newbie saying hello... with a turbo question
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Hi everyone 
First time posting in this part of PH - I have my fav forums set up and only found this one by mistake when looking for something else!
Apart from rare 4-5 mile family rides on my very heavy 20 year old MTB I'd not previously ridden a bike for approx 20 years until last Oct. A couple of my mates are into their cycling (several UK sportives each year plus the Etape du Tour) and as much as I liked the idea of joining them work, family life, cars, golf etc didn't give me the time I needed.
Then, last Aug while still feeling inspired by the Olympics to get fit (Mr Coe said he wanted to inspire a generation but I don't think he meant a 40 something like me!) I popped to the bank at lunchtime and saw a normal guy riding his bike down the road. Then it occurred to me - I could squeeze in a 45 min ride and a quick shower then eat sarnies at my desk while working instead of loafing around the canteen for an hour.
Upfront I committed to 1 month on my MTB then if I was enjoying it and could fit it into my day on a regular basis I'd buy a new bike and start cycling to / from work (25 miles each way) e.g. Monday drive in, bike home, Tues bike to work, drive home, etc.
With my mates "help", after starting my search for a £600 hybrid I ended up with a Giant Defy composite 3 for £1k (plus pedals & shoes). And I LOVE it!!
Covered my 1400th mile on it this week
Lack of daylight and icy mornings have meant 2013 commutes have not happened until recently but I do an 18 mile loop at lunchtime 2-4 days a week and usually complete it in less than 60 mins which I'm quite happy with. A frequently flooded golf course also gave me some chances for longer 45-60 mile rides at the weekends and I'm signed up for the 80 mile Rutland CiCLE at the end of April and the RideLondon100 which will be my first 100miler.
So, that's me.
For anyone still reading here is my turbo question...
Before winter really set in I got reasonably fit but that vanished through January when the conditions & other commitments meant 0 miles. My wife is keen to get a trainer to use more as an exercise bike in the evenings and I want one to help maintain my fitness through next winter and for short sharp sessions to build strength before then. Shortlist is
- Tacx Satori - wiggle £174 / ribble £171
- Tacx Blue Motion T2600 - wiggle £190 / ribble £144
- Elite Crono Hydromag - wiggle £190 / ribble n/a
- Elite Qubo Powerfluid - wiggle £220 / ribble £201
wiggle prices are with my platinum discount / ribble is with 10% off which applies until Monday.
Trainer must be quiet and easy to swap between my bike and wife's MTB. Thoughts on the above and any alternatives much appreciated.
Cheers,
L'rs
First time posting in this part of PH - I have my fav forums set up and only found this one by mistake when looking for something else!
Apart from rare 4-5 mile family rides on my very heavy 20 year old MTB I'd not previously ridden a bike for approx 20 years until last Oct. A couple of my mates are into their cycling (several UK sportives each year plus the Etape du Tour) and as much as I liked the idea of joining them work, family life, cars, golf etc didn't give me the time I needed.
Then, last Aug while still feeling inspired by the Olympics to get fit (Mr Coe said he wanted to inspire a generation but I don't think he meant a 40 something like me!) I popped to the bank at lunchtime and saw a normal guy riding his bike down the road. Then it occurred to me - I could squeeze in a 45 min ride and a quick shower then eat sarnies at my desk while working instead of loafing around the canteen for an hour.
Upfront I committed to 1 month on my MTB then if I was enjoying it and could fit it into my day on a regular basis I'd buy a new bike and start cycling to / from work (25 miles each way) e.g. Monday drive in, bike home, Tues bike to work, drive home, etc.
With my mates "help", after starting my search for a £600 hybrid I ended up with a Giant Defy composite 3 for £1k (plus pedals & shoes). And I LOVE it!!
Covered my 1400th mile on it this week
Lack of daylight and icy mornings have meant 2013 commutes have not happened until recently but I do an 18 mile loop at lunchtime 2-4 days a week and usually complete it in less than 60 mins which I'm quite happy with. A frequently flooded golf course also gave me some chances for longer 45-60 mile rides at the weekends and I'm signed up for the 80 mile Rutland CiCLE at the end of April and the RideLondon100 which will be my first 100miler.So, that's me.
For anyone still reading here is my turbo question...
Before winter really set in I got reasonably fit but that vanished through January when the conditions & other commitments meant 0 miles. My wife is keen to get a trainer to use more as an exercise bike in the evenings and I want one to help maintain my fitness through next winter and for short sharp sessions to build strength before then. Shortlist is
- Tacx Satori - wiggle £174 / ribble £171
- Tacx Blue Motion T2600 - wiggle £190 / ribble £144
- Elite Crono Hydromag - wiggle £190 / ribble n/a
- Elite Qubo Powerfluid - wiggle £220 / ribble £201
wiggle prices are with my platinum discount / ribble is with 10% off which applies until Monday.
Trainer must be quiet and easy to swap between my bike and wife's MTB. Thoughts on the above and any alternatives much appreciated.
Cheers,
L'rs
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/...
I bought this one after weeks of research. I was trying to get the Tacx Satori, but couldn't find a decent price on one.
Halfords had 20% off and the cycling magazine that I was reading gave it an excellent review.
It's really quiet too
Looks like they still have 20% off
I bought this one after weeks of research. I was trying to get the Tacx Satori, but couldn't find a decent price on one.
Halfords had 20% off and the cycling magazine that I was reading gave it an excellent review.
It's really quiet too
Looks like they still have 20% off
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