ryanong
11-09-07, 07:55 AM
I'm looking for some advice on what to get for a trainer. Iowa winters are a little rough to train outdoors! Please let me know what brand and type is recommended. I appreciate the help!!
Triathlon - Whats the best indoor trainer??
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edbikebabe
11-09-07, 08:34 AM
Pick one that fits your budget. If you can afford it, I would go for a fluid trainer. The resistance is more even & they are quieter. I would also not get a rim trainer, cause tires are much cheaper to replace than your rim. Most "nicer" trainers come with the remote changer for the resistance, but I think it gets in the way. Besides, that is why you have gears on your bike.
cslone
11-09-07, 08:41 AM
Kurt Kinetic Fluid Road Machine or CycleOps Fluid 2 are the standards. Having owned both of them, I like the KK a little better, but they are both good trainers.
At a minimum get some sort of fluid.
At a minimum get some sort of fluid.
Psydotek
11-09-07, 09:05 AM
What about rollers? :)
ryanong
11-09-07, 10:03 AM
I've never thought about a roller. I don't know if I could even stay up on one of them! I'm pretty open to feedback though...
cslone
11-09-07, 10:11 AM
I like rollers, but they are difficult to stay in the aero position for most people, and to me, they don't offer the same resistance. I could never do a real hammerfest on my rollers.
slim_77
11-10-07, 02:29 PM
I have the cyclops magnetic and don't particularly like the vibrations or the noise--apart from that it is a good training tool. Also, if you live in an apartment building a magnetic (even with a vibration absorbing rubber floor pad, etc.) will be problematic for your neighbors unless they are very cool.
ryanong
11-10-07, 02:50 PM
I appreciate all the help! One of my friends is getting rid of his Cycleops fluid trainer, so I'm going to buy it from him. Any recommendations for good training videos?
asgelle
11-10-07, 03:14 PM
Velodyne. http://www.velodynesports.com/
ChunkyB
11-10-07, 03:50 PM
Get some rollers.
I just bought my first road bike a few months ago, and I didn't have much biking experience. I bought rollers (Nashbar Reduced Radius Rollers) (http://www.amazon.com/Nashbar-Reduced-Radius-Rollers/dp/B000R2M3R4) for about $100 and I love them. Put them in a hall or doorway when you're new at it, and you'll catch on in no time. Honestly, I think the reason so many people say rollers are so hard is because it makes them feel better that they have mastered the skill. You should at least check them out.
The one thing about rollers is many don't have any extra resistance. This has never been a problem for me because I can shift gears and get a great workout, but if you're a more elite cyclist, then it might not be enough for you.
I just bought my first road bike a few months ago, and I didn't have much biking experience. I bought rollers (Nashbar Reduced Radius Rollers) (http://www.amazon.com/Nashbar-Reduced-Radius-Rollers/dp/B000R2M3R4) for about $100 and I love them. Put them in a hall or doorway when you're new at it, and you'll catch on in no time. Honestly, I think the reason so many people say rollers are so hard is because it makes them feel better that they have mastered the skill. You should at least check them out.
The one thing about rollers is many don't have any extra resistance. This has never been a problem for me because I can shift gears and get a great workout, but if you're a more elite cyclist, then it might not be enough for you.
ryanong
11-10-07, 04:09 PM
The Velodyne looks a little out of my price range! Pretty awesome though!
cslone
11-10-07, 09:02 PM
Get some rollers.
I just bought my first road bike a few months ago, and I didn't have much biking experience. I bought rollers (Nashbar Reduced Radius Rollers) (http://www.amazon.com/Nashbar-Reduced-Radius-Rollers/dp/B000R2M3R4) for about $100 and I love them. Put them in a hall or doorway when you're new at it, and you'll catch on in no time. Honestly, I think the reason so many people say rollers are so hard is because it makes them feel better that they have mastered the skill. You should at least check them out.
The one thing about rollers is many don't have any extra resistance. This has never been a problem for me because I can shift gears and get a great workout, but if you're a more elite cyclist, then it might not be enough for you.
But do you ride in an aero position on them? I would say most people don't. With this being a tri forum, I would guess that a lot of members have aerobars and train on them. Rollers can be tough enough as it is without getting down into a tuck.
I just bought my first road bike a few months ago, and I didn't have much biking experience. I bought rollers (Nashbar Reduced Radius Rollers) (http://www.amazon.com/Nashbar-Reduced-Radius-Rollers/dp/B000R2M3R4) for about $100 and I love them. Put them in a hall or doorway when you're new at it, and you'll catch on in no time. Honestly, I think the reason so many people say rollers are so hard is because it makes them feel better that they have mastered the skill. You should at least check them out.
The one thing about rollers is many don't have any extra resistance. This has never been a problem for me because I can shift gears and get a great workout, but if you're a more elite cyclist, then it might not be enough for you.
But do you ride in an aero position on them? I would say most people don't. With this being a tri forum, I would guess that a lot of members have aerobars and train on them. Rollers can be tough enough as it is without getting down into a tuck.
lh100
11-12-07, 04:35 PM
I have a cycle ops fluid and love it. Smooth and quiet
senatorw
11-14-07, 08:03 PM
Another vote for Kurt Kinetic.