Sue, I got back into using a TT just before Xmas. Did a load of research (you can see some of my posts via profile) and decided on a Tacx T2200 + Flow PC upgrade (plus TT tyre and HRM strap). Probably spent around £475 even though I set my budget at nearer £150. But after looking around, i figured the 'extra capabilities' of the aforementioned setup would mean I make far more use of it. The long and short of it is:
- 2200 can be used anywhere (although I'm pretty sure it needs mains power to run the flywheel/motor).
- Flow PC upgrade is where's its at though: TTS software allows you to;
-- run Real Life Videos (proper race stages that control the resistance on your TT so as to mimic the terrain as much as possible)
-- follow training sessions with the Pro's (similar to above)
-- create your own training session, e.g. build it around intervals, watts, HR, cadence, slope etc
-- create a freestyle session and change settings as you go
Loads of potential, but like most things, you need to do some research and then experiment to get the most out of it.
Cracking piece of kit though. Plenty of T1680s (predecessor to 2200) on Ebay. Plus there's the 2220 combo but that needs the standalone head unit (£130?) to allow the TT to run when not attached to a PC.
