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by **Tim H (liquigas)** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 4:01 pm

All

I am soon to buy a turbo trainer so that i can keep in shape over the winter and cane it in the race season next year..

want to spend Â£130 to Â£200

anyone got a good suggestion.. or anyone got a particular model and think its pants..

let me know? initial thought - Tacx Flow!?

by **siwickm** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 4:06 pm

Minoura 1200 is what I have got and it is pretty good, quite quiet.

by **Rob** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 4:27 pm

or mine!!! i bought it a few years back and never used it...itll be a hell of alot cheaper than a new one..when you find out you hate turbo training cos its so boring youll be more pleased you bought mine then waster alot of money!!!

by **Phil S** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 7:27 pm

Get a Goretex jacket and some warm clothing. A turbo trainer won't teach you how to handle your bike.

by **tel** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 7:32 pm

What have you got Rob and how much do you want for it?

Tel

by **Snoop Doug** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 8:17 pm

I use a Minoura too - well made and all that. As for the boredom - I thought that TTs were what the PS2 was invented for!!

Snoop

by **Andrew G** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 9:15 pm

I have a fairly basic (magnetic) Tacx unit and it is very boring to use, so it rarely gets unfolded. I wouldn't waste money on one with a handle bar resistance adjuster. Mine has one and it doesn't fit oversize bars, just change gear.

Make sure you've got a good cycling DVD on when you start.

by **Tim H (liquigas)** » Tue Oct 18, 2005 10:48 am

right.. so the consensus is that Turbo's are the worst thing in the world...

So should i just get some lights and grind around Richmond pack once or twice a week in the pitch black!?

opinions please

and Rob what is your Turbo and how much would you like for it?

by **Jim B** » Tue Oct 18, 2005 11:50 am

Why not join a gym and use their bikes?
My gym has a fine selection of lycra clad totty to view whilst pedalling away. Train and leer at the same time. Well worth the monthly fee!!
Much better than the garage.

by **tel** » Tue Oct 18, 2005 12:19 pm

Tim, I think Richmond Park in winter is quite dangerous, even with bright lights.
I remember Ramon coming a cropper when he had a collision with a badger.
I think a crew from Twickenham trained there on a regular basis last year, it may be better to hook up with them, I cannot for the life of me remember what nights or what time they meet.

by **Andrew G** » Tue Oct 18, 2005 7:39 pm

Why not try before you buy? You can borrow mine for a couple of weeks or so if you want. It should help you know what you do/don't want.

by **Rob** » Tue Oct 18, 2005 8:40 pm

andrew....your wrecking my sale!!!!

by **Andrew G** » Tue Oct 18, 2005 8:46 pm

Oops!

by **Rob** » Tue Oct 18, 2005 8:55 pm

lol....not too worry......sooooooooooooooo

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