I need suggestions for a trainer.
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I need suggestions for a trainer.
I'd like to get a trainer for indoor riding but I have no clues as to which ones are good and which ones are not. I need some input.
Thanks.
I've seen a few models. Tell me what you think.
Thanks.
I've seen a few models. Tell me what you think.
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I have a 1upUSA and it has been great for 3+ years. Just to throw another option in the mix.
It's not cheap, but it is quiet, sets up fast, and has lots of resistance.
Personally, I would not get a trainer the has a tension adjustment, like your 2nd picture. I like the idea of using your gears, just like on the road.
It's not cheap, but it is quiet, sets up fast, and has lots of resistance.
Personally, I would not get a trainer the has a tension adjustment, like your 2nd picture. I like the idea of using your gears, just like on the road.
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Picked up a CycleOps 2 Fluid from https://www.modernbike.com/itemgroup....174975&TID=367 for $223 with free shipping. Can't go wrong with that price, when a lot of junky trainers sell for more. Just need it to arrive.
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Originally Posted by jtdavidson83
I have the Cycleops Fluid 2 Trainer, works great, no regrets.
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Originally Posted by Hocam
Any opinions on rollers?
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Ive had cheap trainers (REALLY loud, eats up tires, not worth it at all), expensive ones (1up usa) which was good, and finally a Kurt Kinetic. Much smoother/realistic resistance, quiet, very nice. Mine is the rock and roll that actually rocks back and forth to bridge the gap between rollers and trainer. Its cool, but I would probably just get the normal kurt kinetic - under $300 (look on ebay too).
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Originally Posted by Yoshi
RASH Krew uses Minoura rollers, they are great rollers for the price. I've also ridden on Kreitler rollers which are very smooth but also very pricey. I had Cycle-Ops rollers, but they would oscillate too much at high cadence and got really noisy.
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Originally Posted by Yoshi
RASH Krew uses Minoura rollers, they are great rollers for the price. I've also ridden on Kreitler rollers which are very smooth but also very pricey. I had Cycle-Ops rollers, but they would oscillate too much at high cadence and got really noisy.
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What is your budget?
Have used the Minoura Mag and Balckburn Ultra and like them both. ALL trainers will eat your tires. Get a cheapo set or better a rear wheel/cassette with cheapo tire for trainer use.
Have used the Minoura Mag and Balckburn Ultra and like them both. ALL trainers will eat your tires. Get a cheapo set or better a rear wheel/cassette with cheapo tire for trainer use.
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I have a rim-drive minoura left over from my mountain bike days that i use with my roadie and it's great. No tire-wear to worry about. But it does worry me that more people don't use rim-drive on their roadies...am I missing something?
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Originally Posted by Hocam
Any opinions on rollers?
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by oilman_15106
What is your budget?
Have used the Minoura Mag and Balckburn Ultra and like them both. ALL trainers will eat your tires. Get a cheapo set or better a rear wheel/cassette with cheapo tire for trainer use.
Have used the Minoura Mag and Balckburn Ultra and like them both. ALL trainers will eat your tires. Get a cheapo set or better a rear wheel/cassette with cheapo tire for trainer use.
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I have experience only with the Kurt Kinetic, but I can tell you it does have a good road feel, it's quiet, and it'll never leak fluid.
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Originally Posted by sportbiker
I have experience only with the Kurt Kinetic, but I can tell you it does have a good road feel, it's quiet, and it'll never leak fluid.
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Originally Posted by kensuf
+1. Only regret - trainers are boring.
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Originally Posted by blonduathlongrl
ohh yeah, I have the cycleops.. used it twice this year I choose to chance losing an ear over frost bite instead of riding on that thing
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well you're in FL I would die to have conditions like this to ride in! I certainly wouldnt be looking for something to keep me inside, but that's just me. I think youd get more out of riding with your wife if you guys invested in a sitter once a week where she could join you. Just sayin'.
time outside together will beat time inside on a trainer hearing the baby crying next door
time outside together will beat time inside on a trainer hearing the baby crying next door
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Yeah that's true. I guess sometimes an idea seems good until you get good feedback from others who've used what your looking for. Thanks. You probably just saved me alot of money I could invest somewhere else.
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Originally Posted by -VELOCITY-
Which model did you get?
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Newb question here about trainers...how do they attach to the wheel...is it a problem if you have quick release? And can they be used with a mountain bike with knobby tires?
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Originally Posted by -VELOCITY-
Hmm. Looks like this might not be such a good investment after all.
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Originally Posted by sportbiker
I use the time to catch up on podcasts. They keep me occupied but not so occupied I can't complete my intervals.
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Florida - indoor trainer??
I have a cycleops 2, works great, hear the warranty is really good in case of leakage (I've never had a problem). But trainers are really dull dull dull.
Rollers usually get the vote on this forum, keep things exciting
I have a cycleops 2, works great, hear the warranty is really good in case of leakage (I've never had a problem). But trainers are really dull dull dull.
Rollers usually get the vote on this forum, keep things exciting