Turbo Trainer Buying advice
iangriff
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Ok with days getting longer and the weather getting better it doesn't sound the right time to buy a turbo trainer and peddle inside, but i feel the need...
So any buying advice please?
Local tri shop (Total fitness in Bath) have Minoura trainers M50, V150, VFS150 & V270 for sale.
Anyone have any experience with the above or any general advice
All i want to do is hook the bike up easily put my headphones on, head down and peddle.
I remember when i seen one before they had to replace the quick release skewer, also do they have much effect on your road tyres?
Cheers
Griff[8D]
So any buying advice please?
Local tri shop (Total fitness in Bath) have Minoura trainers M50, V150, VFS150 & V270 for sale.
Anyone have any experience with the above or any general advice
All i want to do is hook the bike up easily put my headphones on, head down and peddle.
I remember when i seen one before they had to replace the quick release skewer, also do they have much effect on your road tyres?
Cheers
Griff[8D]
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I can recount the decision making process that I went through
Key points: Cost v. Functionality.
It all depends on how you plan your training. I went for more of an ergonometer model - so I can measure power output, cadence, heart rate, etc. etc.
The model also supports both 26 and 27 inch wheels, so I can use with MTB and road bike.
I checked ratings on bikeradar.com and this forum. So I went for a Tacx Flow - the entry level ergo.
It also requires a power outlet, which may be a factor, depending where you are using it.
Noise may also be a factor.
If all you want is "get on and ride" simplicity, then traditional rollers may be more suited to, as you don't have to fiddle about with anything - just drop the bike on and off you go. You also get to practice balance and falling off. Modern version have resistance settings to.
Everything else falls in between - the Tacx range is pretty comprehensive...
Hope that helps!
Not much else to say....
To answer your questions about the skewer and tyres - It did come with a new skewer which the shop recommended I fitted so I have, and it is relatively light and stays on the bike all the time. As for the tyres I use Armadillos and have had no issues with them. I would highly recommend getting the raiser/support for the front wheel to level out the bike.
Hope that helps, if you want anymore info let me know
Jamie
i've done a bit more looking on the internet and the cyclopes fluid 2 seems a good choice.
Time to head the local shops and dig out the wallet again.[:)]