Training & Nutrition - Indoor Trainer Advice

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Laguna Bum

03-20-12, 08:32 AM

My wife had knee surgery and I need to set up a trainer for rehab. I know nothing about trainers because I hate riding my bike indoors. I need a trainer that has very little resistance for her rehab.

I'm looking at the Kurt Konetic Cyclone and the website says...Speed-sensitive resistance from 5-1,000+ watts

Does that mean the faster she pedals the harder the resistance?

Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

ks1g

03-20-12, 11:07 AM

Means the faster she pedals in the same gear, the higher the resistance. The resistance unit is driven by the wheel speed, not the crank speed. By shifting into a lower (easier) gear, she can reduce the resistance level. If you just need a basic trainer for her, shop craigslist (and end of season clearances at your favorite LBS) for a magnetic or fluid trainer. The Kurt Kinetics are very well made, but probably overkill unless she's coming out of rehab to train for competitions.