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 …
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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 »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 »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 »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 »THREE of the BEST magnetic bike trainers out there!
There are some great magnetic trainers out there, and for those of you not convinced by the typically pricier fluid trainers (such as the always impressive CycleOps Fluid 2 or the Kurt Kinetic Rock n Roller), we’ve done the digging and come up with the THREE best magnetic trainers your wallet and your training sessions are going to enjoy… The …
Read More »Stay in shape all winter long with the super-value Bike Lane Premium Trainer!
Bike Lane have managed to corner their own little market in the budget trainer sector, with two great trainers; the Premium trainer which we’re reviewing here, and the standard Bike Lane trainer with its 7 levels of resistance (reviewed here). Both trainers are very budget-friendly, but if you’re looking to choose between the two, we’d have to go with the …
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