Advice needed on Indoor trainer

[Mr Legs]

I broke my thumb and will not be able to ride for a few weeks. I am considering buying an IDT to keep the legs in shape. Please give me advice as to my options, models, price etc. I have both a MTB and a road bike.

 

Thanks in advance.

[Aquatic]

You get quite a few makes out there,if u dont want to spend too much,look at ravx and giant , you should be looking between 1000 to 1600 for one of those,tackx is a bit pricier but excellent quality.Most in that price range use magmetic resistance.You get the ones with the gel roller,this is preferable over the steel roller as it doesnt heat up as much and melt your tyre. I just swap my tyre with an old one,when i occasionaly use mine.However do you intend using it after your thumb recovers? Speedy recovery ..

[OldMan]

I broke my thumb and will not be able to ride for a few weeks. I am considering buying an IDT to keep the legs in shape. Please give me advice as to my options' date=' models, price etc. I have both a MTB and a road bike.

 

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Thanks in advance.

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If you have the budget - get the Imagic virtual trainer - it is great.

 

Ride routes that you have seen on TV (tour de flanders / Alp De Huez etc) and measure wattages with comparisons against your earlier rides.

[Mr Legs]

Just an update.

 

I bought a Cycleops Fluid from the new Cyclelab at Willie's old premises. Options was limited, CWC had no stock at all and I got the demo model.(and last item in stock)

 

Will get on the trainer tonight, first off to the orthopedic surgeon to fit a cast for the hand.