Buying a Secondhand Indoor Trainer

[_David_]

Looking at buying a secondhand direct drive trainer for my MTB (12 spd, 12 x 148mm). Needs to be compatible with Zwift and TrainerRoad. Any advice on what I should look for and what I should I avoid?

I've seen some deals on Elite Suito, Wahoo Kickr Core and Tax trainers for roundabout 10K.

Edited November 3, 2021 by _David_

[Duane_Bosch]

Hi David.

Any of the trainers you listed will work fine. I have an Elite Zumo (precursor to the Suito) and I've not had a single day's issue. There does seem to be a lot of issues with Wahoo's but you could also explain that due to the market share they enjoy.  I had to buy an additional adapter to run a 148mm axle but that was R150.

Don't be shy to try out the other apps. Almost all of them have a free trial period. although to be honest you're probably going to end up back at Zwift.

Edited November 3, 2021 by Duane_Bosch

[100Tours]

I'm on a second hand Elite Direto - no hassles at all after a year or so using it.

By reputation the Wahoo's have the best support locally if/when something does go wrong - although the only issue I've seen on the Wahoo is when the belt wears out - the non-Wahoo automotive replacement is about R350.

[Sprockets]

I have a cycleops hammer and its going strong. Came with all axle attachments for all hub spacings. 

[dirtypot]

I've got the Elite Direto and it's also not given me a single moment of problems in all the time I've had it.  I checked up last week and I've put just under 1000 hours on it so its hardly new anymore - I'm still impressed by it.