My first new trainer in 20 years

Green Lantern
Green Lantern Posts: 64
edited July 2012 in Training, fitness and health
I am used to the noisy fan trainers. I like the harder you push the more resistance you get. The old magnetic trainers seem to be a bit in-natural to me. However I know there are newer magnetic trainers that can adjust the resistance. Then the newer fluid machines which I have no experience with, which on some Internet sites say is the most preferred trainers now.

I prefer to buy something quieter than the fan models and would like some insight on this matter.
Thanks

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  • whojanicanackerov
    whojanicanackerov Posts: 383
    I have the Jet fluid Pro which is quiet enough and offers a very good strong resistance curve.
    Unlike the fluid 2 which I found weaker in comparison.
    I have heard many a good word spoke about the Kurt Kinetic road trainer.And would like to try one to see how the Jet fluid pro compares.
  • symo
    symo Posts: 1,743
    I have Kurt Kinetic Rock and Roll. The fluid unit is brilliant. Unfortunately mine is not one of the upgradable RnR's to the heavier fly wheel.
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  • ajmitchell
    ajmitchell Posts: 203
    the magnetic trainers are generally quietest. They have fair resistance too, most have more than the cycleops fluid 2 (I have both) and only about £100 starting price. http://www.wiggle.co.uk/elite-volare-mag-alu-trainer/
  • dw300
    dw300 Posts: 1,642
    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/elite-crono-fluid-elastogel-trainer/

    4.6 stars out of 5 .. from 446 reviews

    I have the previous version, but it's more or less inaudible above your drivetrain. If you have the TV on too, you won't hear it. 2 years old and still going strong.

    Variable resistance using your gears, no set up, robust and easily stored.

    Works well with trainer road.
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  • twotyred
    twotyred Posts: 822
    I like the harder you push the more resistance you get.

    Then you'll want a fluid trainer. No faffing about with resistance settings. Want to suffer more? Then just change up a gear and pedal harder. I have a Kurt Kinetic Road Machine which I'm very pleased with. Cyclops Jet Fluid 2 is popular round these parts too.

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