Turbo Trainer related Qs

khaldrogo · 08-10-2018 01:13PM #1

Hi,

Relative noob with all things turbo trainer related.

I picked up the Aldi/Lidl trainer a couple of years ago and it sat in my shed since then only used a few times! I've started to use it again and plan to use it a fair bit over the winter.

Qs 1 - Is it a good trainer? What would I pay for a better one on a budget?

Qs 2 - How can I measure my speed and distance when my speedo is on my front wheel?

Thanks.

maldondo · 08-10-2018 02:00PM

It depends what you need in a trainer, ie.. how much your going to use it.

I started off with an entry level one probably similar to yours. I got a bluetooth speed and cadence sensor for the rear wheel and was able to use Zwift straight away.

See if you like it before thinking of upgrading the trainer I put up a fair bit of mileage on mine and eventually graduated to an Elite Direto which I love.

Set up a fan and a Laptop/TV and your sorted!

khaldrogo · 08-10-2018 02:12PM

Is Zwift an app?

maldondo · 08-10-2018 02:16PM

Yep, there's a fair few to choose from. It's a good way to keep track of what your doing.

https://zwift.com/

CramCycle · 09-10-2018 02:28PM

khaldrogo wrote: »

Qs 1 - Is it a good trainer? What would I pay for a better one on a budget?

Its not, loud and burns through tyres if it is similar to other ones from Aldi.

Qs 2 - How can I measure my speed and distance when my speedo is on my front wheel?

Moving it to your own backwheel will be the only option.

Muahahaha · 09-10-2018 11:33PM

What would be considered the more quieter turbos?(looking to spend around 200). Which is considered better- magnetic versions or the ones based on fluid?

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