[net.bicycle] Vortex training stand????

gunser@ihuxx.UUCP (John M. Gunser) (09/12/84)

Hello Fellow Bikies
I received a catalog from Performance Bicycle Shop recently and noticed
they had for sale a training stand made by Eclipse called a Vortex 
Trainer. The interesting thing about it was it said that you do NOT 
have to remove the front wheel to use it. The picture didn't really 
give you a good idea of how this worked, but it looked as though
the bike is supported by the rear axle and somehow on the down tube
just above the bottom bracket. It was similar in cost to the Turbo 
Trainer or Racer Mate at about $95. Has anyone else seen or used one
of these??? I am curious to hear any comments good or bad. Thanks!

				John M. Gunser
				ihnp4!ihuxx!gunser