Whats the best indoor trainer??
11-09-07 | 08:55 AM
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Whats the best indoor trainer??
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!!
11-09-07 | 09:34 AM
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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.
11-09-07 | 09:41 AM
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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.
11-09-07 | 10:05 AM
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11-09-07 | 11:11 AM
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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.
11-10-07 | 03:29 PM
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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.
11-10-07 | 04:14 PM
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11-10-07 | 04:50 PM
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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) 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) 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.
11-10-07 | 10:02 PM
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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) 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) 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.
