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Old 03-23-12 | 11:12 AM
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Trainer Recommendations?

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I need to get a new trainer for the home (currently have a cyclops fluid trainer at the office). I am a club rider "A" level & like to do intervals or just easy workout on it during the week when I can't get out. I will be using my nice road bike with this setup as my ancient bike is at the office setup. I don't use power meters or any of that.

Any recommendations?

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Old 03-23-12 | 11:46 AM
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nothing wrong with getting a second Cycleops unit

but if it was me I'd buy a kurt kinetic pro. I've broken a cyclops unit once and next time I'll warranty and get a kurt

other options would be quality rollers.. you can do intervals on e-motion rollers

or there is always a virtual reality unit like the Tacx systems
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Old 03-23-12 | 11:55 AM
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in terms of road feel lemond revolutions are the best trainers on the market by far and have a direct cassette engage so you dont have to deal with burning through training tires or anything.
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Old 03-23-12 | 01:00 PM
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I like my Kurt Kinetic Rock n Roll. It's big, though.

If you're planning on using a trainer at any races, take size and portability into consideration. I wasn't planning to race before the Rock n Roll purchase. I'm racing this year, and sort of wishing now I'd gotten the smaller Road Machine trainer instead.
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Old 03-23-12 | 03:01 PM
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Thanks All!
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Old 03-24-12 | 04:46 AM
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1upUSA; probably most compact; no front wheel block needed; power curve similar to road; very easy to mount/dismount bike
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Old 03-24-12 | 09:00 AM
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KK Road Machine or Rock n Roll.
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Old 03-24-12 | 09:31 AM
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I think you will be pleased with any of the above (Cyclops, KurtKinetic, IupUSA, or the LeMond). Just need to figure out which one suits your needs (size, price, noise level, etc.)
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Old 03-24-12 | 09:32 AM
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1upUSA or KK. I have a KK R&R. Great for home, but has a wide footprint.
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Old 03-24-12 | 09:34 AM
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I have had a KK road machine for the last 2.5 years. No issues at all, and I've run that thing hard!!
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Old 03-24-12 | 09:54 AM
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I also have the KK road machine, and it has been great. I have never seen the 1UP in person, however, I have one of their bike racks and it is designed and engineered well - So I wouldn't hesitate to buy any more of their products as well.
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Old 03-24-12 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by hanknstein
Hi

I need to get a new trainer for the home (currently have a cyclops fluid trainer at the office). I am a club rider "A" level & like to do intervals or just easy workout on it during the week when I can't get out. I will be using my nice road bike with this setup as my ancient bike is at the office setup. I don't use power meters or any of that.

Any recommendations?

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The Inside Ride E-motion rollers I have for sale at the marketplace section would be perfect, seriously. It's the most real life like riding you would get indoors, and you can do intervals and event out of saddle sprints. These things are amazing.
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Old 03-25-12 | 03:36 AM
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do get one thar requires that requires attach the forks to it, will break them esp. carbon. get one that leaves fr wheel in !!!!!!!!!!
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Old 03-25-12 | 04:24 PM
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I got a lemond revolution this winter and love it. Super easy to setup ( as easy as swapping a rear wheel) and it feels great. I've had a cheap mag trainer, rollers, 1upUSA, and a kk fluid trainer. The lemons is far better than the rest.

The main complaint that people have with it is the noise. I can easily hear netflix on my $30 computer speakers, unless I'm doing hard intervals (higher than 80% FTP). If I'm going that hard I can't really pay attention to a show anyway, so the noise is the least of my problems.
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Old 03-25-12 | 07:52 PM
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Another vote for KK Road Machine & get the pro flywheel as its great for doing long endurance type workouts

I had a Blackburn Mag that lasted about 7 years and then the bearings completely wore out. The Kurt is a major step up over the mag drive of the Blackburn. I've had mine now for about 3 months and I really like it alot. Decided against the RnRoll as it was not portable to drop in the trunk of the car or truck to take to a weekend event.
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Old 03-26-12 | 11:34 AM
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+1 for the Kinetic Rock & Roll Trainer with the pro flywheel. It's awesome. I use it when I'm working out to Sufferfest. Never had so much fun inside on a trainer.
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