My first turbo...

[johnny]

Any suggestions or recommendations?

Oh and is it a really bad idea to set it up in my garage given that the garage has an asbestos roof?

 

[jasper]

What do you want to achieve? Best to do interval training than just merrily spinning away.

No danger from your asbestos roof, unless it's broken (and then probably not).

 

[johnny]

Sorry should have been a bit more specific, any recommendations on which turbo to buy!

 

[jasper]

I always go with the Tacx range, good turbos and value for money.

Depends what your budget is though as turbos can be bought from around £70 - £1k.

I've got an old fan assissted one (no longer made by Tacx)...the faster you pedal, the more resistance. Therefore, you've got to use your gears to get a decent workout. I've also bought the Tacx Satori although not used in anger yet. Beauty of this is it folds up so I can take it to events for warming up, etc.

I'm thinking of getting the Forteus Multiplayer but still undecided on that yet.

Have a look at the Tacx range:

http://www.tacx.com/producten.php?language=EN&fl=true&lvlMain=16

 

[Yanto]

Bought a Cycleops MagPlus a couple of weeks ago. Easy to set up. No problems as yet. I use it in conjunction with a hrm

 

[RedBike]

It all depends on your budget / how much you plan to use it.

The kurt kinetic is a good one.
http://www.planet-x-warehouse.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Kurt_Kinetic_102.html#aTCKURT

Make sure you spend some of your budget on a good fan and something to watch / read. I end up opening the garage door after 20/30mins.

 

[johnny]

Cheers for the suggestions, off to check ebay.

 

[caz]

I have just bought a Minoura Mag 500 http://www.minoura.jp/mag500l-e.htm that comes with a remote shifter device which "is installed on your handlebar and it allows you to select the resistance level from 7 different ranges." as well as using your own gears. It is very easy to set up, folds neatly for storing and so far I'm very pleased with it.