Sub 250 Turbo?
Discussion
Hey all.
Got it down to 2. But looking for experiences of either/both
Tacx Satori Smart (Magnetic with adjustable resistance and ANT+)
And Cycleops Fluid2 (Fluid and no extra gubbins)
I've read that Fluid is more natural but "can" leak. And there's no real resistance at low speeds and the only way to get a harder workout is to go up the gears and speed up.
Whereas Magnetic is more intensive but feels "different" to actual riding. How different I'm not sure.
Ascetically I like the Tacx better and it seems easier to set up. The adjustability seems like a good idea and I like the "smart" angle. Although I'm unlikely to use it at this time. Maybe if I upgrade my computer it would be more use. I don't think it can be used with those videos that slow down or speed up depending on your riding. But if anyone knows different
Both units get good reviews. Noise in operation is not too much of an issue. I'll be outside and it'll only be for maybe a couple hours during the week in addition to my longer actual ride at the weekend.
Over to you guys for opinions.
Got it down to 2. But looking for experiences of either/both
Tacx Satori Smart (Magnetic with adjustable resistance and ANT+)
And Cycleops Fluid2 (Fluid and no extra gubbins)
I've read that Fluid is more natural but "can" leak. And there's no real resistance at low speeds and the only way to get a harder workout is to go up the gears and speed up.
Whereas Magnetic is more intensive but feels "different" to actual riding. How different I'm not sure.
Ascetically I like the Tacx better and it seems easier to set up. The adjustability seems like a good idea and I like the "smart" angle. Although I'm unlikely to use it at this time. Maybe if I upgrade my computer it would be more use. I don't think it can be used with those videos that slow down or speed up depending on your riding. But if anyone knows different
Both units get good reviews. Noise in operation is not too much of an issue. I'll be outside and it'll only be for maybe a couple hours during the week in addition to my longer actual ride at the weekend.
Over to you guys for opinions.
I have the predecessor to the Tacx Satori, imho it's OK - takes a bit of effort to get the resistance between the tyre and unit correct, and if you get out of the saddle to attack a climb can move about a little, I wouldn't say it fells unstable - it just moves a bit.
My only real complaint is that the resistance lever has always taken a lot of effort to change levels, which is a pain when you are in the middle of a workout. However, this is no longer an issue as the lever snapped clean off in my hands the last time I used it - so I have wound the resistance down a little and use the bike's gears to manage the resistance levels.
My only real complaint is that the resistance lever has always taken a lot of effort to change levels, which is a pain when you are in the middle of a workout. However, this is no longer an issue as the lever snapped clean off in my hands the last time I used it - so I have wound the resistance down a little and use the bike's gears to manage the resistance levels.
Take a look here: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Rear wheel speedo, cadence and HRM for mortals to get the most out of a turbo: stick a good film/boxed set DVD on the laptop and spin away on a base ride or write a plan for 30 minutes' worth of vomit-inducing intervals.
Indicated speed = work done, so changing gear allows you to vary the resistance from virtually zero to brick wall and you can use something like Trainerroad and get power figures, but unless you already ride to power numbers on the road they're not going to mean much.
Indicated speed = work done, so changing gear allows you to vary the resistance from virtually zero to brick wall and you can use something like Trainerroad and get power figures, but unless you already ride to power numbers on the road they're not going to mean much.
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