Hi everyone, I am interested in a trainer for rainy days. I'm a recreational cyclist...do it for cardio more than anything, however I am enjoying it very much and looking forward to getting better.
Anyway, I was wondering if you could recommend actual models, I've many threads about trainers, but they usually just talk about Fluid vs Mag vs wind.
This is what I've gathered so far: I know to stay away from wind, and fluid is great except the cheap ones leak. Kurt Kinetics makes the best fluid trainer, and mag...well, I've read good and bad stuff about them. The Kurt is great, but it is rather pricey. Are the mags that bad? What brand/models would you recommend?
Hi everyone, I am interested in a trainer for rainy days. I'm a recreational cyclist...do it for cardio more than anything, however I am enjoying it very much and looking forward to getting better.
Anyway, I was wondering if you could recommend actual models, I've many threads about trainers, but they usually just talk about Fluid vs Mag vs wind.
This is what I've gathered so far: I know to stay away from wind, and fluid is great except the cheap ones leak. Kurt Kinetics makes the best fluid trainer, and mag...well, I've read good and bad stuff about them. The Kurt is great, but it is rather pricey. Are the mags that bad? What brand/models would you recommend?
I would only bother with a CycleOps2. Worth the small bit of extra dosh, and a good piece of equipment. Either that, or dish a lot more out for a good quality spin bike.
kurt kinetic is the bomb. don't settle for less. and spring for the extra heavy flywheel so it will give good road feel; it'll coast when you stop pedaling.
kurt kinetic is the bomb. don't settle for less. and spring for the extra heavy flywheel so it will give good road feel; it'll coast when you stop pedaling.
I have a cheaper $150 fluid trainer from Nashbar which I am quite pleased with, but I like what I am reading in the reviews of the Kurt Kinetic - a more realistic road feel would be a big plus. If I was buying again, I think I would pay the $340 for the KK.
I have a Blackburn fliud which I found cheap ($150). This trainer works fine so far (perhaps 30 hours of use), but if I knew better, I would have chosen the Kurt Kinetic.
The reason the Kinetic is head and shoulders above the rest is because of the magnetic coupling between the drive shaft and the resistance unit. This means that there are no seals (which always limit the lifetime of fluid trainers). It is a truly innovative system, and will last forever (I have a friend who has had a trainer with the construction for over 10 years)
I have a Blackburn fliud which I found cheap ($150). This trainer works fine so far (perhaps 30 hours of use), but if I knew better, I would have chosen the Kurt Kinetic.
The reason the Kinetic is head and shoulders above the rest is because of the magnetic coupling between the drive shaft and the resistance unit. This means that there are no seals (which always limit the lifetime of fluid trainers). It is a truly innovative system, and will last forever (I have a friend who has had a trainer with the construction for over 10 years)
Go with rollers. They can give you any level of workout you desire along with maintaining riding balance. I had multiple spinal fusion surgery this week and have decided to sell my beautiful set of Kreitler rollers(and its Killer wind attachment). They are the pinnicle of rollers in the opinion of most cyclists.Once you ride rollers, you won't go elsewhere! Contact me if you're interested. Pete@630-830-2391.
Go with rollers. They can give you any level of workout you desire along with maintaining riding balance. I had multiple spinal fusion surgery this week and have decided to sell my beautiful set of Kreitler rollers(and its Killer wind attachment). They are the pinnicle of rollers in the opinion of most cyclists.Once you ride rollers, you won't go elsewhere! Contact me if you're interested. Pete@630-830-2391.
I disagree - buy a trainer first, then rollers if you so choose. Rollers require constant concentration to stay upright (at first, it gets a little easier after a while, but will always be a mental workout). I find it a lot nicer to tune everything out, maybe watch a movie, not worry constantly about sustaining off-season injuries.
While I agree Kreitler rollers are at pinnacle of quality for rollers, they are definitely overkill. What's the point of buying super-precise and smooth bearings if you're just going to destroy all that by using a wind-resistance unit (which you can't do without). Just buy the cheaper rollers which will not require a fan, and save $300.
I disagree - buy a trainer first, then rollers if you so choose. Rollers require constant concentration to stay upright (at first, it gets a little easier after a while, but will always be a mental workout). I find it a lot nicer to tune everything out, maybe watch a movie, not worry constantly about sustaining off-season injuries.
While I agree Kreitler rollers are at pinnacle of quality for rollers, they are definitely overkill. What's the point of buying super-precise and smooth bearings if you're just going to destroy all that by using a wind-resistance unit (which you can't do without). Just buy the cheaper rollers which will not require a fan, and save $300.
I concur. You pass the time reading on a trainer. Plus, the last thing you need is to fall and injure yourself while INDOORS. Rollers have their use, but aren't nearly as useful overall.
