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Stationary Bike Stand Recommendation?

  • 28-02-2015 12:50pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,036 ✭✭✭✭


    Considering picking up a stationary bike stand.. but torn between a few so looking for a second (or third, or fourth, or so on) opinion! ;)

    The first two seem relatively well reviewed on Amazon but am unsure of the difference between the two - both are same make and both single-speed (but looks like resistance levels are adjustable on second).

    BDBikes Bike Magnetic Turbo Trainer - single speed
    BDBikesTM Bicycle, Bike Magnetic Turbo Trainer - Single Speed Variable Resistance Exercise Bike

    BlackDogBikes don't ship to Ireland so I'd probably need to send them via ParcelMotel and they're likely over-sized so say another €15 - €20 or thereabouts postage.

    Then there is this one by HST (and it's sold by a seller - SWT - who does ship to Ireland for an extra £12):

    HST New Magnetic Indoor Bicycle Turbo Trainer

    Then I'm just wondering should I go and pick this up in Halfords as it's €99 currently with a promotion (€10 off when I spend €100):

    Volare Elite Magnetic Cycle Trainer

    Any recommendations or ones to steer clear of here!


Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,526 ✭✭✭✭Darkglasses


    The Halfords one would be considerably higher quality than those ones on Amazon. The benefits of spending more on turbo trainers are quite significant - the noise is a big factor, and having no variable resistance is pretty desperate.

    Consider also spending a few bob on a turbo trainer specific tyre, they create massive heat and friction on the rear tyre, if you think you'll be using it regularly you'd be risking a blow out if you plan to use the same tyre on the road.


  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,231 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    i have the halfords one. use it regularly early in the morning. havent been divorced yet


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