Turbo trainers

CarleyB

any good?

Any recommendations or advice on what to stay away from and what to look out for?

hopper1

I have a Cycle Ops Fluid II - Very quiet and reliable...
But, in this weather, you really want to stick to the roads, as they numb your head!
Great for winter, and interval training...

CarleyB

yeh i was planning ahead for winter... figured i might get one cheaper whilst its sunny

Anonymous

I have used a couple of Tacx trainers but recently changed to a Cycleops Jet Fluid Pro.

It's much better, feels much more like road effort (no dead spots).

Highly recommended.

A lot of people recommend the Kurt Kinetics but they are rather pricey...

jgsi

cheers for that.. I am also biting the bullet again for more structured training and was looking for a reasonably priced trainer
lack of funds means the cycleops is sitting in my CRC wishlist

CarleyB

Thinking I will use a mixture of Turbo, spinning classes and the road when its not such rubbish weather.

hopper1

CarleyB wrote:

Thinking I will use a mixture of Turbo, spinning classes and the road when its not such rubbish weather.

Why spinning classes, if you have a turbo, Carley?
Good use of your turbo and road miles when possible will see you gaining all winter...

Anonymous

Try www.thesufferfest.com for some good, cheap turbo training vids...

bobtbuilder

NapoleonD wrote:

I have used a couple of Tacx trainers but recently changed to a Cycleops Jet Fluid Pro.

It's much better, feels much more like road effort (no dead spots).

Highly recommended.

A lot of people recommend the Kurt Kinetics but they are rather pricey...

I've got a Kurt Kinetic Road Machine. Very good piece of kit - very realistic feel to it. It's still turbo training though, isn't it. :roll:

CarleyB

hopper1 wrote:

CarleyB wrote:

Thinking I will use a mixture of Turbo, spinning classes and the road when its not such rubbish weather.

Why spinning classes, if you have a turbo, Carley?
Good use of your turbo and road miles when possible will see you gaining all winter...

you think? I was thinking variation....

CarleyB

NapoleonD wrote:

Try www.thesufferfest.com for some good, cheap turbo training vids...

ooo thanks

tlw1

CarleyB wrote:

NapoleonD wrote:

Try www.thesufferfest.com for some good, cheap turbo training vids...

ooo thanks

def worth it

hopper1

CarleyB wrote:

NapoleonD wrote:

Try www.thesufferfest.com for some good, cheap turbo training vids...

ooo thanks

Ha! Ha!..... You wont be thanking him, once you've tried one!..... :shock:

CarleyB

hopper1 wrote:

CarleyB wrote:

NapoleonD wrote:

Try www.thesufferfest.com for some good, cheap turbo training vids...

ooo thanks

Ha! Ha!..... You wont be thanking him, once you've tried one!..... :shock:

lol. So how do you watch them? I know you can put them on different formats like ipod , computer etc but what is the best way to watch from experience? I'm thinking the bigger the screen the better really?

bigpikle

anyone use the VR type of trainers like the Tacx? I know they are expensive but I get soooo bored on my old trainer that I wonder if it might be the key to staying more engaged and getting a good workout?

Looking at the Sufferfest videos they might well be a good option though, with a decent tv screen in front and some speakers to get you going. I'm sure my som will be able to sleep through it all OK..... :twisted:

hopper1

CarleyB wrote:

hopper1 wrote:

CarleyB wrote:

NapoleonD wrote:

Try www.thesufferfest.com for some good, cheap turbo training vids...

ooo thanks

Ha! Ha!..... You wont be thanking him, once you've tried one!..... :shock:

lol. So how do you watch them? I know you can put them on different formats like ipod , computer etc but what is the best way to watch from experience? I'm thinking the bigger the screen the better really?

Yep.... Big screen is the way to go...

CarleyB

might have to tap the hubby up for a new tv ...

Anonymous

I just use my laptop...

DubaiNeil

@ CarleyB, be careful with the resolution & quality of some of the Sufferfest videos if you are planning on a HUGE tv. Revolver is better quality, but Downward Spiral not so great.

I play them on a 22" monitor, and they are acceptable, but not HD quality...

Doesn't affect the pain they cause though

Neil

fuzzynavel

bobtbuilder wrote:

NapoleonD wrote:

I have used a couple of Tacx trainers but recently changed to a Cycleops Jet Fluid Pro.

It's much better, feels much more like road effort (no dead spots).

Highly recommended.

A lot of people recommend the Kurt Kinetics but they are rather pricey...

I've got a Kurt Kinetic Road Machine. Very good piece of kit - very realistic feel to it. It's still turbo training though, isn't it. :roll:

I've got a Kurt Kinetic.....got it second hand as they are pricey new....feels very nice to ride and doesn't slow down too quickly so it doesn't feel like you are constantly slogging up a hill.
It is invaluable when the roads get too dangerous through winter.

hopper1

Carley... Kurt Kinetic turbo for sale in the road classifieds section...

doyler78

I've the Kurt Kinetic as well - love the feel of it but hate how I feel after it

CarleyB

hopper1 wrote:

Carley... Kurt Kinetic turbo for sale in the road classifieds section...

ooo thank you Mr Hopper...will go looky