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Turbo Trainers

  • 13-10-2010 6:33pm
    #1
    BALSA
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16 ✭


    Hi all,

    I'm looking to buy a turbo trainer mainly for the two or three hours i have to spare weeknights that are now too dark and coming in to winter will be far too dangerous if wet or icy. Can anyone recommend a specific model/brand?? ive no real budget yet, possibly between 100-300euro? any help would be much appreciated :)


Comments

  • #2
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,223 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    Tacx Satori. Usually cheap from bike24.com


  • #3
    CarlosK
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 110 ✭✭CarlosK


    I got an elite crono gel (something like that) on Chainreactioncycles, think it was about €230, have no complaints at all... well happy with it...

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=30005


  • #4
    BALSA
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16 ✭BALSA


    just wondering, you dont need special tyres for trainers right??


  • #5
    DirkVoodoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,505 ✭✭✭✭DirkVoodoo


    BALSA wrote: »
    just wondering, you dont need special tyres for trainers right??

    Trainer tyre or an old tyre that is no longer road worthy will do. Using your good racing tyres on a turbo is an expensive habit, think lighting up your Cubans with a 50 euro note and you are on the right track.


  • #6
    BALSA
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16 ✭BALSA


    graaand, i got loads of old ones


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  • #7
    CarlosK
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 110 ✭✭CarlosK


    Might even be worth your while getting a complete spare rear wheel. That way you wont have to change tyres every time you want to swap from indoor training to outdoor spins.


  • #8
    CHIPPY1979
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26 ✭CHIPPY1979


    What would you recommend, magentic or gel trainers or what is the difference, I am also looking to purchase a turbo trainer


  • #9
    CarlosK
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 110 ✭✭CarlosK


    I went with the gel trainer myself. I cant really comment on the magnetic ones as I've never had one, but I can recommend the gel ones. The one I have has 2 settings (normal and more difficult setting) and the resistance you're working against depends on the gear you're in and how hard you're pedaling.


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