Saris MP1 Nfinity Trainer Platform review

After three months of extensive testing - which included a mammoth 361km ride on Zwift, nine WTRL premier league time trials and a host of interval sessions - we've got the final verdict on the Saris MP1 Nfinity Trainer Platform

Saris MP1 Nfinity Trainer Platform review
(Image: © Aaron Borrill)

Cyclingnews Verdict

A realistic - albeit expensive - motion simulator for indoor training and racing

Pros

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    Realistic side-by-side, fore-aft movement

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    Compatibility with most turbo trainers

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    Non-slip grip tape

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    Easy-to-clean laminated veneer surface

Cons

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    Aesthetics could do with some tweaking

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    Very pricey

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As indoor cycling and eRacing have evolved so has the need to improve the realism associated with it. After all, there has been a natural spike in indoor-related cycling equipment of late with everything from the best exercise bikes to proprietary plug-in gadgets such as the Wahoo Kickr Climb and Headwind coming to the fore - and now this, the Saris MP1 Nfinity Trainer Platform. 

Aaron Borrill

Aaron was the Tech Editor Cyclingnews between July 2019 and June 2022. He was born and raised in South Africa, where he completed his BA honours at the University of Cape Town before embarking on a career in journalism. Throughout this career, Aaron has spent almost two decades writing about bikes, cars, and anything else with wheels. Prior to joining the Cyclingnews team, his experience spanned a stint as Gear & Digital editor of Bicycling magazine, as well as a time at TopCar as Associate Editor. 

Now based in the UK's Surrey Hills, Aaron's life revolves around bikes. He's a competitive racer, Stravaholic, and Zwift enthusiast. He’s twice ridden the Cape Epic, completed the Haute Route Alps, and represented South Africa in the 2022 Zwift eSports World Championships.

Height: 175cm

Weight: 61.5kg

Rides: Cannondale SuperSlice Disc Di2 TT, Cannondale Supersix Evo Dura-Ace Rim, Cannondale Supersix Evo Ultegra Di2 Disc, Trek Procaliber 9.9 MTB