Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - Trainer for a clyde

Are trainers able to support a clyde? Any recommendations on brand or size or materials? Thanks

I've had good luck with both Kurt Kinetics and Cycleops (the fluid trainers in both cases). I had the Cycleops for 15 years, and it was my primary form of exercise when I lived abroad in the 90's. My ex. got it when we divorced, so I replaced it with the Kinetics.

The weight is borne by the axle/skewer on the rear wheel, and I've never felt like there was a problem with holding me up. I weigh 220 - 230, but I've seen larger folks use these just fine as well. I'm sure other brands can handle it as well.

FWIW, Kurt Kinetic publishes a power curve for their trainers. That's useful if you want to see how you're progressing. With a Garmin speed sensor on the rear wheel, it's easy to convert the speed plot to power.

JB

+1 on the Cycleops. At 240 I had no trouble climbing on the trainer, and spent four nights a week on it a couple of winters ago when I still lived in the rust belt.

Jonathan is right: the weight is all on the skewer. One thing that I liked about the Cycleops is that it comes with a skewer made to fit the trainer.

+1 on either the Kurt or the Cycleops

I'm a proponent of rollers for both form, and the fact that they don't attach to any part of the bike. At 260-ish, I was riding on a pair of mega-cheapo Nashbar Parabolics and they're still my favourite training device to this day.

When I bought by trainer in 2003 I called around to most manufactures. The Cyclops had a 1500# weight limit and all the rest at the time where 250# limit. I was 365 at that time

i think i was up to 230 lbs this winter, and have a CycleOps Fluid2 trainer. it's sturdy enough that once i took a few sessions on it, i wouldn't question the trainers stability/strength.

Are there different models of Cyclops? I am currently riding a Schwinn Aerodyne exercise bike and was thinking of picking a Cyclops up for my 12 year old daughter to ride next to me while I am losing weight. I was thinking as I lose some weight, I may want to use the Cyclops sometime in the future so I would want it to support me also. I have seen some used ones on Craigslist for $50 to $100.

Thanks

yeah there are many different models of Cycleops. Different features on each. Just check out their website. www.cycleops.com

This is more budget than weight.

The Kurt Kinetic could support a horse,
but I've managed to fall over on it.

Funny time of year to be trainer shopping, they're more
for winter.

I use mine, once a week in the winter. I use my Concept 2 rower
more.

I've got a Tacx Fortius that I did a couple K on. Its a bit finiky to get setup but once you do it's pretty awesome to ride. I think its a lot better than just watching TV while spinning. Set the course to Milan San Remo or Flanders and away you go.

I bought the nashbar fluid trainer that runs about $129 this Winter and it works great. Comes with skewer...no problems or issues.

+1 Kurt Kinetic fluid

I have a Kinetic Road Machine. No problems, I don't think you could hurt the trainer if you tried.

I'm using the Cycleops Magneto which is a blend of progressive resistance of fluid and price of magnetic. I have never had any issues with it but it much higher resistance than the road in the same gear.

I've been using a Giant branded megnetic trainer. (You'd think Giant would be good for a Clyde, right?) I won't say its the most stable, but it supports my nearly 300# butt, even off the saddle and pounding...

At over 300lbs, I rode a Sette Glyde trainer all winter long with no problems. They are less than $100.