Indoor trainer- need to buy one and need advice

[grubbie]

I have an event in September and need to train through winter...so need to invest in an indoor trainer.

 

Any suggestions as to which one I should be looking at?

 

Budget is around R1 000

[Sawdust]

Best is to try and borrow one before wasting your money on something you might not use. Many of us have one lying around full of dust.

[camerons]

My only recommendation would be to get one with a power meter. Very very useful for training indoors.

[Flippa]

I have an event in September and need to train through winter...so need to invest in an indoor trainer.

 

Any suggestions as to which one I should be looking at?

 

Budget is around R1 000

 

PM me. I'll let you have mine for R1000 including a spare rear wheel and a trainer specific tyre.

[Minion]

My only recommendation would be to get one with a power meter. Very very useful for training indoors.

Power readings are a nice to have, but you can get a very good estimate of power just using speed and a speed-power curve for the trainer.

 

Check out Trainerroad.com and the SportTracks trainer plug-in.

[LOOK695]

Best is to try and borrow one before wasting your money on something you might not use. Many of us have one lying around full of dust.

Agree. I have a Tacx trainer with power readings that is seriously collecting dust

[Thomo]

R1000 is probably only going to get you a fairly basic type trainer.

Those are more prone to becoming dust collectors/door stops.

Make sure you have a good training program to follow, some good music to listen too, or some good training videos/cycling coverage to watch.

A virtual trainer removes a lot of the boredom, but will cost you ± R5k.

[Cav']

Do what I did and get rollers , beats the boring indoor trainer

[SwissVan]

Do what I did and get rollers , beats the boring indoor trainer

 

Rollers, your rollers got adjustable resistance?

How do you simulate hills or high resistance efforts on normal rollers

[Slowbee]

Agree. I have a Tacx trainer with power readings that is seriously collecting dust

 

how much you want for it ?

[Mikesa9]

Power readings are a nice to have, but you can get a very good estimate of power just using speed and a speed-power curve for the trainer.

 

Check out Trainerroad.com and the SportTracks trainer plug-in.

This looks interesting. Have you had any experience with them? Edited March 6, 2012 by Mikesa9

[gadget]

I'm also looking for one. Have a big race in the States in September and will have to keep going.

 

PM me if you have something that is collecting dust. Cape Town preferably so that I can come view it.

[Cav']

 

 

Rollers, your rollers got adjustable resistance?

How do you simulate hills or high resistance efforts on normal rollers

If i want resistance i use my mtb, efforts depends on the duration

[keenan87]

I have an event in September and need to train through winter...so need to invest in an indoor trainer.

 

Any suggestions as to which one I should be looking at?

 

Budget is around R1 000

 

 

I am selling my Giant Cyclotron Mag Indoor Bicycle Trainer.

In very good condition.

I only used it indoors to train for the Argus.

Specs:

- White

– Magnetic resistance unit with six levels and handlebar

mounted remote adjuster

– Heavy-duty construction provides stable support

– Folding frame for easy storage and transportation

– Quick release levers make set up a snap

– Adjustable leveling feet

 

Reason for selling: Joined spinning classes

 

New ones retail at R1,599.99.