Which Turbo Trainer ?????

[JustDeb]

Hi All

I would have to catergorise myself as a novice rider. I dont get out much - currently about 3 hours on a Friday - due to child care issues but I try to push myself to do about 20 - 30 miles. Myself and hubby also do the 50 mile ride at the Great Notts Bike Ride every year. I would love to be able to manage the 75 mile one this year.
I have a lovely Trek road bike and I love cycling, however I am a bit of a fair-weathered cyclist.

So I am thinking of getting a turbo trainer. BUT which one do I get. I have no idea. I think I have narrowed it down to 2 options:
CycleOps Magneto Trainer (Including DVD - £144.99 or
Jet Black Fluid HydroGel Trainer - £139.95

Ideally I would like to spend less money on one, (I have seen some for about £40.00) as I have never used one before and I might not like the experience, but really unsure on what to get.

So any advice on this would be good
Thanks
Deb

 

[phil_hg_uk]

Have a look here some one selling one -> My linkhttp://www.cyclechat.net/topic/76946-for-sale-minoura-v100-turbo-trainer/

 

[HLaB]

Ive got a Tacx Speedmatic but I cant really compare it to anything as its the first one I've had; it seems to do the job though. I might be wrong but I've got the suspicion that whilst a cheap unit will do the job; the cheaper you go the noisier they'll become. I not sure of the quality of resistance settings on other units either.

 

[sleekitcollie]

ive got a tacx Satori Trainer ( from santa ) and found it very good , although im same as HLaB in respect that i cant compare to others as its the only one ive tried , but i find it to be perfect for all my needs , noise wise i cant tell as i listen to my i pod and cant hear anything apart from my motavating music . . i think price varies on this model from £140ish to £197 . but i do recomend it . but u will need to buget for a trainer tyre as well

 

[jay clock]

I have a Cycleops. I bought it as a friend let me try hi and I liked it. Quiet, and easy to set up

 

[rich p]

I have this one...

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/elite-volare-mag-alu-trainer/

which I really like for its solidity and simplicity.

I also have a cyclops one which I dislike and sits in the corner facing the wall like a naughty child