Originally Posted by
nick the swede
Hey Guys,
I'm thinking about buying a trainer for the winter. I was just curious about how much one should expect pay for a quality trainer? What models are good? Are there any functions on some trainers that are nice to have that other trainers don't have?
Also what do I need to do to my bike to prepare it for a trainer?
Thanks in advance,
Nick
Think again--I'm really being serious about this!
But if you really want to enter the pain (of boredom), look into getting a
fluid trainer, if you can afford it. Yes, fluid is a lot more expensive, but you will get the most realistic resistance and feel in a trainer. Kurt Kinetic and Cycleops Fluid 2 are the two most popular.
As for prep., the trainer should come with a rear quick release that latches on the trainer. I personally use old tires for trainer tires and ride them down to the threads. Some people buy special "trainer tires" which wear out less quickly than regular road tires when on the trainer.
It might be convenient to get a cheap rear wheel (used is fine) to use as a trainer wheel.