[Closed] Which turbo trainer?

Half ores have Elite trainer half price currently .... Good solid trainer

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Fluid are generally way quieter than others, if that is an issue.

Go mag if you want variable resistance, fluid otherwise. Variable resistance can be quite handy if you want to do high power low cadence work. Also what bike are you planning on putting on it? If it's not 700c with road gearing then it may also be better to go variable resistance as a most turbos are tuned to work best with a road bike. With a budget of 150 quid you'll probably get a better mag than a fluid one.

Will it be a permanent setup? If not then it's worth getting one that is easier to get the bike in and out of (i.e. has a cam to release the roller instead of an adjusting wheel.)

If you are serious about training and think you may be doing a lot of turbo work then it's worth having a look at TrainerRoad.com and making sure you get a turbo that it knows about (there's a bit at the bottom of [url= http://www.trainerroad.com/features/virtual-power ]this page[/url] to check if the trainer is supported.)

Also depending on what you are using the trainer for then it may be worth thinking about a set of rollers instead ([url= http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/TRPXSTR/planet-x-core-rollers ]these [/url]can be had for 150 quid.) Will help with balance and core work as well as the legs.

Lots to think about really. Though if you just want to do a bit of spinning over the winter then the Elite one mentioned above, or one of the cheaper ones on Planet X would do the job just fine. (I won't do the usual STW thing and recommend what I have as it's a bit out of budget!)

Also it's worth budgeting for a big fan (I got [url= http://www.screwfix.com/p/18-high-velocity-floor-fan-chrome/54056 ]this one[/url] from screwfix.) A turbo specific rear tyre is also worth having as it won't make a mess of the turbo in the same way that a road tyre will.

Halfords have one for £75, recommended by a friend to me.

That satori is excellent. Feels like a professional machine compared to cheaper ones I've used.

Got one of the £75 Halfords one's yesterday , more than enough for my needs.

Thanks all, esp mr blobby.

Ive got a Elite Crono Fluid Elastogel (or some thing like that) was £140 from Wiggle, think they are about £150/60 now.

Very impressed with it, very quiet, and all the reviews say it performs way better than its price bracket. No resistance settings, just use the gears on the bike like you would on the road. Very realistic resistance feeling. No problems with low cadence high resitance stuff, in fact I struggle to turn the gear on my biggest cog.

+1 for FunkyDunc
Had it for over a year. Its good value.
About to get into Trainer Road too from next week

got the same one as funkydunc, i was concerned about the noise and vibration but its better than i thought. The loudest part is the mechanicals of the chain and gears wizzing round on my clunky mtb.
i hook it up with cadence sensor HR and garmin and the occasional sufferfest vid on strava

If it's noisy then putting it on some rubber matting can help. TBH the turbo noise is insignificant compared to the noise of the fan I use to keep cool!

I have that Tacx, replaced a Cyclops which I used before. It's lighter, and far far quieter, but does feel a bit less solid- when cranking on it sways about a little, not in a way that feels fragile though, so not really troublesome. I like it. Didn't pay £150 for it mind...

If it's noisy then putting it on some rubber matting can help

Halfords are doing trainer mats for £20 atm 🙂

stabilizers -

About to get into Trainer Road too from next week

Just out of interest I am looking to get on trainer road too. I went on to Wiggle to find my turbo order details and couldnt find them, so not too sure what model to select on trainer road. On the turbo itself it only says Crono Fluid, which doesnt appear on the list on trainer road, or at least I didnt think it did..

You need the Elite Fluid Alu I think.

Mr Blobby is correct. Its further up the list from the rest of the Elites and has aka chrono fluid in the name. (I think)

I bought one for £60 off ebay, arrived next day and worked a treat. Variable resistance, quiet, sturdy.