Just thinking I need more bike fitness and maybe a turbo might be the answer?
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Tell me about Turbo trainers please...
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Posted 4 months ago #
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Depends; it can certainly improve cardiovascular fitness - but boredom is a real issue.
One good use I've found for them is getting the motivation to go out and ride in crap cold weather; 5 minutes on the turbo as a warm up, pretty soon the boredom and the overdoor inheating makes the pissing rain a really nice change.
Posted 4 months ago # -
Agree with Hazeii, boredom was the real off putting factor for me.
I've bought and then got rid of two in the last ten years. I tried watching films; listening to music; Manning TFU and just getting on with it but just found it depressing. Maybe because mine was in the garage and the "scenery" was pretty uninspiring.
I am sure they can be of some use, obviously better than doing nothing, but I much prefer getting out on the road bike even if it is dark, cold and wet.
Posted 4 months ago # -
Other than my actual bikes, my turbo is one of the best bits of cycling kit I've bought, I recommend the Sufferfest training videos, they are brilliant.
Posted 4 months ago # -
I think I'll just pretend I have one, it bores me rigid and so making dark wet nights on the bike even more appealing.
Cheers all, you echo my fears I had of a turbo.
Posted 4 months ago # -
Spend the money on some weights instead. Work on your leg/core/back strength
Posted 4 months ago # -
Boredom? Try Sufferfest...;-)
Posted 4 months ago #
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