Originally Posted by
gsa103
The Kurt Kinetic power curve approximately matches the effort required for a 1% grade (assuming you're about 160 lbs). Lemond Revolution is also a neat option, since it connects in place of your rear wheel, its good for conserving tires.
You can buy a LOT of cheap trainer tires for the price difference between a KK and a Lemond. I have at least a thousand trainer miles on a $15 Nashbar brand road tire and it's looking like it will be good for at least another 2K.