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 2006-09-20 2:56 PM |
Regular  97  Bay Area, Cali |  Subject: can you recommend a good bike trainer??Sadly, the days are getting shorter and so are my weekday rides. I'm going to invest in a trainer for my bike. I want a good one that is as close to road resistance as possible and that i can grow into. (not interested in rollers at this time) Can anyone recommend one that is easy to get my bike in and out of? Thanks! |
| 2006-09-20 3:07 PM in reply to: #547108 |
Champion 6742    The Green Between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh | Subject: RE: can you recommend a good bike trainer?? I use a CycleOps Fluid Trainer I bought used for $100 and it is awesome. Easy to set up/tear down, and great feel. One caveat: Lay newspaper down under your chain or you'll get grease on the carpet. |
| 2006-09-20 3:21 PM in reply to: #547108 |
Not a Coach 11473 Media, PA | Subject: RE: can you recommend a good bike trainer?? CycleOps and Kurt Kinetic are the two most widely recommended fluid trainers. Relatively quiet and provide progressive resistance--gets harder as you go faster. Both are easy to get your bike in and out of, though you may have to swap your skewer to provide a better fit for the "cup" mechanism they use. |
| 2006-09-20 8:23 PM in reply to: #547108 |
Master 1848 Canandaigua | Subject: RE: can you recommend a good bike trainer?? Lance Armstrong HEHEHEHEH. Sorry had to do it. |
| 2006-09-20 8:39 PM in reply to: #547108 |
Veteran 225 Dothan, Alabama | Subject: RE: can you recommend a good bike trainer?? Kurt Kinetic. Does everything you're asking for and very quiet. |
| 2006-09-20 9:20 PM in reply to: #547108 |
Master 2447 White Oak, Texas | Subject: RE: can you recommend a good bike trainer?? I have the Minoura 850 with resistance control and i like it it is wasy to use and quiet enough for me to watch a movie while I ride. |
| 2006-09-20 10:17 PM in reply to: #547108 |
Pro 3870 Virginia Beach, VA | Subject: RE: can you recommend a good bike trainer?? I've got a CycleOps but regardless of the brand I'd suggest a fluid trainer over a mag/wind trainer. If you're REALLY looking for an investment then pick up a CompuTrainer |
| 2006-09-20 10:32 PM in reply to: #547108 |
Master 1201 Woodstock, GA | Subject: RE: can you recommend a good bike trainer?? CarenM, By the way that is a cool way to spell your name. Kudos to your parents. As for trainers, I would recommend CycleOps also. Here is an interesting review that you may find useful. http://www.epinions.com/content_120442228356 |
| 2006-09-21 1:44 AM in reply to: #547108 |
Expert 755 SF-Bay Area | Subject: RE: can you recommend a good bike trainer?? Thanks, Caren, for beating me to the punch with this question. And, thanks, everyone for the recommendations. One question, though. Is it true that carbon fiber frames should never be placed on a trainer? I think that's what I've read elsewhere. |
| 2006-09-21 6:40 AM in reply to: #547108 |
Regular 97 Bay Area, Cali | Subject: RE: can you recommend a good bike trainer?? Thanks all for the feedback. I've been looking into this cyclOps, but its not cheap! I'm also now concerned as I have a carbon fiber frame. Thanks for the compliment on the name...but I was actually born with a K (musta hurt), and changed it to a "C" in grade 9 typing....long story
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| 2006-09-21 10:12 AM in reply to: #547108 |
Master 1201 Woodstock, GA | Subject: RE: can you recommend a good bike trainer?? I had not heard that about carbon bikes. I would like any information on that because I recently bought a fully carbon bike and would not like to damage it. Caren, let us know what kind of trainer you get. I actually have a cheap one that works fine on my steel bike. I guess I need to do a little research before putting my carbon bike on it. BTW, your typing story makes the name even more interesting. Tell us sometime when you get the chance. Edited by nealphelps 2006-09-21 10:13 AM |
| 2006-09-21 10:16 AM in reply to: #547108 |
Not a Coach 11473 Media, PA | Subject: RE: can you recommend a good bike trainer?? I don't know where this info comes from on carbon frames. If it were unsafe using it on the trainer, I REALLY wouldn't want to ride it outside! Use it on the trainer. It will be fine. |
| 2006-09-21 10:29 AM in reply to: #547108 |
Master 1201 Woodstock, GA | Subject: RE: can you recommend a good bike trainer?? JohnnyK, that is my thought too. I am going to do a little research just the same. I am kind of anal like that and research anything that is not obvious. It drives my family and close friends nuts, but it makes them a little more cautious about telling me things that may be urban legends.  |
