Thinking about getting a turbo trainer (well the SO is) but haven't a clue. I will want to use it with an MTB rather than a road bike if that makes any difference.

Recommendations please or advice on what I should look out for.

Ta

just bought one. a jet black mag2 cost £100 cant use mtb on it though as it makes too much noise on the nobblys and i dont think it will do the tyre any good. i got a second hand cannondale and put road tyres on it. i find its pretty good for cardio and does work your thighs if you put in the effort. choc your front wheel on a log or something the same height as the rear. dont spend another £12 plus on a front wheel lift.

I use a yellow pages to lift the front wheel up.

I wouldn't buy a new turbo to be honest – stick a wanted ad on here and see what turns up. A lot of people buy them use em once an never use em again. There is a reason for this.

Get a spare rear wheel and stick a slick on it.

Otherwise, it is rim drive and I reckon they would wear down your rims.

Budget would be handy?

Narrows models down.

What kind of use? odd rainy day ride or serious training?

C'mon,H,forget the turbo trainer idea.

Tell Linz just to get out on the bike.

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LOL at Gary 😆

You going to Morzine now the weeks moved?

Certainly am,mate.

You & Linz too?

Yup. Now just got to figure out what bike/tyres/helmet/pack lunch box to use.

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