In these times of economic uncertainty (did anyone mention inflation yet?!), we’re all on bit of a mission to save some of those hard-earned dollars. And for those of you hunting for a decent stationary bike trainer at a very decent price, we know that some of the more expensive trainers out there might leave you – and your wallet – …
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The BEST 5 stationary bike stands to buy in 2024!
With an absolute deluge of bike stand brands and models to consider these days, it’s easy to get lost when considering the best stationary bike stand to fit your purposes – especially when you’re looking for something both budget-friendly and for training. With most of us worrying just a little more about each and every dollar (especially in these times of pending …
Read More »The Alpcour Bike Trainer: why you’ll be as impressed as we were…
So, when bike trainer season hits us every year, we always end up on the lookout for an awesome new trainer to take our training to the next level. We recently came across the Alpcour bike trainer, and have to say, it ticks all the right boxes – and then some! Coming in at around $160 (you might be able to sneak …
Read More »Our review of the Schwinn Magnetic Bike Trainer!
Magnetic bike trainers like the Schwinn are a great low-cost option (it typically lists at around $80) if you’re looking for a decent indoor trainer that will give you a good workout during the offseason. Of course, investing in a stationary bike stand is perfect for those winter training blues or pandemic lockdowns, when you can’t get out as often as …
Read More »DeskCycle 2 review: the perfect desk exerciser to keep you fit at your desk!
If you’re anything like me, then you sit at a desk for close to 8 hours a day and don’t really move around much most of the week. Even with Corona hitting hard, that desk has still seen plenty of work-from-home action! All well and good if I went out and exercised, but I don’t (I know, I know). I’m guessing some of …
Read More »My review of one of the classic magnetic resistance trainers: the CycleOps Magneto
When the cold weather hits, many cyclists decide that it’s time to hang up their cycling gear for a while; this can obviously be a big blow to maintaining your fitness goals if you’re just slightly serious about fitness and cycling. However, you can still achieve your daily cycling goals and remain in great shape all year round by simply investing …
Read More »One heck of a quality fluid trainer – the CycleOps Fluid 2 Trainer
OK, so can I talk to you about stationary bike stands and the noise levels associated with them? Because let’s face it, that’s one of the biggest factors for many in deciding what trainer to buy – and definitely one of the most popular questions we’re asked: Just how noisy is that xxx trainer…? Why do they always need to be so loud? …
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