what to get by way of a trainer?

[jamesfrench80]

Hi all, just getting into this now and want to buy a trainer for my spare room, any suggestions on what to get and from where? not too bothered about budget, just want to get somthing half decent.

J

 

[arallsopp]

I'm a big fan of the magura rim drive models. IMHO, tyre drive trainers tend to either slip, eat tyre, or leave a tell tale spray of rubber flecks up the wall behind them. Whenever I've compared things at a similar price point, the rim drive has also been quieter. I suppose rim wear is a risk (its easier to check and replace a tyre than a rim) but as both my bikes run discs front and rear, the rims have an otherwise fairly lonely existence.

If you do go for a tyre model (and plenty do) its worth keeping an eye out for a spare back wheel with a turbo tyre.

 

[jamesfrench80]

wow, thanks for that, amazing input

 

[HLaB]

I don't know if Probikekit are still doing the offer but I got a Taxc Speedmatic for Christmas with a free turbo tyre. I've nothing to compare it to though but it seems a good trainer to me.

 

[Cletus Van Damme]

I have an Elite Mag Alu turbo trainer and it is superb for the money. I have done loads of miles on it over the past month and I am really impressed. Just got it at Xmas. I also have no issues whatsover with tyre wear so far. I am using Michellin City's on my hybrid, they only cost a tenner each so I am not bothered if it ruins it. So far I can hardly tell though.

 

[jamesfrench80]

anybody know if the Tacx Satori Stripes Limited Edition Trainer is any good?