Best turbo for intervals?

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2009-09-28 11:08 AM


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Subject: Best turbo for intervals?
Hi,

I want to get a turbo primarily for interval training, but I'm not sure which sort would be best. Would a turbo with adjustable resistance (like a Tacx Satori) be better than one where you change the difficulty by changing gear (like the Cycleops Fluid 2 or Elite Crono Fluid)?

I think I'd prefer one without the adjustable resistance as they seem easier to use and less fiddly, but I want to be able to do a decent interval session. Would the latter two trainers let me do this?

Thanks for your help!

2009-09-28 11:11 AM
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Subject: RE: Best turbo for intervals?
Any trainer will be effective to use for an interval type session.  That is what your gearing is for, just like on the road.

With that said, only a progresive resistance system like a fluid trainer (or if you have the money a generator based one like the Computrainer) is going to "get harder" as you work harder.

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