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Fluid vs Mag Trainer?
Which type do most riders prefer. fluid or mag? I think mag would have the
advantage of never leaking, as well as being a bit cheaper. Do fluid trainers more closely simulate actual riding? TIA for any comments. |
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Sarotherodon wrote: Which type do most riders prefer. fluid or mag? I think mag would have the advantage of never leaking, as well as being a bit cheaper. Do fluid trainers more closely simulate actual riding? TIA for any comments. I've used both a magtrainer and fluid by Cycleops. The fluid trainer more closely resembles actual riding due to the progressive resistance. It's also a little bit quieter. My fluid trainer has never had a leaking problem. Overall, I think the fluid is a a better choice but it's also more expensive. The difference may not justify the extra $$ though. |
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Tom wrote: Sarotherodon wrote: Which type do most riders prefer. fluid or mag? I think mag would have the advantage of never leaking, as well as being a bit cheaper. Do fluid trainers more closely simulate actual riding? TIA for any comments. I've used both a magtrainer and fluid by Cycleops. The fluid trainer more closely resembles actual riding due to the progressive resistance. It's also a little bit quieter. My fluid trainer has never had a leaking problem. Overall, I think the fluid is a a better choice but it's also more expensive. The difference may not justify the extra $$ though. I agree. And a comment on cost. These things last a long time. My fluid trainer is now 10 years old. So, the difference in initial cost should really be amortized over a quite long period- a $100 difference in initial cost is less than $10 a year so if you like it better... . |
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"gds" wrote: I agree. And a comment on cost. These things last a long time. (clip) So, the difference in initial cost should really be amortized over a quite long period- (clip) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ So few people recognize this fact. If you buy "smart" instead of "cheap," over a long period the cost per unit time approaches zero, while the benefits keep adding up. |
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