RdDezert
11-30-2003, 04:31 PM
Howdy there!
I can understand all the opinions you received on trainers! How 'bout I just give you my experience??!! Do you live on ground floor first of all? If you don't, it doesn't make much difference cuz the vibration of using a trainer will rattle the neighbors below :( . I've used rollers, wind, and now have a magnetic trainer. For wind vs. fluid, fluid gives harder resistance even in the lowest gears, not great if you have knee problems or don't want to develop them. It also doesn't allow for higher 'spin' like wind does. I didn't think wind trainers were even sold anymore & yes they are loud. I think you would like a magnetic trainer instead, gives resistance (you can adjust it easily), less noisy, easier on knees, and gives you the ability for high leg rotation (optimum use of energy). But do try each one at your local bike store, especially if they offer spin classes, and see which you prefer! Good luck.
I can understand all the opinions you received on trainers! How 'bout I just give you my experience??!! Do you live on ground floor first of all? If you don't, it doesn't make much difference cuz the vibration of using a trainer will rattle the neighbors below :( . I've used rollers, wind, and now have a magnetic trainer. For wind vs. fluid, fluid gives harder resistance even in the lowest gears, not great if you have knee problems or don't want to develop them. It also doesn't allow for higher 'spin' like wind does. I didn't think wind trainers were even sold anymore & yes they are loud. I think you would like a magnetic trainer instead, gives resistance (you can adjust it easily), less noisy, easier on knees, and gives you the ability for high leg rotation (optimum use of energy). But do try each one at your local bike store, especially if they offer spin classes, and see which you prefer! Good luck.