eam3@sphinx.UChicago.UUCP (edward a. morris) (10/04/85)
I am considering purchasing a wind-load type trainer for the upcoming winter months. I would be interested in opinions about: (1) The various models on the market, particularly the "standard" mount types vs. the new piggy-back style from Racer Mate. (2) In comparison to conventional rollers or the new combination units, such as the Kreitler (sp?). I am particularly concerned about frame stress. Ted Morris University of Chicago Library Systems Group ihnp4!gargoyle!sphinx!eam3 (312) 962-8763
marc@bmcg.UUCP (Marc Lee) (10/07/85)
In article <1160@sphinx.UChicago.UUCP> eam3@sphinx.UChicago.UUCP (edward a. morris) writes: >I am considering purchasing a wind-load type trainer for the >upcoming winter months. I would be interested in opinions about: > > (1) The various models on the market, particularly the "standard" > mount types vs. the new piggy-back style from Racer Mate. I bought a "piggy-back" trainer recently, because of its compactness vs turbo-type trainers or rollers, and the fact that it isolates floor vibration better than other types (important when used in a 2nd floor apt.). It sets up in about a half-hour, with the minor drawback of having to use Racer-Mate's quick release on the rear. It gives a good workout, comparable to the front-mount type. The base isn't real wide, so when used on a soft carpet it is a little unstable. One draw- back I've noticed with wind-load trainers is lack of a flywheel effect when spinning; it is harder to maintain a constant cadence, and the resistance throught the pedal stroke isn't exactly like real riding. The Kreitler rollers that I've tried do a much better job of this, probably because the actual rollers are fairly heavy. I think if I had room (and money) I would probably have bought the new Kreitler wind-load system.
mancello@acf4.UUCP (Homeboy#1) (10/08/85)
Check out the latest issue of Bicycling (Dec. 85). They have an article covering the latest in wind trainers. -Dominic Mancello (cmcl2!acf4!mancello)