buying a trainer

[lespasta]

hi all, first post here.

I just started riding a bicycle this summer and I'm addicted. I'm in southern New England and I'm not planning on riding outdoors once November comes I've been told that it would be a good idea to buy a trainer.

I have limited funds and I probably wouldn't know where to start when it comes to looking at trainers...

I'm not looking for anything super-expensive or high tech, just a means to an end.

Maybe you guys can post some links or tell me things I will need to consider when I'm looking... thanks in advance

 

[vspa]

there are some 3 to 5 good brands to choose from, i personally use Elite fluid trainers,

 

[CAMPYBOB]

Nashbar for affordable, Kurt Kinetics for quality and rollers for technique and fit feedback.

 

[jhuskey]

I have had good luck with the Proform TDF trainer. I have read some bad reviews on it but so far almost two years of use and good results. Of course there are a lot less expensive choices.

 

[CAMPYBOB]

"I have had good luck with the Proform TDF trainer."

Tenn.???

Seriously. You don't even have Winter down there!

 

[jhuskey]

Sure we do and sometime it rains here and I am not riding in a thunderstorm. That's for you rough guys and I am just a sissy.

 

[CAMPYBOB]

"Sure we do..."

Frost does not count.

"...and sometime it rains here and I am not riding in a thunderstorm."

These days are reserved for maintenance and drinking. Or both.