Originally Posted by
surgeonstone
This^^^^. Save the money for a real bike. Remember rule # 1 of indoor cycling...Indoor cycling sucks. Rule # 2- the more you spend on an indoor trainer, the less likely you are to use it. Rule # 3)- The worst day outdoors in the worst kind of weather is far superior to any indoor cycling. Rule # 4)- You can cycle outdoors in inclimate weather with artificial joints- I do it all the time, just gotta be a little more careful.
Disagree with all of the above. My indoor trainer has been the best bike accessory I have bought (Garmin is 2nd) and it has definitely helped me not only stay sharp in the off season, but actually improve year-round. If you're just in cycling for recreation, then ok, the bike trainer will suck because it offers you nothing, but if you're in it a large part for improving and increasing fitness, bike trainer + bike computer = awesome.