opinions on mag trainer

[RhythMick]

anyone used one of these or have a review of it? price seems good.

http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/TRELISCPM/elite_supercrono_power_mag_turbo_trainer_2012

 

[smokeysmoo]

I think turbo's should come with a free length of rope so after the first 5 minutes you can end the sheer tedium they create.



I'm a happy soul tonight aren't I?

 

[rollinstok]

I have owned a couple of Turbo's in the past but since being semi-serious about cycling again I have purchased a set of Elite Ghibli rollers from Amazon for £116
They take a little while to get used to but have several advantages over Turbos...
far less noise, much kinder to rear tyre and far less stress on the bike frame
they also help a lot with your riding style and make you more efficient
the rollers are a lot handier to use.. I leave mine leant against the wall, just lie them down and put your bike on.. no faffing about with fastening bike on, makes the rollers much more of a go to item than the Turbo
Once you have mastered the rollers it becomes a very enjoyable way to train