stationary trainer??

[shamus]

i saw several postings about this subject a
year or two ago in the newsgroup and i was hoping to connect with one or
more of those posters.

i am looking for a stationary trainer - the type you attach to the back
wheel of a bicycle. hopefuly one that won't break the bank (i saw a
cateye about 10 years ago that was about $400!). anyone have any
suggestions for lower mainland stores?
thanks
shamus (looking for a few 'dry' rides!)

[Ryan Cousineau]

Post by shamus
i saw several postings about this subject a
year or two ago in the newsgroup and i was hoping to connect with one or
more of those posters.
i am looking for a stationary trainer - the type you attach to the back
wheel of a bicycle. hopefuly one that won't break the bank (i saw a
cateye about 10 years ago that was about $400!). anyone have any
suggestions for lower mainland stores?
thanks
shamus (looking for a few 'dry' rides!)

Top-flight stationary trainers can be had for less than $300 these days.
Try Sports Junkies or similar consignment stores for a better deal; if
you have $80-150, I'm pretty sure you'll find a lightly used trainer for
that price.

Be aware that there is also something called "rollers", which are a
special form of stationary trainer. The thing about rollers is that, by
design, the bike is free to move laterally on them. They require a
certain amount of practice to ride, and it is an advanced skill to ride
them no-hands.

Other than that, any remotely road-oriented bike shop will likely have
one in stock.

[Jim Garnett]

Post by Ryan Cousineau

Post by shamus
i saw several postings about this subject a
year or two ago in the newsgroup and i was hoping to connect with one or
more of those posters.
i am looking for a stationary trainer - the type you attach to the back
wheel of a bicycle. hopefuly one that won't break the bank (i saw a
cateye about 10 years ago that was about $400!). anyone have any
suggestions for lower mainland stores?
thanks
shamus (looking for a few 'dry' rides!)

Top-flight stationary trainers can be had for less than $300 these days.
Try Sports Junkies or similar consignment stores for a better deal; if
you have $80-150, I'm pretty sure you'll find a lightly used trainer for
that price.
Be aware that there is also something called "rollers", which are a
special form of stationary trainer. The thing about rollers is that, by
design, the bike is free to move laterally on them. They require a
certain amount of practice to ride, and it is an advanced skill to ride
them no-hands.
Other than that, any remotely road-oriented bike shop will likely have
one in stock.

Buy & Sell? You'd think somebody would take $40 just to get it out of
their closet. I've gone through 2 that way. If not, just order one from
Bike Nashbar now clearance priced at around $100US.

j.

[shamus]

Post by Jim Garnett
Buy & Sell? You'd think somebody would take $40 just to get it out of
their closet. I've gone through 2 that way. If not, just order one from
Bike Nashbar now clearance priced at around $100US.
j.

thanks very much for the suggestions!
cheers
shamus

[shamus]

excellent!!
thanks very much for the leads and info!
cheers
shamus

Post by Ryan Cousineau
Top-flight stationary trainers can be had for less than $300 these days.
Try Sports Junkies or similar consignment stores for a better deal; if
you have $80-150, I'm pretty sure you'll find a lightly used trainer for
that price.
Be aware that there is also something called "rollers", which are a
special form of stationary trainer. The thing about rollers is that, by
design, the bike is free to move laterally on them. They require a
certain amount of practice to ride, and it is an advanced skill to ride
them no-hands.
Other than that, any remotely road-oriented bike shop will likely have
one in stock.