| 2006-09-21 10:44 AM in reply to: #547108 |
Pro 4100 Wherever the trail takes me, WA. | Subject: RE: can you recommend a good bike trainer?? CarenM - 2006-09-20 12:56 PM Sadly, the days are getting shorter and so are my weekday rides. I'm going to invest in a trainer for my bike. I want a good one that is as close to road resistance as possible and that i can grow into. (not interested in rollers at this time) Can anyone recommend one that is easy to get my bike in and out of? Thanks! COMPU TRAINER!!!! |
| 2006-09-21 10:54 AM in reply to: #547849 |
Veteran 159 Chicago, IL | Subject: RE: can you recommend a good bike trainer?? Check out this link for a thorough review of a high-end fluid trainer. I just called the shop, and they have them in stock for $329 (which is a little high I think). http://www.bikesportmichigan.com/reviews/kurt-kinetic.shtml |
| 2006-09-21 11:28 AM in reply to: #547885 |
Pro 6582 Melbourne FL Gold member | Subject: RE: can you recommend a good bike trainer?? Nice topic, a Friend says I should get a trainer too. Keep checking out the Internet sites like www.performancebike.com, www.nashbar.com, TriSports, etc as I'm always getting 10-20% off, closeouts and free shipping offers.
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| 2006-09-21 11:58 AM in reply to: #547108 |
Veteran 239 Grand Rapids MI | Subject: RE: can you recommend a good bike trainer?? I purchased a cycle ops trainer and I am very happy with it. Everyone said to get the fluid trainer and not the mag. At the time I really didin't have the extra $ to step up to the fluid trainer, and then I found the mag on sale for about $35 of the reg price. I am not dissapointed with the mag. I believe it's a very good value My 2cents Scott |
| 2006-09-21 12:39 PM in reply to: #547108 |
Master 1201 Woodstock, GA | Subject: RE: can you recommend a good bike trainer?? Here is a mag trainer that RocketMan just purchased for $189. He is a Tri coach and a pretty sharp guy. http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=21068&subcatego... |
| 2006-09-21 4:00 PM in reply to: #547108 |
Regular 97 Bay Area, Cali | Subject: RE: can you recommend a good bike trainer?? Thanks for all the feedback guys! I looked at that trainer in performance.... my hesitation was the in/out manouvering... I hear its a pain is the . Not that interesting a story... I just thought it looked better in type print, so kept using it, but the teacher wouldn't cut me some slack on the "error" factor even though I insisted it was intentional. Anyway, the name stuck...although I think Mrs. Ricci is in a mental institution now. She was not exactly stable.... BTW....I just reread my first line...that could be taken in a whole different context lol...
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| 2006-09-21 4:27 PM in reply to: #548420 |
Expert 1023 Malvern, England | Subject: RE: can you recommend a good bike trainer?? I have just bought a second hand trainer (Kinetic) and was told that it is best to buy a separate steel skewer to use in the back wheel for less stress. Other than that I was told it is no problem with a carbon bike. Jackie |
| 2006-09-21 4:40 PM in reply to: #547108 |
Expert 657 Portland | Subject: RE: can you recommend a good bike trainer?? Cmon......suck it up!! put lights on your bike and wear a reflective jacket and ride in the dark ;P |
| 2006-09-21 7:48 PM in reply to: #547108 |
Pro 3870 Virginia Beach, VA | Subject: RE: can you recommend a good bike trainer?? The CycleOps Fluid 2 isn't cheap but you kind of get what you pay for. I bought mine from eBay for $200 and it was well worth the investment. |
| 2006-09-21 8:46 PM in reply to: #547108 |
Member 53 | Subject: RE: can you recommend a good bike trainer?? I have the Nashbar adjustable fluid. It's been fine for the work I've done so far, (Though I've never really used the adjustable resistance feature, just switch gears and resist increases plenty for my). I got it on sale for ~$140 a while back. |
| 2006-09-22 9:00 AM in reply to: #547108 |
Expert 657 Portland | Subject: RE: can you recommend a good bike trainer?? this is actually a great question and it spurred me to do some research. The Kurt Kinetic appears to be significantly superior to all the trainers in the $200-$400 range. I found one on ebay if you're interested: |
| 2006-09-22 10:05 AM in reply to: #547108 |
Pro 3870 Virginia Beach, VA | Subject: RE: can you recommend a good bike trainer?? Can you explain what is superior about it? |
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