Trainers

[colorisnt]

Thanks for the ideas, Tulip. I guess I am hesitant to do classes because 1. undergrads and 2. the fact that the classes don't work with my schedule. I am either teaching or in class during it. I am there to get a workout first and foremost and at my other university, that did not get me in great shape. The talking between people, cell phones going off, etc. was really distracting. I would have to audit a class, but it will have to wait until next semester.

I will definitely have to get in the pool again, but I live to bike lol. And I am not comfortable parking at a park and hiking alone. I would need to find a buddy before the state and county parks feel "safer".

I find ANYTHING indoors boring, but I know it won't be possible to get out every day.

ETA: Abejita, let me know how it goes!

[redrhodie]

I have a Kurt Kinetic, and it's not that loud. I'm in an apartment, and no one has complained, but I am on the 1st floor. I found mine used at my lbs, I think it was under $200.

I was just thinking on my gorgeous ride this morning how I'm dreading pulling it out. It's not much fun, but it's better than nothing.

[Jo-n-NY]

I have a cycle-ops fluid trainer from 2005 which I use beginning now during the week into April when the days get a bit longer for an after work ride. It still works great and is quiet. The price may be a bit on the high side, but it is the next best thing to riding outside. I set up my own routine or just pedal for the duration of a tv show.

[ny biker]

I have a Performance-brand trainer that I got used from a guy that I used to go mountain biking with. It's probably 10 years old. I also have a cycle ops mats to put under it. None of my neighbors has ever complained about the noise.

[arielmoon]

My trainer is not any louder than a large fan. It's a cycle ops magnetic. I think.

[Owlie]

I was actually going to post something similar. Colorisnt, I feel your pain, as I hate doing anything inside. I'm on the first floor of an older building, so the insulation and soundproofing is non-existent. Given my upstairs neighbor's penchant for playing loud music from about 8pm to midnight...at least I'm doing something productive, right?

Supposedly fluid trainers are supposed to be quieter, but I might have to start selling organs to pay for one...I've been lusting after the Kurt Kinetic, but it's a little out of my budget right now.

[featuretile]

I just ordered a Kurt Kinetic Road Machine trainer from http://www.gottaridebikes.com/Mercha...roduct_Count=1
It's on sale for $269/free shipping this month.

I had a semi-recumbent inexpensive exercise bike (that did not feel like a road bike at all) and I gave it to a friend whose husband had a stroke. Even though I live in CA and can ride in the winter, it rains often, and I'm stuck inside. My idea was to find a trainer that I could set up with my Bike Friday, and have that dedicated for exercise indoors. (I only take it on trips.) Then I would have my Ruby ready for sunny days. After ordering, I found that I needed a small wheel adapter to make it work with the BF (for another $26). Still, it doesn't cost as much as a bike! My own bike would feel a lot better than the ones with big fat seats at the health club, and the fit would be better than a spin bike (tried a spin class and hated it).

I'll let you know if it really feels like riding a bike when I get it. The literature says that the fluid type is quieter and more natural. It seemed to get the best reviews. I hope I like it!!!!!