Talk to me about trainers...

[Hell-uv-a-job]

What is better for the price? Why did you purchased yours? I am in the market for one but uncertain. No good trails near my home and always have to wait for the weekend. How many times a week you ride?

[Veronica]

There are a few threads where this has been discussed so you may want to do a search on trainers.

V.

[runnergirl]

Trails?

Do you want a trainer to use with your mountain bike? If so, be aware that trainers eat tires, so you will need to put a slick on the rear, otherwise it will eat all your nobbies.

I have a cycl-ops fluid trainer that I like. It's very quiet and sturdy. I use it 0-3 times a week, $280 is a lot for something that's so lightly used, but I think it's worth not having to stress if the weather is bad and I HAVE to ride. Plus it's not something that will wear out, I expect it to outlast at least 2 racing bikes.

[makbike]

I purchased my CycleOps Fluid2 trainer for three reasons. One, I wanted to maintain my fitness level. I had worked really hard last year (from May to October) logging miles and building my strength. I had no desire to start over when the weather gets warm here and allows for consistent riding outdoors (most likely late April). Second, I have asthma and riding in really cold air does not agree with my lungs. I also had a mild case of frost bite 20 years ago and my hands and feet are very sensitive to the cold now. So I decided to purchase myself a trainer. By chance a member of our local bike club was looking to sell his trainer and I was the first to respond to his post. I walked away with a nice trainer and have been riding almost every day since then. I've built myself up to 20 miles and try to ride every day (last month I only missed one day and the same holds true for this month thus far). To help pass the time I watch music videos, listen to my favorite cds and/or read.

[Hell-uv-a-job]

Trails?

Do you want a trainer to use with your mountain bike? If so, be aware that trainers eat tires, so you will need to put a slick on the rear, otherwise it will eat all your nobbies.


It is a "paved" trail, 30 miles long but take me almost an hour to get there. I have a commuter/road bike. :)

[Lifesgreat]

CycleOps Fluid2 trainer

www.agees.com

Just passin' through and don't have time to write more:rolleyes:

[mtbdarby]

If money wasn't an issue I would agree on the cyclops. But I'm on a tight budget so I went with the Performance Century fluid trainer for $180 on sale. Shipping cost me $6! I ride it 3 times a week right now and am very happy with it. It's quieter than the mag trainers and my LBS only carries the Blackburn brands which I think are lower quality from what I've read.

Anyhow, my two cents worth.....

[bikerHen]

I have a magnetic trainer. It has rim drive instead of friction drive so it does NOT wear down the tire. And it isn't too terrible loud. Compared to the friction trainers in use at my spinning class, it's downright quiet! Since Christmas, I have been on it every stinking day! It's a real love/hate relationship. :D They may seem pricey, but if you can't get outside and ride, I think any trainer is well worth it! BikerHen

[wavedancer]

Ditto on the magnetic rim trainer. I just got Minoura 850 RAD and have used it twice. Way quieter than the wind trainer I was using. I like not having to worry about wearing down my tires and the price was definitely right! Got it at a LL Bean outlet for $75. Looks like they usually go for about $150.

[bikerHen]

Ditto on the magnetic rim trainer. I just got Minoura 850 RAD and have used it twice. Way quieter than the wind trainer I was using. I like not having to worry about wearing down my tires and the price was definitely right! Got it at a LL Bean outlet for $75. Looks like they usually go for about $150.

Hey, that's the same one I have! :D DH got it for me Christmas 2004. I haven't used it much before this year and was kinda ho-hum about it but now that we have a daily working relationship I say, it's great. BikerHen

[RoadRaven]

Do you want a trainer to use with your mountain bike? If so, be aware that trainers eat tires, so you will need to put a slick on the rear, otherwise it will eat all your nobbies.



On our trainer, we put old slicks that are no longer road worthy - the ones with small slashes and cuts in - you could never use them on the road, but they still have plenty of rubber left for a trainer...