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Basic Turbo trainer in 2018

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  • 19-05-2018 9:09pm
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    sparrowcar
    Registered Users Posts: 2,846 ✭✭✭


    All,

    What's the go too basic turbo trainer in 2018?
    Need one for training at home, doesn't need to be smart just a basic one. Budget max €200.

    The Tacx Blue Matic T2650 Trainer stands out but most reviews are from a few years back so not sure if it's still good?

    Any help appreciated.

    SC


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    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,167 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    I've the old Tacx Blue Motion. It's fine, but in no way quite so that's something to consider.


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    dastardly00
    Registered Users Posts: 13,425 ✭✭✭✭dastardly00


    I got the Elite Qubo Power Fluid a few months ago and I really like it.
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/ie/en/elite-qubo-power-fluid-elastogel/rp-prod88432

    You would have to stretch your budget to €240 though.


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    irishrover99
    Registered Users Posts: 2,033 ✭✭✭irishrover99


    I just bought a bikehut turbo, they are sold in Halfords for 60 Euro. It more than does the job for me for my first turbo.

    It has 6 resistance settings.
    I picked mine up on Adverts.ie for 30 Euro.


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    rflynnr
    Registered Users Posts: 984 ✭✭✭rflynnr


    I have a turbo trainer sitting in the shed, unused for several years now. Yours for a bottle of wine.


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    sparrowcar
    Registered Users Posts: 2,846 ✭✭✭sparrowcar


    rflynnr wrote: »
    I have a turbo trainer sitting in the shed, unused for several years now. Yours for a bottle of wine.

    Generous offer thanks but it's a gift to me so will go with a new one on that basis.


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    07Lapierre
    Registered Users Posts: 8,248 ✭✭✭07Lapierre


    I used my 10 year old Turbotrainer for the 2nd time during the bad snow last February/March.

    Just a bog standard turbo and I couldn’t help smile when a friend posted a photograph of his “smart” trainer lying idle because their was a power cut!

    Unfortunately my turbo trainer doesn’t need electricity! :)


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