Can someone suggest a turbo trainer please - Triathlon

pirate

14/12/2007 at 13:34

I'm not after a fancy gadget one that gets hooked up to pc's, but one that's quiet and doesn't wake up the house?

Any makes/brands I should look at?

Thanks

D74

14/12/2007 at 13:45

Same advice as always, one of the Kurt Kinetics from Planet-x or a Taxc Flow. Others will be along in a minute to suggest the Taxc swing and some Minura ones. Really, most of them will be OK, but in all cases it will be improved by the use of a special tyre, the conti training tyre for example.

Holly_Golightly pirate

pirate

14/12/2007 at 13:49

I've got this one and it works for me.

Tacx £80

mudman

pirate

14/12/2007 at 13:59

I bought my Tac x i Magic from http://www.bike24.net/ which was not only a good price, but free delivery from Germany. Great service too.

(They sell cheaper, non singing/dancing turbos too)

pirate

14/12/2007 at 14:17

Thanks for the suggestions. Just looking at those now!

M.ister W

14/12/2007 at 14:34

If you want something quiet then go for a magnetic trainer, rather than fan or fluid. I have the Tacx Sirius which is very quite. It's definately worth getting a turbo trainer tyre though.

kittenkat

pirate

14/12/2007 at 15:00

This is mine

Garr

pirate

14/12/2007 at 15:06

Mine's the Mag500, very similar to that of KKs. Actually, I can't remember how much I paid IMp for mine. It was about half RRP. If you read this mate, it's set up in my lounge behind me so it's put to good use! thanks again!

14/12/2007 at 15:13

Do you need a specific turbo for an MTB ?

M.ister W

14/12/2007 at 15:23

Most turbo trainers can be adjusted for 26" wheels. You need to make sure your back wheel has a quick release and you'll need a slick road tyre.

pirate

14/12/2007 at 16:36

Mister W does the Tacx Sirius need putting together?

KK, it says yours comes ready done, is that right? Plus how do you find the noise level?

I'm concerned about the noise as I'll most likely be doing this when the kids are fast alseep!

kittenkat

pirate

14/12/2007 at 17:06

al,

It comes all ready as far as I can remember. I use mine in the living room on an old rubber mat, it's not too noisy at all and doesn't disturb the kids. I have to set up and put away the turbo for every session and it's easy really, takes me 5 mins now. I also bought a riser block (is that the right term?) for the front wheel. Perfect!

kittenkat

pirate

14/12/2007 at 17:09

This is the block I've got

I bought both from Wiggle and they came the next day!

Garr

pirate

14/12/2007 at 17:17

I just use Yellow Pages to raise the front wheel.

kittenkat

pirate

14/12/2007 at 17:18

Doesn't the bike slip Garr?

pirate

14/12/2007 at 17:25

thanks KK. Think I may go for that one. Can't be doing with trying to put something together and getting it wrong!

pirate

14/12/2007 at 17:28

TR no, it's not for a MTB.

I like your improvisation there Garr. Had to laugh as my yellow pages has been seriously thumbed through and notes written all over the solicitors pages. BTW the one today is definitely the right one, he won't be intimidated and gave straight advice.

Garr

pirate

14/12/2007 at 18:56

Simulates steering KK! ;o)

My Yellow Pages gets used for nothing, so at least this way it's not wasted!

Glad to hear that AFL. Remember, no holds barred. If you want the best for your boys, take everything you can.

jaggy...

pirate

14/12/2007 at 19:49

I have the noisiest turbo on the globe - when I used it in my old flat I used to put a note on the door to tell people that I would be stopping at a certain time! It was proper noise polution. Now I live in the country I can do what I want!!

Thanks to ever put up the German website - I'm going to get the lights that they are advertising for Christmas from my folks. Last year they thought they bought me a very expensive shirt - re-cycled into bike kit. Mum still asks why I never wear it! Although I think she has her suspicions....

pirate

15/12/2007 at 08:23

Ordered the same one as you KK. I didn't get a rubber mat at £34.99, thought that was a bit pricey, so will use an old yoga mat instead underneath. Hope it arrives soon, I really need to start getting fit again.