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bYuPride · 11-05-2007, 02:43 AM

http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...rs%20on%20Sale

i'm look at this trainer as a possible one as the winter season approaches...

and then there is this one...

http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...rs%20on%20Sale

which one is better for the money?

SteelBlue · 11-05-2007, 02:21 PM

Get the cheaper one in that second link. It's no easier to get your butt on the trainer than it is to get it out on the road. A $129 dust collector will make you feel less guilty than a $300 dust collector. Trust me, I speak from experience.

bluegoose · 11-05-2007, 03:12 PM

The first one would be fun to use and may increase your motivation to get on the bike, but as far as fuctionality goes, the second one is just as good.

I've got the performance version of the $129 one and it does just fine. My only gripe is that is does not have quite enough resistance to get a good hard workout. Its great for spinning and sprints though.

bYuPride · 11-05-2007, 04:40 PM

thank you! i just want to stay in the groove of riding.. i found that when i was riding consistently my eating habits were much better and i was happier. not to mention i want to lose some weight and mantain.. i'm back up to 182... if i could get down to 170 i'd be great.

i hope the 3 1-hour carmichael dvds and the 15 hours or whatever of the magnificent 7 will help me ride... i'm pretty motivated right now, but we'll see what happens after a couple rides...

11-05-2007, 02:43 AM	#1
bYuPride Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 1,058	worth the money? http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...rs%20on%20Sale i'm look at this trainer as a possible one as the winter season approaches... and then there is this one... http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...rs%20on%20Sale which one is better for the money? __________________ Get your BYU license plates http://dmv.utah.gov/licensecollegiate.html#byu You do not have to wait for your current registration to expire. Get your freakin' plates on your vehicle and be TRUE BLUE!!!!!! "I'm on my beater bike" Translation: I had this baby custom-made in Tuscany using titanium blessed by the Pope. I took it to a wind tunnel and it disappeared. It weighs less than a fart and costs more than a divorce.

11-05-2007, 04:40 PM	#4
bYuPride Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 1,058	thank you! i just want to stay in the groove of riding.. i found that when i was riding consistently my eating habits were much better and i was happier. not to mention i want to lose some weight and mantain.. i'm back up to 182... if i could get down to 170 i'd be great. i hope the 3 1-hour carmichael dvds and the 15 hours or whatever of the magnificent 7 will help me ride... i'm pretty motivated right now, but we'll see what happens after a couple rides... __________________ Get your BYU license plates http://dmv.utah.gov/licensecollegiate.html#byu You do not have to wait for your current registration to expire. Get your freakin' plates on your vehicle and be TRUE BLUE!!!!!! "I'm on my beater bike" Translation: I had this baby custom-made in Tuscany using titanium blessed by the Pope. I took it to a wind tunnel and it disappeared. It weighs less than a fart and costs more than a divorce.

11-05-2007, 02:21 PM	#2
SteelBlue Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Norcal Posts: 5,821	Get the cheaper one in that second link. It's no easier to get your butt on the trainer than it is to get it out on the road. A $129 dust collector will make you feel less guilty than a $300 dust collector. Trust me, I speak from experience.

11-05-2007, 03:12 PM	#3
bluegoose Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,919	The first one would be fun to use and may increase your motivation to get on the bike, but as far as fuctionality goes, the second one is just as good. I've got the performance version of the $129 one and it does just fine. My only gripe is that is does not have quite enough resistance to get a good hard workout. Its great for spinning and sprints though.