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the shizzle => shootin' the shit => two wheel spiel => Topic started by: TobyD on November 11, 2012, 09:41:35 pm

Title: Turbo trainers
Post by: TobyD on November 11, 2012, 09:41:35 pm

Been looking at a couple of these:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/elite-mag-speed-trainer-pack/ (http://www.wiggle.co.uk/elite-mag-speed-trainer-pack/)

and

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/elite-crono-fluid-elastogel-trainer/ (http://www.wiggle.co.uk/elite-crono-fluid-elastogel-trainer/)

as well as the basic one Decathlon do for 99 quid.

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/inride-id_8191570.html (http://www.decathlon.co.uk/inride-id_8191570.html)

Does anyone have any knowledge about these, or things to look for? I'd like something reasonably quiet, but I'm not training for le tour or something, I'm not going to be banging out hours and hours on it: it seems a very good winter aerobic option though, since I'm not going to be running for a while.

Title: Re: Turbo trainers
Post by: underground on November 12, 2012, 09:45:34 am

I have a magnetic one for sale for £30. Never used it so can't offer advice I'm afraid...

Title: Re: Turbo trainers
Post by: fatkid2000 on November 12, 2012, 11:17:26 am

I've got a cyclops fluid one- it's fine.

I'm not a great fan but its a useful way of getting some aerobic fitness in the winter.

I tend to use mine when its snowing / on dark evenings - although I'd rather do any other type of aerobic exercise instead. So its generally a last resort for me.

Get a front wheel riser or use some old wood to elevate the front - otherwise the positioning feels wrong & get set up with a stereo to pass the time.

Title: Re: Turbo trainers
Post by: Palomides on November 12, 2012, 11:21:23 am

This might sound obvious, but you get what you pay for - cheapo ones will be noisy and not have enough resistance for high-intensity training (not a problem if you're just building base by staring at a concrete wall and staying in Z2 for 24 hours...)

I've had a couple of goes with the videos from The Sufferfest. (http://www.thesufferfest.com/video-sufferfests/) Involving and quite good fun.

Title: Re: Turbo trainers
Post by: TobyD on November 12, 2012, 11:02:06 pm

Quote from: underground on November 12, 2012, 09:45:34 am

I have a magnetic one for sale for £30. Never used it so can't offer advice I'm afraid...

£30 you say? PM'd you!

Title: Re: Turbo trainers
Post by: Luthor on November 13, 2012, 10:00:53 am

Quote from: TobyD on November 12, 2012, 11:02:06 pm

Quote from: underground on November 12, 2012, 09:45:34 am

I have a magnetic one for sale for £30. Never used it so can't offer advice I'm afraid...

£30 you say? PM'd you!

Likewise have sent PM if Toby doesn't take it I'd be keen.

Cheers