Fluid vs Mag Trainer?

Tom said:

Sarotherodon said:

Which type do most riders prefer. fluid or mag? I think mag would

have the

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advantage of never leaking, as well as being a bit cheaper. Do

fluid

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trainers more closely simulate actual riding? TIA for any

comments.

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I've used both a magtrainer and fluid by Cycleops. The fluid trainer
more closely resembles actual riding due to the progressive

resistance.

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It's also a little bit quieter. My fluid trainer has never had a
leaking problem. Overall, I think the fluid is a a better choice but
it's also more expensive. The difference may not justify the extra

$$

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though.

I agree. And a comment on cost. These things last a long time. My fluid
trainer is now 10 years old. So, the difference in initial cost should
really be amortized over a quite long period- a $100 difference in
initial cost is less than $10 a year so if you like it better... .

"gds" wrote: I agree. And a comment on cost. These things last a long
time. (clip) So, the difference in initial cost should really be amortized
over a quite long period- (clip)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
So few people recognize this fact. If you buy "smart" instead of "cheap,"
over a long period the cost per unit time approaches zero, while the
benefits keep adding up.