Fluid or mag turbo

[Iliya]

I decided to buy a turbo trainer and was wondering what do people think which one gives better training fluid or magnetic one? I never had one of these before so not sure what to look for in a turbo trainer?

[Dan_K]

I've got both and think the fluid gives a more natural feel. The fluid one i have uses your gears to alter resistance.
Mine is a 2 year old version of this:
[url] http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/produ ... ainer_2011[ /url]

I'd still rather ride outside though, regardless of weather. Sufferfest vids make it bearable.

[Paul H]

Rollers

[quote="Dan_K"]I've got both and think the fluid gives a more natural feel. The fluid one i have uses your gears to alter resistance.
Mine is a 2 year old version of this:
[url] http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/produ ... ainer_2011[ /url]

[Dan_K]

That Elite one looks good mate, especially for the price.

I think if I had the money, i'd get the Kurt Kinetic Rock and Roll trainer that tilts side to side. Think it would be a bit more fun but they're around the £400 mark.

I think rollers are a personal Marmite type thing. Personally, I don't get on with them. I thought they'd be an easier option for indoor training but I ended up selling them to a get a turbo as I couldn't get into a rhythm on them.

Once you get it, let me know and i'll sort out some sufferfest vids for you...

[Iliya]

Cheers Dan! I'll go for Elite and if I get on with it I might upgrade to Kurt Kinetic or rollers. I want to make sure I will use it before I splash more money on it if you know what I mean.

I'll order it this weekend and get in touch re vids.