Southern California - Trainers

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jsigone
10-11-06, 11:55 AM
when I was looking for a trainer last yr or so, everything pointed to fluid. So I got a fluid. Never tried a mag though so I don't know how they feel. But I know the fluid will kick your butt which is great. I think without the trainer, I would have never hit 30mph on the flats.

herbm
10-11-06, 12:15 PM
Thanks for all the great info....
Sounds like fluid is the way to go!
jschen
10-11-06, 12:44 PM
By the way, anyone in the SD area who wants to try out a Kurt Kinetic can arrange with me to borrow mine. Or anyone doing a group ride with me can just let me know to bring it.

As noted earlier, I have no experience with any others to compare with, but I am happy with the Kurt Kinetic after several hundred miles' worth of trainer time on the thing. (Mostly in July since I couldn't pull myself away from Tour coverage to go for my morning rides.)

DaveSANYYZ
10-11-06, 12:50 PM
Well, this goes the same for a Kreitler polylite roller. This is one size harder than their Challenger unit, and one size easier than their "intense" poly/alum mite roller. You'll need to find a place with a wall to try it though. :)