Trion:z Bracelets - any good?!

eyebee
eyebee Posts: 257
edited January 2011 in Road buying advice
Personally found it worked for me. Used to suffer,especially in the cold ,with arthritic aches and pain due to an accident 10 years ago. since wearing the bracelet daily have rarely noticed a thing.How much of it is psycological I don't know but if the end result is there, who cares!

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  • crankycrank
    crankycrank Posts: 1,830
    This seems to be yet another version of the magnetic bracelet that does absolutely nothing but seperate you from your cash. Another thread about something similar in Cakestop http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... t=12748014 I can't remember how many of these things I've seen over the years that usually end up in lawsuits against the companies that sell them.
  • eyebee
    eyebee Posts: 257
    I don't think Trion:z magnetic therapy claims to improve your sport...maybe because I read before I write
  • Andy
    Andy Posts: 8,207
    I've ordered one of the dual loop ones. Will report back when I see how I get on with it.
  • crankycrank
    crankycrank Posts: 1,830
    The point is that they make all types of claims for these bracelets. If it doesn't cure your pain maybe we can sell it as a performance enhancer, increase sex drive, etc. If you need something for joint pain specifically then try some Glucosimine1500mg/Chondroitin1200mg a day. Usually takes about 2-3 weeks to have full effect.
  • ShutUpLegs
    ShutUpLegs Posts: 3,522
    eyebee wrote:
    I don't think Trion:z magnetic therapy claims to improve your sport...maybe because I read before I write

    Is it a type of pendant?
  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    I bought one at the Bike Show (dual loop type), and so far, I haven't noticed the chronic neck pain I used to suffer after 1 hour in the saddle. I don't remember getting any jip from my back at any point, either ( disc removed years ago).
    Even if it's all in the mind, you can never over rate the placebo effect!...
    I'm considering getting the pendant type next, to see if that does the same thing, but from a closer position.
    They're not too expensive, so why not take a chance on one.
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
  • GeorgeShaw
    GeorgeShaw Posts: 764
    People having been using jewellery with magnets in them for years such as the copper bracelets ...

    Copper isn't magnetic.
  • incog24
    incog24 Posts: 549
    Haha classic.
    Racing for Fluid Fin Race Team in 2012 - www.fluidfin.co.uk
  • andyp
    andyp Posts: 10,498
    £20 for something that probably cost a fraction of that to manufacture. A fool and his money are easily parted.
  • Andy
    Andy Posts: 8,207
    andyp wrote:
    £20 for something that probably cost a fraction of that to manufacture. A fool and his money are easily parted.

    How much exactly do you think your bike frame would have cost to make compared to what you paid? or the clothes you wear?
  • Pokerface
    Pokerface Posts: 7,960
    Andy wrote:
    andyp wrote:
    £20 for something that probably cost a fraction of that to manufacture. A fool and his money are easily parted.

    How much exactly do you think your bike frame would have cost to make compared to what you paid? or the clothes you wear?


    Or pretty much any manufactured product!?


    (But at least you get some genuine use out of a lot of stuff you buy. A magic bracelet could go either way) 8)
  • Zachariah
    Zachariah Posts: 782
    For only half the price of the bracelet I will concentrate my healing powers on you remotely. You don't need to wear anything special, and the effects are constant and permanent! The healing energy is proven by many testimonials and defies the laws of physics, thus proving it works!
  • glasgowbhoy
    glasgowbhoy Posts: 1,341
    I've got some Magic Beans if anyone is interested. Good price too :lol:
  • dennisn
    dennisn Posts: 10,601
    These kind of things always remind me of some song lyrics ".....if you belive in things that you don't understand ........."

    Superstition - Stevie Wonder
  • GeorgeShaw
    GeorgeShaw Posts: 764
    Stanley222 wrote:
    GeorgeShaw wrote:
    People having been using jewellery with magnets in them for years such as the copper bracelets ...

    Copper isn't magnetic.

    Well spotted

    Apologies for not being as perfect as you :roll:

    Nah, I'm a mug about a lot of things, but even I'm not stupid enough to get fooled by this.
  • ratsbeyfus
    ratsbeyfus Posts: 2,841
    nonce-sense.jpg

    http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2010/dec/29/celebrity-endorsements-trashed-annual-list

    I had one of them red bikes but I don't any more. Sad face.

    @ratsbey
  • andyp
    andyp Posts: 10,498
    Andy wrote:
    How much exactly do you think your bike frame would have cost to make compared to what you paid? or the clothes you wear?

    They would have cost much less, but that's how capitalism works.

    However, both my bike frames and my clothes have a useful function, whereas these ridiculous bracelets don't (other than the aforementioned parting of money from fools).
  • Nuggs
    Nuggs Posts: 1,804
    http://skepdic.com/magnetic.html
  • andyp
    andyp Posts: 10,498
    This story reminded me of this thread;

    http://gizmodo.com/5723577/powerbalance ... are-a-scam
  • cal_stewart
    cal_stewart Posts: 1,840
    shouldn't this thread be in the Triathlon Plus discussion section, them boys will buy anything
    eating parmos since 1981

    Canyon Ultimate CF SLX Aero 09
    Cervelo P5 EPS
    www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=40044&t=13038799
  • ellieb
    ellieb Posts: 436
    I'm slightly surprised that people this gullible are able to type on a keyboard.
  • Scrumple
    Scrumple Posts: 2,665
    Idiots buy them
  • Scrumple
    Scrumple Posts: 2,665
    Sports pros don't buy them - they get PAID to wear them. Paid with the money of owers.

    The ONLY benefit you can get with such a useless piece of junk.

    I prefer snake oil.
  • getonyourbike
    getonyourbike Posts: 2,648
    I suppose even if they don't actually do anything, you feeling that they does helps a lot. I think there a test done with cheap painkillers from the supermarket and then some from people like Nurofen. Even when the packagaing was switched round with the supermarkets one in the Nurofen packet. People always said that the ones in the nurofen packet worked best. it's all in your head. I don't hold anything against people who buy these wristbands as if they make you feel better about something, then they make a big differnce. Your mind can convince your body of things which are not necessarily true. These wristbands are one of those cases.

    To conclude, they might not do anything scientifically but if you think they're working then they seem to make a differnce. If they work for you, good and stick with them.

    (sorry that was so long winded)
  • ellieb
    ellieb Posts: 436
    Well, why not convince yourself that sending me a tenner will do an equal amount of good, Hey if it works for you why not try it?
  • cal_stewart
    cal_stewart Posts: 1,840
    my magic cat will do it for £5
    eating parmos since 1981

    Canyon Ultimate CF SLX Aero 09
    Cervelo P5 EPS
    www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=40044&t=13038799
  • ellieb
    ellieb Posts: 436
    Alternatively.

    Try these:

    http://skepticbros.com/store/

    I am told they are just as good and they are much cheaper. They even work in exactly the same way.
  • lemoncurd
    lemoncurd Posts: 1,428
    ellieb wrote:
    Alternatively.

    Try these:

    http://skepticbros.com/store/

    I am told they are just as good and they are much cheaper. They even work in exactly the same way.

    These look great, they should be at least as effective as the Trion:Z band for a fraction of the price.

    Or use a Postman:Z bracelet, available free from most front paths/drives.

    bands.jpg

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