Turbo where-to-go...?

pippi_langsamer-2

Urgh, time to invest in a new turbo as my previous one is no longer...

What's the consensus on what to go for these days? Don't want to spend more than £250. Something that doesn't sound like an old twin-tub on spin in its death throes would be nice too.

Cyclops Fluid2 or the Jet Fluid Pro seem to be catching my eye. I'd like to try the fluid option rather than that cycling thru treacle with a flat tyre feeling of my old variable magnetic Tacx Swing.

Any others I should be looking at?

mugensi

tHE Elite Crono Fluid Elastogel trainer is £180 on Wiggle and has 827 reviews (most 4 or 5 stars)

antsmithmk

MugenSi wrote:

tHE Elite Crono Fluid Elastogel trainer is £180 on Wiggle and has 827 reviews (most 4 or 5 stars)

I have that and didn't pay that much. More like 100...

It's a bad time of year to buy a turbo. .... likewise winter gloves, gabbas etc

pippi_langsamer-2

I will check out the Elite, ta.

Anytime is a bad time to buy a TT Needs must though...

antsmithmk

This looks a good deal...
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/blue-motion- ... rce=roadcc

alphacharlie

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/flow-t2200-t ... 26050.html

Tacx Flow, had mine for 5+ years now and still fully functional, head unit displays info during ride.
Cheers
AC

handful

I have both the Elite Elastogel and the Cyclops Jet Fluid Pro, bought that when the OH decided she wanted to turbo as well. I much prefer the JFP, I find the fixing much easier and it just feels more solid. Both good turbos though and both compatible with Trainerroad which is a must in my opinion.

pippi_langsamer-2

I've seen the Kurt Kinetic (2013), Rock n Roll wibbly-wobbly job can be had for almost the same price as the JFP also. Much cheaper than the latest RnR- the only main differences seem to be smaller footprint.

How do you find your JFP for noise? I read a review where a few ppl were saying the Fluid2 was actually quieter (yet cheaper), than the JFP?

handful

My JFP is quiet enough, I can listen to the TV on maybe a slightly raised volume level to normal. It is on a solid floor though, not sure how quiet it would be on floorboards. I keep mine in our dining room and if I'm on it I don't get complaints from anyone watching TV in the adjoining lounge so very acceptable volume. The main difference between the JFP and the Elite is that you can set the resistance on the JFP with the clamp whereas on the Elite the bike just rests on the gel wheel. Both work fine but I just think the JFP gives more realistic feedback and spin down time.

pippi_langsamer-2

Cheers for that.

Funny isn't it- I'm trying to justify spending $$$ on a trainer which will actually have a definite result on my fitness, yet dont think twice of spending several times more on stuff that well.....probably wont have much effect at all

Given the weather forecasts of "impending doom", I think it's probably a wise investment...

Think I've narrowed it down to either the JFP or the Kurt Rock n Roll...

nochekmate

I got the 2013 KK RR turbo the other week when it was on sale for about £220. Only used it a couple of times but quite impressed so far - stability and noise level VG. If the latest model has a larger footprint then it must be pretty big because perhaps one of the downsides of the KK RR is that it does take up a lot of space (fine for use at 6.30am in my classroom with Sufferfest playing on the interactive whiteboard though )

pippi_langsamer-2

nochekmate wrote:

I got the 2013 KK RR turbo the other week when it was on sale for about £220. Only used it a couple of times but quite impressed so far - stability and noise level VG. If the latest model has a larger footprint then it must be pretty big because perhaps one of the downsides of the KK RR is that it does take up a lot of space (fine for use at 6.30am in my classroom with Sufferfest playing on the interactive whiteboard though )

The v2's only notable differences are actually a smaller footprint, not bigger. This apparently also brings the wheel up a bit so should lessen chances of bottoming-out. Gutted I missed out on the v1 deals though. I don't see how the changes between versions justify an extra £100+

handful

You should also check out the KK Road machine, also very well reviewed turbo.

banditvic

Had several Turbos but the noise really jarred me off eventually bought a Greg lemond spin bike, great feel and ultra quiet.

pippi_langsamer-2

If I had the cash and the specs, I'd definitely look into a "bike", like the Cyclops Wattbike.