Trainer Help

A_Sober_Paddy

Hey all,

I'm just looking to buy a trainer for my bike so I can get the miles in. I've started a new job which means I can only get out for cycles in the evening and with the evenings soon to shorten I'd prefer to do the cycling indoor(safer) and get out on the road on my days off. I'd love to get out before work, but I fear breaking down and being late for work:o

So at the moment I do circa 150km a week at over 30km/hr average speed, I'd like to up that to 300km a week at that speed so would love advice on a trainer. I budget is quiet low at the moment but here are a few i've seen and would love feedback on them if possible

Trainer 1
http://www.bike24.com/1.php?content=8;navigation=1;product=3470;page=1;menu=1000,5,69;mid=0;pgc=116:415;orderby=2

Trainer 2
http://www.bike24.com/1.php?content=8;navigation=1;product=1791;page=1;menu=1000,5,69;mid=0;pgc=116:415;orderby=2

Cheers in advance for your help

A_Sober_Paddy

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Icyseanfitz

cant go wrong with either tbh, although if i where to buy a trainer it would be one of these, pretty pricey but at least you wouldnt be bored out of your mind on it

A_Sober_Paddy

Icyseanfitz wrote: »

cant go wrong with either tbh, although if i where to buy a trainer it would be one of these, pretty pricey but at least you wouldnt be bored out of your mind on it

I taught ones like that cost into the 1,000 range...oh you have just given me a horrible horrible idea






*800th post*

Icyseanfitz

im only after getting a elite trainer 100 euro job and after 2 or 3 "sessions" on it i think im going to pony up for one of those vr ones, its just too boring otherwise

Bechermann

I got the Tacx Speedmatic from Bike24 last week. Used it once so far for about an hour, grand machine and great value! As for avoiding boredom, I had plenty of loud and fast music playing!! Cheaper than those fancy trainers and surprisingly good motivation :P

RossieMan

Icyseanfitz wrote: »

cant go wrong with either tbh, although if i where to buy a trainer it would be one of these, pretty pricey but at least you wouldnt be bored out of your mind on it

you bastard!

Edit:

system requirements, Single core 3.0 Ghz :O

mine is a realtively good computer and only has 2.1Ghz, all be it a few years old.

smacl

RossieMan wrote: »

you bastard!

Edit:

system requirements, Single core 3.0 Ghz :O

mine is a realtively good computer and only has 2.1Ghz, all be it a few years old.

Got one last year from bike24, and love it. It's hooked up to an old XP box with a 2ghz AMD Athlon and 2gb of memory. You need at least 256mb of a graphics card, which is a very cheap upgrade (~e.g. €20) to most PCs but could be an issue with an older laptop. FWIW, the tacx flow is cheaper on bike-discount.de, particularly once you take shipping into account.

A_Sober_Paddy

RossieMan wrote: »

you bastard!

Edit:

system requirements, Single core 3.0 Ghz :O

mine is a realtively good computer and only has 2.1Ghz, all be it a few years old.

My laptop will be 2 years old this Xmas, and has a 4 cores

After sleeping on the idea of buying that Tracx trainer...I really want one now...Dam you Icyseanfitz

Just check, if i ordered it the total cost would be €385.85

8kvscdpglqnyr4

I seem to mention this everytime there's a turbo trainer discussion:
http://www.trainerroad.com/
If you own an ANT+ speed/cadence and HR sensors (e.g. with a Garmin), then this software will convert your "boring" turbo trainer on it's head!

I use trainerroad.com and I think it's fantastic - it's such a cheap way to train with power and gives you access to >100 different workouts. Buy a trainer for €100 and then this software gives you the rest.

StaggerLee

How do these hook up to your bike, do you need to remove the back wheel at all?

Also, in the first one suggested by the OP, there is an option for a "Front Wheel fixer" Is that required??

A_Sober_Paddy

futurumshop.de

Is that site safe?

Icyseanfitz

A_Sober_Paddy wrote: »

My laptop will be 2 years old this Xmas, and has a 4 cores

After sleeping on the idea of buying that Tracx trainer...I really want one now...Dam you Icyseanfitz

Just check, if i ordered it the total cost would be €385.85

glad to be of service :pac: