Subject: RE: Two different people one trainer If you're on a limited budget, then I'd definitely recommend this Ascent trainer. It's just a basic fluid trainer without the bells and whistles, but great and I've been really happy with it. I am more than pleased with the purchase and feel like I got a really good deal for the price and performance. I can't say enough good things about this fluid trainer! http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_120106_-1___ My bike has 650's and my husband's bike has 700's and this fluid trainer works for both of us- no issues there. We actually have 2 of these trainers- one magnetic and one fluid. Personally, I prefer the fluid trainer since the magnetic trainer is about 50x noiser. It works fine but it's REALLY LOUD- probably more loud than my old CycleOps magnetic trainer that I used to have. Also, it's easier to get my 650's onto the fluid trainer than it is with the magnetic trainer. For some reason when I plop my bike on the magnetic trainer I have to crank the adjustment knob very, very, very tight so that the resistance presses up against my back wheel enough. Sometimes I can't crank it tight enough and my husband has to do it. With the fluid trainer I don't have those issues. Also, I think it's easier putting my bike on this trainer than it was with my CycleOps. It's less adjusting and knob turning to get it just right. It's now a very simple process. If I have mentioned it earlier, I highly recommend this trainer if you want something basic that will do the job |