Which turbo trainer?

simmo3801

I'm wanting to buy a turbo trainer but can't decide which one to go for. I was in decathlon today and they have the Tacx Satori Pro T1830 and the Elite crono mag force gel pack both at £139.99 each. I've read on previous posts here that the Satori is a good trainer but I was wondering if anyone had any views or preferences of the 2. The Satori comes with a mat, front wheel riser and a dvd, the elite comes with the riser only, the mat and dvd aren't deal breakers as I can use it on a cheap rug and I have downloaded a few sufferfest videos. I'm aware the better weather is here etc etc but sometimes I can only manage an hour to myself due to working shifts and family committments so I find I get a better workout on a trainer for an hour than on the road.

Thanks

Neil_aky

Last winter I bought a CyclOps Fluid 2 from my LBS. Spent loads of time looking on line then when I was going past my LBS I popped in, asked about turbo trainers and walked out with one for £200 (cheaper than anything I could find on the internet).

It is really good and as all CycleOps trainers come with a lifetime warranty, I have confidence in it. It is strong, gives a good level of resistance and folds down nicely.

I have to say though, I struggle to stay on it for an hour (boredom) but I have managed to get a few hours of real cycling in since the winter and will try harder when the bad weather comes again...

simmo3801

Thanks I had a Cycleops Fluid 2 a few years ago but sold it. I can't afford another one at the moment t which is why I'm looking at the above two for £139.99. I'm currently living in a flat with no TV reception or phone line so will be using laptop to watch downloaded videoos whilst on the trainer so an hour of that will relieve the rest of the boredom! I'll get out on the road when I can and I'm commuting by bike so the trainer was just to keep me going when I couldn't get out for a week due to work / family