[Mostyn]

Hi All,

I’m thinking of getting myself a modern FOLD AWAY – TURBO-TRAINER. Can or could you (Anyone) recommend a good quality – but, inexpensive Turbo Trainer? Links to your recommendations would be helpful; and very much appreciated.

Thanks

M

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[balmybaldwin]

I’ve Got a Tacx Satori which
I’ve Got a Tacx Satori which is pretty good, and quite quiet, nice and solid with a good level of resistance available

[joemmo]

I’ve got a cyclops turbo
I’ve got a cyclops turbo something, cant remember the model but its the cheapest one with a basic resistance adjustment but it’s absolutely rock solid build.

[russyparkin]

it sort of is easier to set
it sort of is easier to set up but worth considering the friction caused can kill a tyre very easily on a turbo, so to use one for any length of time you really need a spare wheel with a dedicated tyre or have a tyre and do a swap. with the rollers i just put the bike on and ride.

obviously not trying to put you off but something to consider, 🙂

a friend had a lovely set of pro race 3, and stupidly got through to carcus in 40 minutes, how he didnt notice i dont know!

[Mostyn]

Thanks Russ,
I’d thought
Thanks Russ,

I’d thought about Rollers, but haven’t ridden on rollers for over 30, years. Thought the turbo would be easy to set up and manage.

[russyparkin]

tacx antares rollers, i know
tacx antares rollers, i know its not a turbo but it folds very small and is far more fun than a turbo. takes 30 or so mins to get used to it but i sharpens your awareness and keeps you motivated.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/tacx-antares-rollers-/190696009240?pt=UK_SportGoods_CyclAcces_RL&hash=item2c665e2e18

[Mostyn]

What about a Minoura V150
What about a Minoura V150 turbo trainer ??? Any thoughts?

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