First turbo?

Ok so I've finally decided to buy a turbo, I've thought about it and talked around it for ages but never bought one.
I always convinced myself I can ride through the winter (and usually manage fairly well)but this years has been a real cow as most of you will know.
Anyway I digress, the good lady has also expressed an interest in using one(and is going to chip in) so I can't really ignore it anymore.
I read the review for the Tacx Sirius Gel folding magnetic and it sounds pretty good, I have seen it at £120 so not too dear.
So guys is it really as good as they say it is (for a 1st turbo), will I need a 'block' for the front wheel?
Do I need a specific rear tyre?
I/we will be using the turbo in the conservatory on a laminate floor over concrete.
I always convinced myself I can ride through the winter (and usually manage fairly well)but this years has been a real cow as most of you will know.
Anyway I digress, the good lady has also expressed an interest in using one(and is going to chip in) so I can't really ignore it anymore.
I read the review for the Tacx Sirius Gel folding magnetic and it sounds pretty good, I have seen it at £120 so not too dear.
So guys is it really as good as they say it is (for a 1st turbo), will I need a 'block' for the front wheel?
Do I need a specific rear tyre?
I/we will be using the turbo in the conservatory on a laminate floor over concrete.
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DEFINATELY get a block for the front wheel...i'm sure you can get one that has different angles for your fornt wheel as well....i spent 4 months using my turbo without a front block and it caused me all sorts of problems with posture and pain....
You can get specific indoor trianer back wheel tyres but i don't currently use one, simply because i only have one rear wheel and don't want to be changing the tyre often!!! But i've heard they are good and in the long run may save you money on tyres.
Be aware of noise....these things can be loud and annoying in a enclosed space because of it....also make sure you find something to relieve the monotomy of turbo training....it can be really boring!!!
Good luck.
Old cheap tyre, the ones that come with a bike are good for this.
Then buy/find a cheap rear wheel to use with the money you saved.
If you've got to use the same tyre out as in then be careful. The tyre will wear quicker. square off and will be left with a film of silver which gives poor grip for the first mile or two. At least that's what happened to me.