Turbo trainer for a beginner

road_runner12
road_runner12 Posts: 113
edited March 2010 in Road buying advice
Hi all. Not long had my new bike, but I'm already frustrated with being stuck inside because of strong winds and heavy rain.

Can you recommend a solid, reliable first turbo trainer?

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  • amaferanga
    amaferanga Posts: 6,789
    How much do you have to spend?
    More problems but still living....
  • beaders
    beaders Posts: 21
    I was a complete beginner to turbo's when i bought a Cycleops fluid2 in January. Can't believe how quiet it is and as I have no idea on anything mechanical it was extremely easy to put it together. Don't forget you may also want to consider a riser for the front wheel so that you are riding on the flat!
    The only other thing to consider is if like me you have a cycle computer that operates off the front wheel then you have no idea on how fast etc you are going so had to buy one that worked off the back wheel. gave me an excuse to get a cadence computer though.

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  • Scrumple
    Scrumple Posts: 2,665
    Been recommended a kurt kinetic road machine....
    expensive, though
  • Just looking for a reliable entry level trainer (hoping to do most of my training on the road), so something that does the job well enough to keep me ticking over.

    As for budget, under £120 if possible. I've maxed out my budget on gear to get me up and running.
  • JackCB
    JackCB Posts: 92
    I have a Taxc Satori that I'm happy with (as happy as one ever is with a turbo trainer...) though I think that's probably above your budget.

    It's worth checking eBay, you'll find a lot of "as new" or "used once" turbos on offer so you may be able to pick up something cheaply.
  • ajb72
    ajb72 Posts: 1,178
    Check out the Tacx Sirrius soft gel. Very smooth, unbelievably quiet for a turbo and adjustable tension settings. Also, bang on budget here.............

    http://www.rutlandcycling.com/3252/Tacx ... gn=pid3252
  • symo
    symo Posts: 1,743
    Scrumple wrote:
    Been recommended a kurt kinetic road machine....
    expensive, though

    Got the rock and roll version, improved my cycling better than dropping a blank cheque into the local LBS ever would. It was on offer but it was a bargain. Kurt Kinetic have a no leak housing unlike all other fluid trainers as it is magnets that turn the reisitance wheel not an exle meaning no path for leakage. They are also guarateed for life.

    If you can't go to a KK go for magnetic as these can be found cheap enough on ebay.
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  • TheOldMan
    TheOldMan Posts: 14
    Tacx T1800 Speedbrake (£76.46 from RIBBLE).

    Dead simple air fan trained at rock bottom price but makes wooshing noise so fine in the garage but probably too loud for indoors.

    Don't know if it's usual but they include a rear skewer that fits the quick release on the turbo; which I thought was a nice touch.
  • ben7496
    ben7496 Posts: 17
    If you want to PM me, I have one going for £50..

    It is a a fan assited one, so makes some noise, but for winter use, it works and does the job.
  • I bought a cyclops fluid trainer, TBA overpriced and looking back wish I had spent less, not very impressed for the mony I paid, it is very quiet though!!!

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