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Originally Posted by Paul_Heery
What are everyone's thoughts on indoor bike trainers? I've been trying to get outside for a ride every day, but when the temperature is in the 20s it's not a great experience. So, I've started looking at indoor trainers.
The choices and prices vary wildly. There are magnetic, fluid, roller trainers and who knows what else. Any experience or recommendations?
My daughter said, "just get a Peloton". I hesitated at first because i didn't want to spend over $1.5K for the bike then needed to pay a $44 a month membership fee. Then I saw that they have a rental plan for $89 a month that includes the membership fee and a free pair of cycling shoes. I can cancel at any time. There is a $150 delivery & setup fee. But they will pickup the bike for free after I cancel.
If I used the Peloton for 3 months it would cost $417. That would get me to March. So, I got back to my question about buying a decent indoor trainer. That would be a one-time investment.
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I was at the mall and looked at a Peloton and was stood out to me in this day and age is that you have to adjust the difficulty manually. I think they are more for someone just looking for structured fitness.
If you are wanting biking workouts, I would look at the smart trainers that go with Zwift or similar. Wahoo is one brand I know of, they automatically adjust depending on “course” and “drafting” situations. Having an immersion training would be a requirement for me to keep from blasting my brains out from boredom.