| Been pondering a new bicycle trainer? Is there a | | | | Progressive resistance has to do with the way the |
| difference between the various manufactures? What | | | | trainer applies resistance while pedaling. |
| are the good points and bad points for the different | | | | Magnetic ( Mag ) trainers are usually mid-range in the |
| sorts of trainers? | | | | price class and have a smooth riding feel to them. |
| There are a spread of makers of indoor cycling | | | | They've a more pragmatic feel to them than do wind |
| trainers. There is Blackburn, CycleOps and Kinetic to | | | | trainers. These trainers also have a progressive |
| cite a couple. Any of these brands could serve you | | | | resistance band which adds to its pragmatic feel. |
| well but they are all a bit different primarily based on | | | | Depending on your riding style these trainers might |
| the same platform/style. So there's not much of a | | | | not offer the sort of resistance you are seeking. |
| difference in manufacturers. | | | | Fluid trainers are in the highest price category. |
| The different styles are like this : | | | | They're newer and more sophisticated in the way |
| - Wind | | | | they supply resistance. One thing nice about some |
| - Magnetic | | | | fluid trainers is they let you put on a heavier flywheel |
| - liquid | | | | for more resistance. This may be great if you want |
| The great things about wind resistance trainers is | | | | more resistance for different training programs. A |
| they are the least expensive, been around along time | | | | superb one to consider is the cycleops fluid 2 indoor |
| and they are simple in make up. The harder you | | | | bicycle trainer. A great fluid trainer.whatever the type |
| pedal then the quicker the fan wheel spins and the | | | | of coach you get you can get a good work out |
| more resistance you experience. | | | | from it. They can also help you keep fit during the |
| On the flip side they can be noisy to use and some | | | | winter months. They also offer you an opportunity |
| lack a smooth riding, particularly when slowing down. | | | | to target a particular area you would like to boost. |
| When you start talking about magnetic and fluid | | | | Whichever style of trainer you decide will fit your |
| trainers you start getting into trainers with means for | | | | needs, make the maximum of it and have fun with it. |
| progressive resistance. | | | | . |