Recommend me a Turbo - please

BowtomePhil

I am so confuddled.

I have been researching for weeks, everytime I decide on one, I see an article about another one.

My musts:

Foldable, so easy to store.
Has to have a computer to see how far I go in an hour for example, see if I can beat it later.
The front wheel mount thingy(Getting technical now)
£200-£300

I have my ideas, would like to hear yours.
Also should it be wireless computer or wired for more accuracy?

Thanks

danlikesbikes

Most often don't come with things like the front wheel mount or a mat for underneath which can get covered in sweat. Plus I have a bike thong (careful when you google that) which covers the bar and is machine washable and saves on cleaning the bike fame from corrosive salty sweat.

As for computer you would find much of a difference in accuracy with a wired or wireless one - but you will find as you go up the range and find wireless versions they may have more functions which you may or may not find useful.

As with buying a bike the best thing to do is get down to a few shops and try them out.

BowtomePhil

I have Bikes already thanks.

ShutUpLegs

UTFS

Herbsman

StorckSpeed

I've been going through the same dilemma recently and eventually plumped for the TACX FLOW 2012. Slightly more than your budget but it comes with a Computer and a Front Wheel Stand. It can be updated at a later date to a Full VR machine by buying the software and a steering frame.

The best deal I found was at Brenin Bikes
http://www.breninbikes.co.uk/inc/sdetail/537/1048
same as this one http://www.evanscycles.com/products/tac ... r-ec005813
I notice they've increased the price slightly in the last 2-3 weeks cause I got it for £296. Free delivery and arrived within 2 days.

ju5t1n

Buy a well-known brand that’s had good reviews. That way when you put in on eBay in a couple of months after realising you never use it you’ll get more of your money back.

StorckSpeed

:-) good advice from ju5t1n.....

BowtomePhil

ShutUpLegs wrote:

UTFS

Never heard of that make, any good?

mattgardiner

ju5t1n wrote:

Buy a well-known brand that’s had good reviews. That way when you put in on eBay in a couple of months after realising you never use it you’ll get more of your money back.

I'm sure that not all of us are useless, lazy-arse wasters who can't stay motivated to get on the turbo. There must be someone out there who actually uses these things.

BowtomePhil

Its dark here now after 7pm and will get cold, I have dropped 1 stone 2pounds now and want to keep it off, its will power. I have that.

I just sold my excercise bike and used that loads, not the same as being on a proper bike, so Turbo it is.

Lightning

You'll be fine then. I use the turbo all year long when I can't go out in the morning and have to train since the traffic is impossible in the afternoon (I do go out in the rain/cold instead of turbo though, but I don't mind rain/cold at all). It just takes willpower like you said.

My suggestion would be a Tacx Flow. I think it did come with the front wheel stand as I have one and don't remember buying one (I have this turbo for ages so it's a little fuzzy). It also has a computer with speed (irrelevant), HR, cadence and virtual power. The power is not that accurate but it's consistent provided you keep the same tyre pressure, etc, so it's great for training.

Richj

I use a Tacx Satori, it doesn't have a computer but I used a Cateye Strada computer with it for years (it runs off the back wheel so gives you timing and speed) recently got a Garmin 500 and this works well as it can run off the back wheel too.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/tacx-satori-hig ... e-trainer/

BowtomePhil

Just been looking at the Garmin 500, it says GPS only, so how can it run off back wheel(excuse my ignorance)

BowtomePhil

Hmm, like the idea of a cheaper turbo(Just in case I ebay it) and then a wireless computer for back wheel, lot cheaper option.

Got me thinking now.....dam, I wanted it easy : )

amaferanga

BowtomePhil wrote:

Just been looking at the Garmin 500, it says GPS only, so how can it run off back wheel(excuse my ignorance)

GSC-10 speed/cadence sensor.

BowtomePhil

Cool Thanks

Liking the idea of the Satori with a wireless computer on the back, although the strada says 27cm transmission distance, yet the back fork to the handlebar maybe a bit more. I guess it will still work in a garage okay.

BowtomePhil

Problem resolved, I ordered a Satori and a Wireless Strada.

I got my local shop to price match, so for both is costing £192.

Seems cheap.

Thanks all

davidof

How about this

http://www.bike-components.de/products/ ... olle-.html

BowtomePhil

Satori is good, good workout, strada wireless doesnt work on back wheel, loses signal when comp mounted up front. To be honest dont really need to see the MPH, just want distance. So moved comp near back sensor, sensor and comp are talking , just nothing happens when cycling, I have moved the sesnor and magnet to within 5mm, different parts of spoke, even tried two magnets, no dam good.

t.m.h.n.e.t

BowtomePhil wrote:

Satori is good, good workout, strada wireless doesnt work on back wheel, loses signal when comp mounted up front. To be honest dont really need to see the MPH, just want distance. So moved comp near back sensor, sensor and comp are talking , just nothing happens when cycling, I have moved the sesnor and magnet to within 5mm, different parts of spoke, even tried two magnets, no dam good.

Is it paired right?

BowtomePhil

As far as I know and cannot find anything else to say otherwise, it doesnt need pairing. If somebody can tell me how, then I would be very appreciative.

jgsi

Not being much help... but have had issues with my own Strada even when mounted correctly on front fork and readout on stem.. out riding was far too flaky, and kept dropping.. gave up with it ,was taken off the bike 12 months ago and never used again.. was replaced by Cs200 but now that is superceded with garmin stuff.
Trying to fudge for rear wheel usage, I wouldnt even bother.
I must get my unneeded stuff on Ebay

BowtomePhil

Yes I have decided to get a wired back wheel one. I have one on front wheel for proper riding, just wanted seperate one for turbo to see how much I do.....Turbo fullfills my need anyway so am happy.