You could try Craigslist for your local area too. I got a Cyclops fluid trainer for $25 just by posting a wtb ad
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11-13-2006, 10:34 AM #1
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"Sharing the road means getting along, not getting ahead" - 1994 Washington State Driver's Guide
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11-13-2006, 12:14 PM #2
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We have the Kurt Kinetic Fluid trainer and really like it. Mags are a lot less expensive and should work fine. Kinetic also makes a mag, you might want to look into.
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11-13-2006, 01:39 PM #3
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I have the Performance trainer. So far I'm very happy with it. It seems very stable and runs smoothly. It's also pretty well built.
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11-13-2006, 02:09 PM #4
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I am not familiar with those three trainers but there are some definite questions I would ask before buying one - no matter the brand.
How is the power curve? Some trainers don't have a very realistic power curve (meaning that it doesn't closely mimic what you do on the road). In simple terms, increasing your speed from 5mph to 10mph in the real world requires less of an increase in watts than going from 20 mph to 25mph. So if you get one with a rather unrealistic power curve, then you may be in for a surprise going outside and trying to duplicate what you did indoors.
How big is the flywheel? Flywheel size is related to how you will feel riding the trainer in terms of the pedal stroke, momentum, etc. IMO, a smaller flywheel makes things harder - whether you want that or not, is up to you obviously.
Enjoy your trainer, they are very useful
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