Originally Posted by
ksig1869
Is the trainer really worth the extra $250+ over the Ascent. I'm also looking at Trainers as winter rapidly approaches, but I'm on a very tight budget with going back to school.
Yes. Sometimes spending more money is better use of it than going cheap. KK trainers are guaranteed for life because they are made well. They do not leak, are reliable, relatively quiet, smooth, realistic power curve, etc. All others try to be as good, IMHO.