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 »Stationary Bike Stands: fluid trainers
A quick intro to the different types of stationary bike trainers
We know that it can get a little confusing with all the different types of stationary bike stands out there; from fluid to mag, from virtual to rollers, just the different types can get you flustered – and then there’s the different models within each of those different types…oh boy, there’s a lot to know! But the first thing you …
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? …
Read More »The Kurt Kinetic Road Machine: one of the best fluid bike trainers money can buy
We know that winter weather can suck big-time for those of us who love to be in the saddle. While waiting for the weather to improve, in fact as soon as the weather turns nasty during the late fall, I like to start working on my legs and get some saddle time in using an indoor trainer. My favorite over the …
Read More »Ramp up your training with the new Ascent Fluid Trainer!
Bring your indoor training to a different level with one of the newest trainers on the scene, the Ascent Fluid Trainer. This fluid resistance unit offers progressive and intense strength training that will make your muscles feel the workout burn in a matter of minutes! When looking for the perfect stationary bike stand, one of the first things that you need to consider is …
Read More »Our review of the CycleTEK Momentum1 trainer: a smooth and silent ride!
If you’re on the hunt for something smooth and silent, then the CycleTEK Momentum1 is a great choice! In our opinion, it’s a pretty decent investment (coming in at around $200), especially for those of you looking to keep your loved ones and neighbors happy with limited training session noise… Its fluid resistance system is the deciding factor here, as …
Read More »My review of the smooth and silent Elite Power Fluid Trainer
Let’s face it, those cold early morning hours during the winter are hardly the most enticing for most of us cyclists. Outdoor rides are best in the early morning hours (and you’ll also burn off the most calories on an early morning ride), but the dark and cold winter days make it really hard to haul yourself out of bed …
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