Trainer

[guitarsark]

could someone recommend a decent trainer for mtb with slicks? not too much $$ but good quality. thanks

[Jisch]

I have the cheapo Performance rollers. I try and ride outside or ski through the winter as much as I can, so I don't really use them a ton. The quality seems fine. I have to get some slicks for this winter, its way too loud with the knobbies on. 45 minutes or an hour on the rollers is a dang good workout. As an added bonus, if your attention drifts even for a few seconds you find yourself going 15mph into the wall.

I've never used the trainer that lifts just your rear wheel, so I can't comment on them.

John

[Zeena]

I have the cheapo Performance kind that locks the front wheel and uses resistance (mag) against the back wheel. It's fine - 8 years old and no problems, though I can't say I use it a whole lot. I'd rather do just about anything outside than ride to nowhere inside. There are more expensive models out there, but I can't imagine any features that would make riding a trainer any less boring.

DB

[I Are Baboon]

Me and the wife own a 1upUSA trainer. It is an excellent trainer and gets nothing but great reviews, however it is rather pricey at $300. I think it's durability and smoothness are what make it expensive.

http://www.1upusa.com/bike_trainer.html

[C.P.]

I've got a set of rollers I'd be willing to sell - in good condition. Not a trainer so to speak, but another way to log some miles indoors.
Make an offer. I prefer riding outdoors all winter...

Now, I know this is way out of question for a budget trainer -but cool nonetheless...The new Tacx Virtual Reality Trainer.

http://www.tacx.nl/frameset.cfm?l=en&id=100

Leave it those folks in the Netherlands to create something like this...cool stuff. One of my favorite shops locally (cycleloft) has something similar for two riders - and you can rent time on it with a friend...'gonna try it out as a novelty this winter. Other VR trainers (including the Tacx) have plans in the future for interactive racing via internet, and virtual mountain bike terrains...

[MMcG]

Me and the wife own a 1upUSA trainer. It is an excellent trainer and gets nothing but great reviews, however it is rather pricey at $300. I think it's durability and smoothness are what make it expensive.

http://www.1upusa.com/bike_trainer.html




IAB,

Do you want to edit your post above after pedalling your arse off with that new playstation bike trainer contraption you purchased??? I heard that MBC was getting worried you were going to break that pricey trainer of yours! LOL ;D

[I Are Baboon]

IAB,

Do you want to edit your post above after pedalling your arse off with that new playstation bike trainer contraption you purchased??? I heard that MBC was getting worried you were going to break that pricey trainer of yours! LOL ;D


MBC says I am too fat to use the trainer in that sort of capacity! ;D 'Tis true....as I was hammering on the pedals and wrenching the handlebar back and forth, the trainer was coming up off the floor. I think we need to mount the trainer to a sturdy piece of plywood and we'll be ok.

That game unit is really cool though. I was playing "Downhill Mountain Biking" for PS1 last night.

In case anyone is wondering what the heck we're talking about:
http://www.cateye.com/gamebike/index.php