Thread: Any Recommendations for Stationary Bike Trainers

Originally Posted by Slunnie

Personally I think you get a harder and better workout on the trainer than you do on the road when you're developing strength, especially if its programmed.

Absolutely agree with you there. On a trainer you don't get any rest or even micro pauses for the time your on it if your doing it properly. I'd just rather be outside in the environment even in bad weather than sitting inside looking at a wall. Pocket Rocket is doing a short session every day to build fitness so she can start riding to work and will use the trainer on other days. I used mine quite a bit last year when I was struggling with an injury.

They have benefits. I'm just not a fan.

Originally Posted by JoeFriend

Like slunnie said, wahoo kicker if you have the money for it and are wanting to do programmed training (hell, there are programs for it where you can do your details France stages etc).

Jetblack make low cost but decent quality trainers.

Your other option are grab some rollers. I train for 24 hour solos on the mountain bike but use a road bike on one - it just gets boring on the fixed wheel trainer. If you are comfortable with your bike handling skills, they are good and easy to use. There are no changing wheels or clamping things to set up, just whack your bike on and pedal.

It all comes down to budget and what sort of training you want to do. Bit more info on that and we can all be a bit more precise with answers.

Joe

Thanks for your reply Joe,

I ended up buying the Cycleops Fluid trainer from Wiggle.com.au.
It was within my Budget ,I figured I'm not going to ride on the trainer that often as I will be riding on road most often, only at Nights when I come back from work late and/or during foul weather.my Bike is a Giant Mountain Bike.Just love getting out and cycling specially long Hill climbs.

Originally Posted by NavyDiver

How to Choose an Indoor Bike Trainer | Bicycling
Might help. I don't have one

Thanks for the Link NavyDiver , There is certainly a lot of options available , as Mentioned I'm only looking at training indoor at Nights or when it's raining , I still thoroughly enjoy getting out and cycling outdoors.

No worries. Just rode a little (90km) with some pros and long term riders. My non riding pedigree showed up big time. I feet cool at about 30kph avg but many had a 40kph+ avg 1/2 iron man Geelong. My first long ride & swim.

Happily I was able to take some speedsters down in the run later.

Enjoy riding as it is much lower impact than running which is usually my bad habit or mid life crisis.

Originally Posted by NavyDiver

No worries. Just rode a little (90km) with some pros and long term riders. My non riding pedigree showed up big time. I feet cool at about 30kph avg but many had a 40kph+ avg 1/2 iron man Geelong. My first long ride & swim.

Happily I was able to take some speedsters down in the run later.

Enjoy riding as it is much lower impact than running which is usually my bad habit or mid life crisis.

That's very keen , Longest Ive ridden on my Mountain bike was about 35 kms , I dont have a roadie to ride. but i feel exausted after riding that sort of distance. im about to have spinal surgery in 2 x weeks. So Ill be out of action for a while. Surgeon say he wont operate unless im below a certain bmi which is understandable.

3tkm on a MTB is a very different thing to that on a roadie. Hey have you been to H2O in Westleigh? A great MTB park just around the corner from me when I'm in Sydney.

Originally Posted by Disco_owner

That's very keen , Longest Ive ridden on my Mountain bike was about 35 kms , I dont have a roadie to ride. but i feel exausted after riding that sort of distance. im about to have spinal surgery in 2 x weeks. So Ill be out of action for a while. Surgeon say he wont operate unless im below a certain bmi which is understandable.

Its sick I agree.I might double it in a full iron man pre back surgery which would be needed after that .I love my mtb as it sits up a lot more but the rode bike at speed is rather cool till I meet all the bike riding types who kick my wimpy legs and butt.

Bike riding is great to get the BMI down. Running is better for dropping weight but much higher impact. Get to the pool for ultra low impact stuff till your riding again, Good luck with the surgery. When injured with a broken bone in my foot two years ago I got a float belt and run in the pool. Looked stupid as but it was great exercise.
Info if you want to try it during your recover IF your surgeon say you can!!

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It is your mountain not mine by the way. I know some people who are sooooo much faster than me or go sooooooooooooo much further than I do. My PBs are mine. Yours at 35km is very cool. I like punching my boundaries but love seeing my crew do little bits. Got them in 5km walk/runs while I do longer ones. It is very cool to usually get to do it with them as well after my events. They would be impressed by your 35km effort as should everyone. Its your PB Bravo Zulu

Originally Posted by Slunnie

3tkm on a MTB is a very different thing to that on a roadie. Hey have you been to H2O in Westleigh? A great MTB park just around the corner from me when I'm in Sydney.

I havent been there Simon , Sounds like a blast. I will check it out on the google map tomorrow and head down there this weekend.Ive been Trying to get back in shape again . i cant run because of my spinal problem but finding bike riding and swimming is really helping me with stabilising my spine and getting ready for the operation. I've been riding to Hornsby pool and having a swim and riding back home to pennant hills.