Originally Posted by kingsfan4life
what kind of trainer do you have? Any pics?
It's nothing outside of the normal list of trainers, a CycleOps Fluid^2. I've ended up using it way way more than I would have hoped (I was worried it'd collect dust). Last winter I hit about 1 hr per day. This winter is not much different. I use the indoor cycling time as an excuse to watch classic films. And before anyone says anything YES I'd rather cycle outside, and I DO commute in the cold when I'm not being considerate of my girlfriend.
My friends have tried wind resistance units and reported they rarely used them due to the deafening noise. If you're looking into trainers I'd say an extra $50-75 is worth it for something that's quiet and easy to use, and therefore more likely to be used often. The Fluid^2 lets you switch gears as normal to change resistance, instead of using a cable or getting off the bike to fool with screws, and it's relatively quiet.