Jason Posted February 10, 2009 Share ...indoor trainer you can get? Computrainer? With all this rain I'm considering getting one. I'm specifically looking for one where you can download TDF courses or anything similar. One that can measure power, heart rate etc. I know there's a few on the market but which one would be the best buy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowchaser-d Posted February 10, 2009 Share I am sure Bruce will be able to help you out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitman Posted February 10, 2009 Share http://cyclingnews.com/tech.php?id=tech/2009/reviews/elite_realpower_ct09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted February 10, 2009 Share I am sure Bruce will be able to help you out.bruce is competition, he cannot be trusted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce Posted February 10, 2009 Share Computrainer, or the new CycleOps Powerbeams, but they don't have real courses yet. Will some time in the future. Trust me!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted February 10, 2009 Share I am sure Bruce will be able to help you out.bruce is competition, he cannot be trusted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epoh Posted February 10, 2009 Share When I was in the USA I checked one of these at a dude's house. I tried it out and what a sweet ride. Apparently they are also very accurate in measuring power = http://www.kurtkinetic.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted February 10, 2009 Share I am sure Bruce will be able to help you out.bruce is competition, he cannot be trusted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epoh Posted February 10, 2009 Share *Unf* it hard against Lance => http://www.kurtkinetic.com/kinetic-netathlon-cycling-software-p-130-l-en.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce Posted February 10, 2009 Share Dude, I'm 40, you're 30, don't tell me you're scared!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funrider Posted February 10, 2009 Share The elite trainer is good, I suppose you can't compare any trainer to real riding, but this one is not bad at all. You can even ride Alpe d' Heuz from your living room! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted February 10, 2009 Share Dude' date=' I'm 40, you're 30, don't tell me you're scared!![/quote']Berge en Dale, norm power = 380w or something...yes, you 40, I'm scared Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted February 10, 2009 Share The elite trainer is good' date=' I suppose you can't compare any trainer to real riding, but this one is not bad at all. You can even ride Alpe d' Heuz from your living room![/quote']you got a link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitbull Posted February 10, 2009 Share Check out the Tacx trainers www.tacx.com Got some excellent features! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Colonel Posted February 10, 2009 Share Dude' date=' I'm 40, you're 30, don't tell me you're scared!![/quote']Berge en Dale, norm power = 380w or something...yes, you 40, I'm scared It's ok Jason, it shows you have a chance...you might just get better with age Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willehond Posted February 10, 2009 Share I got the Tacx Fortius and I am HAPPY!!!! I don't think you need anything more as it measures power, can simulate climbs up to 20 degrees and is a hell of a lot cheaper than the Elite trainer. The Elite also can't do virtual courses (computer generated courses where you ride against other virtual racers), but does have the advantage that you get the video courses pre-loaded. There is also a review on the Elite VR trainer on cyclingnews.com published today! Well worth the read. 2,5 stars out of 5..... Some guys have had problems with Fortius power units blowing due to Eskom's eratic supply, but I think it's sorted now (I am not in SA, so can't help you!) I am doing the Argus tonight (on the Tacx) because it's snowing/raining/blowing hard outside. The damn thing keeps me sane! Did a 2,5 hour ride last week and managed not to die of trainer boredom! You can also download data in seconds to Cyclingpeaks and the data is pretty accurate (compared to with my powertap data!) Willehond2009-02-10 09:12:15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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