kylew88

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

jonathanb715

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

zoste

+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.

jethro56 

+1 on either the Kurt or the Cycleops

CliftonGK1

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.

ahultin

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

GumbyN

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.

littleluck55

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

kylew88

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

late

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.

B. Realization

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.

rex66

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

achu717

+1 Kurt Kinetic fluid

MrClyde

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

zachsilvey

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.

zjrog

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...

1FatBikeRider

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