Turbo trainer - Triathlon - Runner's World

Hilly

17/09/2003 at 12:34

Can anyone recommend a turbo trainer for a beginner that isn't too expensive and not too noisy!

I don't particularly want anything fancy, just a basic one that will allow me to train indoors on horrid days.

Thanks

Daz

17/09/2003 at 12:59

hilly,
cant recommend anything specific, just stay away from the wind ones. opt for fluid or magneto.

Heres one on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3627363988&category=16143

Hilly

17/09/2003 at 13:37

Thanks for that Daz, I've put a bid on it, but with 5 days to go I'm sure more bids are going to come in.

Are turbo trainers easy to set up and use or do they require a little bit of technical know-how?

MMmmm Universal Twinkler

17/09/2003 at 14:08

pretty easy really...
put wheel in space provided, tighten (important that one)

and adjust tension of roller on wheel...

Pantman

17/09/2003 at 14:36

I have a magnetic I want to sell...

cougie

pirate

17/09/2003 at 14:43

Cateye cyclosimulator is the baby for me. V nice and quietish if you take the fan off.

LizzyB

17/09/2003 at 15:17

I want to get one as well ... it´s going to live in the basement and be shared by me and Mr B (not at the same time though!). Think that by putting on a Rolls saddle (which we both get on with) and adjusting the height of the seatpost, we´ll both be able to use it.

Any recommendations regarding brands/materials? MrB is a big lad and used to pull frames apart during his racing days - so we need a sturdy one!

Pantman

17/09/2003 at 15:19

Hilly - e-mail me if you want to buy (very cheaply) my hardly used one. Michelle Dillon borrowed it once...

Cool new pic, Lizzy...

Daz

17/09/2003 at 15:22

<double take>

michelle dillon borrowed it......?

Pantman

17/09/2003 at 15:26

Long story...

Pantman

17/09/2003 at 15:27

Do you want to buy it now, Daz..?

Hilly

17/09/2003 at 15:34

I've sent you an email pantman.

LizzyB

17/09/2003 at 15:58

Cheers Pantman - glad you like it!

It doesn't show tht I was very, very scared when the pic was taken (coming down a hill to a junction at 68 kph - and still pedalling hard!)

Daz

17/09/2003 at 16:15

yeh good pic lizzyb - wonder womaaaaaan!

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