Is a Virtual Turbo Trainer worth the cash?

Grifteruk
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So I am thinking of buying a turbo I can link up to my PC / TV.
Off to France next year for the first time, so thinking that this may be a good way to get some prep in before the better weather comes around. The problem is they are expensive, but I am looking at something like the Tacx I-Magic Virtual Reality Turbo Trainer.
The question is, is it worth it or am I better off sticking to the traditional turbo/gym bike?
Off to France next year for the first time, so thinking that this may be a good way to get some prep in before the better weather comes around. The problem is they are expensive, but I am looking at something like the Tacx I-Magic Virtual Reality Turbo Trainer.
The question is, is it worth it or am I better off sticking to the traditional turbo/gym bike?
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have an i magic - its great especially the real time video features and ergotrainer videos - but you will need a decent PC to run it with a dedicated graphics card
and yes so much better than a gym bike - you put a real bike on the machine, so all the geometries are right - I have the steering rack, but would give that a miss with hindsight0 -
I have a virtual turbo trainer.
I virtually never use it.0 -
Hi Grifteruk,
Am thinking of buying a Turbo VR Trainer as well. Looking at the Tacx i-Magic and the Tacx Fortius although after reading several reviews spending a few hundred quid more on the Fortius is not worth it,
Will therefor probably go for the i-Magic.
Have seen it at Rutland Cycles for £469.99
Let me know if you've seen it anywhere cheaper.
Hope my comments were helpful and good luck.
PS.nice bike you've got by the way. I've got a cannondale six which is also lovely.0 -
PowerTap plus a cheap turbo would be a better option IMO.More problems but still living....0
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Valowitz, looking at wiggle I think if you buy it this weekend with the 20% discount you'll get it for under £450.00. Maybe worth a look.
Cheers for the comment on the bike - it's a sod to keep clean tho !0 -
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