Good indoor trainer?

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2005-07-25 9:53 AM

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Subject: Good indoor trainer?
Unfortunately there aren't enough daylight hours to get in as much training as I'd like. That said, does anyone have this indoor trainer, and what do you think of it?

http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=123&subcategory=1087&br...

It's the most I can afford, and I really do need a trainer. Just wondering if this would be good enough, and would last for two or three years until I can afford an upgrade. Thanks!

2005-07-25 9:58 AM
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Subject: RE: Good indoor trainer?
It'll do the job - I have the Performance Bike copy and it works well.  It won't be long before the snow, and sand, is flying around and cutting down on our time on the roads...
2005-07-25 10:22 AM
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It would do the job but I'd suggest looking for a lightly used fluid trainer...(CycleOps Fluid 2 is good).  You can pick up a new one on eBay for $200.  You'll be happier in the long run.
2005-07-25 11:40 AM
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Subject: RE: Good indoor trainer?

I have this one (or the Performance version) as well as the Cyclops Fluid2.  Both work just fine.  In fact, in some ways the mag trainer is a bit more flexible.  The variable resistance allows you to work on high speed cadence drills, etc.  The resistance on the fluid trainer ramps up much more steeply than the mag trainer.  That's good for just sitting a pedaling because it's similar to what you'd experience in a real ride.  It's tough to find a gear light enough to spin up to 150 rpms, though.

The only problem with the Nashbar trainer is that it's not the most stable thing in the world.  Be careful if you try to 'sprint' on it.  You wouldn't want to crash on a stationary bike!

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