Turbo trainer help please guys and gals

[Sniffer77]

Hi all
I'm looking at getting a turbo for some winter training.
What's your opinion on this from halfords ?
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/accessories/turbo-trainers/elite-magnetic-force-trainer-pack

Currently extra 20% off so brings it under £100

I've no idea as I'm a newbie to road cycling.

Thanks

 

[Spoked Wheels]

I think it's the same one I have. It's pretty simple but does the job well.

 

[TissoT]

Elite have been making turbo trainers for years ... don t think you can go wrong there..
it has resistance which is good ... not sure on the Price bit it seems reasonable.

 

[Pauluk]

I have the same one. I put a slick tyre on our bike we use for training to keep the noise down. I think its a very good piece of kit for the price, although I did get mine for £99.

 

[Smokin Joe]

Elite have been making turbo trainers for years ... don t think you can go wrong there..
it has resistance which is good ... not sure on the Price bit it seems reasonable.

Wot he said.

 

[welsh dragon]

Its very similar to mine. Mine has 7 settings. I got it from ebay. They work pretty well considering the price. You can't go wrong.

 

[smokeysmoo]

Same one on EBAY ending tomorrow, you might save a few quid

 

[Sniffer77]

Thanks all, seems it may do the job then . Will keep my eye on the eBay one but if it's only a few quid more for new I may go that route.
I have a old cheap excercise bike but I'm presuming the turbo will be a much better workout for dark winter nights
Cheers

 

[smokeysmoo]

Will keep my eye on the eBay one but if it's only a few quid more for new I may go that route.

I'd hold out for a used one anyway, TBH there's always a strong supply of hardly used and basically new turbo's available.

Reason being is that loads of people buy them, (with every good intention), but in reality turbo training is an acquired taste, and subsequently they get sold on pretty quickly.

DAHIKT

 

[GmanUK65]

I'd hold out for a used one anyway, TBH there's always a strong supply of hardly used and basically new turbo's available.

Reason being is that loads of people buy them, (with every good intention), but in reality turbo training is an acquired taste, and subsequently they get sold on pretty quickly.

DAHIKT

You're right there. I bought a Tacx turbo trainer last year, cost me £200 and I only used it for a month. I even bought some Tacx training DVDs which I thought would maybe help me look at something instead of the walls of my bedroom. I am thinking of using it in my living room and watch a film while training

 

[GmanUK65]

I would seriously think about buying a air cooling fan if I were you. Without one, I can guarantee that you will sweat buckets (buckets is not an exaggeration lol) even in Winter unless you are using it outside in your backyard/garden.

 

[gbb]

You're right there. I bought a Tacx turbo trainer last year, cost me £200 and I only used it for a month. I even bought some Tacx training DVDs which I thought would maybe help me look at something instead of the walls of my bedroom. I am thinking of using it in my living room and watch a film while training

TBF I dont use mine that much but when I do, I watch TV in my living room..(laminate flooring)
The wifes understanding, just make sure your chain isnt freshly oiled, it could cause a right old row I suspect...and keep the dog away.
I dont push hard, just use mine to get an hours light excercise in, keep muscles loose etc. You dont HAVE to go balls out on them to benefit.

 

[Sniffer77]

TBF I dont use mine that much but when I do, I watch TV in my living room..(laminate flooring)
The wifes understanding, just make sure your chain isnt freshly oiled, it could cause a right old row I suspect...and keep the dog away.
I dont push hard, just use mine to get an hours light excercise in, keep muscles loose etc. You dont HAVE to go balls out on them to benefit.

I think balls out is gonna hurt with the seat I've got :-)

 

[Bryony]

I have that one, its been great for me so far!

 

[Accy cyclist]

I thought about buying a trainer machine for ages then i borrowed a mate's trainer for a month to see if it was worth it. 2 hours on one is like torture compared to being outside and having to use your brain to judge and adapt to the traffic,road conditions,the weather etc. I'd rather spend money on good winter clothing and brave the elements rather than being warm and safe but very bored!