I do have outdoor bikes. I tried a trainer (magoura 850?") that someone gave me. The plate used for resistance was bent so I just took it out and tried it with the one resistance. I wasn't a big fan of it from that limited experience.

I know it is going to be boring and I planned to ride outdoors year round but I just couldn't do it. I don't normally watch tv/movies or listen to music that much so I will use indoor bike time for that and just get through it. It is really for really bad weather days when I can't go run or ride outside.

I am thinking of this one it is only $170 shipped.
https://www.amazon.com/Sunny-Health-...+exercise+bike

It seems like a good way to try it out for pretty cheap.

There are other options at 300, 500, 800, 1000, 2000 etc.

Seems like as price goes up you get belt drive, magnetic resistance, better build, screens, etc.

Would magnetic resistance vs the felt pad make a big difference in feeling like riding a bike outdoors?