Which Turbo trainer

The_captain

I'm looking to get a turbo trainer but am finding them to be a mindfield (as ll technology is!)

Has anyone got any advice on which ones are good, and 'features' i should look out for like being able to adjust resistance while riding etc.

I'm not looking to break the bank with this, so the TACX VR machines are out

Cheers

Wooliferkins

Avoid fan trainers. To noisy. So fluid or Mag. You're going to be over the £100 margin so you should get adjustable resistance. I use the TACX Syrius which now appears to be twice what I paid for it tree years ago. Yoiks!

whojanicanackerov

viewtopic.php?f=40020&t=12661884&hilit=NapD+turbo+trainer

Read that thread it`s all in there!!

janner1

Have just brought cyclops fluid 2nd hand for £100 it's a lovely bit of kit compared to fan I've used in the pass

dw300

I've seen a Kurt Kinetic Rock 'n' Roll for £350. I'm definitely interested in one of those for training out of the saddle.

Girya

A cheap one or try and borrow one, if you are truly committed to turbo training you can sell it on or not feel so bad about not using it

grahamcp

I agree the Kurt Kinetic rock n roll looks impressive - I've had a trainer in the past but just did not get on with the completely rigid position. where did you see it at that price dw300, everywhere I look it's £400+

dw300

Grahamcp wrote:

I agree the Kurt Kinetic rock n roll looks impressive - I've had a trainer in the past but just did not get on with the completely rigid position. where did you see it at that price dw300, everywhere I look it's £400+

It's gone now. It was someone selling through Amazon. It was 'new' but already built. I assume either the guy didn't like it or it was for display, although I'm sure it probably had a little use.

Herbsman

Herbsman

Herbsman

Don't buy one, you will go mental after one session.

Herbsman

Last night after a 2 x 20min session I was sitting in the corner rocking back and forth with my head in my hands, crying.

jgsi

aw... well just remember that this one may have your name on it .. one day
http://www.trainerroad.com/cycling/work ... duration=0

Herbsman

JGSI wrote:

aw... well just remember that this one may have your name on it .. one day
http://www.trainerroad.com/cycling/work ... duration=0

ARGHH! ARRRHHHHHH
!

Herbsman

Herbsman

rob13

KK Road Machine. Brilliant piece of kit. Team it up with a good sufferfest video (and your own choice of music if you wish) and that should keep you entertained for an hour.

Buy a fan to keep you cool too