Which Smart Trainer

[novemberdelta]

Hi,

I just returned a Tacx Vortex which was faulty. I need a new TT for using with Trainerroad. I like fully smart and FEC control. Don't want another Tacx as it was great when working but unreliable software wise, and hardware wise in the end!

I want to spend the least possible, but also get a good machine. Not sure quite how important max resistance/grade is, for example the cheapest offers 800 watts and 6%. Wondering how much better/future proof a bigger wattage capability would be.

I am considering:

Elite Qubo digital (£280)
Kinetic Road Machine Smart control (no ANT is putting me off) (£440)
Cycleops magnus (£440)
Bkool Go and Pro (350/450)
Wahoo Kickr Snap (500)

Let me know what you think. Cheers.

 

[Jason]

honestly - cheap mountain bike and just ride or do 5k runs in the winter. I have tried turbo's and rollers in the past, and the boredom kills me.

 

[CXRAndy]

A decent smart trainer like my Wahoo Kickr connected to a PC or large screen TV are very involving. Try Zwift, trainer road, Road Grand Tours etc for decent winter or all year round training.