| Are you in the market for a new bike trainer? Is there | | | | Progressive resistance has to do with the way the |
| a difference between the various manufactures? | | | | trainer applies resistance while pedaling. |
| What are the pros and cons for the different types of | | | | Magnetic (Mag) trainers are usually mid-range in the |
| trainers? | | | | price category and have a smooth riding feel to them. |
| There are a variety of makers of cycling trainers. | | | | They have a more realistic feel to them than do wind |
| There is Blackburn, CycleOps and Kinetic to name a | | | | trainers. These trainers also have a progressive |
| few. Each of these makers has their own twist or | | | | resistance band which adds to its realistic feel. |
| added feature based on the same platform/style. So | | | | Depending on your riding style these trainers might not |
| there is not much of a difference in manufactures. | | | | offer the type of resistance you are seeking. |
| The different styles are as follows: | | | | Fluid trainers are in the highest price category. They |
| - Wind | | | | are newer and more advanced in the way they |
| - Magnetic | | | | provide resistance. One thing nice about some fluid |
| - Fluid | | | | trainers is they allow you to put on a heavier flywheel |
| The good things about wind resistance trainers is they | | | | for more resistance. This can be great if you want |
| are the cheapest, been around along time and they | | | | more resistance for different training programs. |
| are simple in make up. The harder you pedal the | | | | No matter the type of trainer you get you can get a |
| faster the fan wheel spins the more resistance you | | | | good work out from it. They can also help you stay in |
| experience. | | | | shape during the winter months. They also provide you |
| On the flip side they can be noisy to use and some | | | | an opportunity to focus on a particular area you would |
| lack a smooth riding, particularly when slowing down. | | | | like to improve. Whichever style of trainer you decide |
| When you start talking about magnetic and fluid | | | | will fit your desires, make the most of it and have fun |
| trainers you start getting into trainers with means for | | | | with it. |
| progressive resistance. | | | | |