Opinions on this turbo

[iAmiAdam]

Found http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VARISPEED-MAGNETIC-BIKE-TURBO-TRAINER-FOLDING-S02-/170595923979?pt=UK_SportGoods_CyclAcces_RL&hash=item27b84f380b#ht_1992wt_698]this[/url] on ebay. It's exactly what I need and ridiculously cheap compared to other turbos like it.

So good deal or is there a reason as to why it's cheap? Anyone had any past experience?

 

[Crackle]

I bought a very similiar one a few years back and I have to say it's been excellent. It probably won't last as long as a more expensive one but so far so good. It does say variable resistance but I can't see a cable in either picture so I'd be inclined to e-mail them and check that but price including postage is very good. Worth taking a chance on I'd say.

 

[accountantpete]

I expect it will work ok - it's largely a question,as Crackle says, of how long it will last.

If you are just using it on the occasional bad days it'll should last a good few years.

 

[Bglincoln]

hi there, just seen this. Did you end up buying the turbo as just having a look at one myself. We have 2 different bikes so will need to buy the additional skewer...appreciate any feedback and whether you would recommend so far! Thanks

 

[Jonathing]

I've recently bought exactly that turbot, from exactly that seller. It's solid enough although a bit 'unrefined' when it comes to useage and construction. The variable speed lever, for example is covered in flash from the moulding process and it does vibrate a fair bit.

This is the first turbo I've had so I don't have much experience to use as comparison.