Which turbo trainer...?
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| PhillippeHalter |  | Which turbo trainer...? | 07-11-2014 @ 12:40 |
 Are horror films healthy...? Member 5449, 2203 posts | I have looked up the tacx i vortex and that looks like a good purchase... Which turbo trainer would you get and why? | ||
| Wiegieboard | | ... | 07-11-2014 @ 16:59 |
 as crimson as my last victims underclothing..... Member 899, 11330 posts SQ 180, BP 132.5, DL 190502.5 kgs @ 118kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 07.11.2014 @ 17:01 PM by Wiegieboard I have the Volaire Elite with the elastigel roller. Can't complain. Plenty of resistance levels, soft on the wheels and rock solid. It gives a little buss when you use it and I didn't like using it in my flat but now I'm in my cottage I'm hella happy with it.What I REALLY want though is one of these. Very VERY silent and just PIMP AS f**k. http://i1.adis.ws/i/washford/638134?$pd_zoom$ Problem is, I'm not a millionaire. | ||
| Billytheold | | ... | 07-11-2014 @ 17:14 |
 Sugdens crazy old person. Member 4936, 7288 posts SQ 270, BP 155, DL 270695.0 kgs @ 100kgs UnEq | Kreitler rollers with the headwind fan is more challenging. I wiped out a few many times | ||
| Boar | | ... | 07-11-2014 @ 17:48 |
 Walk your talk Member 5, 25558 posts Administrator | 'trainer road' seems to be gaining popularity and looks to be the next big thing in indoor cycle training , im gonna presume the Tacx I vortex would be compatable ,so i would love one !! mine is a basic magnetic resistance tacx and it does a fine job | ||
| PhillippeHalter | | ... | 07-11-2014 @ 21:47 |
Are horror films healthy...? Member 5449, 2203 posts | Solid both fellow cyclists I have saw that cycle ops trainer Weige... I have have it some thought too Boar I don't know what trainer road is but I'm hoping for UNIVERSAL COMPATABILITY This is a one off purchase so I need it to be topper I'm not settling for second best and regretting it all my life like Laura | ||
| PhillippeHalter | | ... | 07-11-2014 @ 21:54 |
Are horror films healthy...? Member 5449, 2203 posts | Wiegieboard said:I have the Volaire Elite with the elastigel roller. Can't complain. Plenty of resistance levels, soft on the wheels and rock solid. It gives a little buss when you use it and I didn't like using it in my flat but now I'm in my cottage I'm hella happy with it. What I REALLY want though is one of these. Very VERY silent and just PIMP AS f**k. http://i1.adis.ws/i/washford/638134?$pd_zoom$ Problem is, I'm not a millionaire. This looks like it is better though... | ||
| Cuddles | | ... | 07-11-2014 @ 23:12 |
 Eat.Cycle.Sleep.Win Member 2, 12511 posts SQ 190, BP 150, DL 280620.0 kgs @ 99kgs UnEq Administrator | If you want to go full on, get the wahoo kickr. I will update with more realistic options when I'm less tired tomorrow. What price range we talking here? | ||
| PhillippeHalter | | ... | 08-11-2014 @ 09:44 |
Are horror films healthy...? Member 5449, 2203 posts | Cuddles said:If you want to go full on, get the wahoo kickr. I will update with more realistic options when I'm less tired tomorrow. What price range we talking here? This for the money is very tempting... But if there is a better one for cheap or one that's a lot better for a but more then I would be stupid not to get it From what I can see we have heart rate cadence and power also which I haven't saw on all the others... Having used the watt bike as part of a series of tests this week I am 50/50 power distribution so am happy to use total power am no longer concerned about any unilateral bias The kickr doesn't seem as good but then I haven't looked properly potentially With the I vortex as an aside I can preprogram the changes in resistance which (lazy I know) I bonus | ||
| OwenL | | ... | 08-11-2014 @ 17:34 |
 has a tiny penis Member 2897, 5018 posts SQ 220, BP 140, DL 270630.0 kgs @ 82.2kgs UnEq | The tacx one is probs the one ill get the wahoo kickr is the one ill get if my compensation from getting knocked off my bike is good! lol i think i want a mountain bike too. And a new road bike isnt far away. | ||
| Wiegieboard | | ... | 08-11-2014 @ 17:39 |
as crimson as my last victims underclothing..... Member 899, 11330 posts SQ 180, BP 132.5, DL 190502.5 kgs @ 118kgs UnEq | OwenL said:The tacx one is probs the one ill get the wahoo kickr is the one ill get if my compensation from getting knocked off my bike is good! lol i think i want a mountain bike too. And a new road bike isnt far away. got a mountain bike myself recently to add to the collection. Not regretting it! | ||
| PhillippeHalter | | ... | 08-11-2014 @ 20:15 |
Are horror films healthy...? Member 5449, 2203 posts | I have a beastly mountain bike... It's a Scott thing... For me it's awesome and I rode it from Manchester to blackpool If there were no roads I would not mind getting around on it no problem whatsoever | ||
| PhillippeHalter | | ... | 08-11-2014 @ 20:16 |
Are horror films healthy...? Member 5449, 2203 posts | OwenL said:The tacx one is probs the one ill get the wahoo kickr is the one ill get if my compensation from getting knocked off my bike is good! lol i think i want a mountain bike too. And a new road bike isnt far away. If you aren't physically injured and are still able to train and compete them your compensation won't really add to much | ||
| OwenL | | ... | 08-11-2014 @ 20:22 |
has a tiny penis Member 2897, 5018 posts SQ 220, BP 140, DL 270630.0 kgs @ 82.2kgs UnEq | i am injured, and have been since the incident, along with concussion and other bits n bobs. Plus i have facial scarring and it wasnt my fault lol | ||
| Cuddles | | ... | 09-11-2014 @ 18:17 |
Eat.Cycle.Sleep.Win Member 2, 12511 posts SQ 190, BP 150, DL 280620.0 kgs @ 99kgs UnEq Administrator | If money were no object I would definitely have a wahoo kickr - I wouldn't even think about it, I've heard and read nothing but good things. Sadly, money is an object and if I'm being honest, I think a lot of the crap thats on turbos is to try and nullify and distract from the pain/boredom of using one. I don't really mind the pain or boredom so to me, it's all a waste of money. I'd much rather have a 'decent enough to do the job, but still cheap' turbo. Something like the elite that weige mentions. If I were going to spend more, it would be on a kurt kinetic rock and roll (probably). But I'd much rather spend £2-300 less and put that towards a Garmin Vector S or a new set of wheels. All you really want from a turbo is a solid base, enough resistance, and a smooth power curve. You can get that for £200. | ||
| Wiegieboard | | ... | 20-11-2014 @ 01:30 |
as crimson as my last victims underclothing..... Member 899, 11330 posts SQ 180, BP 132.5, DL 190502.5 kgs @ 118kgs UnEq | Now I want to try... Quite enjoy how sturdy my elite is. Would like to try their versions of these. | ||