I have a crappy, old, noisy, falling-apart Magneto trainer that got me through last Winter, but required a stack of books to hold the resistance roller up against the back wheel. I really need to replace it (but I also "need" a new bike...ack, priorities?!). Tonite I rode on DH's newer CycleOps fluid trainer.

I hate it. The resistance is not adjustable and that sucker eats at least 2.5mph and a couple of cruising gears while I bust my butt (I can't even get into the top gear and stand and mash on that trainer). I'm not fast to begin with...I don't have 2.5mph to lose when I'd like to be able to maintain 50mpw all Winter...most of which will be done on the trainer.

Anyone have any specific magnetic trainer recommendations--preferably ones that don't break the bank?