Decent, low-end trainer
1639
Member
1004 days
tri-ac posted 28 weeks ago.
Perfomance bike is fairly reliable and economical
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=20981&subcategory_ID...
$139 for a fluid trainer
then, there's always craigslist too
4218
Member
1559 days
kylie posted 28 weeks ago.
If the only reason you are looking at another one is the skewer (the metal piece that goes through the hub of the back wheel) you should be able to just pick up another one of those fairly cheap and just share the trainer. Also, although the cycleops comes with a skewer made for on the trainer, it's often not even needed and most will fit. Just be aware that the one used will probably get a bit scratched up on the quick release part.
Miles of Life --- Powered by MarkyV
622
Member
479 days
Iron Dan posted 28 weeks ago.
Another cheaper option is to just pick up a second axle. Most bike shops carry them, mine just gave one to me when I asked if they had one. Other than that, I don't really know that much about trainers other than I like my Fluid 2 which is not really in the low end trainer catagory. Good luck with your search.
492
Member
399 days
TryScott posted 28 weeks ago.
If you are looking for a low-end trainer, you might want to consider this. When I looked for my trainer, the bike shop showed me some spots on their bikes where the trainer got hot and caused a "flat spot" on the wheel. They also said another trainer used to be so loud that nobody could talk in the store when it was being used. Needless to say, I looked for a trainer that wasn't extremely loud, and didn't get really hot.
Hey, my local tri-shop is having their yearly sale this weekend and I am foaming at the mouth in exctiement. Mostly b/c I'm not used to being in a city that actually has a tri-shop. But either way, one of the things I am looking to get is a low end, get the job done bike trainer for my fiancee. She is very entry level into triathlon having done 1 short sprint 2 years ago, but she has been working to get more into it as well as train for a half marathon in April (I'm so glad I can be an influence).
Recently, she had been using my trainer (a Trek by Cycleops Mag) which is a pain since I have to switch the rear axel (or whatever the actual part name is) from my bike to hers each time she wants to ride.
She is not a big equipment junkie, like me, and really doesn't care what she works on as long as it can do the job. So, does anyone have any low end trainers that aren't complete crap that I should be looking out for? I know we'll be outside full time soon, but it's never too soon to prepare for next winter, especially not if there's a sale