Trainer Matt

supermurph09

Hi

Looking for a good quality trainer mat but not really looking to pay £70 for the Wahoo one.

Spotted this online at decathlon, not seen it in the flesh. Anyone have one?

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/training-ma ... gLQl_D_BwE

My trainer is in an outbuilding which has a concrete floor but I'd still like to have something down to ensure my bike and trainer are in the same place each time.

Anything else to consider?

whyamihere

I've not used the Decathlon one, but I do have this one which is a similar price from Lifeline (Wiggle own brand): https://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-trainer-mat/

It's fine. I can't really see what the more expensive mats can offer above what the Lifeline one does.

supermurph09

whyamihere wrote:

I've not used the Decathlon one, but I do have this one which is a similar price from Lifeline (Wiggle own brand): https://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-trainer-mat/

It's fine. I can't really see what the more expensive mats can offer above what the Lifeline one does.

Yeah just spotted than one, thanks for the info.

pblakeney

Old bath towel.
Sorted.

cougie

Bot of old carpet works for me. Free.

Alejandrosdog

i think theres a Rapha one available now its only £250 and it has a special moisture dispersement system

its a bit 1st world problem isnt it?

MiddleRinger

A couple of cheapo Tesco or Sports Direct yoga mats do the trick. Rubber garage floor squares also. Or some carpet off cuts (although they can hold sweaty smells more than a rubber mat). No need for a branded turbo-specific mat!

supermurph09

I’ve used carpet in the past, it tends to get damp pretty quickly and also pretty ditched. Think the mat is the way to go. Going to give the lifeline one a go I think.

pblakeney

Old bath towels go in the washing machine.
Sorted.

supermurph09

PBlakeney wrote:

Old bath towels go in the washing machine.
Sorted.

I’ll pass on that.

pblakeney

Supermurph09 wrote:

PBlakeney wrote:

Old bath towels go in the washing machine.
Sorted.

I’ll pass on that.

:?:
Your sweaty clothing goes in the wash.

scotlandtim

I use this: does what it says on the chin - cheaper than wiggle!!

https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/TRD365/pl ... aining-mat

Escher303

I use an offcut of lino which cost about a fiver. Does exactly the same job.

supermurph09

PBlakeney wrote:

Supermurph09 wrote:

PBlakeney wrote:

Old bath towels go in the washing machine.
Sorted.

I’ll pass on that.

:?:
Your sweaty clothing goes in the wash.

Sweaty clothes are a bit different to something that’s going to get damp, dusty, sweaty, dirty bike tyres on it :shock:

pblakeney

Supermurph09 wrote:

PBlakeney wrote:

Supermurph09 wrote:

PBlakeney wrote:

Old bath towels go in the washing machine.
Sorted.

I’ll pass on that.

:?:
Your sweaty clothing goes in the wash.

Sweaty clothes are a bit different to something that’s going to get damp, dusty, sweaty, dirty bike tyres on it :shock:

Then keep your bike clean. Lesson #1.
Also, your tyres shouldn't be on it. Back is on the turbo, or removed; front is on a riser of some sort.

Matthewfalle

why are your tires getting damp, dusy, sweaty?

and all you aredoing is putting some towels that have been the floor in a washing machine. if you were that way inclined you could wear Marigolds while doing it

supermurph09

Matthewfalle wrote:

why are your tires getting damp, dusy, sweaty?

and all you aredoing is putting some towels that have been the floor in a washing machine. if you were that way inclined you could wear Marigolds while doing it

Tyres not carpets...

Carpet gets damp because where the turbo is and bikes are stored is an old outhouse, ergo it get's damp in there.

Carpet gets dusty for the same reason as above.

Sweaty, turbo is hard graft, sometimes you sweat.

In summary whatever is on the floor is going to get pretty ditched and probably contain all kinds of bugs. I'd rather not have that coming into contact with mine or my families clothes.

Hence the need for a dedicated rubberised mat than can be hosed down.

pblakeney

Carpet needs ditching.
Just saying....

Matthewfalle

Supermurph09 wrote:

Matthewfalle wrote:

why are your tires getting damp, dusy, sweaty?

and all you aredoing is putting some towels that have been the floor in a washing machine. if you were that way inclined you could wear Marigolds while doing it

Tyres not carpets...

Carpet gets damp because where the turbo is and bikes are stored is an old outhouse, ergo it get's damp in there.

Carpet gets dusty for the same reason as above.

Sweaty, turbo is hard graft, sometimes you sweat.

In summary whatever is on the floor is going to get pretty ditched and probably contain all kinds of bugs. I'd rather not have that coming into contact with mine or my families clothes.

Hence the need for a dedicated rubberised mat than can be hosed down.

aaah - now i get it.

good points well presented. carry on as you were.

#rubberisedmat

chris_bass

Matthewfalle wrote:

Supermurph09 wrote:

Matthewfalle wrote:

why are your tires getting damp, dusy, sweaty?

and all you aredoing is putting some towels that have been the floor in a washing machine. if you were that way inclined you could wear Marigolds while doing it

Tyres not carpets...

Carpet gets damp because where the turbo is and bikes are stored is an old outhouse, ergo it get's damp in there.

Carpet gets dusty for the same reason as above.

Sweaty, turbo is hard graft, sometimes you sweat.

In summary whatever is on the floor is going to get pretty ditched and probably contain all kinds of bugs. I'd rather not have that coming into contact with mine or my families clothes.

Hence the need for a dedicated rubberised mat than can be hosed down.

aaah - now i get it.

good points well presented. carry on as you were.

#rubberisedmat

is that your nickname on the weekends?

Matthewfalle

Chris Bass wrote:

Matthewfalle wrote:

Supermurph09 wrote:

Matthewfalle wrote:

why are your tires getting damp, dusy, sweaty?

and all you aredoing is putting some towels that have been the floor in a washing machine. if you were that way inclined you could wear Marigolds while doing it

Tyres not carpets...

Carpet gets damp because where the turbo is and bikes are stored is an old outhouse, ergo it get's damp in there.

Carpet gets dusty for the same reason as above.

Sweaty, turbo is hard graft, sometimes you sweat.

In summary whatever is on the floor is going to get pretty ditched and probably contain all kinds of bugs. I'd rather not have that coming into contact with mine or my families clothes.

Hence the need for a dedicated rubberised mat than can be hosed down.

aaah - now i get it.

good points well presented. carry on as you were.

#rubberisedmat

is that your nickname on the weekends?

only when i'm "in the field" if you know what I mean 8)