Yagosodee Cycling Front Wheel Riser Block, Stablize Bike Trainer Front Wheel Stand Plastic Turbo Trainer Front Wheel Support for Indoor Bicycle Training, Stationary, Riding Accessories

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Ride quality is very good, especially considering it doesn’t have the largest flywheel out there, and we were impressed by its stability when really cranking things up. Before we delve into the essential equipment, here’s a few reasons why you should definitely start turbo training - if you’ve already caught the bug, skip along to the next section! There are still many riders who think turbo training is dull and boring, a monotonous process of turning the pedals while staring at a wall. When turbo trainers were in their infancy, riding indoors admittedly wasn’t the most engaging activity. Setting the unit up is very easy, especially with the addition of WiFi connectivity. While we’ve rarely had issues with Bluetooth connections, a WiFi connection means you should be able to connect to the trainer anywhere in your house that has a reliable 2.4Ghz connection. It also simplifies over-the-air firmware updates. However, many indoor cycling apps, including Zwift, automatically set the difficulty level to 50 per cent, so a 10 per cent ‘real life’ gradient will feel like five per cent on a smart trainer. Once you’ve got all of the essential items, there are still a few extra turbo trainer accessories that can make your indoor cycling sessions even more enjoyable.

All of that sweat will also drip onto the floor, which is why a mat is useful. This will also protect the floor from any other damage and will offer an extra level of noise insulation, muffling vibrations - something your family or neighbours will appreciate. Front wheel stand While it’s possible to link most apps to a phone, it’s much more fun and immersive when the app is on a larger screen. Consider using a laptop or tablet of some kind - most have Bluetooth connectivity so should easily link up to smart turbo trainers. App subscription

The gradient figures relate to the maximum incline a trainer can simulate – given in per cent, like on the road. Again, a lower figure isn’t going to hinder your training, it simply means those trainers won’t be able to simulate the virtual world perfectly whenever the gradients go beyond what the trainer is capable of. Smart trainers are interactive turbo trainers that connect with indoor cycling apps such as Zwift, TrainerRoad, Wahoo SYSTM and RGT Cycling, to control the trainer’s resistance and replicate hills, headwinds and drafting effects inside virtual worlds. The only other niggle is that the trainer doesn’t fold up for easy storage – the legs are simply fixed in place with bolts. This won’t be a problem if you have a dedicated pain cave, but if you need to be able to easily stow it away, this might be a dealbreaker.

As the name suggests, a sweat guard protects your bike from sweat. They usually connect to the seatpost and handlebars, covering the vulnerable headset and handlebar area. Indoor training mat An indoor bike trainer is a great way to not let your prowess on the bike fall down over the colder months. Even if you head out as often as the sun is shining you're going to be sitting at home on the sofa more often than you would be over summer. An indoor bike stand trainer gives you the option not just to train but to train on your road bike, without having and extra cost and maintenance of a spinning machine - let alone the extra space needed to house another large piece of equipment. EquipmentIf you’re using an app, you’ll need your phone and/or a tablet nearby. A stand or table can be useful for this, also providing a handy spot to keep any nutrition, extra water bottles or any other accessories you need nearby. Water bottles The Suito sits between the top-end Direto XR and budget Zumo in Elite’s range of direct drive smart trainers. Our testing showed the trainer’s power accuracy aligns with Wahoo’s claimed range of +/- 1 per cent. Like the V5, the trainer features automatic calibration. In terms of data accuracy, our tester did note some sporadic power drifts and the cadence measurement wasn’t always spot on, but pinpoint perfect power accuracy is a rare feature at this price and these faults didn’t overly affect the ride experience.