The Road Bike Trainer and You

By Daniel Lilly
Are you in the market for a new bike trainer? Is there a difference between the various manufactures? What are the pros and cons for the different types of trainers?

There are a variety of makers of cycling trainers. There is Blackburn, CycleOps and Kinetic to name a few. Each of these makers has their own twist or added feature based on the same platform/style. So there is not much of a difference in manufactures.

The different styles are as follows:

• Wind

• Magnetic

• Fluid

The good things about wind resistance trainers is they are the cheapest, been around along time and they are simple in make up. The harder you pedal the faster the fan wheel spins the more resistance you experience.

On the flip side they can be noisy to use and some lack a smooth riding, particularly when slowing down. When you start talking about magnetic and fluid trainers you start getting into trainers with means for progressive resistance.

Progressive resistance has to do with the way the trainer applies resistance while pedaling.

Magnetic (Mag) trainers are usually mid-range in the price category and have a smooth riding feel to them. They have a more realistic feel to them than do wind trainers. These trainers also have a progressive resistance band which adds to its realistic feel. Depending on your riding style these trainers might not offer the type of resistance you are seeking.

Fluid trainers are in the highest price category. They are newer and more advanced in the way they provide resistance. One thing nice about some fluid trainers is they allow you to put on a heavier flywheel for more resistance. This can be great if you want more resistance for different training programs.

No matter the type of trainer you get you can get a good work out from it. They can also help you stay in shape during the winter months. They also provide you an opportunity to focus on a particular area you would like to improve. Whichever style of trainer you decide will fit your desires, make the most of it and have fun with it.

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