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Date: 07 Aug 2007 13:17:12
From: markm75
Subject: decent trainer for under $179? cyclometer setups with this?
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I'm looking for a good trainer for indoors.. something that will feel
realistic and be durable in the long term.
My price range maxes at around $179..
So far, the one I'm leaning on is this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Minoura-Magnetic-Hybrid-Indoor-Trainer/dp/B000HLVHD6/ref=sr_1_13/102-9786792-5216126?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1185911003&sr=8-13
(Minoura VFS fluid trainer).
Anyone have any thoughts?
Also.. when doing a trainer, the front wheel doesnt move (obviously),
so do you simply get a cheap cyclometer (wireless) that can go on the
rear wheel?
Thanks
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Date: 07 Aug 2007 20:43:07
From: Brian Kerr
Subject: Re: decent trainer for under $179? cyclometer setups with this?
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markm75 wrote:
> I'm looking for a good trainer for indoors.. something that will feel
> realistic and be durable in the long term.
>
> My price range maxes at around $179..
>
> So far, the one I'm leaning on is this one:
> http://www.amazon.com/Minoura-Magnetic-Hybrid-Indoor-Trainer/dp/B000HLVHD6/ref=sr_1_13/102-9786792-5216126?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1185911003&sr=8-13
> (Minoura VFS fluid trainer).
>
> Anyone have any thoughts?
>
> Also.. when doing a trainer, the front wheel doesnt move (obviously),
> so do you simply get a cheap cyclometer (wireless) that can go on the
> rear wheel?
>
> Thanks
>
If you don't mind the loud noise, a wind trainer works great for
resistance and is cheaper than a good fluid unit. Magnetic trainers are
not realistic as far as resistance. I use the Cateye Astrale 8 rear
computer. It has a rear wheel mount and also has cadence.
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Date: 08 Aug 2007 00:03:50
From: Steve Gravrock
Subject: Re: decent trainer for under $179? cyclometer setups with this?
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On 2007-08-07, markm75 <markm75c@msn.com > wrote:
> Also.. when doing a trainer, the front wheel doesnt move (obviously),
> so do you simply get a cheap cyclometer (wireless) that can go on the
> rear wheel?
Most wireless computers don't have the range to allow the sensor to be
mounted on the rear wheel. It's probably easier to find a wired computer
with a rear wheel pickup.
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