Elite Volare Mag

speshsteve

A few years ago I bought the above trainer, it was cheap and to be honest I have hardly used it.

The trainer even on max resistance and in top gear (compact 11:50) isn't that tough, I get a sweat going but I'm not sure the unit really offers enough resistance.

Has anyone upgraded in the past to a trainer circa 300 quid and found it a worthwhile investment in terms of resistance offered and the overall feel? I'm thinking jet fluid pro, but I don't want to purchase a non variable unit that offers no more resistance in my top gear then the elite, ideally I want top gear to feel like hell?

Thanks for thoughts in advance

STeve

bmxboy10

IMO if you want a turbo this is all you need as it has loads of resistance and is a bargain right now.

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/hometrainer- ... 64386.html

However I also have some X Resist alu Rollers from PX and they give equally as much resistance but are more fun than a turbo - depends what you want as you could spend £300 but I am not sure if you will notice the difference. £300 is a lot for something that may just end up getting dusty in the garage....

diamonddog

I have the same trainer and IME if it is not that hard on the highest resitance and highest gear there is something wrong with the trainer, unless you are Superman.

Grill

diamonddog wrote:

I have the same trainer and IME if it is not that hard on the highest resitance and highest gear there is something wrong with the trainer, unless you are Superman.

This.

speshsteve

guess my trainer is broke then!

Just bought a Kinectic road machine 2 and v happy, lot more resistance, v quiet and very smooth…I'm happy