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Archaea · 10-29-2007, 04:14 AM

had me chased down by three triathletes down the hill, whom I knew not, only to see an out of shape guy pass them easily on the uphill. Strange.

bYuPride · 10-31-2007, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Archaea

had me chased down by three triathletes down the hill, whom I knew not, only to see an out of shape guy pass them easily on the uphill. Strange.

I haven't ridden since ULCER.. depressing.. i'm getting fat again and i'm not as happy... i need to get back on the damn 2 wheeler again. i will buy a trainer for sure.

i'd like to get one that you can hook up to a computer or TV or something and do "virtual" rides. i bought 3 carmichael dvd's to help motivate.. Arch, what was your suggestion on trainer? i know it wasn't cheap...

Archaea · 10-31-2007, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bYuPride

I haven't ridden since ULCER.. depressing.. i'm getting fat again and i'm not as happy... i need to get back on the damn 2 wheeler again. i will buy a trainer for sure.

i'd like to get one that you can hook up to a computer or TV or something and do "virtual" rides. i bought 3 carmichael dvd's to help motivate.. Arch, what was your suggestion on trainer? i know it wasn't cheap...

That's the computrainer, but I usually just bring the tv and use the one I hook up to the back wheel and go hard.

bluegoose · 10-31-2007, 09:47 PM

I believe that a computrainer will set you back about $1500-2000. They're nice, if you've got the cash sitting around.

My buddy who has one ends up using his spinervals or carmichael videos more often than the programmed ones anyhow.

bYuPride · 10-31-2007, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bluegoose

I believe that a computrainer will set you back about $1500-2000. They're nice, if you've got the cash sitting around.

My buddy who has one ends up using his spinervals or carmichael videos more often than the programmed ones anyhow.

i definitely don't have that kind of cash sitting around so i can ride my bike in doors. i'd feel okay about dropping a few hundred bucks, but don't think i want to spend over 500.. what are some things to look for?

bYuPride · 10-31-2007, 10:02 PM

is this a decent trainer?!

http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...0and%20Rollers

bigpiney · 10-31-2007, 10:30 PM

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is this a decent trainer?!

http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...0and%20Rollers

if it is would you mind getting one for me too? I am too poor for such extravagances.

bYuPride · 11-01-2007, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by bigpiney

if it is would you mind getting one for me too? I am too poor for such extravagances.

ha! i'm the one that is too poor.. i just know that i feel so much better when i feel fit, and i'm scared i'm going to get too chubby and unhappy if i don't do something... i already know i enjoy riding so i don't mind spending some money there versus a gym membership.

bluegoose · 11-01-2007, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bYuPride

is this a decent trainer?!

http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...0and%20Rollers

I'm not totally familiar with the technology of that trainer. I don't know if it is any different than a fluid resistance model that you can get for less than half the price.

A decent magnetic or fluid model will set you back between $100-180.

10-29-2007, 04:14 AM	#1
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10-31-2007, 09:47 PM	#4
bluegoose Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,919	I believe that a computrainer will set you back about $1500-2000. They're nice, if you've got the cash sitting around. My buddy who has one ends up using his spinervals or carmichael videos more often than the programmed ones anyhow.