Advice on indoor cycle trainers

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jaz050465
jaz050465 Posts: 3,508 Member
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I'm looking to buy one for my boyfriend as a surprise. Does this look a good one. There is a huge range and I don't know what I'm looking for.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/CycleOps-Classic-Magneto-Trainer-Incl/dp/B000BT8VOW/ref=lp_2372617031_1_21?ie=UTF8&qid=1352481272&sr=1-21

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  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
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    Indoor trainers were one of the topics of conversation at my tri club session this week.

    The group seemed pretty even split between magnetic and fluid (I use a Kurt Kinetic Road Machine - it's one of the fluid ones). There were a number using CycleOps magnetic trainers and they all seemed happy with them (it's a reputable brand)

    If you do get him a trainer (great present BTW) make sure you get a trainer tire too (different rubber compound, trainers are really hard on regular tires)
  • btwalsh132
    btwalsh132 Posts: 289 Member
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    I'm in the market as well. Done some reserach and if I pull the trigger I will buy same as BrianSharpe (above)....Kurt Kinetics Fluid trainer.
  • Emyback1968
    Emyback1968 Posts: 5
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    We also have a Kurt Kinectic Road Machine and love it. My husband got it last year after much research.
  • FrenchMob
    FrenchMob Posts: 1,167 Member
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    The Kurt Kinetic Road is one of the better ones. When you do give him the trainer, make sure you point him to TrainerRoad.com also. Great workouts/plans with virtual power.

    Another good alternative is turbocrank.com.
  • scorpio516
    scorpio516 Posts: 955 Member
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    And while your at TrainerRoad, look at the list of trainers they can pull virtual power from. If he doesn't have a power meter, it's a pretty good choice.

    (KK Road Machines are sweet though. I've got a Performance house brand Mag that I like. It was also $300 cheaper than a KK)
  • jaz050465
    jaz050465 Posts: 3,508 Member
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    This is fantastic!!! I got the idea from another post I put up. MFP is GREAT!!
  • jaz050465
    jaz050465 Posts: 3,508 Member
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    The kurt kinetic road is probably more than I was planning to spend. In what way is it better than the one I originally posted.
  • jaz050465
    jaz050465 Posts: 3,508 Member
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    I've been doing research and reviews seem to say fluid is smoother and quieter. He will use it in the garage and rides for fitness and enjoyment, not for racing. Is a magnetic one ok as they are cheaper or shoukd I spend the extra.
  • Cyclink
    Cyclink Posts: 517 Member
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    CycleOps makes an awesome trainer. Kurt Kinetic is really nice too.

    You won't go wrong with either one.
  • jaz050465
    jaz050465 Posts: 3,508 Member
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    Thanks. I think I'm going to get the cycle ops Fluid2. Good choice?
  • Cyclink
    Cyclink Posts: 517 Member
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    That is a really awesome present!
  • jaz050465
    jaz050465 Posts: 3,508 Member
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    Thanks. Amazon will let you return anything bought from 1 November, up until end of Jan so if he doesntmlike it, I can send it back m

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