funding program, the proceeds from the sale of the memberships will fund the purchase and stocking of replacement parts.
For a $100 three-year membership, owners will be able to buy replacement parts online for 50 percent off the standard retail price.
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